Social Studies Second Term Examinations Primary 6

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2020
CLASS: PRIMARY 6 SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES
NAME:……………………………………………………………………………………
Read the following questions and pick out the best answer from the given alternatives
1.) Nigeria became an independent country on
(a) Jan 1, 1955 (b) Oct 1, 1957 (c) Oct 1, 1960 (d) Jan 15, 1966

2.) The smallest social unit within a society is the (a) church (b) school (c) family (d) clan

3.) Which of the following is not a national flag (a) flag (b) anthem (c) birth (d) certificate (d) coat of arm

4.) The ruling political party in Lagos is _ (a) SDP (b) APC (c) PDP (d) NPF

5.) The Nigerian National Anthem has _ stanza (a) one (b) two (c) three (d) four

6.) All the following are important for good health except
(a) fresh air (b) balanced diet (c) medical care (d) sound education

7.) Which of the following cannot be used to travel from Port Harcourt to Kano
(a) train (b) car (c) boat (d) lorry

8.) The wet season in Nigeria is usually between _ (a) April and October (b) November and March (c) February and March (d) October and December

9.) Which of the following is a seaport (a) Jos (b) Kano (c) Port Harcourt (d) Kaduna

10.) The commander of a ship is called a (a) captain (b) doctor (c) crew (d) sailor


11.) The process of sending messages from one place to another is
(a) information (b) advertisement (c) education (d) communication


12.) The word “culture” means _
(a) our wealth (b) education for all (c) our way of life (d) what we produce


13.) The journey to the holy land for religious purpose is called
(a) voyage (b) tour (c) visit (d) pilgrimage


14.) The eagle on the Nigerian Coat of Arms stands for
(a) strength (b) unity (c) dignity (d) wealth


15.) Goods brought into Nigeria from other countries for sale are known as
(a) exports (b) imports (c) products (d) duties


16.) A leader who considers the views of his followers is __
(a) weak (b) democratic (c) difficult (d) autocratic


17.) The approved union of man and woman is known as _ (a) marriage (b) agreement (c) cooperation (d) enjoyment


18.) The amalgamation of southern and Northern protectorate in 1914 was done by (a) Dr. Herbert Macaulay (b) Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe (c) Lord Luggard (d) Lord Oliver Brown

19.) Nigeria became a republic in ___ (a) 1957 (b) 1960 (c) 1959 (d) 1963


20.) Which of the following is not a natural source of water __ (a) lake (b) stream (c) tap (d) river

Part B: Theory
Answer the following questions
1.) Write out in full
(a) INEC ______________________________________________________
(b) SON _______________________________________________________
2.) List any four national symbols
(a) ____________________ (b) ____________________
(c) ____________________ (d) ____________________

3.) Who is a foreigner? ______________________________________________

b.) Mention two ways that someone can become a citizen of a country
(a) ____________________ (b) ____________________

4.) What is transportation? ___________________________________________

b.) Mention two sea vehicles
(a) ____________________ (b) ____________________

5.) What are natural resources? ________________________________________

b.) Mention two natural resources that can be found in Nigeria
(a) ____________________ (b) ____________________