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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 of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?

1

Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?

Tate Britain
The National Gallery
Tate Modern
The National Museum
2

What name is given to the day when people play jokes on each other until midday?

April’s Fool Day
Halloween
Valentine’s Day
Remembrance Day
3

When did the First World War end?

9th of November 1918
11th of November 1918
9th of December 1918
11th of December 1918
4

Where is the London Eye situated?

On the northern bank of the River Thames
On the southern bank of the River Thames
On the northern bank of the River Lea
On the southern bank of the River Lea
5

The UK is a ‘constitutional monarchy’

True
False
6

Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?

Sir Frank Whittle
Sir Christopher Cockrell
Alan Turing
Francis Crick
7

When does Lent take place?

40 days before Christmas
40 days after Christmas
40 days before Easter
40 days after Easter
8

How much can you be fined if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence?

Up to £500
Up to £1000
Up to £2000
Up to £3000
9

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) 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
10

The small claims procedure is used in England and Wales for minor disputes for:

Claims of less than £15,000
Claims of less than £5,000
Claims of less than £3,500
Claims of less than £10,000
11

What is the meaning of ‘Magna Carta’?

The Big Charter
The Great Charter
The King’s Charter
The Small Charter
12

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Education
Defence
Agriculture
Economy
13

Who invaded England after the Romans?

The Vikings
The Anglo-Saxons
The Normans
The Scots
14

In which British university did Isaac Newton study?

University of Bolton
University of Cambridge
Cranfield University
University of Dundee
15

When did the Wars of the Roses end?

1455
1462
1478
1485
16

What name is given to the period in the 18th century when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?

The Enlightenment
The Glorious Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
Elizabethan
17

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a group of European and North American countries that was created with which TWO purposes:

Protect and promote human rights in those countries
Help each other if they come under attack
Maintain peace between all its members
Promote free trade amongst those countries
18

How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as ‘Big Ben’?

100 years old
150 years old
200 years old
250 years old
19

Who established the Church of England?

The Queen
The Archbishop of Canterbury
Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
20

What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK (Choose TWO options)?

A British driving licence
To be able to speak and read English
A good understanding of life in the UK
A British university degree
21

What is the relationship between the monarch and the government?

Approve the government’s decisions on government policies
Advise, warn and encourage the government’s decisions
Advise, encourage and approve the government’s decisions
Advise and approve the government’s decisions
22

What are Welsh cakes made of?

Suet, onions and oatmeal
Flour, dried fruits and spices
Potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings
Bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding and potato bread
23

Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?

Dame Kelly Holmes
Dame Ellen MacArthur
Jayne Torvill
Bradley Wiggins
24

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

Belfast
Dublin
Cork
Edinburgh
Or