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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 sports began in the UK?

1

Which of the following sports began in the UK?

Cricket
Football
Rugby
All of the above
2

Which famous architect designed Dumfries House?

Sir Christopher Wren
Robert Adam
Sir Norman Foster
Dame Zaha Hadid
3

What did the Education Act of 1944 introduce?

Free primary education in England and Wales
Free secondary education in England and Wales
Free high school education in England and Wales
Free university education in England and Wales
4

Which of the following tribes invaded Britain?

The Jutes
The Angles
The Saxons
All of the above
5

Many schools organise events such as book sales, toy sales or bringing food to sell to raise money for extra equipment or out-of-school activities.

True
False
6

Do you need a TV licence for watching TV on a mobile phone?

Yes
No
7

What do you need to apply to become a British citizen?

Be single and without children
Be over 25 years old
Have lived in the UK for 3 years
Have a good understanding of life in the UK
8

Which of the following is a British overseas territory located in the South Atlantic?

Guernsey
Northern Ireland
The Falkland Islands
Jersey
9

Who wrote the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Rudyard Kipling
Sir William Golding
Charles Dickens
Roald Dahl
10

The Normans used a system of land ownership known as __________.

Clergy
Chartism
Feudalism
Imperialism
11

Who were the Huguenots?

Protestant refugees from France
Catholic refugees from Spain
Catholic refugees from Italy
Protestant refugees from Germany
12

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Southern Ireland.
The official name of the country is Great Britain and Southern Ireland.
The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The official name of the country is the United Kingdom and Great Ireland.
13

When was slavery abolished throughout the British Empire?

1833
1843
1844
1861
14

Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the _________.

Government
Local community
British Society
NHS
15

Where can you find details about the small claims procedure?

From the local community
At the police station
At your local County Court or Sheriff Court
At any local shop
16

When is Mothering Sunday?

Is the Sunday three weeks before Easter.
Is the Sunday three weeks after Easter.
Is the Sunday three weeks before Christmas.
Is the Sunday three weeks after Christmas.
17

What should you do if your vehicle is over three years old?

Take it to the MOT every year.
Take it to the MOT 2 years.
Take it to the MOT 3 years.
Take it to the MOT six months.
18

Which countries fought alongside Britain against Russia during the Crimean War?

France and Cyprus
Germany and Cyprus
Germany and Turkey
France and Turkey
19

On average, boys leave school with better qualifications than girls.

True
False
20

When did William of Orange invade England to proclaim himself king?

1689
1690
1688
1687
21

Which British painter is considered to be the artist who raised the profile of landscape painting?

Joseph Turner
David Allan
John Constable
Sir John Lavery
22

The development of the Bessemer process during the Industrial Revolution led to the development of which two industries:

Shipbuilding industry
Chemical industry
Railways industry
Car industry
23

What is the length of the Bayeux tapestry?

130 feet
230 feet
330 feet
320 feet
24

Which of the following countries is not a member of the Commonwealth?

Swaziland
Trinidad and Tobago
Dominica
Costa Rica
Or