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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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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

1

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Forcing another person to marry is a civil offence
Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence
Forcing another person to marry is not punished in the UK
Forcing another person to marry is common in the UK
2

Where do UK residents need to register their car or motorcycle?

At the Home Office
At the Ministry of Transport (MOT)
At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
At their Local Council
3

Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Wales?

The Sheriff Court
The Crown Court
The High Court
The Magistrates’ Court
4

When were Protection Orders to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage introduced for Scotland?

2007
2008
2010
2011
5

Since when have hereditary peers lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?

1985
1995
1989
1999
6

What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh Assembly?

MSPs
AMs
MLAs
MPs
7

How often do the ministers that form the Cabinet meet to make important decisions about government policy?

Every day
Weekly
Monthly
Every six months
8

How many countries are members of the United Nations?

More than 190 countries
More than 150 countries
More than 140 countries
More than 180 countries
9

Which of the following statements is true?

The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone
The police force is a private service that helps and protects everyone
The police force is a private service in charge of rescuing people from dangerous situations
The police force is a public service that works to avoid road accidents
10

What is the system by which the income tax is automatically taken from the employee’s income by their employer and paid directly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)?

Self-assessment
“Pay As You Earn” (PAYE)
Tax return
Pension tax
11

How many local authorities are there in London?

22
25
33
43
12

Who is the head of the state in the UK?

The Prime Minister
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Charles of Wales
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
13

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are elected on the basis of:

Proportional representation
Personal achievements
Instant run-off
First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)
14

The action of handing out leaflets in the street or knocking on people’s doors to ask for their political support is known as:

Shadowing
Canvassing
Marketing
Persuasion
15

Which of the following is a charity that works with old people?

Shelter
Age UK
Crisis
Cancer Research UK
16

How many members does the Council of Europe have?

15
47
190
5
17

In the UK, Members of the Parliament (MPs) are elected on the basis of:

Personal achievements
Instant run-off
First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)
Proportional representation
18

People in the UK do NOT have to pay tax on:

Income from expensive gifts
Income from savings
Income from property
Pensions
19

What Treaty established the European Economic Union in 1957?

The Treaty of Rome
The Treaty of Vienna
The Treaty of Brussels
The Act of Union
20

When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?

1979
1989
1999
2001
21

When did the Queen start reining?

In 1932
In 1949
In 1952
In 1949
22

Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media:

True
False
23

How do we call a set of principles by which a country is governed and which includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check?

Revolution
Constitution
Monarchy
Democracy
24

What is the National Anthem of the UK?

God save the King
God save the Queen
United kingdoms
God save the land
Or