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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 is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?

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What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?

Maiden
Stonehenge
Skara Brae
Bayeux
2

After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:

Judiciary
Gentry
Clans
Nobility
3

Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?

The Mikado
The Mousetrap
The Phantom of the Opera
Cats
4

Who is married to the Queen of the United Kingdom?

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Henry VII
William II
The Queen of the United Kingdom is married to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
5

Who was the first British Prime Minister?

Henry Pelham
Admiral Nelson
Sir Robert Walpole
Oliver Cromwell
6

How old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?

Over 60
Over 65
Over 70
Over 75
7

What is the official home of the Prime Minister?

Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
10 Downing Street
21 Oxford Street
8

Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?

Dame Ellen MacArthur
Dame Kelly Holmes
Jayne Torvill
Jessica Ennis-Hill
9

What was the population of the UK in 2010?

Just over 50 million
Just under 50 million
Just over 62 million
Just under 60 million
10

What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?

Holyrood
Senedd
Westminster
Stormont
11

Who was Robert Burns?

A Welsh scientist
A British musician
An Irish engineer
A Scottish poet
12

Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The High Court
The Youth Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The Crown Court
13

When was the National Trust founded?

1890
1895
1980
1910
14

Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?

James I
William the Great
Henry VII
Henry VIII
15

Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?

East of Wales
West of Wales
West of Scotland
East of Scotland
16

By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?

The Union Church
The Greatest Church
The Anglican Church
The Episcopal Church
17

What time do pubs usually open on Sundays in the UK?

10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
18

What name is given to the elected members of the European Parliament?

AMs
MEPs
MPs
MSPs
19

What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?

84%
79%
60%
58%
20

Which flower is associated with England?

Daffodil
Shamrock
Rose
Thistle
21

In which period did British Film studios flourish?

1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
22

What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?

Holyrood
Senedd
Westminster
Stormont
23

What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?

Bayeux
Stonehenge
Maiden
Skara Brae
24

When was the National Trust founded?

1890
1895
1980
1910
Or