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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 of the following is a Crown Dependency but not part of the UK?

1

Which of the following is a Crown Dependency but not part of the UK?

Shetland
Isle of Wight
Isle of Man
Anglesey
2

Is the BBC controlled by the government?

Yes
No
3

How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?

12
60
90
108
4

Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?

Oliver Cromwell
The Duke of Wellington
Robert the Bruce
Admiral Nelson
5

What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?

The names of Iron Age kings
The names of Iron Age Gods
The names of trees
The names of animals
6

Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by government appointed officials.

True
False
7

Where is the Tate Art Gallery located?

Glasgow
Cardiff
London
Belfast
8

The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as:

Authorised version
Reformed version
Approved version
Unique version
9

What is the period of the 1960s known for?

A downgrade in manufacturing
A growth in British fashion and pop music
A shortage of water
A blockage of social laws
10

Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?

Pakistan
Germany
India
France
11

What is the most famous tennis tournament played in the UK?

The Queen's Club Championships
Wimbledon
Roland Garros
The Aegon Championships
12

MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons.

True
False
13

What is the day when jokes are published in newspapers and telecasted on TV?

April Fool’s Day
Boxing Day
Halloween
14

Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?

King Charles I
King James I
Admiral Nelson
Robert the Bruce
15

Who invented the World Wide Web?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Sir Peter Mansfield
Sir Ian Wilmot
Sir Robert Edwards
16

How are civil servants appointed and what political party do they belong to?

They are chosen on merit and form part of the Liberal Democrats party
They are chosen randomly and form part of the Conservative party
They are chosen randomly and are politically neutral
They are chosen on merit and are politically neutral
17

What is known as the “Dunkirk spirit”?

When the German air force bombed London and other British cities at night-time
The evacuation of Allied soldiers from France during World War II
When new social classes appeared after the Black Death
The period when many refugees called Huguenots came from France
18

You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury.

True
False
19

If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers):

Respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions
Buy a house in the UK
Look after yourself and your family
Marry a British citizen
20

Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012?

The Football World Cup
The Rugby World Cup
The Olympic games
The Eurocup Basketball
21

Charles I believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’ so he tried:

To rule without the Parliament
To rule with the approval of the Parliament
To raise money for the Parliament
To restore Catholicism in Britain
22

What is the Union Jack?

The Flag of the Commonwealth
The Flag of the United Kingdom
The shield used by British Knights
A trade union to protect workers rights
23

Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?

Mo Farah
Admiral Nelson
Winston Churchill
Clement Attlee
24

Which of the following statements is true:

Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce.
Women in Britain today make up about one quarter of the workforce.
Or