Life In The UK Test | 📚UPDATED Real 24 Questions & Answers | UK Citizenship 2026

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[00:00:37]Question one.

[00:00:40]The EU was set up by six western countries who signed the Treaty of Rome on which date? Option A. March 1st 77, B. May 30th, 47.

[00:00:54]C. May 17th, 67.

[00:00:57]D. March 25th, 57.

[00:01:08]Answer is D. March 25th, 57.

[00:01:13]The European Union, EU, originally called the European Economic Community, EC, was set up by six Western European countries. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, who signed the Treaty of Rome on March 25th, 1957?

[00:01:30]The UK originally decided not to join this group, but it became a member in 1973?

[00:01:37]Question two, which famous poet's work was inspired by nature?

[00:01:43]Option A, William Werdsworth, B. Sir Roger Banister, C. Charles Dickin, D. Damon Hill.

[00:02:02]Answer is A. William Werdsworth.

[00:02:06]Other poets, including William Werdsworth, were inspired by nature.

[00:02:11]Sir Walter Scott wrote poems inspired by Scotland and the traditional stories and songs from the area on the borders of Scotland and England. He also wrote novels, many of which were set in Scotland.

[00:02:24]Question three, which of these two is correct about Halloween?

[00:02:30]Option A, it is celebrated on the October 31st?

[00:02:35]B, it is when lovers exchange cards and gifts.

[00:02:40]C. It is not celebrated in Scotland.

[00:02:43]D. It is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter.

[00:02:57]Answer is A and D. It is celebrated on the October 31st and it is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter.

[00:03:08]Halloween, October 31st, is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter.

[00:03:16]Young people will often dress up in frightening costumes to play trick or treat. People give them treats to stop them playing tricks on them. A lot of people carve lanterns out of pumpkins and put a candle inside.

[00:03:30]Question four.

[00:03:32]Towns, cities, and rural areas in the UK are governed by civil servants. who are appointed by the government. Option A true B false.

[00:03:52]Answer is B. False.

[00:03:55]Towns, cities, and rural areas in the UK are governed by democratically elected councils, often called local authorities.

[00:04:03]Some areas have both district and county councils which have different functions.

[00:04:09]Most large towns and cities have a single local authority.

[00:04:13]Question five. Who was the first Britain to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meters?

[00:04:21]Option A. Bradley Wiggins.

[00:04:24]B Sir Chris Hoy.

[00:04:27]C Mo Farah D. David Weir answer is C. Mo Farah.

[00:04:42]Mo Farah was the first British runner to win the gold medal in the 10 km.

[00:04:48]Question six, what can the Scottish Parliament do? Option A, may pass laws on anything in Scotland.

[00:04:58]B may pass laws on general economic policy.

[00:05:03]C may pass laws on foreign and defense affairs.

[00:05:07]D may pass legislation on anything not specifically reserved to the UK Parliament.

[00:05:20]Answer is D. May pass legislation on anything not specifically reserved to the UK Parliament.

[00:05:27]The Scottish Parliament can pass laws for Scotland on all matters which are not specifically reserved to the UK Parliament.

[00:05:35]The matters on which the Scottish Parliament can legislate include civil and criminal law, health, education, planning, and additional tax raising powers.

[00:05:48]Question seven, where is Snowonia located?

[00:05:52]Option A, Scotland.

[00:05:55]B. West England.

[00:05:58]C. Wales.

[00:06:01]D. North England.

[00:06:10]Answer is C. Wales.

[00:06:13]Snowonia is a national park in North Wales. It covers an area of 838 miles, 2,170 km.

[00:06:25]Its most well-known landmark is Snouten, which is the highest mountain in Wales.

[00:06:29]Question eight.

[00:06:31]Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 75 can be asked to serve on a jury. Option A, true, B, false.

[00:06:51]Answer is a true.

[00:06:54]As well as getting the right to vote, people on the electoral register are randomly selected to serve on a jury.

[00:07:01]Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 75 can be asked to do this. The age limit has been raised from 70 to 75 in Wales and England in 2016.

[00:07:16]Question nine. Which two British film actors have recently won Oscars?

[00:07:22]Option A. Jackie Stewart, B. Colin Furth, C. Tilda Swinton, D. Leonardo DiCaprio.

[00:07:42]Answer is B and C. Colin FTH and Tilda Swinton.

[00:07:46]Recent British actors to have won Oscars include Colin Furth, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dame Judy Dench, Kate Winslett, and Tilda Swinton.

[00:07:56]Question 10.

[00:07:58]What county does Stonehenge stand in?

[00:08:01]Option A. Dorset, B. Lincolnshire, C. Wiltshshire, D. Lotheians.

[00:08:13]Answer is C. Wiltshshire.

[00:08:22]Stonehenge still stands in what is now the English county of Wilshshire.

[00:08:27]Stonehenge was probably a special gathering place for seasonal ceremonies.

[00:08:32]Question 11. In year 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England in which battle?

[00:08:40]Option A. Battle of Britain.

[00:08:43]B. Battle of Hastings.

[00:08:47]C. Battle of Ajinort.

[00:08:50]D. Battle of Coladin.

[00:09:00]Answer is B. Battle of Hastings.

[00:09:03]In 1066, an invasion led by William, the Duke of Normandy in what is now northern France, defeated Harold, the Saxon King of England, at the Battle of Hastings.

[00:09:14]Harold was killed in the battle. William became king of England and is known as William the Conqueror.

[00:09:22]The battle is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery known as the Bayou Tapestry, which can still be seen in France today.

[00:09:30]Question 12.

[00:09:32]What are the MPs who don't represent a political party called? Option A.

[00:09:38]Independence, B neutrals, Civil M D sole MP.

[00:09:55]Answer is A. Independence.

[00:09:59]There are a few MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties.

[00:10:04]They are called independents and usually represent an issue important to their constituency.

[00:10:11]Question 13.

[00:10:13]How long is the longest straight distance on the mainland?

[00:10:17]Option A. 845 mi, B 896 mi, C 870 mi.

[00:10:29]D 1,06 miles.

[00:10:39]Answer is C. 870 mi. The longest distance on the mainland is from Jonno Gros on the north coast of Scotland to Land's End in the southwest corner of England. It is about 870 mi, approximately 1,400 km.

[00:10:59]Question 14.

[00:11:01]National insurance is needed if you wish to work in the UK. Option A, true, B, false.

[00:11:18]Answer is a true. Almost everybody in the UK who is in paid work, including self-employed people, must pay national insurance contributions.

[00:11:28]The money raised from national insurance contributions is used to pay for state benefits and services such as the state retirement pension and the national health service, NHS.

[00:11:39]Question 15.

[00:11:41]A 60-second silence is observed on the remembrance day. Option A. True.

[00:11:49]B false.

[00:11:58]Answer is B. False.

[00:12:01]Remembrance Day, November 11th, commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies.

[00:12:08]Originally, it commemorated the dead of the First World War, which ended on November 11th, 1918.

[00:12:16]People wear poppies, the red flower found on the battlefields of the First World War. At 11:00 a.m., there is a 2-minut silence and wreaths are laid at the Senate in Whiteall, London.

[00:12:30]Question 16. The Proms is an 8week summer season of what? Option A.

[00:12:37]Underground hiphop music, B. Classic pop music, C. Orchestral classical music.

[00:12:47]D. Heavy metal music.

[00:12:57]Answer is C. Orchestral classical music.

[00:13:01]The Proms is an 8week summer season of orchestral or solo instrumental classical music that takes place in various venues including the Royal Albert Hall in London.

[00:13:12]It has been organized by the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC since 1927.

[00:13:19]The Last Night of the Proms is the most well-known concert and along with others in the series is broadcast on television.

[00:13:27]Question 17.

[00:13:29]When is Halloween celebrated?

[00:13:32]Option A. October 31st, B. October 30th, C. November 31st.

[00:13:42]D. November 30th.

[00:13:52]Answer is A. October 31st.

[00:13:56]Halloween. October 31st is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter. Young people will often dress up in frightening costumes to play trick or treat. People give them treats to stop them playing tricks on them. A lot of people carve lanterns out of pumpkins and put a candle inside.

[00:14:18]Question 18. What is the Church of England usually known as in other countries?

[00:14:24]Option A. The Episcopal Church, B. The Great Church.

[00:14:31]C. The Anglican Church.

[00:14:34]D the State Church.

[00:14:37]Answer is C. The Anglican Church. The official church of the state is the Church of England called the Anglican Church in other countries in the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States.

[00:14:59]Question 19. Which is a famous area in London for theaters?

[00:15:05]Option A, West End, B the city, C East End, D South End.

[00:15:22]Answer is A, West End. There are theaters in most towns and cities throughout the UK, ranging from the large to the small. They are an important part of local communities and often show both professional and amateur productions.

[00:15:38]London's West End, also known as Theaterland, is particularly wellknown.

[00:15:44]The Mousetrap, a murder mystery play by Dame Agatha Christi, has been running in the West End since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history.

[00:15:55]Question 20.

[00:15:57]What is meant by common law?

[00:16:00]Option A, codified.

[00:16:03]B sentences decided by the jury.

[00:16:07]C written down.

[00:16:10]D following previous decisions.

[00:16:20]Answer is D. Following previous decisions.

[00:16:24]In England, judges developed common law by a process of precedence. that is following previous decisions and tradition.

[00:16:32]In Scotland, the legal system developed slightly differently and laws were codified.

[00:16:39]Hi there, I hope this video helps you prepare for your life in the UK test with confidence. If you find it useful, make sure you subscribe and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss any new mock tests or updates. Do share your score in the comments. I'd love to see how you're getting on. Right, then let's get back to the video. Question 21.

[00:17:03]What is the name of the song sung by people in the UK and other countries when celebrating the new year? Option A.

[00:17:10]Sense and sensibility, B. All lang sign. C. Scoop.

[00:17:18]D. The heart of the matter.

[00:17:24]Answer is B. Al lang sign. One of the songs sung by people in the UK at New Year is Al Lang sign.

[00:17:37]Question 22. When is St. Patrick's Day?

[00:17:42]Option A. 23rd of April.

[00:17:46]B 1st of March.

[00:17:48]C 30th of November.

[00:17:52]D. 17th of March.

[00:18:02]Answer is D. 17th of March. England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have a national saint called a patron saint. Each saint has a special day. March 1st, St. David's Day, Wales.

[00:18:19]March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, Northern Ireland.

[00:18:24]April 23rd, St. George's Day, England.

[00:18:28]November 30th, St. Andrews Day, Scotland.

[00:18:32]Question 23.

[00:18:35]What is the name of the building where the Northern Irish Assembly meets?

[00:18:40]Option A. Sun Ed, B. Stormmont, C. Holy, D. Westminster.

[00:18:58]Answer is B. Stormmont.

[00:19:01]In Northern Ireland, elected members known as MLAs meet in the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormmont in Belfast.

[00:19:09]Question 24.

[00:19:12]What should all new citizens do as part of the citizenship ceremony?

[00:19:17]Option A. Swear or affirm loyalty to the king or queen. B. Sign passports and official citizenship certificates.

[00:19:27]C. Prepare and make an individual speech during the ceremony.

[00:19:32]D. Take ceremonial pictures.

[00:19:42]Answer is a. Swear or affirm loyalty to the king or queen.

[00:19:48]New citizens swear or affirm loyalty to the queen as part of the citizenship ceremony.