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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
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75% Passing score
45 minutes to complete
Based on 2025 Official Book
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What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh Assembly?

1

What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh Assembly?

MSPs
AMs
MLAs
MPs
2

How often do the ministers that form the Cabinet meet to make important decisions about government policy?

Every day
Weekly
Monthly
Every six months
3

How many Welsh-language channels are there in Wales?

None
One
Two
Three
4

What is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London?

Tower of London
Buckingham clock
Big Ben
Big Clock
5

How many countries are members of the United Nations?

More than 190 countries
More than 150 countries
More than 140 countries
More than 180 countries
6

Which of the following statements is true?

The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone
The police force is a private service that helps and protects everyone
The police force is a private service in charge of rescuing people from dangerous situations
The police force is a public service that works to avoid road accidents
7

What is the system by which the income tax is automatically taken from the employee’s income by their employer and paid directly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)?

Self-assessment
“Pay As You Earn” (PAYE)
Tax return
Pension tax
8

How many British casualties were recorded during the First World War?

More than 2 million people
More than 3 million people
More than 4 million people
More than 5 million people
9

Why did Henry VIII decide to divorce Catherine of Aragon?

She was unpopular in the country
She was too old to give him another child
For political reasons
She was accused of taking lovers to the Palace
10

How many local authorities are there in London?

22
25
33
43
11

When did British combat troops leave Iraq?

In 2004
In 2005
In 2006
In 2009
12

Where is the Parliament of the UK?

In Manchester
In Westminster
In Windsor Castle
In Buckingham Palace
13

Which of the following is a criminal offence?

Selling tobacco to someone under the age of 18

Owing money to someone
Discrimination in the workplace
Selling faulty goods or services
14

Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism?

The Greeks
The Vikings
The Normans
The Welsh
15

The line ‘all the world’s a stage’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?

Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
As You Like It
Sonnet 18
16

During the times of Elizabeth I, English settlers began to colonise:

Indonesia
The eastern coast of America
The western coast of Australia
The Pacific Islands
17

In which city is the Welsh Assembly building, also known as Senedd, located?

Edinburgh
Belfast
Cardiff Bay
Swansea
18

What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?

Corinthian
Barroco
Medieval Gothic
Art Deco
19

Which of the following gardens is NOT located in England?

Mount Stewart
Kew Gardens
Sissinghurst
Hidcote
20

Which TWO families started a civil war to decide who should be king of England in 1455?

The House of Lancaster
The House of Kent
The House of York
The House of Newcastle
21

Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?

Admiral Nelson
Oliver Cromwell
The Duke of Wellington
Henry VIII
22

Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Northern Ireland?

The Sheriff Court
The Crown Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The High Court
23

Which political party does the Speaker represent?

The Liberal Democrats
The Conservative party
The Labour Party
They do not represent any political party
24

When was the Scottish Parliament formed?

In 2000
In 2002
In 1999
In 1998
Or