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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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In which of the following years did England win the World Cup?

1

In which of the following years did England win the World Cup?

1974
1986
1982
1966
2

During the Battle of Trafalgar Britain fought against:

France and Belgium
France and Spain
France and Italy
Italy and Spain
3

What is the name given to the first formal anti-slavery groups set up in the late 1700s?

Beefeaters
Suffragettes
Quakers
Canutes
4

More women than men study at university.

True
False
5

Why did Ireland suffer a famine in the middle of the 19th century?

There was a heat wave
The whole country was flooded
The potato crop failed
There were not enough farmers
6

What sort of battle was ‘the Battle of Britain’?

A naval battle against the Spanish.
An aerial battle against the French.
An aerial battle against the Germans.
A naval battle against the French.
7

Who is in charge of appointing the local Chief Constable?

A judge
Police and Crime Commissioners
The mayor
The local community members
8

What does the money from the National Insurance Contributions pay for (CHOOSE TWO)?

Police force salaries
State retirement pensions
National Health Service
University fees
9

How many British died on the first day alone of the Battle of Somme?

60,000
65,000
40,000
55,000
10

When was the first Union flag created?

1515
1616
1505
1606
11

Which of the following territories is not part of the UK?

Northern Ireland
The Isle of Man
Wales
Scotland
12

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

Individual liberty
Democracy
Communism
Participation in community life
13

What do Sir Terence Conran, Clarice Cliff and Thomas Chippendale have in common?

They were British designers
They developed the atomic bomb
They were British explorers
They were British poets
14

Which of the following cities is not in Wales?

Cardiff
Swansea
Bradford
Newport
15

People on the electoral register with ages between 18 and 70 can be asked to serve on a jury.

True
False
16

Which Saxon king of England was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

Kenneth MacAlpin
Harold
William the Conqueror
Henry V
17

During the ‘swinging sixties’ Britain experienced a growth in:

Sports such as rowing and cycling
Fashion, cinema and popular music
Holistic therapies
People going to university
18

As a permanent resident or citizen of the UK you should:

Treat other with fairness
Look after yourself and your family
Look after the area in which you live and the environment
All the answers are correct
19

When did the BBC start the world’s first regular television service?

1922
1932
1936
1944
20

Women in Britain today make up about one third of the workforce.

True
False
21

The evacuation of British and French soldiers from France in a huge naval operation during WWII gave rise to which phrase:

The Harbour spirit
The Blitz operation
The Dunkirk spirit
The D-Day operation
22

Which programme helps 16 and 17 year-olds develop their skills and are part in community projects?

The Youth Working Programme
The National Development Programme
The National Citizen Service Programme
The Skills Development Programme
23

Queen Victoria became queen in:

1837
1847
1835
1836
24

Who wrote the books ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’?

Charles Dickens
Robert Louis Stevenson
Evelyn Waugh
Jane Austen
Or