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FREE Life in the UK Test 1

The Life in the UK Test is a mandatory exam for those seeking permanent settlement or naturalization in the United Kingdom. The test is designed to evaluate an applicant's knowledge of British customs, history, and culture, including topics such as government, society, and traditions. The test is conducted in English and consists of 24 multiple-choice questions. Applicants must score at least 75% to pass the test, and they have 45 minutes to complete it. The test is an important step for those wishing to become British citizens and is aimed at ensuring that new citizens have a good understanding of British values and culture.
24 exam-like questions
18 correct answers to pass
75% Passing score
45 minutes to complete
Based on 2025 Official Book
18 Minimum age to apply

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Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?

1

Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?

Dundee
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
St Andrews
2

Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?

The Phantom of the Opera
The Mikado
The Mousetrap
Cats
3

Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?

East of Wales
West of Wales
West of Scotland
East of Scotland
4

By what other TWO names is the Church of England known for?

The Anglican Church
The Union Church
The Greatest Church
The Episcopal Church
5

Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism?

The Greek
The Vikings
The Normans
The Welsh
6

In which city is the Welsh Assembly building, also known as Senedd, located?

Edinburgh
Belfast
Cardiff Bay
Swansea
7

What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?

Corinthian
Barroco
Medieval Gothic
Art Deco
8

Which of the following gardens is NOT located in England?

Mount Stewart
Kew Gardens
Sissinghurst
Hidcote
9

Which of the following is NOT a World Heritage Site?

The London Eye
Stonehenge
The forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda
The Houses of Parliament
10

Which famous murder-mystery play has been running in the west end since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history?

The Phantom of the Opera
The Mousetrap
Evita
Jesus Christ Superstar
11

When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?

20 million years ago
40 million years ago
50 million years ago
15 million years ago
12

Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world without stopping?

Sir Francis Drake
Dame Ellen MacArthur
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Francis Chichester
13

Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?

In Newmarket, Suffolk
In St Andrews, Scotland
In Richmond, London
In Aintree, near Liverpool
14

Which of the following is a popular showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances and the biggest and most well-known festival that takes place during the Edinburgh Festival?

The Proms
The Fringe
The Festival of Lights
The Aldeburgh Festival
15

How old do you need to be to buy a lottery ticket or scratch card?

16
18
21
25
16

When did motor-car racing start in the UK?

In 1889
In 1901
In 1902
In 1922
17

Which one of the following gardens is located in Northern Ireland?

Bodnant Garden
Mount Stewart
Sissinghurst
Hidcote
18

When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?

July
August
September
October
19

What is the name of the only ‘Grand Slam’ tennis event played on grass?

The Australian open
The Wimbledon Championships
The U.S. open
The Queen’s open
20

What name is given to the candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?

Menorah
Diwali
Ramadan
Baisakhi
21

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

It is against the law to walk your dog on the beach
It is against the law to treat a pet cruelly or to neglect it

It is against the law to take pets into public places
It is against the law to feed your pet in public places
22

What charity works for the preservation of important buildings, the coastline and countryside in the UK?

The National Trust
The RSPB
Shelter
Oxfam
23

When was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated?

2005
2010
2011
2012
24

Which popular British sport can be traced back to the 15th century?

Football
Golf
Rugby
Tennis
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