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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 city of Bradford located?

1

Where is the city of Bradford located?

In England
In Scotland
In Wales
In Northern Ireland
2

What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?

Celtic symbols
The names of Iron Age Kings
Drawings of animals
The names of medicine plants
3

What name is given to the Church of England in Scotland and the United States?

The Main Church
The Queen’s Church
The Episcopal Church
The Catholic Church
4

Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?

Mike Newell
Hugh Hudson
Kevin MacDonald
Nicolas Roeg
5

What was the population of the UK in 1951?

20 million
40 million
35 million
50 million
6

Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?

Buddhist
Muslim
Hindu
Sikh
7

Which of the following statements is true?

Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports
Proceedings in Parliament are not broadcast on television but published in official reports
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on the radio and not published in official reports
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on the radio only
8

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

True
False
9

When did Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women?

1880
1889
1890
1899
10

How many ski centres are there in Scotland?

4
5
6
7
11

The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords:

True
False
12

Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?

The Australian open
The U.S. Open
Roland Garros
The Wimbledon Championships
13

Which of the following is a British invention of the 20th century?

The Harrier jump jet
Radon
Paraffin wax
The lightbulb
14

Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist.

True
False
15

During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, which were known as:

The Whigs and the Tories
The Liberal Democrats and the Labour Party
The lefties and the right wing
The Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats
16

Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located?

Cornwall
Devon
Doncaster
Dublin
17

When was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) established?

1889
1901
1899
1903
18

Which of the following is a traditional food from Northern Ireland?

Roast beef
Haggis
Sausage casserole
Ulster fry
19

Who is the author of the murder mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’?

Tim Rice
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Dame Agatha Christie
Gilbert and Sullivan
20

Under which Act was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland created?

The Act of Union
The Great Act
The United Kingdom Act
The Act of Great Britain
21

When was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women?

1965
1969
1919
1929
22

When is April Fool’s Day?

1st of April
13th of April
30th of April
5th of April
23

Which flag comprises a red cross on a white ground?

The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland
The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
The cross of St George, patron saint of England
24

When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?

6,000 years ago
7,000 years ago
8,000 years ago
10,000 years ago
Or