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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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Which hill fort from the Iron Age can be seen in the county of Dorset?

1

Which hill fort from the Iron Age can be seen in the county of Dorset?

Conwy Castle
Caernarfon Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Maiden Castle
2

On which of the following issues the Northern Ireland Assembly CANNOT make decisions?

Health
Education
The Environment
Planning
3

Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world in 1966/67?

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Francis Chichester
Sir Francis Drake
Dame Ellen MacArthur
4

In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 20.

True
False
5

Who led the group of Catholics who tried to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of the Parliament in 1605?

Oliver Cromwell
Alexander II
Guy Fawkes
Adrian IV
6

What was the biggest source of employment in Britain before the 18th century?

The ship industry
Agriculture
Teaching
Manufacturing jobs
7

In which city is the Scottish Parliament building, also known as Holyrood, located?

Edinburgh
Belfast
Aberdeen
Glasgow
8

The UK continues to be a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology:

True
False
9

Why was the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ of 1679 an important piece of legislation?

It allowed people over 21 years old to vote
It guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
It abolished slavery throughout the British Empire
It abolished a number of taxes on imported goods in the UK
10

Where is the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) located?

Aberdeen
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Dundee
11

How many members has the Council of Europe?

15
47
190
5
12

In the UK, Members of the Parliament (MPs) are elected on the basis of:

Personal achievements
Instant run-off
First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)
Proportional representation
13

Which of the following statements regarding television in Northern Ireland is TRUE?

Some programmes are broadcasted in Irish Gaelic
There is one Irish-language channel
All programmes are broadcasted in English
There are no specific programmes to Northern Ireland
14

In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as:

The Pre-Raphaelites
Suffragettes
Chartists
Elizabethans
15

The Muslim festival known as Eid ul Adha reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God:

True
False
16

What was the population of the UK in 1901?

20 million
40 million
30 million
50 million
17

People in the UK do NOT have to pay tax on:

Income from expensive gifts
Income from savings
Income from property
Pensions
18

Which British scientist co-invented the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner?

Sir Peter Mansfield
Sir Robert Edwards
Patrick Steptoe
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
19

What Treaty established the European Economic Union in 1957?

The Treaty of Rome
The Treaty of Vienna
The Treaty of Brussels
The Act of Union
20

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular area for walkers?

The Giants Causeway
Hadrien’s Wall
The house of the parliament
Buckingham Palace
21

When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?

1979
1989
1999
2001
22

Which charity works for the preservation of buildings in England?

Friends of the Earth
Oxfam
The National Trust
The RSPB
23

What name is given to the new social classes that appeared after the Black Death plague and who owned large areas of land?

Gentry
Bayeux
Canute
Grimsby
24

Which of the following is a traditional Welsh food?

Roast beef
Welsh cakes
Haggis
Ulster fry
Or