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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 does Easter take place?

1

When does Easter take place?

November or December
January or February
March or April
May or June
2

Which of the following is not a valid UK coin?

1p
5p
25p
£1
3

Where is the Eden Project located?

Dorset
Cornwall
Devon
Somerset
4

St Helena and the Falkland Islands are part of Great Britain.

True
False
5

Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life?

Monarchy
The rule of law
Democracy
Join a political party
6

Where should you register if you want to become part of a jury?

The electoral register
Your local church
The NHS
The British Embassy
7

What sort of church is the Church of Scotland?

Catholic
Baptist
Presbyterian
Methodist
8

Where does golf come from?

Wales
Australia
Ireland
Scotland
9

When do the television and newspapers have stories that are jokes until midday?

Valentine’s Day
Boxing Day
Halloween
April Fool’s Day
10

What king was defeated by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and hid in an oak tree before escaping to Europe?

Richard III
Charles II
James I
Henry IV
11

Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?

Edward I
Henry V
Henry VII
Henry VIII
12

Complaints against the police can only be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner.

True
False
13

Who is the patron Saint of Northern Ireland?

St George
St Patrick
St Andrew
St David
14

What is the name of the period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?

The Enlightenment
The Glorious Revolution
The Swinging Sixties
The Reformation
15

Which of the following statements is TRUE:

Mary Stuart (‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) was a Protestant
Mary Stuart (‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) was a Catholic
16

Which of the following is an example of civil law?

To sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18
To buy alcohol for people who are under the age of 18
Discrimination in the workplace
To carry a weapon of any kind, even if it is for self-defence
17

In which battle did Admiral Nelson die?

The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Bannockburn
18

William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. But, when William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later Known as:

The 'Glorious Revolution'
The Restoration
The 'Great Depression'
The 'Blitz'
19

What sort of charity is ‘Friends of the Earth’?

An environmental charity
A medical research charity
A charity working with pets
A charity working with older people
20

If a husband forces his wife to have sex he can be charged with rape.

True
False
21

In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War (1899-1902) take place?

Netherlands
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar
South Africa
22

Which of the following actions is known as “canvassing”?

Donating blood to help people
Volunteering for an environmental charity
Caring for animals at a local rescue shelter
Persuading people to vote for a political party
23

Which novel written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?

Oliver Twist
James Bond
Pride and Prejudice
The Lord of the Rings
24

When did Germany invade Poland?

1942
1941
1940
1939
Or