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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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Is Northern Ireland part of Great Britain?

1

Is Northern Ireland part of Great Britain?

Yes
No
2

What is the Turner Prize?

A literature award
A music award
A contemporary art award
A theatre award
3

World War II started as a result of Germany invading which country?

France
Russia
Poland
Austria
4

Which flower is associated with Scotland?

The Shamrock
The Rose
The Daffodil
The Thistle
5

Police complaints can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.

True
False
6

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary?

Economy
Crime
Education
Defence
7

When is St David’s day celebrated?

1st March
17th March
23rd April
17th April
8

What happened to ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ after she spent 20 years in prison?

She became Queen of England
She was sent to France
She escaped to Denmark
She was executed
9

Which of the following lines are from the National Anthem (choose two options)?

We shall never surrender
God save our gracious Queen!
Send her victorious
The darling buds of May
10

Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.

True
False
11

How many national parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?

25
15
18
42
12

If you are a dog owner, which two things should your dog’s collar have when you go out for a walk?

The owner's address
The owner's name
The dog's breed
The dog's name
13

What day relates to the death of Jesus Christ?

Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Ash Wednesday
14

Who is the heir to the throne of Britain?

The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Cambridge
The Prince of Edinburgh
The Duke of York
15

What was achieved with the Carta Magna?

It restricted the King's power
It increased the King's power
It restricted the rights of the farmers
It increased women's power
16

Female genital mutilation (FGM) or taking a girl or woman abroad for FGM is illegal in the UK and it is a criminal offence.

True
False
17

What year were women given the right to vote?

1918
1925
1949
1914
18

Which two of the following are British overseas territories?

St Helena
Solomon Islands
Mauritius
The Falkland Islands
19

Who did the English defeat in 1588?

The Normands
The Romans
The Spanish Armada
The Saxons
20

Who designed the Cenotaph?

Sir Norman Foster
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown
Sir Edwin Lutyens
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
21

How often are the members of the Welsh government elected?

Every 5 years
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 3 years
22

During which period did the Beatles become popular and social laws were liberalised?

1960s
1970s
1980s
1950s
23

The Man Booker Prize is awarded in which of the following categories?

Films
Sport
Literature
Music
24

What sort of election takes place when a member of the Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?

Coalition
Pre-selection
Random selection
By-election
Or