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1 Which company made the Scirocco model of car?
A Volkswagen – The name “Scirocco” is derived from an African desert wind.
2 Which Prime Minister established the National Lottery in 1994?
A John Major. The National Lottery was franchised to a private operator; the Camelot Group was awarded the franchise on 25 May 1994.
3 Which royal residence has the postcode SL4 1 NJ?
A Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and has been home to 40 monarchs.
4 In which year did Margaret Thatcher officially open the M25?
A 29th October 1986, with a ceremony in the section between junctions 22 to 23 (London Colney and South Mimms). To avoid the threat of road protesters, the ceremony was held a quarter of a mile from the nearest bridge.
5 Who was Barack Obama’s vice president?
A Joe Biden
6 Which Prime Minister took the UK into the Common Market?
A Edward Heath
7 Which English county has the motto “Invicta”?
A Kent
8 What is the most widely spoken language in India?
A Hindi, with over 528 million native speakers.
9 An illustration of which cathedral is printed on the back of a £20 note issued between 1999 and 2007?
A Worcester
10 The logo of which French cigarette brand is a stylised woman playing a tambourine?
A Gitane