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The Old Age Pensions Act of 1908, which came into effect in 1909, provided a state-funded pension for individuals who had reached the age of 70.

The Municipal Corporations Act 1835 reformed local government by establishing elected councils in boroughs, which were funded by local ratepayers to provide public services.

The Metropolitan Police, established by Robert Peel, were commonly referred to as both 'Peelers' (after the founder) and 'Bobbies' (a diminutive of Robert).

Opposition to the Second Boer War (1899–1902) was a factor in the war. Inside Britain and the British Empire, there was strong opposition to the Boers and a minority in favour of them. Hunger and contagious diseases were the main cause and many British colonisers had contracted infections during their stay in South Africa, hence, Option A is correct.

Sir Robert Peel, serving as Home Secretary, introduced the Metropolitan Police Act 1829, which created the Metropolitan Police Force for London.

The Old Age Pensions Act 1908 was passed to provide financial support for the elderly, and the first payments were distributed on 1 January 1909.

The Bow Street horse patrol, an early law enforcement unit, was nicknamed 'Robin Redbreasts' due to the distinctive red waistcoats worn by the officers.

The Old Age Pensions Act 1908 established a system where eligible elderly citizens received a fixed amount of money on a weekly basis.

Under the 1908 Act, the standard rate for a single person's pension was set at 5 shillings per week.

While a single person received 5 shillings, a married couple living together was entitled to a combined pension of 7 shillings and sixpence per week.