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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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What is the Home Secretary responsible for?

1

What is the Home Secretary responsible for?

Health
Defence
Education
Policing
2

St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the United Kingdom.

True
False
3

Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.

True
False
4

When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure:

That your dog does not play with other dogs
That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner
That your dog wears a high visibility jacket
That your dog does not bark
5

Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was that?

The Second World War
The Crimean War
The First World War
The Civil War
6

When did Ireland become a republic?

1925
1939
1949
1927
7

Where did the first farmers come from?

South-west Europe
South-east Europe
North-east America
North-west Asia
8

The National Anthem ‘God save the queen’ can only be played in the presence of the Queen.

True
False
9

Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader to the British people during WWII?

Winston Churchill
Clement Attlee
Margaret Thatcher
Sir Robert Walpole
10

What is the title of the Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles?

Prince of Kent
Prince of Wales
Prince of Hanover
Prince of Brunswick
11

Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite to defeat the Vikings?

William of Orange
King Alfred the Great
Henry VIII
Robert the Bruce
12

When was the Magna Carta created?

1514
1215
1415
1314
13

Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.

True
False
14

Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?

Pride and Prejudice
A Midsummer Night’s dream
Sense and Sensibility
Great Expectations
15

How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

9
12
15
20
16

Which two of the following religious communities celebrate Diwali?

Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
Sikhs
17

What is Good Friday?

The day when Jesus Christ rose from the dead
The day when Jesus Christ was born
The day when Jesus Christ died
The day when Jesus Christ became 30 years old
18

St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.

True
False
19

Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England that took place in 1066?

The Viking invasion
The Anglo-Saxon Conquest
The Roman invasion
The Norman Conquest
20

Where are the Crown Jewels kept?

At the House of Commons
At the Tower of London
At Buckingham Palace
At Windsor Castle
21

Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland?

Golf
Tennis
Football
Rugby
22

Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?

William Shakespeare
John Barbour
Geoffrey Chaucer
William Caxton
23

Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

High Court
Justice of the Peace Court
Magistrates’ Court
Crown Court
24

What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?

Television
Radar
Personal computer
Radio
Or