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Test 25 — Life in the UK Test Practice

About Test 25 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)

Test 25 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.

Question 1: If you are arrested and taken to a police station, a police officer should:Question 2: What other name is given to Diwali, the religious celebration that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge?Question 3: According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of people said that they had no religion?Question 4: What does the term ‘Hansard’ relate to? Question 5: In Wales, a jury can return a verdict of 'not proven' in addition to 'guilty' or 'not guilty':Question 6: Which of the following is a ceremonial role to be undertaken by the Queen?Question 7: What do Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill have in common?Question 8: How long can you use your driving licence in the UK if you have a licence from another country?Question 9: What British discovery was influential in the development of computer science and the modern-day computer?Question 10: Which Court deals with the serious criminal offences in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?Question 11: When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft carry passengers for the first time?Question 12: Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years?Question 13: What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?Question 14: Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during:Question 15: Which of the following landmarks is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?Question 16: During which period were the first coins produced in Britain?Question 17: The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called:Question 18: Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar?Question 19: Which one of the following did the Chartists NOT campaign for?Question 20: The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council:Question 21: Who was the first king of the House of Tudor?Question 22: In which English county is Maiden Castle located?Question 23: A National Insurance number does on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK:Question 24: Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?

Life in the UK Test 25

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What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?

Correct Answers: Pancake day; Shrove Tuesday

The day before Lent begins is known by two names: Shrove Tuesday (its religious name, from the word shrive meaning to confess) and Pancake Day (its popular name, as people traditionally use up rich foods like eggs, butter and milk before the Lenten fast by making pancakes).

It is a popular family tradition across the UK.