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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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For which purpose was the Statute of Rhuddlan introduced?

1

For which purpose was the Statute of Rhuddlan introduced?

To annex Scotland to the Crown of England
To annex Northern Ireland to the Crown of England
To annex Ireland to the Crown of England
To annex Wales to the Crown of England
2

How can a person be protected from being forced into a marriage?

By giving them a place to stay away from their family
Court orders can be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage
By speaking to the person’s parents
There are no laws in the UK to avoid this
3

When was the first tennis club founded in the UK?

1772
1872
1862
1762
4

Which of the following is NOT classified as a criminal offence in the UK?

Smoking in public places
Selling or buying drugs
Carrying a weapon
Unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace
5

When did Henry VIII start reining?

In April 1509
In June 1497
In March 1515
In August 1495
6

What is the currency in the UK?

Euro
Dollar
Pound
Dinar
7

In May 2010, the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition and the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister:

True
False
8

When is Diwali normally celebrated?

June or July
October or November
November or December
March or April
9

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a main part of the British government?

The monarchy
The European Council
The Prime Minister
The local government
10

Which TWO universities compete with each other on a rowing race along the River Thames every year?

University College of London
Imperial College
Cambridge University
Oxford University
11

What is the name of Admiral Nelson’s ship?

HMS Victory
Golden Hind
Canute
Grimsby
12

When driving in the UK, where do you need to display the tax disc which shows that the annual road tax has been paid?

Anywhere inside the car
The windowscreen of the car
The wheel of the car
The boot of the car
13

What is the capital of the UK?

Edinburgh
London
Belfast
Cardiff
14

Which of the following is NOT a British film?

Lawrence of Arabia
The 39 Steps
The Lord of the Rings
Women in Love
15

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A jury is made up of members of the public who have applied to be part of it
A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local electoral register
16

When is St David’s Day, patron of Wales?

1st of March
17th of March
23rd of April
30th of November
17

What name is given to the red flowers found on the battlefields of the First World War and which people wear during Remembrance Day?

Blitzs
Poppies
Daffodils
Carnations
18

It is a civil offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin:

True
False
19

Where can you get contact details for all your representatives and their parties (choose TWO options)?

At bookshops
Your local supermarket
Your local library
www.parliament.uk
20

What is the Old Bailey?

A Famous criminal Court
A Scottish drink
The name of a traditional Welsh cake
A British national park
21

What is the name of the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world?

Ealing Studios
Pinewood Studios Group
Pixar Animation Studios
Time Warner
22

What are the British scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell famous for?

The first ‘test-tube baby’
The cloning of the first mammal, Dolly the sheep
The invention of the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner
The invention of the World Wide Web
23

By which name is London’s west end known for?

Theatreland
Operaland
Home of rugby
Home of golf
24

Which of the following was one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?

Alan Turing
Sir Francis Drake
James VI of Scotland
Oliver Cromwell
Or