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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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What does the UK offer to its permanent residents or citizens?

1

What does the UK offer to its permanent residents or citizens?

A right to judge others
A right to join in the election of a government
Free access to all national museums
A discount in taxes
2

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
The rule of law
Autocracy
Democracy
3

What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?

Freedom of belief and religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom from unfair discrimination
A right to a fair trial
Free university tuition fees
A right to join in the election of a government
4

What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK (choose TWO options)?

A British driving licence
To be able to speak and read English
A British university degree
A good understanding of life in the UK
5

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of life in the UK?

Intolerance of those with different beliefs
Individual liberty
Rule of men
Lack of social cohesion
6

Which TWO of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?

To respect and obey the law
To go to church on Sundays
To look after the area in which you live and the environment
To do the military service
7

Participation in community life is a fundamental principle of British life.

True
False
8

To look after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities that you will have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK.

True
False
9

In which of the following languages is the life in the UK test NOT available?

English
Scottish Gaelic
French
Welsh
10

Which of the following statements is true?

To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a university degree
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a good understanding of life in the UK
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have British relatives
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have knowledge of the British laws
11

Which TWO of the following are fundamental principles of British life?

Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Buying food from local business
The rule of law
Doing the military service
12

What does the UK offer in return to its residents or citizens?

Free undergraduate tuition fees
A right to a fair trial
VIP tickets for local events
Free parking across the country
13

Which of the following territories does not belong to Great Britain?

Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
England
14

Which TWO of the following islands are known as ‘Crown dependencies’?

Ceylon
The Isle of Man
The Channel Islands
Ireland
15

Where is the Parliament of the UK located?

In Manchester
In Westminster
In Windsor Castle
In Buckingham Palace
16

Which of the following are British overseas territories?

Ireland
The Canary Islands
St Helena
The Falkland Islands
17

St Helena is a British overseas territory.

True
False
18

The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency.

True
False
19

Which TWO islands are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it?

The Isle of Man
Malta
The Channel Islands
Fiji
20

Which of the following are ‘Crown dependencies’?

Ireland and Malta
The Maldives and Anglesey
The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands
The Isle of Wight and Northern Ireland
21

British values and principles are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations.

True
False
22

Which of the following lines does NOT form part of the citizenship pledge?

I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom
I will uphold its democratic values
Long live our noble Queen!
I will observe its laws faithfully
23

As part of the citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge their loyalty to the United Kingdom and to respect its rights and freedoms.

True
False
24

Which of the following sentences is true?

The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Edinburgh.
Scotland and Wales have parliaments or assemblies of their own, but not Northern Ireland.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also have parliaments or assemblies of their own, with devolved powers in defined areas.
The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Glasgow.
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