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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 does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?

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What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?

Freedom of belief and religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom from unfair discrimination
A right to a fair trial
A right to join in the election of a government
Free university tuition fees
2

When did the Wars of the Roses start?

1478
1462
1455
1388
3

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

129
120
90
60
4

When did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?

In 1977
In 1973
In 1963
In 1957
5

What is the minimum age requirement in the UK to drink wine or beer with a meal provided you are with someone over 18?

14 years old
15 years old
16 years old
17 years old
6

Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

The Pope
St Augustine
St Columba
The Archbishop of Canterbury
7

When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?

50,000 years ago
18,000 years ago
15,000 years ago
10,000 years ago
8

The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership?

True
False
9

Which of the following statements regarding the Black Death is NOT true?

It affected children and old people only
It was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain
One third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales
Following the Black Death, there were labour shortages
10

Who was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

James I
Elizabeth I
Henry VII
Henry VIII
11

The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?

Alexander Dumas
William Shakespeare
Charles Dickens
Thomas Hardy
12

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Autocracy
Democracy
The rule of law
13

Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?

Crisis
PDSA
The National Trust
Friends of the Earth
14

Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?

The cross of St George, patron saint of England
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales
The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland
15

Where is the city of Swansea located?

In England
In Scotland
In Wales
In the Isle of Man
16

When is Christmas Eve celebrated?

27th of December
26th of December
25th of December
24th of December
17

Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?

Sir Chris Hoy
Christopher Dean
Bradley Wiggins
Sir Steve Redgrave
18

What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?

Cenotaph
Stonehenge
Grimsby
Scunthorpe
19

Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

Sir Bernard Lovell
Sir Ian Wilmut
Sir Peter Mansfield
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
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