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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 can people facing domestic violence get help from?

1

Where can people facing domestic violence get help from?

The NHS
The Citizens Advise Bureau
The Human Rights Commission
The RSPB
2

Which American President worked closely with Margaret Thatcher?

Hillary Clinton
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
George Bush
3

People might be taken to court if they owe money to someone

True
False
4

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

St Patrick
St Columba
St Augustine
St Peter
5

How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

12
14
15
18
6

What is tested with a driving test (choose TWO options)?

Your medical condition
Your knowledge
Your practical skills
Your physical condition
7

What is the role of the Speaker?

To keep order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed
To point out what they see as the government’s failures and weaknesses
To control important public appointments
To challenge the government and put forward alternative policies
8

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Youth Courts?

The parents or carers of the young person being judged are expected to attend the hearing
Members of the public are not allowed in them
They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 18
The name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media
9

Which TWO films were directed by David Lean?

Brief Encounter
The 39 Steps
Lawrence of Arabia
Chariots of Fire
10

Which of the following venues is located in Glasgow?

The O2
Wembley Stadium
The SECC
Buckingham Palace
11

How many British casualties were recorded during the first day of the British attack of the Somme in July 1916 during the First World War?

60,000
70,000
30,000
50,000
12

The Welsh dragon on the Welsh flag does not appear on the Union Flag because, when the first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already untied with England:

True
False
13

Which two countries developed the ‘Concorde’ aircraft?

Germany and Italy
USA and Canada
Germany and Switzerland
France and Britain
14

What was the population of the UK in 1801?

5 million
8 million
10 million
12 million
15

Where is there UK geographically located?

In the north east of Europe
In the south east of Europe
In the north west of Europe
In the south west of Europe
16

What is the main function of the Council of Europe?

To protect and promote human rights
To promote international trade relationships
To maintain international peace
To recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace
17

Sir Alfred Hitchcock was an important British film director.

True
False
18

Which Scottish physician and researcher co-discovered the insulin used to treat diabetes?

Francis Crick
Sir Robert Watson-Watt
John McLeod
John Logie Baird
19

Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?

Clement Attlee
Winston Churchill
Anthony Eden
Harold Wilson
20

When is St George’s Day, patron of England?

23rd of April
1st of March
17th of March
30th of November
21

Which TWO of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?

To respect and obey the law
To go to church on Sundays
To look after the area in which you live and the environment
To do the military service
22

Which TWO of the following social laws were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?

The law of abortion
The law of divorce
The law of immigration
The law of adoption
23

Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?

Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Catherine of Aragon
Anne Boleyn
Or