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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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Where is Theatreland?

1

Where is Theatreland?

Docklands
London’s east end
London’s west end
London’s south end
2

Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?

A suffragette
A nurse
A doctor
A scientist
3

Is St Helena part of the UK?

Yes
No
4

What is the name of the UK currency?

Euro
Pound Sterling
Peso
Dollar
5

What other name is given to Diwali?

The Festival of Lights
Ash Wednesday
Good Friday
Easter Monday
6

What is the Enlightenment?

A period of total peace in England
A period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed
A period when England became the largest empire the world had ever seen
A period of economic recovery after the Second World War
7

Which of the following charities helps the environment?

NSPCC
Shelter
Friends of the Earth
Crisis
8

Which of the following was a crucial aerial battle fought between Germany and Britain during WWII?

The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Worcester
The Battle of Dunbar
The Battle of Marston Moor
9

What was Margaret Thatcher famous for?

She fought for the right to vote for women
She was the first woman Prime Minister of the UK
She set up the women’s Franchise League
She was the founder of modern nursing
10

Which two languages combined to become one English language?

Latin
Anglo-Saxon
Proto-Celtic
Norman French
11

By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be balanced and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints.

True
False
12

Where did the Spanish Armada come from?

France
Spain
Italy
South America
13

What is the name of the War Memorial located in Whitehall?

Dumfries
Cenotaph
Royal Crescent
The White Tower
14

The UK government has never suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly.

True
False
15

Who is responsible for the opening of the new parliamentary session each year?

The Prime Minister
The Speaker
The Queen
The Home Secretary
16

When was the Domesday Book written?

After the Viking invasion
After the Norman conquest
After the last Roman invasion
After the Anglo-Saxon invasion
17

The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which two of the following issues?

Immigration
Education
Agriculture
Defence
18

What should you do to make a complaint about the police (choose two answers)?

Write a complaint letter to the House of Commons
Go to the Police station directly
Write to the Chief Constable of the police force involved
Write to your MP
19

What flower did William Wordsworth write about?

Rose
Daffodil
Thistle
Shamrock
20

When is St Andrew’s day celebrated?

17th April
31st December
1st March
30th November
21

Can the National Anthem be played if the Queen is not present?

Yes
No
22

When were the first coins in Britain made?

The Stone Age
The Bronze Age
The Iron Age
The Middle Ages
23

Who did Britain fight against in the Crimean War?

Turkey
Russia
France
Germany
24

How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in the UK?

17
18
19
20
Or