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Test 22 — Life in the UK Test Practice

About Test 22 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)

Test 22 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.

Question 1: To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of the citizenship ceremony?Question 2: Is the Isle of Man a Crown dependency?Question 3: When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?Question 4: Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods?Question 5: Which landscape architect designed grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes?Question 6: Which of the following scientific discoveries helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution?Question 7: Did Britain play a leading role in coalition forces for the liberation of Kuwait in 1990 and the conflict in the former Republic of Yugoslavia throughout the 1990s?Question 8: What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship and which was one of the first to sail around the world?Question 9: How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments?Question 10: Are shops and businesses obliged to accept Northern Ireland and Scottish banknotes, which are valid throughout the UK?Question 11: What is the name given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland?Question 12: During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were:Question 13: Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?Question 14: How can you visit the UK Parliament (choose TWO options)?Question 15: Which TWO words come from the Viking language?Question 16: Is a forced marriage one where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership?Question 17: Which of the following drugs is NOT illegal in the UK?Question 18: How is the Speaker elected?Question 19: Which prehistoric village located in northern Europe has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people live near the end of the Stone Age?Question 20: Who were the parents of Elizabeth I?Question 21: What is the function of the UN Security Council?Question 22: Which of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children?Question 23: How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?Question 24: The ‘swinging sixties’ was a period of significant social change and it was known for its growth in:

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What is the function of the UN Security Council?

Correct Answer: Recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace

The UN Security Council recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace.

The Security Council has 15 members: 5 permanent (USA, UK, Russia, France, China) who each have veto power, and 10 non-permanent members elected for 2-year terms.

The Security Council can authorise military force, impose sanctions, and send peacekeeping missions.

Human rights — primarily the UN Human Rights Council
Humanitarian aid — primarily UNHCR/WFP
Trade — primarily the WTO