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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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Membership to the Commonwealth is compulsory for its members:

1

Membership to the Commonwealth is compulsory for its members:

True
False
2

How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland?

Two: ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’
Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’
Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘on hold’
Two: ‘guilty’ or ‘not proven’
3

Which of the following charities works with sick animals?

PDSA
NSPCC
Crisis
Age UK
4

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Home Secretary?

Crime, policing and immigration
Managing relationships with foreign countries
Education and health
National and international defence
5

What is the minimum age required for a citizen to stand for public office?

16
18
21
25
6

Who makes sure that the opposition has a guaranteed amount of time to debate issues which it chooses during political debates?

The shadow cabinet
The Speaker
The Queen
Nobody
7

Citizens of Liechtenstein can drive in the UK for as long as their driving license is valid:

True
False
8

What is the money raised from the Income Tax used for (choose THREE options)?

Education
The National Grid system
Police and the Armed Forces
Roads
9

When were the Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which aimed at protecting a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage?

2007
2008
2010
2011
10

In the UK, if the jury finds a defendant guilty, the judge decides the penalty:

True
False
11

Which of the following countries is a member of the Commonwealth?

Greece
Austria
Mexico
Bangladesh
12

Which of the following is NOT a principle included in the European Convention of Human Rights?

Prohibition of torture
Prohibition of immoral thoughts
Freedom of expression (speech)
Prohibition of slavery and forced labour
13

A system of government where the whole adult population gets a say is known as:

Monarchy
Republic
Communism
Democracy
14

Which of the following statements is correct?

Arranged marriages refer to marriages where both parties agree to the marriage
Arranged marriages refer to marriages where one or both parties do not give their consent to enter into the partnership
15

The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to legislate on any issues that affect them:

True
False
16

What name is given to the members of the House of Commons?

MPs
AMs
Peers
MEPs
17

Which of the following is NOT a role of the Queen:

To inaugurate important business in the UK
To receive foreign ambassadors and high commissioners
To entertain visiting heads of state
To make state visits overseas
18

The Speaker is a neutral MP and does not represent a political party:

True
False
19

How can a person facing domestic violence find a safe place to stay (choose TWO options)?

Going to a hotel away from their home
Contacting the National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline
Contacting the police
Contacting the hospital
20

Who has control over policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security in Northern Ireland?

The Irish government
The central UK government
The Northern Ireland Assembly
The monarch
21

The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland cannot control policies and laws governing taxation and social security:

True
False
22

In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is not a crime:

True
False
23

UK laws ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of their age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status:

True
False
24

Since 1997, some powers have been devolved from the central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them:

True
False
Or