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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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Where is the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service known as Cenotaph located?

1

Where is the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service known as Cenotaph located?

Cardiff, Wales
Hounslow Heath, London
Whitehall, London
Piccadilly Circus, London
2

A good way to support your local community is to shop for products locally.

True
False
3

Who has to pay national insurance contributions in the UK?

Everybody under the age of 65
Everybody under the age of 70
People with earnings over £18,000 per year
Almost everybody who is in paid work
4

Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?

Morocco
Algeria
Mozambique
Mali
5

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of life in the UK?

Rule of men
Individual liberty
Intolerance of those with different beliefs
Lack of social cohesion
6

Which famous architect designed St Paul’s Cathedral after it was destroyed by a fire in 1666?

Sir Christopher Wren
Isaac Newton
Robert Burns
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
7

What is the Commonwealth?

An association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development
An organisation responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in its member countries
An association of countries that promotes international peace and security
A group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack
8

Members of the Welsh government are elected every four years on the basis of:

Proportional representation
Personal achievements
Instant run-off
First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)
9

What is the money from TV licences used for?

To pay actors and actresses
To pay for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
To pay for publicity
To pay for private channels
10

Which flower is associated with Scotland?

Rose
Thistle
Daffodil
Shamrock
11

Which TWO of the following charities work with homeless people?

Friends of the Earth
Shelter
Crisis
Oxfam
12

Which of the following countries did NOT belong to the Allies during World War I?

France
Bulgaria
The UK
Australia
13

Which British Prime Minister was famous for the speech ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat’?

Clement Attlee
Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill
Harold Wilson
14

Which of the following is NOT a British invention of the 20th century?

The radar
The Turing machine
The World Wide Web
Radioactivity
15

What is the first verse of the National Anthem of the UK ‘God save the Queen’?

Long to reign over us
God save the Queen!
Long live our noble Queen!
God save our gracious Queen!
16

In which category did Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean win gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1984?

Rowing
Marathon
Swimming
Ice dancing
17

According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Buddhist?

Less than 0.5%
Less than 1%
Less than 2%
Less than 2%
18

The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on:

Education
Defence
Agriculture
Health
19

What name is given to the tombs where people buried their dead during the Bronze Age?

Skara Brae
Hill forts
Canute
Round barrows
20

Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The Justice of the Peace Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The High Court
The Crown Court
21

Who wrote ‘ The Lord of the Rings’?

JK Rowling
JRR Tolkien
Sir William Golding
Jane Austen
22

Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?

Emperor Claudius
Julius Caesar
Napoleon
William Caxton
23

Where is the five-day race meeting attended by members of the Royal Family and known as Royal Ascot celebrated?

In Luton
In Berkshire
In Salisbury
In Kent
24

How old do you need to be to be able to play the National Lottery?

21 years old
20 years old
18 years old
16 years old
25

Which of the following territories does not belong to Great Britain?

Scotland
Wales
England
Northern Ireland
Or