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On what date was the National Health Service (NHS) established?
1 January 1946
5 July 1948
11 November 1948
25 December 1947
Explanation
The NHS was established on 5 July 1948. It provided free healthcare for all UK residents. The other dates are incorrect — 11 November is Armistice Day and 25 December is Christmas Day.
The NHS provides free healthcare for everyone living in the UK.
True
False
Explanation
True. The NHS was established to provide free healthcare to all UK residents, funded through taxation. This was a key principle when it was set up on 5 July 1948.
Place these post-1945 events in chronological order: (1) Good Friday Agreement, (2) NHS established, (3) Britain joins EEC, (4) Devolution referendums begin.
2, 3, 4, 1
2, 3, 1, 4
3, 2, 4, 1
2, 4, 3, 1
Explanation
The correct order is: NHS established (1948), Britain joins EEC (1973), Devolution referendums begin (1997), Good Friday Agreement (1998). Option B incorrectly places the Good Friday Agreement before devolution referendums.