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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 does the term ‘Hansard’ relate to?

1

What does the term ‘Hansard’ relate to?

Official reports were proceedings in Parliament are published
A popular British soap opera
A festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community
A public holiday
2

Who was the first king of the House of Tudor?

King Richard III
Henry Tudor
Henry V
James I
3

What do Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill have in common?

They are football players
They have won the Formula 1 World Championship
They won gold Olympic medals
They have won the Six Nations Championship
4

According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of people said that they had no religion?

10%
11%
20%
25%
5

During which period were the first coins produced in Britain?

The Stone Age
The Golden Age
The Silver Age
The Iron Age
6

What other name is given to Diwali, the religious celebration that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge?

The Festival of Lights
Hanukkah
The Festival of the Lanterns
The Festival of the Candles
7

In Wales, the jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ based of what they have heard:

True
False
8

The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called:

Sparkle
Downing
Windsor
Chequers
9

In which English county is Maiden Castle located?

Dorset
Devon
Somerset
Cornwall
10

A National Insurance number does on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK:

True
False
11

Which of the following is a ceremonial role to be undertaken by the Queen?

Opening the new parliamentary session every year
Visiting the major cities in the UK once every six months
Choosing the Prime Minister
Giving a speech on New Year’s Eve
12

How long can you use your driving licence in the UK if you have a licence from another country?

For up to 12 months
You need a UK driving licence
For as long as it is valid
For up to 2 years
13

What British discovery was influential in the development of computer science and the modern-day computer?

The Radar
The Turing machine
The MRI scanner
The aeroplane
14

Which Court deals with the serious criminal offences in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The County Court
The Crown Court
The High Court
The Sheriff Court
15

Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years?

Aristotle
Sigmund Freud
Platon
David Hume
16

If you are arrested and taken to a police station, a police officer should:

Make a copy of your ID and retain you until your lawyer arrives
Tell you the reason for your arrest and that you will be able to seek legal advice
Offer you a cup of tea
Explain the law to you and wait for your family to arrive
17

Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?

Hugh Grant
Sir Anthony Hopkins
Jude Law
Richard Burton
18

What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?

Pancake day
Domesday
Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
19

When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft carry passengers for the first time?

In 1969
In 1970
In 1972
In 1976
20

The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council:

True
False
21

Which of the following landmarks is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?

The River Thames
Loch Lomond
Loch Ness
Lake District
22

Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar?

Andrew Lloyd Webber
Gilbert and Sullivan
Hans Holbein and Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Sir Laurence Olivier
23

Which one of the following four changes did the Chartists did NOT campaign for?

For any man to be able to stand as MP
Secret ballots
Elections every six years
For MPs to be paid
24

Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during:

Easter
Christmas
Halloween
Pancake Day
Or