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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 is the capital city of Wales?

1

What is the capital city of Wales?

Swansea
Cardiff
Cornwall
Bangor
2

When did the Roman army leave Britain?

AD 410
AD 510
AD 600
AD 530
3

Which of the following statements is true?

You will receive a fine up to £2000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
You will receive a fine up to £1,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
You will receive a fine up to £10,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
You will receive a fine up to £5,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
4

Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women.

True
False
5

The Queen is the head of state in the UK:

True
False
6

How long did the First World War last for?

Two years
Three years
Four years
Six years
7

Who was Henry VII?

The leader of the House of York
The leader of the House of Lancaster
The leader of the House of Buckingham
The leader of the House of Leeds
8

When were the Houses of Parliament built?

In the 17th century
In the 18th century
In the 19th century
In the 20th century
9

How many volunteers work for the National Trust?

More than 71,000
More than 81,000
More than 61,000
More than 91,000
10

What was the population of the UK in 1851?

20 million
40 million
30 million
50 million
11

The line ‘a rose by any other name’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?

Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
As You Like It
Henry V
12

Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi?

Muslim
Hindu
Sikh
Jewish
13

Which book written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?

Harry Potter
The Lord of the Rings
Sense and Sensibility
Pride and Prejudice
14

The Welsh Assembly has 129 Assembly members.

True
False
15

Which British scientist made important discoveries working with steam power?

David Hume
Adan Smith
Alan Turing
James Watt
16

How can you visit the Northern Ireland Assembly (choose TWO options)?

Contacting the Education Service
Contacting an MSP
Contacting an MLA
Arranging a tour through the visitor services
17

When was the first television broadcast made?

In 1922
In 1932
In 1942
In 1952
18

For what sort of claims is the small claims procedure in Northern Ireland used for?

Claims of less than £3,000
Claims of less than £4,000
Claims of less than £5,000
Claims of less than £6,000
19

How many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to escape prosecution between 1870 and 1914?

Around 120,000
Around 150,000
Around 200
Around 400
20

Which Anglo-Saxon poem is about a hero’s battle against monsters and has been translated into modern English?

Beowulf
Paradise Lost
Canterbury Tales
Braveheart
21

Which of the following movies was directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935?

Don’t Look Now
Touching the Void
The Third Man
The 39 Steps
22

When was the National Health System (NHS) established?

1945
1948
1952
1934
23

The Queen has reigned since her father’s death in 1952, and in 2012 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee.

True
False
24

What is the note with the highest value in the UK?

£20
£50
£200
£500
Or