UK History MCQs

UK Music Charts and Hits MCQs with Answers

Which UK music chart is considered the official record chart in the United Kingdom?
a) UK Singles Chart
b) UK Albums Chart
c) UK Rock Chart
d) UK Dance Chart
Answer: a) UK Singles Chart

“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen is known for its long runtime and genre-blending. In which year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1973
b) 1975
c) 1977
d) 1980
Answer: b) 1975

“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran broke records for its streaming numbers. In which year did it dominate the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2016
b) 2017
c) 2018
d) 2019
Answer: b) 2017

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston became a massive hit. Which year did it spend ten weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1989
b) 1992
c) 1994
d) 1996
Answer: b) 1992

“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars enjoyed chart-topping success. When was it released?
a) 2013
b) 2014
c) 2015
d) 2016
Answer: c) 2015

“Happy” by Pharrell Williams became a global hit. What year did it claim the top spot on the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2012
b) 2013
c) 2014
d) 2015
Answer: c) 2014

The UK Singles Chart first appeared in which decade?
a) 1940s
b) 1950s
c) 1960s
d) 1970s
Answer: b) 1950s

I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles is often credited with launching the “British Invasion.” When did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1962
b) 1964
c) 1966
d) 1968
Answer: b) 1964

“Someone Like You” by Adele touched hearts worldwide. What year did it reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2010
b) 2011
c) 2012
d) 2013
Answer: b) 2011

“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson is an iconic track. When did it hit number one on the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1980
b) 1982
c) 1984
d) 1986
Answer: b) 1982

The UK Singles Chart is based on which factor(s)?
a) Sales and Streaming
b) Airplay and Streaming
c) Sales and Airplay
d) Downloads and Airplay
Answer: a) Sales and Streaming

“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran gained immense popularity. What year did it become a UK Singles Chart topper?
a) 2016
b) 2017
c) 2018
d) 2019
Answer: c) 2018

“We Will Rock You” by Queen is a rock anthem. In which year did it reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1975
b) 1977
c) 1979
d) 1981
Answer: b) 1977

The UK Singles Chart is typically updated on which day of the week?
a) Monday
b) Tuesday
c) Friday
d) Sunday
Answer: c) Friday

“Wonderwall” by Oasis became a defining song of the 1990s. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1994
b) 1995
c) 1996
d) 1997
Answer: b) 1995

“Dancing Queen” by ABBA is a disco classic. When did it become a hit on the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1974
b) 1976
c) 1978
d) 1980
Answer: b) 1976

“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake was a catchy hit. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2014
b) 2015
c) 2016
d) 2017
Answer: c) 2016

The UK Albums Chart includes both physical and digital album sales, along with:
a) Airplay
b) Downloads
c) Streaming
d) TV appearances
Answer: c) Streaming

“Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is a rock anthem. When did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1984
b) 1986
c) 1988
d) 1990
Answer: c) 1988

“Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses is a classic rock hit. What year did it reach number one on the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1985
b) 1987
c) 1989
d) 1991
Answer: b) 1987

“Happy” by Pharrell Williams became a global hit. In which year did it reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2012
b) 2013
c) 2014
d) 2015
Answer: c) 2014

“Rolling in the Deep” by Adele showcased her powerful vocals. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2009
b) 2010
c) 2011
d) 2012
Answer: c) 2011

The UK Albums Chart has been published since which decade?
a) 1940s
b) 1950s
c) 1960s
d) 1970s
Answer: b) 1950s

“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” is a duet by Elton John and which other artist?
a) George Michael
b) Freddie Mercury
c) David Bowie
d) Mick Jagger
Answer: a) George Michael

“Viva la Vida” by Coldplay was a massive hit. When did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2007
b) 2008
c) 2009
d) 2010
Answer: b) 2008

“Imagine” by John Lennon is a timeless song. In which year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1970
b) 1972
c) 1974
d) 1976
Answer: a) 1970

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston became a massive hit. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1988
b) 1990
c) 1992
d) 1994
Answer: c) 1992

“Rockstar” by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage was a chart-topping hit. In which year did it reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2016
b) 2017
c) 2018
d) 2019
Answer: c) 2018

“Wannabe” by The Spice Girls became a sensation. When did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1994
b) 1996
c) 1998
d) 2000
Answer: b) 1996

“I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles is often credited with launching the “British Invasion.” What year did it become a UK Singles Chart topper?
a) 1962
b) 1964
c) 1966
d) 1968
Answer: b) 1964

“Someone Like You” by Adele touched hearts worldwide. What year did it reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2010
b) 2011
c) 2012
d) 2013
Answer: b) 2011

“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake was a catchy hit. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2014
b) 2015
c) 2016
d) 2017
Answer: c) 2016

“Happy” by Pharrell Williams became a global hit. In which year did it reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2012
b) 2013
c) 2014
d) 2015
Answer: c) 2014

“Rolling in the Deep” by Adele showcased her powerful vocals. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2009
b) 2010
c) 2011
d) 2012
Answer: c) 2011

“We Will Rock You” by Queen is a rock anthem. In which year did it reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1975
b) 1977
c) 1979
d) 1981
Answer: b) 1977

“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson is an iconic track. What year did it hit number one on the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1980
b) 1982
c) 1984
d) 1986
Answer: b) 1982

“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen is known for its long runtime and genre-blending. In which year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1973
b) 1975
c) 1977
d) 1980
Answer: b) 1975

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston became a massive hit. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1988
b) 1990
c) 1992
d) 1994
Answer: c) 1992

“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars enjoyed chart-topping success. When was it released?
a) 2013
b) 2014
c) 2015
d) 2016
Answer: c) 2015

“Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses is a classic rock hit. What year did it reach number one on the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1985
b) 1987
c) 1989
d) 1991
Answer: b) 1987

“Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is a rock anthem. When did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1984
b) 1986
c) 1988
d) 1990
Answer: c) 1988

“Wonderwall” by Oasis became a defining song of the 1990s. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1994
b) 1995
c) 1996
d) 1997
Answer: b) 1995

“Dancing Queen” by ABBA is a disco classic. When did it become a hit on the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1974
b) 1976
c) 1978
d) 1980
Answer: b) 1976

“Viva la Vida” by Coldplay was a massive hit. What year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2007
b) 2008
c) 2009
d) 2010
Answer: b) 2008

“Imagine” by John Lennon is a timeless song. In which year did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1970
b) 1972
c) 1974
d) 1976
Answer: a) 1970

“Rockstar” by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage was a chart-topping hit. In which year did it reach the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 2016
b) 2017
c) 2018
d) 2019
Answer: c) 2018

“Wannabe” by The Spice Girls became a sensation. When did it top the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1994
b) 1996
c) 1998
d) 2000
Answer: b) 1996

“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” is a duet by Elton John and which other artist?
a) George Michael
b) Freddie Mercury
c) David Bowie
d) Mick Jagger
Answer: a) George Michael

The UK Albums Chart includes both physical and digital album sales, along with:
a) Airplay
b) Downloads
c) Streaming
d) TV appearances
Answer: c) Streaming

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston became a massive hit. Which year did it spend ten weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart?
a) 1989
b) 1992
c) 1994
d) 1996
Answer: b) 1992

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