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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 country invented rugby?

1

Which country invented rugby?

India
Argentina
England
France
2

Who were the Huguenots?

Refugees from France
Refugees from Italy
Refugees from Pakistan
Refugees from Cyprus
3

What British scientist showed who gravity applied to the whole universe?

Alan Turing
Alexander Fleming
Isaac Newton
Ernest Rutherford
4

What composer wrote music for King George I and for his son, George II?

George Frederick Handel
Gustav Holst
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Henry Purcell
5

When did the English civil war start?

1632
1635
1642
1652
6

During the 19th century, the UK was the world’s major producer of which THREE materials?

Coal
Iron
Silk
Cotton cloth
7

Which TWO of the following British athletes have won gold medals in the Olympic Games?

Dame Kelly Holmes
Jenson Button
Tim henman
Jessica Enis
8

The Romans remained in Britain for 500 years.

True
False
9

Which country invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982?

Germany
The Netherlands
Argentina
France
10

Which TWO of the following are examples of criminal offences:

Cases of unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace
Selling tobacco to anyone under the age of 18
A dispute about faulty goods or services
Smoking in public places
11

What British landmark was built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millenium?

The O2
Tower Bridge
Westminster Abbey
The London Eye
12

Where did slaves mainly come from during the slave trade?

South America
West Africa
Southeast Asia
North Africa
13

Who introduced ‘shampooing’ in Britain?

Emmeline Pankhurst
James Cook
Sake Dean Mahomet
Florence Nightingale
14

To be able to vote in England, you have to register at your local council electoral registration office.

True
False
15

Where can the Bayeux tapestry be seen?

France
Wales
Northern Ireland
England
16

It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than two years old or without car insurance.

True
False
17

What was the Spanish Armada?

A large fleet of planes
A group of radicals
A group of politicians
A large fleet of ships
18

England was split into two groups during the English Civil War of 1642, which were known as:

The House of Lords and the House of Commons
The Puritans and the Chartists
The Cavaliers and the Roundheads
The Beefeaters and the Yeoman Warders
19

What are the key roles of the governors and school boards (select THREE answers)?

Providing funding for all students
Setting the strategic direction of the school
Ensuring accountability
Monitoring and evaluating school performance
20

A popular way for people to stay in touch with friends, organise social events, and share photos, videos and opinions is through social networking websites such as:

Dropbox and itunes
Email and Fax
Ebay and Amazon
Facebook and Twitter
21

Why is it important to recycle (select two answers)?

Using recycled materials to make new products uses less energy than using raw materials
It is a criminal offence and you could be arrested if you do not do it
To reduce the expenses of the local council
Less rubbish is created, so the amount being put into landfill is reduced
22

In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an ____ plate for one year after passing the test.

S
N
R
L
23

When is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?

24th December
25th December
26th December
31st December
24

Prince Philip is also known as:

The Duke of Wellington
The Prince of Wales
The Duke of Edinburgh
The Prince of Northern Ireland
Or