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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 was the last battle between Great Britain and France?

1

What was the last battle between Great Britain and France?

The Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Hastings
Battle of Agincourt
2

Which flower is associated with Wales?

Daffodil
Rose
Shamrock
Thistle
3

During the reign of Charles II parts of London were destroyed, what was the cause of this destruction?

A war
A flood
A fire
An earthquake
4

How often are general elections held in the UK?

Every 3 years
Every 4 years
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
5

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

True
False
6

What charity works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?

Shelter
Age UK
Crisis
The National Trust
7

Great Britain refers only to England, Wales and Scotland.

True
False
8

Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?

Cleopatra
Claudia
Boudicca
St Augustine
9

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

Isaac Newton
Winston Churchill
Alexander Fleming
Mo Farat
10

Which two houses form the UK Parliament?

The House of Lords
House of Members
House of Commons
House of Fraser
11

When did women get the right to vote at the same age as men?

1918
1928
1938
1948
12

Who is the head of the Church of England?

The Prime Minister
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Pope
The monarch
13

What sort of event is the Grand National?

Rugby
Golf
Horse Racing
Tennis
14

What type of literature are the Canterbury Tales?

Poems
Novels
Jokes
Fables
15

When is Christmas Day?

24th of December
25th of December
26th of December
27th of December
16

Who supported King Charles I during the Civil War?

Roundheads
Suffragettes
Quakers
Cavaliers
17

What battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?

The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Britain
18

Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII, executed?

Houses of the Parliament
Stonehenge
Tower of London
Whitehall
19

Racial crime and smoking in public places are examples of:

Civil offences
Criminal offences
20

What type of character was played by Charlie Chaplin?

A superhero
A tramp
A scientific genius
A bandit
21

You have to be at least 21 years old to stand as MP.

True
Correct
22

Who developed the radar?

John Logie Baird
Sir Frank Whittle
Sir Christopher Cockrell
Sir Robert Watson-Watt
23

Where is the official home of the Prime Minister?

18 Oxford Street
Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
10 Downing Street
24

By law, which TWO types of media have to give a balanced coverage of all political parties and equal time to rival viewpoints before an election?

Television
Internet
Newspapers
Radio
Or