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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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Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?

1

Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?

Anne Boleyn
Catherine of Aragon
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
2

Which of the following flags is not represented in the union flag?

Welsh
Scottish
English
Irish
3

When does the Edinburgh Festival take place?

Every summer
Every spring
Every winter
Every autumn
4

When did ‘the Concorde’ aircraft fly for the first time?

In 1969
In 1970
In 1975
In 1976
5

By which other name is the Conservative Party also known as?

The Labour Party
The Whigs
The Green Party
The Tories
6

When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?

In 1922
In 1972
In 1998
In 1969
7

What is the opposition?

The second largest party in the House of Lords
The third largest party in the House of Commons
The second largest party in the House of Commons
The third largest party in the House of Lords
8

Which two languages combined form the basis of the English language?

French and Swedish
Latin and Celtic
Latin and Greek
Norman French and Anglo-Saxon
9

Which THREE of the following are known to be main parts of the British government?

The cabinet
The judiciary
The local organizations
The police
10

When did Adolf Hitler come to power in Germany?

In 1922
In 1931
In 1933
In 1942
11

Who invented the hovercraft?

Sir Frank Whittle
Sir Christopher Cockrell
John Logie Baird
Sir Robert Edwards
12

Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Wales?

The Sheriff Court
The Crown Court
The High Court
The Magistrates’ Court
13

What is the minimum age requirement to buy alcohol in a pub or night club in the UK?

16 years old
18 years old
20 years old
21 years old
14

What is the coin with the highest value in the UK?

50p
£2
£5
£10
15

When were Protection Orders to protect a person from being forced into a marriage introduced in Scotland?

2007
2008
2010
2011
16

Which TWO of the following are famous horse racing events in the UK?

The Major Race
The Grand National
Royal Ascot
Six Nations Championship
17

Which of the following events relates to the German bombing of London and other British cities at night time during the World War II?

The Bombing
The German raid
The Blitz
The Axis
18

Who wrote an oratorio called ‘Messiah’, which is regularly sung by choirs at Easter time?

George Frederick Handel
Sir Edward Elgar
Gustav Holst
Henry Purcell
19

When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?

1985
1995
1989
1999
20

Which of the following is England’s largest national park?

The Lake District
Snowdonia
South Downs
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
21

Which of the following social changes took place during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?

The position of women in the workplace was improved
Everyone could study in the University for free
People from the same gender were allowed to get married
All musical events were free
22

Where was Emmeline Pankhurst born?

Liverpool
Kent
Manchester
Chester
23

Which of the following is a traditional English food?

French fries
Roast beef
Haggis
Ulster fry
24

What are pantomimes based on?

Fairy stories
Drama stories
Traditional stories
War stories
Or