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Life in the UK Test practice question 21 of 302

Which of these reasons best explains why town planning laws were tightened in the early 20th century?

  1. To allow for the building of new churches
  2. To allow for the building of new roads
  3. To prevent the further development of slums
  4. To stop skyscrapers being built

Answer: C — To prevent the further development of slums

Various laws were passed to improve safety in the workplace; town planning rules were tightened to prevent the further development of slums; and better support was given to mothers and their children after divorce or separation.

About this question

This is a free practice question from the The 20th Century topic in the History of the UK chapter. This topic spans the two world wars and the political, technological and social change either side of them. Questions often turn on a specific decade or a single well-known figure.

The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.

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