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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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Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?

1

Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?

The daffodil
The thistle
The shamrock
The rose
2

The last battle between Britain and France was the battle of Waterloo.

True
False
3

£100 is the highest value note in circulation in the UK.

True
False
4

Where is the Lake District National Park located?

Scotland
Wales
England
Northern Ireland
5

Which two responsibilities will you have as a British citizen?

To buy food locally
To volunteer in a community project at least once a year
To look after yourself and your family
To respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions
6

Who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?

Jane Austen
Charles Dickens
William Shakespeare
Thomas Hardy
7

Why is 1928 an important year in women’s voting history?

Women were given the right to vote at the age of 18, the same as men.
Women were given the right to vote at the age of 25.
Women were given the right to vote at the age of 30.
Women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.
8

What does Hogmanay refer to?

Christmas Day in Wales
New Year's Eve in Scotland
Christmas Day in Scotland
New Year's Eve in Wales
9

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

Cork
Edinburgh
Belfast
Dublin
10

Which of the following wars took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa?

The Hundred Years War
The Boer War
The First World War
The Crimean War
11

Northern Ireland uses a system called ‘individual registration’ and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

True
False
12

Which two of the following policies are not controlled by the devolved administrations?

Health
Education
Defence
Immigration
13

How old do citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth have to be to stand for public office?

18
21
16
25
14

How did the Government promote policies of free trade during the Victorian Age?

Abolishing a number of taxes on imported goods
Abolishing the exportation of local produce
Preventing the importation of cheap raw materials
Preventing the importation of cheap grain
15

Who was Admiral Nelson?

One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans
A British officer in charge of the British army at the Battle of Waterloo
A British general who established the authority of the English Parliament
A British officer in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar against the Spanish fleet
16

During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs?

Peasants who had a small area of their lord’s agricultural land
Soldiers who fought at the Battle of Trafalgar
Noblemen who formed part of the king’s council of advisers
A group of skilled people from Holland who came to England during the Middle Ages
17

Which invention lead to the rapid development of the industry in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries?

The Radar
The Steam Power
The Jet Engine
The Turing Machine
18

MPs can only be contacted by post.

True
False
19

What movement challenged the authority of the Pope?

The Swinging Sixties
The Reformation
The Suffragettes
The Enlightenment
20

What English King introduced the Domesday Book?

King Henry V
King Henry IV
William the Conqueror
Harold, the Saxon king of England
21

What did ‘the Butler Act’ introduce in 1944?

Free primary education in England, Wales and Scotland
Free university fees in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Free primary and secondary education in England, Wales and Scotland
Free secondary education in England and Wales
22

What is the small claims procedure?

An informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer
A procedure that helps people to make small home insurance claims in certain circumstances
23

What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851?

The Crystal Palace
Buckingham Palace
Kensington Palace
Apsley House
24

Who was Florence Nightingale?

An economist
A painter
A nurse
A poet
Or