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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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Who was known as the Iron Duke?

1

Who was known as the Iron Duke?

The Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Normandy
The Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Lancaster
2

Who appoints the members of the Cabinet?

The Queen
The Prime Minister
The Prince of Wales
The Magistrates
3

Which of the following is NOT a British invention?

The World Wide Web
The Turing machine
The hovercraft
The mobile phone
4

When did Argentina invade the Falklands Islands?

In 1980
In 1982
In 1984
In 1992
5

Which of the following statements is true?

County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes including family matters, breaches of contract and divorce.
County Courts deal with a wide range of criminal disputes including family matters, breaches of contract and divorce.
6

When is Boxing Day?

24th of December
25th of December
26th of December
31st of December
7

According to 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Sikh?

0.1%
0.5%
0.8%
2%
8

Which court usually deals with serious criminal cases in Scotland?

The Sheriff Court
The Crown Court
The High Court
The Magistrates’ Court
9

Which of the following are British overseas territories?

Ireland
The Canary Islands
St Helena
The Falkland Islands
10

When did Alexander Fleming win the Nobel Prize in medicine for the discovery of the penicillin?

In 1935
In 1945
In 1950
In 1952
11

What is Sir Jackie Stewart famous for?

He captained the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966
He captained the English cricket team
He won the Formula 1 world championship three times
He won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games
12

The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change, when there was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music:

True
False
13

When did Britain and France develop the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner known as ‘The Concorde’?

1970s
1950s
1980s
1960s
14

When were the United Nations set up?

Before the Second World War
After the Second World War
Before the First World War
Before the War of the Roses
15

Where can you find copies of the ‘Hansard’?

In the Guardian newspaper
In large libraries and at www.parliament.uk
In bookshops
In any library
16

Which court normally deals with cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The High Court
The Youth Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The Sheriff Court
17

How old do you need to be to be able to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?

16 years old
18 years old
20 years old
21 years old
18

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

The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
The cross of St George, patron saint of England
The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales
19

How long do Muslims fast for during Ramadan?

A week
A month
Two weeks
Three weeks
20

Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?

Hugh Laurie
Colin Firth
Jude Law
Charles Chaplin
21

Which was the first major railway built in Britain?

High Speed 1
West Coast Main Line
Great Western Railway
East London Line
22

In the 15th century, Henry Tudor, the leader of the House of Lancaster, became:

King Henry VIII
King Richard I
King Richard III
King Henry VII
23

How many senior MPs are appointed by the Prime Minister?

Less than 10
About 15
About 20
More than 25
24

Who won an Olympic gold medal in the pentathlon in 1972?

Sir Ian Botham
Mary Peters
Dame Kelly Holmes
Jessica Ennis
Or