Life in the UK Test — Exam 20 of 24
Exam 20 of 24 in the CitizenReady series: a fixed paper of 24 questions — the same questions every visit, so you can retake it, watch your score climb, then move on to Exam 21. Weighted like the real test (history, government and society heaviest) with the real format mix and the real pass mark of 18 out of 24 (75%). Tap an answer to check it instantly and read the explanation.
Question 1 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Once new citizens have received their certificate of naturalisation at the ceremony, what can they use it to apply for?
The certificate of naturalisation is proof of British citizenship, and new citizens can use it when applying for their first British passport.
Question 2 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which of the following is NOT a capital city of one of the countries of the UK?
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, Cardiff is the capital of Wales and Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, but it is not a capital — Scotland's capital is Edinburgh.
Question 3 · Chapter 3: History
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 is called the 'Bloodless Revolution' because William of Orange took the throne with very little fighting in England.
James II fled to France and William and Mary took the throne in 1688–89 with remarkably little bloodshed in England itself, which is why the change is nicknamed the Bloodless Revolution.
Question 4 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The first Rugby World Cup, in 1987, was jointly hosted by which TWO countries?
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The inaugural Rugby World Cup of 1987 was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, and New Zealand won the final in Auckland. England and France took part in the tournament but were not its hosts.
Question 5 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Which TWO of these statements about the UK census are correct?
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Taking part in the census is a legal requirement for every household — not just homeowners — and failing to complete it can lead to prosecution and a fine. Individual census answers are kept confidential for 100 years before the records can be opened to the public.
Question 6 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Needles, a famous row of pointed chalk stacks rising from the sea, stand off the western tip of which island?
The Needles are chalk sea stacks off the western end of the Isle of Wight, near a striped cliff and a lighthouse.
Question 7 · Chapter 3: History
In a referendum held in 1975, British voters were asked about membership of the European Community. What was the result?
In the 1975 referendum — two years after joining — voters chose by about two to one to stay in the European Community.
Question 8 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, is in Wales.
Ben Nevis in Scotland, at 1,344 metres (the handbook figure), is the highest mountain in the UK.
Question 9 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
The Bank of England is responsible for setting the UK's official interest rate.
The Bank of England, which is independent of the government, sets the official interest rate through its Monetary Policy Committee.
Question 10 · Chapter 3: History
Simon de Montfort's parliament of 1265 is remembered because, for the first time, it included which group alongside the barons and knights?
In 1265 Simon de Montfort summoned burgesses from the towns to sit alongside the barons and knights of the shires, the first time towns were represented in a parliament.
Question 11 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Wembley Stadium in London is the home ground of which national team?
Wembley is the home of the England football team and also hosts the FA Cup Final each year.
Question 12 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What does it mean when a general election produces a 'hung parliament'?
A hung parliament happens when no party has an overall majority — more than half of the 650 seats in the House of Commons.
Question 13 · Chapter 3: History
George I, who became king in 1714, was the first monarch of the House of Hanover. Where was Hanover?
George I was Elector of Hanover in Germany and inherited the British throne in 1714 under the Act of Settlement because he was the nearest Protestant heir.
Question 14 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Cutty Sark, one of the fastest tea clipper ships ever built, is now preserved as a museum ship at which London location?
The Cutty Sark, which once raced home with cargoes of tea from China, is preserved in dry dock at Greenwich.
Question 15 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What is the main role of the Attorney General in the UK government?
The Attorney General is the government's chief legal adviser and also oversees the work of the main prosecuting departments.
Question 16 · Chapter 3: History
Queen Mary I strengthened England's ties with Catholic Europe by marrying Philip, a prince of which country?
Mary I married Philip of Spain in 1554; the marriage was deeply unpopular in England and Philip became king of Spain two years later.
Question 17 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
John Wesley, an 18th-century preacher, is remembered as the founder of which Christian movement?
John Wesley founded the Methodist movement in the 18th century, preaching across Britain and organising his followers into societies that became the Methodist Church.
Question 18 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
People chosen for jury service are given clear guidance about researching the case they will hear. What are jurors told?
Jurors are told not to research the case online or share information about it, because their verdict must be based only on the evidence presented in court.
Question 19 · Chapter 3: History
The Iron Bridge over the River Severn in Shropshire, opened in 1781, was a world first because it was built from what?
The Iron Bridge was the first bridge in the world to be made of cast iron, using iron produced in the furnaces of nearby Coalbrookdale.
Question 20 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Brighton's Royal Pavilion, with its onion domes and Indian-style exterior, was built as a seaside palace for which royal?
The Royal Pavilion was built for George, Prince of Wales — later George IV — as his marine residence in Brighton, in a flamboyant Indian-inspired style outside and Chinese-inspired decoration inside.
Question 21 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What is an MP's 'surgery' in their constituency?
MPs hold regular local 'surgeries' — advertised sessions where constituents can meet them face to face to raise personal or local problems.
Question 22 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser who learns to keep Christmas generously, appears in a story by which author?
Scrooge is the central character of A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens and published in 1843.
Question 23 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
As well as multiple-choice questions about the rules of the road, what else does the driving theory test include?
The theory test has two parts: multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception test in which candidates watch video clips and spot developing hazards.
Question 24 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
A 16-year-old is travelling as a passenger in a car. Who is legally responsible for making sure she wears her seat belt?
Passengers aged 14 and over are responsible for wearing their own seat belts; the driver is responsible for children under 14.
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