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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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How many weeks does the orchestral classical music event known as ‘the Proms’ last for?

1

How many weeks does the orchestral classical music event known as ‘the Proms’ last for?

Three weeks
Four weeks
Six weeks
Eight weeks
2

When did the Queen start reining?

In 1932
In 1949
In 1952
In 1949
3

What did the Chartists campaign for?

The right to vote for women over 30 years old
The right to vote for the working classes and other people without property
The right to vote for women and men over 30 years old
The right to vote for every citizen
4

What is the name of the land formation consisting of columns made of volcanic lava located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland?

Eden Project
The Giant’s Causeway
Loch Lomond
Snowdonia
5

Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media:

True
False
6

A set of principles by which a country is governed and which includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check is the definition for:

Revolution
Constitution
Monarchy
Democracy
7

When did Emmeline Pankhurst die?

1928
1935
1936
1930
8

What TWO houses were confronted during the Wars of the Roses?

The House of Lancaster
The House of Leicester
The House of Canterbury
The House of York
9

What is the National Anthem of the UK?

God save the King
God save the Queen
United kingdoms
God save the land
10

Who was the first woman to become Prime Minister in the UK?

J K Rowling
Margaret Thatcher
Jane Austen
Hillary Clinton
11

What does the term MEPs stand for?

Members of the European Parliament
Members of the Parliament
Magistrates of the European Parliament
Members of the European parties
12

Which one of the following gardens is located in Northern Ireland?

Bodnant Garden
Mount Stewart
Sissinghurst
Hidcote
13

When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?

July
August
September
October
14

Which of the following statements is true?

To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a university degree
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a good understanding of life in the UK
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have British relatives
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have knowledge of the British laws
15

Who invented the cash-dispensing ATM (automatic teller machine) or ‘cashpoint’?

Sir Peter Mansfield
James Goodfellow
Patrick Steptoe
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
16

What is the name of the only ‘Grand Slam’ tennis event played on grass?

The Australian open
The Wimbledon Championships
The U.S. open
The Queen’s open
17

What is the meaning of the term ‘Habeas corpus’?

You must present the person in court
You must obey the law
You should go to court
You should not be judged
18

What name is given to the candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?

Menorah
Diwali
Ramadan
Baisakhi
19

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

It is against the law to walk your dog on the beach
It is against the law to treat a pet cruelly or to neglect it

It is against the law to take pets into public places
It is against the law to feed your pet in public places
20

Which German princess got married with Henry VIII?

Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Parr
Anne Boleyn
21

In which of the following matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate (choose FIVE options)?

Additional tax-raising powers
Economic development
Health
Education
Civil and criminal law
Immigration
Planning
22

Drinking in public can be a criminal offence and you can be fined or arrested for it:

True
False
23

What was the most spoken language during the Iron Age?

Anglo-Saxon
French
Celtic
Irish
24

What charity works for the preservation of important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?

The National Trust
The RSPB
Shelter
Oxfam
Or