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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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When was the United Nations set up?

1

When was the United Nations set up?

After the First World War.
After the Second World War.
Before the First World War.
Before the Second World War.
2

Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?

Scotland
England
Wales
Northern Ireland
3

What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, after being sent to prison for 20 years by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I?

She got married.
She was sent to France.
She was sent to Scotland.
She was executed.
4

What is the Queen’s speech about during the opening of the UK Parliament?

What the Royal family did the previous year.
What the Government did the previous year.
What business matters the Royal family will conduct in the year ahead.
What the Government policies will be in the year ahead.
5

What is one of the highest-grossing film franchises produced in the UK?

James Bond
Star Wars
The Lord of the Rings
Superman
6

Who can hear cases in Youth Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (two answers)?

Specially trained magistrates.
Social workers.
District judges.
Members of the public.
7

Who came from the Netherlands to become the British monarch?

William II
Charles II
Edward II
George II
8

Who can apply for the National Citizen Service programme?

14- and 15-year-olds
15- and 16-year-olds
16- and 17-year-olds
17- and 18-year-olds
9

Nick Park has won four Oscars for his animated films, including three for films featuring:

Chariots of Fire
Wallace and Gromit
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Women in Love
10

Who was the British scientist who co-discovered the structure of the DNA molecule in the 1950s?

Sir Ian Wilmot
Keith Campbell
James Watt
Francis Crick
11

What percentage of the UK population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK?

Around 5%
Around 10%
Around 15%
Around 20%
12

How old do you have to be to drive a moped in the UK?

15 years old
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
13

Who was the leader of the Labour Party who introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly?

James Callaghan
Clement Attlee
Gordon Brown
Tony Blair
14

What is the maximum amount you can claim through the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?

£3,000
£5,000
£8,000
£10,000
15

Which historical monument did William the Conqueror build?

St Paul’s Cathedral
The Cenotaph
Dumfries House
The White Tower
16

Who became Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and played an important part in the Northern Ireland peace process?

James Callaghan
John Major
Tony Blair
Harold Wilson
17

Who should you contact to report a terrorist activity?

Your local Council.
Your local MP.
Your local police force.
The Prime Minister.
18

Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games?

Sophie Christiansen
Ellie Simmonds
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
David Weir
19

Each of the UK countries is associated with a flower symbol, which country is associated with the rose?

Wales
Northern Ireland
Scotland
England
20

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for:

The construction of the Great Western Railway.
The invention of the television.
The construction of the Tower of London.
The discovery of insulin.
21

What is the Commonwealth?

An organization responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in its member countries.
A group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack.
An association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development.
An international organization that aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security.
22

Under which name was the movement of opinion against the authority of the Pope during the times of Henry VIII known?

The Spanish Inquisition
The Holy Wars
The Reformation
The Enlightenment
23

What did Isaac Newton discover?

Gravity
Penicillin
Insulin
Lightbulb
24

What kind of movies did Academy Award winner Nick Park specialise in?

Action movies
Animated movies
Thrillers
Horror movies
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