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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 court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

1

Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The High Court
The Youth Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The Crown Court
2

When was the National Trust founded?

1890
1895
1980
1910
3

Who is married to the Queen of the United Kingdom?

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Henry VII
William II
4

What is the name of the building where the Welsh Assembly members meet?

Westminster
Stormont
Holyrood
Senedd
5

When did the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ become law?

In 1679
In 1669
In 1689
In 1709
6

When was the Treaty of Rome signed?

25th May 1957
25th March 1957
28th May 1957
28th March 1957
7

The Queen is the head of state in the UK:

True
False
8

How often are the general elections held in the UK?

Every year
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 5 years
9

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

Westminster
Holyrood
Senedd
Stormont
10

Which of the following is NOT a function of the House of Lords?

Suggest amendments to existing laws
Check laws that have been passed by the House of Commons
Propose new laws
Cancel existing laws
11

How is the Speaker elected?

By other MPs in a secret ballot
By the members of the House of Lords by proportional representation
By the members of the House of Commons in a public ballot
By the Prime Minister
12

When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?

In 1922
In 1932
In 1925
In 1928
13

What name is given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland?

The Children’s Hearings System
The Youth Court System
The Sheriff Court for Young Children
The Young’s System
14

What is the function of the UN Security Council?

Recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace
Recommend humanitarian action when there are natural disasters
Protect and promote human rights
Promote international trade relationships
15

Which of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children?

PDSA
RSPB
NSPCC
Crisis
16

What does the term ‘Hansard’ relate to?

Official reports were proceedings in Parliament are published
A popular British soap opera
A festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community
A public holiday
17

In Wales, the jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ based of what they have heard:

True
False
18

A National Insurance number does on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK:

True
False
19

When driving in the UK, where do you need to display the tax disc which shows that the annual road tax has been paid?

Anywhere inside the car
The windowscreen of the car
The wheel of the car
The boot of the car
20

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A jury is made up of members of the public who have applied to be part of it
A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local electoral register
21

It is a civil offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin:

True
False
22

Where can you get contact details for all your representatives and their parties (choose TWO options)?

At bookshops
Your local supermarket
Your local library
www.parliament.uk
23

What is the Old Bailey?

A Famous criminal Court
A Scottish drink
The name of a traditional Welsh cake
A British national park
24

What is the relationship between the monarch and the government?

Approve the government’s decisions on government policies
Advise, warn and encourage the government’s decisions
Advise, encourage and approve the government’s decisions
Advise and approve the government’s decisions
Or