Social studies Exam Question

JSS1 OBJECTIVES

1. A belief or custom that does not allow people to do, use or talk about a particular

thing, especially in public is a ___(a) lie (b)taboo (c) fiction (d) stories

2. In the olden days Nigerians used __ to eat food (a) fingers (b) spoons(c) forks (d)

knife

3. Adire making is popular among the ____ ( a). Hausas ( b). Igbos (c).

Yorubas (d) Benin.

4. Extended family is a common feature of all cultures in ________(a). Nigeria ( b).

Australia ( c). Germany (d) Togo

5. The following cultural practices are common to all Nigerians except __

(a) extended family system (b) mode of greetings (c) religion (d) none of the above.

6. All the following are Nigeria National Symbols EXCEPT

A. Currency B. National Anthem C. Language D. The Coat of Arm

7. What is used to refer to those who share the same culture and regard themselves

as one people is known as ……………….

A. Culture. B. Identity. C. Symbol. D. Language.

8. The most remarkable difference which distinguishes one culture from the other in

Nigeria is …………….

A. Language. B. Religion. C. Dressing. D. Greeting.

9. We have over ………. Indigenous languages in the country.

A. 150 B. 250 C. 350 D. 450

10. The most common food in the North is food made from ………….
A. Tuber B. Fufu C. Tuwo. D. Grains.

16. Socialization can be defined as _________

a. The process of learning the culture of a community

b. The process of working in the farm

c. The religious group

d. The process of attending social gatherings

11. The two types of socialization are ________ and __________

a. human and non-human

b. large and small

c. primary and secondary

d. tertiary and vocational

12. One of the significance of socialization is ____________

a. just to enjoy in the community

b. it promotes peaceful co-existence and social interaction among people

c. to attend parties and dances

d. none of the above.

13. These are process of socialization except.

a. education and apprenticeship

b. incidental learning

c. individualism

d. role modelling or role learning

14. Example of voluntary organization is (a) NPF (b) Nigerian Army (c) Nigerian
Immigration Service (d) Boys’ Scout
 15. . Road safety club as an agent of socialization does the following except
(a) training the young minds the sense of responsibilities (b) preparing the
youths to fight the FRSC in the future (c) to assist in educating the public on road
safety (d) to be responsible young people

16. The ways a person is socialized into the community are called_________

(a)agents of socialization (b) social environment (c) family life(d) religious

activities

17. The primary agent of socialization is called _________

(a)mass media(b) family (c) school (d)society

18. Negative effect of socialization include (a) fitting into the societal system (b)

respect for elders (c) perpetration of crimes (d) obedience

19. __________ inculcates a sense of moral responsibility.

(a)Responsibility( b) Socialization( c) Irresponsibility (d)Relationship

20. Examples of voluntary organizations are the followings except:

(a)Red cross( b). Boys brigade (c) Newspapers.(d) Rotary club

THEORY QUESTIONS

1. State five cultural similarities in Nigeria.

1b What is identity?

2 mention five levels of identity.

2b Define socialization.

3. Mention and explain two types of socialization.

3b Define Road Safety

4. Mention five agents of socialization.

4b What are the roles of Road Safety club in the

socialization of youths?
 CIVIC EDUCATION QUESTIONS
JSS1 OBJECTIVES
1.Self reliance means …………… (a) To be very proud(b) To be above
board (c) This is the habit of living in a life that one depends on the ability
oneself to make it in life (d) To determine to make it in life.
2.The attributes of self reliance includes: (a) Hard work(b) Dedication (c) Independence
(d) All of the above
3.How do we identifying one’s natural talents? Through………. (a) Parental Discovery (b)
Reading (c) Vocational training(d) Risk bearing
4.One of the benefits of self reliance is (a) Self sustenance (b) It will improve the standard of
living of our society(c) Self reliance will not lead to development of the society (d) A self
reliance person will not be able to assist the less privileged group in the society
5……….. is a way of nurturing talent (a) laziness (b) constant practice (c) lack of concentration
(d) praying only.
6. Undiscovered talent can lead to all but one of the following. (a) Poverty (b) Backwardness (c)
Academic success (d) Frustration
7. Which of these is the correct definition of citizenship? (a) A citizen is a person that is not
recognized by law as a member of a country (b) A citizen is a person who is recognized by law
as a member of country (c) A citizen does not enjoy any right at all (d) None of the above
8. Types of citizenship include: (a) Birth(b) Naturalisation(c) Registration(d) All of the above
9. Rights mean one of the following ……… (a) Ability to speak with one voice (b) Rights are
privileges which law permits (d) Rights are those things that will not allow us to develop our
qualities fully
10. One of the following promotes co-operation in the society. (a) desire to work alone (b) un
friendliness (c) Understanding one another (d) pride.
11 Talent can be nurtured by the following except (a) constant practice (b) encouragement from
other people (c) hiding your talent from others (d) interacting with people of similar talent.

12. The belief in one’s ability to do certain thing by oneself without necessarily relies on other people
is known as……………………….. (a) Self indulgence(b) self appraisal (c) self reliance(d) self crime

13. All these are the attributes of self reliance except ………….. (a) Hard

work(b) independence (c) diligence(d) pride

 14. All but one is the attribute of self reliance ……………… (a) dedication
(b) vocational training (c) togetherness(d) risk bearing

15. the ability to manage one’s own affairs, make one’s own judgment and provide for oneself is

referred to as …………… (a) self respect (b) self information (c) self attribute (d) self reliance

16. Rights mean one of the following ……… (a) Ability to speak with one voice (b) Rights are

privileges which law permits (d) Rights are those things that will not allow us to develop our qualities
fully

17. The following are the importance of citizens’ rights and duties except (a) social control (b)

peace (c) due process (d) right to life

18. The rights which a citizen enjoys, that enable him to be engaged in a profitable

business in order to earn a living is called …………….. right (a) political (b) social (c)
civic (d) economics

19. The responsibility of the citizen in maintaining law and order is known

as………. Obligation (a) civic (b) social (c) political (d) financial

20. Duties of a good citizen include the following except ………… (a)

learning and recitation of the national pledge (b) looting the country’s

treasury (c) showing loyalty to his/her country (d) performing political and

civic responsibility

JSS1. THEORY QUESTIONS

1. What is citizenship?
1b. Who is a citizen?
2.Define self reliance
2b.Discuss three benefits of self-reliance

cName two different types of citizenship

3.a. Explain the meaning of citizens’ right and duties.
3b Mention three importance of rights and duties of citizens
4a. What is Self Reliance?

bDescribe Self Reliance