Daylight Saving Time and London Parliament Clocks

Which country was the first to enact Daylight Saving Time?

• The United Kingdom

• France

• The United States

• Germany

Answer explanation

Germany was the first country to enact Daylight Saving Time.

On what date did Germany adopt Daylight Saving Time?

• May 1st, 1916

• April 30th, 1916

• June 30th, 1916

• April 30th, 1915

Answer explanation

Germany adopted Daylight Saving Time on April 30th, 1916, making it the correct answer choice.

How many clocks do the clockmasters at London's Palace of Westminster adjust?

• 1000

• 2500

• 1500

• 2000

Answer explanation

The clockmasters at London's Palace of Westminster adjust 2000 clocks, as stated in the correct answer choice.

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What is the main reason for Daylight Saving Time?

• To improve sleep

• To save electricity

• To have longer days

• To conserve water

Answer explanation

Daylight Saving Time is mainly implemented to save electricity by extending daylight hours in the evening, reducing the need for artificial lighting.

Who championed the concept of Daylight Saving in the United Kingdom during the First World War?

• Winston Churchill

• Margaret Thatcher

• King George

• Queen Elizabeth

Answer explanation

Winston Churchill championed the concept of Daylight Saving in the United Kingdom during the First World War, making him the correct choice.

How many steps did one of the clockmakers record while adjusting the clocks?

• 60,000

• 55,000

• 50,000

• 45,000

Answer explanation

One of the clockmakers recorded 55,000 steps while adjusting the clocks, which is the correct answer choice.

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How many heritage clocks are there on the parliamentary estate?

• 600

• 400

• 500

• 300

Answer explanation

There are 500 heritage clocks on the parliamentary estate, which is the correct answer choice.

What do most people in the U.S. and many other countries do in early spring regarding their clocks?

• Move them forward by one hour

• Move them forward by two hours

• Move them back by one hour

• Leave them unchanged

Answer explanation

Most people in the U.S. and many other countries move their clocks forward by one hour in early spring, which is known as daylight saving time.

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Which two states in the U.S. mostly do not observe daylight saving?

• Hawaii and most of Arizona

• Alaska and Texas

• California and Nevada

• Hawaii and Alaska

Answer explanation

Hawaii and most of Arizona are the two states in the U.S. that mostly do not observe daylight saving time.

What did an MP do when they had a clock that hadn't run for some time?

• Ignored it

• Fixed it themselves

• Contacted the clockmakers

• Bought a new one

Answer explanation

The correct action for an MP with a clock that hasn't run for some time is to contact the clockmakers to have it fixed professionally.

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