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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 official home of the Prime Minister?

1

Where is the official home of the Prime Minister?

Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
10 Downing Street
21 Oxford Street
2

What name is given to the elected members of the European Parliament?

AMs
MEPs
MPs
MSPs
3

Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales?

The Crown Court
The High Court
County Courts
The Sheriff Court
4

What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?

Holyrood
Senedd
Westminster
Stormont
5

Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The Justice of the Peace Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The High Court
The Crown Court
6

On which issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly NOT make decisions?

Education
Defence
Agriculture
Health
7

What is the first verse of the National Anthem of the UK ‘God save the Queen’?

Long to reign over us
God save the Queen!
Long live our noble Queen!
God save our gracious Queen!
8

Who forms the shadow cabinet?

Senior opposition MPs appointed by the leader of the opposition
Junior opposition MPs appointed by the leader of the governing party
Junior opposition MPs appointed by the leader of the opposition
Local councillors
9

People in the UK have to pay tax on any earnings from (choose THREE options)?

Profits in self-employment
Income from property, savings and dividends
Valuable gifts
Taxable benefits
10

How many devolved administrations are there in the UK?

2
3
4
5
11

Who is responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly?

The government
The police officers
The judiciary
The Prime Minister and the MPs
12

How often do people who are 70 years old or over need to renew their driving licence?

Every year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
Every 5 years
13

Where are the Welsh government and National Assembly for Wales based?

In Cardiff
In Swansea
In Conwy
In Llandudno
14

Which of the following is not a member of the European Union?

Finland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
15

In the UK, alcohol cannot be sold to anyone under the age of:

16
18
20
21
16

To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of the citizenship ceremony?

The Pope
The Prime Minister
The Queen
The Church of England
17

How can you visit the UK Parliament (choose TWO options)?

Arranging a tour through the visitor services
Writing to your local MP to ask for tickets
Queueing on the day at the public entrance
Contacting an MSP
18

Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership:

True
False
19

Which of the following drugs is illegal in the UK?

Cannabis
Cocaine
Ecstasy
All of the above are illegal
20

What is the name of the building where the Northern Ireland Assembly meet?

Westminster
Holyrood
Senedd
Stormont
21

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?

Uganda
Ghana
Malawi
Zimbabwe
22

Who makes the decisions on government policies in the UK?

The monarch
Only the Prime Minister can make the decisions on government policies
The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
The monarch and the Prime Minister
23

How often is the electoral register updated?

Every year
Every six months
Every two years
Every three years
24

What do you need to be able to drive a car in the UK?

A driving licence, a valid motor insurance, a MOT certificate and the road tax
A driving licence and a valid motor insurance only
A driving licence and a MOT certificate only
A driving licence only
Or