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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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Prince Charles is also known as the Prince of Edinburgh.

1

Prince Charles is also known as the Prince of Edinburgh.

True
False
2

What name is given to the period of rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries?

The Enlightenment
The Industrial Revolution
The Victorian period
The inter-war period
3

During the slave trade, slaves were taken from West Africa to America and the Caribbean to work on tobacco and sugar plantations.

True
False
4

Who was responsible for the construction of the Great Western Railway?

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Sir Norman Foster
Sir Christopher Wren
Robert Adam
5

In which of the following areas has the Welsh Assembly the power to make laws (choose four answers)?

Education and training
Military defence
Economic development
Housing
Immigration
Health and social services
6

How many members comprise the UN Security Council?

5
10
15
25
7

Which TWO of the following forts form part of Hadrian’s Wall?

Vindolanda
Stonehenge
Housesteads
Maiden
8

Members of the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, but all publications of the Assembly must be in English:

True
False
9

Why did Elizabeth I keep her cousin Mary prisoner for 20 years?

She did not agree with her political views
She suspected Mary of wanting to take over the English throne
She had killed her son
She was a spy of the Spanish Armada
10

What was the name of the first cloned mammal?

Molly
Dolly
Colin
Alice
11

Who is responsible for the creation of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?

The UN Security Council
The Council of Europe
The United Nations
The Commonwealth
12

Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 1940?

Margaret Thatcher
Winston Churchill
Clement Attlee
Harold Macmillan
13

Members of the House of Lords may stand for election to the House of Commons and are eligible for all public offices:

True
False
14

What can you find at the ‘Eden Project’?

Giant greenhouses, house plants from all over the world
Animals from all over the world
Prehistoric monuments
An open market with local food
15

What TWO names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?

Beefeaters
Suffragettes
Chartists
Yeoman Wardens
16

Which of the following is a traditional Scottish food?

Roast beef
Haggis
Ulster fry
Custard pies
17

How often do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?

Every six months
Annually
Every four years
Every two years
18

When is Valentine’s Day?

30th of October
14th of February
30th of November
27th of December
19

When is St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland?

23rd of April
30th of November
1st of March
17th of March
20

What does the term ‘PDSA’ stand for?

People’s Defence for Sick Animals
People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals
Pilot Program for Sustainable Agriculture
Program Directive for Sustainable Agriculture
21

Which of the following TWO islands are ‘Crown dependencies’?

Ceylon
The Isle of Man
The Channel Islands
Ireland
22

When did English settlers begin to colonise the eastern coast of America?

During James I’s time
During Henry VII’s time
During Henry VIII’s time
During Elizabeth I’s time
23

When did the Black Death come to England?

In 1248
In 1348
In 1358
In 1414
24

What is the name of the annual event that gives awards in a range of musical categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist?

The Brit Awards
The MTV Awards
The BAFTA Awards
The Mercury Music Prize
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