SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM

QUESTIONS FOR JSS2 FIRST

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FIRST TERM JSS2 SOCIAL STUDIES

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SUBJECT SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS: J. S. S 2

DURATION 2HRS

(1) Drug trafficking is an offence(a) only in Nigeria (b) only in West

Africa (c) all over the world (d) only in Asia.

(2) A drug trafficker is a person who(a) sells fake drugs (b) sells
normal drugs without license (c) sells drugs not approved by
NAFDAC (d) transports and sells hard drugs within or outside a
country.

(3) The government agency that fights against drug trafficking is

(a) NDLEA (b) NAFDAC (c) EFCC (d) custom.

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(4) All but one are effects of drug abuse (a) loss of job (b) high
level of intelligence (c) mental disorder (d) untimely death.

(5) One of the objectives of social studies include (a) teaches us to

 be violent (b) teaches us you be patriotic citizens (c) helps us to
make money (d) trains us to be godly.

(6) We study social studies in school to (a) get acquainted with the
happenings around us (b) be rich (c) educated (d) grow.

(7) Children are expected to cultivate the right type of ⸻— in

the society.(a) food (b) belief (c) value (d) culture.

(8) The act of forcing one against his/her wish to have sexual
relation with them is known as (a) sexual molestation (b) rape (c)
fornication (d) sexual harassment.

(9) All but one are types of sexual abuse.(a) incest (b) rape (c)
sexual harassment (d) adultery.

(10) Drug trafficking can be prevented through all but one

(a) education (b) poverty alleviation (c) provision of more jobs (d)
untimely death.

(11) All but one are reasons for drug trafficking (a) unemployment
(b) bad company(c) greed(d) fear.

(12) All these are types of marriage except (a) polygamy (b)
traditional (c) religious(d) ordinance.

(13) Constructive group behavior is the same as (a) negative group

behaviour (b) positive group behavior (c) destructive group
behaviour (d) normal group behavior.

(14) A situation where a group of people peacefully show their

grievances for neglect or denial of right is called (a) communal
protest (b) mob action (c) communal demonstration (d) peaceful
demonstration.
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 (15) All but one are negative behaviors (a) cultism (b) gangsterism
(c) peaceful protest (d) mob action.

(16) Giving jungle Justice is a form of ⸻ behavior(a) cultism (b)

gangsterism (c) positive behavior (d) mass action.

(17) A major characteristics of group behaviour is (a) cooperation

among members (b)non existence of rules (c) infrequent
interaction among members (d) lack of cooperation.

(18) Hard drugs include all except(a) heroin (b) cocaine (c)
analgesic tablets (d) marijuana.

(19) Drug abuse will include all these except (a) taking an overdose
of a normal drug (b)taking an unprescribed drug (c) smoking
Indian helm once (d) refusing to take drugs prescribed by a
medical doctor.

(20) One of these may be a major consequence of drug trafficking

in Nigeria. Which one (a) more revenue for government (b)
increase in Nigeria exports (c) increase in crime rates (d) great
honour for the nation.

(21) The act of diverting public funds to private use is called(a)

fund diversion (b) extortion (c) fund embezzlement (d) fund
squandering.

(22) One of the effects of sexual abuse include (a) wisdom (b) fear
(c) confidence (d) trust.

(23) One who is abused should(a) complain to a friend (b) keep it

to him/herself(c) visit a doctor for medical examination (d) kill
him/herself.

(24) The act of forcing someone to pay for a service that should be
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 for free is an example of (a) antogenic corruption (b) exploitative
corruption (c) nepostic corruption (d) defensive corruption .

(25) To avoid sexual abuse, one should (a) visit a herbalist (b) hide
in the bush (c) avoid walking alone in the dark (d) pray and fast.

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(26) ⸻—- refers to a sexual relation between two close

relatives (a) incest (b) rape (c) sexual harassment (d) adultery.

(27) ⸻—- is an act of killing oneself (a) murder (b) suicide (c)
hanging (d) execution

(28) A form of group behaviour which involves spontaneous

reaction to an incident is called(a) mass reaction (b) mass action
(c) group reaction (d) group action.

(29) A group of people coming together to watch a life event is

called(a) protesters (b)mob (c) spectators(d) congregation.

(30) A situation where a group of people jointly carryout a task

beneficial to the entire society is called (a) communal task (b)
mass labour (c) communal labour (d) mass task.

FIRST TERM JSS2 SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

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THEORY:Instruction: Answer only three questions from this

session!

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(1a) Differentiate Degree
between substance abuse and drug abuse.

(b) Define
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drug trafficking and state oneNow
reason why people traffic
drugs.

(2a) Define corruption.

(b) List and explain two types of corruption and explain one..

(c) State three causes of corruption and explain one

(3a) what is the general objective of social studies all about and
list three general objectives of social studies.

(b) Define group behavior.

(c) List and explain two forms of group behaviour and distinguish
between them which type they belong

(4a) Mention five benefits of group behavior.

(b) Define drug abuse and explain two consequence on the society

(5a) State and explain three causes of drug abuse.

(b) List five effects of drug abuse on individuals and explain one.

(c) State one role each of the EFCC and ICPC.

SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS FOR JSS2 FIRST TERM

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 1. All the following are sources of values except A. Family B.
School C. Hospital D. Mass media.

2. All the following factors influence our values except A.

Respect B. Injustice C. Honesty D. Self control

3. One of the following is the importance of values A. Values

promote peace and progress B. values enable us to commit crimes
C. Values enable us to choose bad friends D. Values enable us to
make mistakes.

4. Social justice as a factor that influences our values means

A. We should treat people equally and fairly B. We should hate
people C. We should dislike others D. We should always punish
others.

5. Voluntary organizations include the following except A.

Red cross B. Boys scout

C. Girls brigade D. Nigerian Labour Congress.

6. Muslims go for their pilgrimage in one of the following

cities A. Mecca B. Kuwait

C. Jericho D. Baghdad.

7. The Christians main day of worship is A. Friday B. Monday

C. Sunday D. Thursday

8. One of the following is not a pillar of Islam. A. Praying five

times a day B. giving alms to the poor C. fasting during the month
of Ramadan D. praying twice in a life time.

9. The Muslims main day of worship is on A. Monday B.

Friday C. Sunday D. Saturday.
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 10. What name do the Igbo’s call their God? A. Olorun B.
Osanobua C. Abasi D. Chineke.

11. A Christian marriage normally takes place in the A. house of the

bride B. in a big hall

C. house of the bride groom D. church.

12. Another name for Muslim marriage is A. Nikkah B. Mikkah

C. Sukkah D. Kinnah

13. Intra-ethnic marriage is marriage between A. people from

different ethnic groups

B. people from the same ethnic group C. people from more than
two ethnic groups

D. people from the same compound.

14. Court marriage takes place in the A. house of the bride B.

house of the bridegroom

C. court registry D. church.

15. Polyandry refers to a marital relationship between A. a

man and a woman B. a man and two women C. a woman and a
woman D. a woman and more than one husband.

16. Muslim marriage is conducted in the A. house of the

bride B. house of the bridegroom C. in the hotel D. in a town hall.

17. Marriage between people from different ethnic groups is

known as

marriage A. intra – ethnic B. Nikkah C. inter – ethnic D. Polyandry

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 18. Marriage between people from the same ethnic group is
known as

marriage A. Nikkah B. polyandry C. inter – ethnic D. intra – ethnic.

19. All the following are effects of lack of readiness in

marriage except A. it leads to poverty B. it enhance cordial
relationship between the husband and the wife C. the children are
exposed to so many dangers D. it leads to separation.

20. In marriage, bride price is paid by the A. groom B. bride

C. bride’s family D. friend of the bride.

21. Which of the following does not belong? A. Nuclear B.

Extended C. Compound

a. D. Polyandry

22. Close and intimate relationship is a feature of A. Primary

Social Group B. Secondary Social Group C. Nigeria Union of
Teachers D. Nigeria Union of Journalists.

23. The family belongs to A. secondary social group B.

primary social group C. tertiary social group D. universal social
group

24. Living together in a family enhances all of the following

except A. provision of essential needs B. protection of members C.
happiness of members D. protection of anti – social behavior

25. Nuclear family is also known as family A. distance B.

peace C. family

a. D. immediate
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 26. The following are gender similarities except A. males and
females have the same genitals B. the essential needs of both
males and females are the same C. they both go through puberty
and romantic feelings D. they can play different games.

27. All the following professions are regarded as male

professions except A. bricklaying B. carpentry C. nursing D. lorry
drivers

28. Which of the following is regarded as the role of females

in the home? A. head of the family B. women propose marriages to
men C. women perform manual jobs

D. women are cooks in the homes.

29. One of these is not a factor that influences gender roles.

A. television B. market C. parents D. educational curriculum.

30. The following are biological roles of women except A.

women menstruate B. women carry pregnancy C. women
breastfeed D. women do manual jobs

31. Males are stereotyped as being the following except A.

caring B. uncaring C. strong D. brave.

32. Females are stereotyped as being the following except A.

caring B. talking more

C. talking less D. more prone to tears

33. All the following are negative effects of gender stereotype

except A. it encourages violence B. it kills initiative C. it does not
kill initiative D. it can be discriminating.

34. One of the following is not an importance of gender

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 equality A. males and females are human beings B. males and
females are parties in a relationship C. it promotes violence D. it
enhances justice and equality.

35. All the following professions are regarded as male

professions except A. nursing

B. bricklaying B. carpentry C. plumbering D. truck drivers.

Theory:

1. A. What is gender stereotypes

B. Give examples of gender stereotypes

2. Mention five negative effects of gender stereotypes

Theory

1. Mention five gender similarities.

2. What are the factors that influence gender roles?

Theory:

1. Mention five advantages of living together in the family.

2. Identify the importance of good family reputation.

SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS FOR JSS2 FIRST TERM

Theory

1. a. Define marriage.
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 b. Mention and explain five types of marriage.

2. Identify five purposes of marriage.

FIRST TERM JSS2 SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

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