Civic Education Examination Third Term Primary 6

CLASS: PRIMARY 6
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION

NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………


Part A: Objectives

Choose the correct answer from the options provided:

  1. Honesty, hard work, and discipline are all examples of ____.
    (a) virtues
    (b) vices
    (c) immoral
  2. National honours are awards given to ____ some members of society.
    (a) honour
    (b) disgrace
    (c) disrespect
  3. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
    (a) Herbert Macaulay
    (b) Lord Lugard
    (c) Awolowo
  4. Who is the current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
    (a) Professor Osinbajo
    (b) Muhammadu Buhari
    (c) Aguyi Ironsi
  5. What does the eagle on the Nigerian Coat of Arms represent?
    (a) Love
    (b) Peace
    (c) Strength
  6. Which country’s flag is called the Union Jack?
    (a) Great Britain
    (b) United States
    (c) Uganda
  7. Who is the current Senate President of Nigeria?
    (a) Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu
    (b) Senator Bukola Saraki
    (c) Senator Mamora
  8. Who was the first Nigerian President?
    (a) Musa Yar’Adua
    (b) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
    (c) Olusegun Obasanjo
  9. How many local governments are there in Nigeria?
    (a) 774
    (b) 684
    (c) 384
  10. Nigeria became a Republic on October 1st _____.
    (a) 1950
    (b) 1960
    (c) 1963
  11. Who gave Nigeria her name?
    (a) Flora Shaw
    (b) Mary Agbesi
    (c) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
  12. Nigeria is divided into ____ geographical zones.
    (a) three
    (b) four
    (c) six
  13. Who is the current Minister of Finance?
    (a) Kemi Adeosun
    (b) Kemi Olunloyo
    (c) Kemi Amigbade
  14. The highest national order in Nigeria is _____.
    (a) OFR
    (b) MFR
    (c) GCFR
  15. The national awards are in _____ major categories.
    (a) two
    (b) four
    (c) six
  16. _____ is the love for our fatherland.
    (a) Patriotism
    (b) Treason
    (c) Betrayal
  17. The capital of Bayelsa State is _____.
    (a) Maiduguri
    (b) Yenagoa
    (c) Minna
  18. CFR means _____.
    (a) Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic
    (b) Captain of the Order of the Federal Republic
    (c) Coach of the Order of the Federal Republic
  19. ______ are standard rules and regulations that determine how an individual behaves.
    (a) Law
    (b) Avenue
    (c) Opportunity
  20. Payment of tax is our civic ____.
    (a) education
    (b) duty
    (c) war
  21. What is the main purpose of national symbols?
    (a) To entertain
    (b) To represent the nation
    (c) To decorate
  22. The national flag of Nigeria has how many colors?
    (a) Two
    (b) Three
    (c) Four
  23. The official language of Nigeria is _____.
    (a) French
    (b) English
    (c) Arabic
  24. Who is the head of the Nigerian Judiciary?
    (a) Chief Justice
    (b) President
    (c) Minister
  25. Which state is known as the “Heartbeat of the Nation”?
    (a) Lagos
    (b) Enugu
    (c) Abuja
  26. The National Assembly consists of _____.
    (a) One chamber
    (b) Two chambers
    (c) Three chambers
  27. The Nigerian Constitution was adopted in _____.
    (a) 1960
    (b) 1999
    (c) 2000
  28. The Nigerian National Anthem was first adopted in _____.
    (a) 1978
    (b) 1960
    (c) 1980
  29. Which of the following is a duty of Nigerian citizens?
    (a) Voting
    (b) Ignoring laws
    (c) Avoiding taxes
  30. What is the primary role of the executive branch of government?
    (a) Making laws
    (b) Enforcing laws
    (c) Interpreting laws
  31. The Nigerian coat of arms has ____ parts.
    (a) Two
    (b) Three
    (c) Four
  32. What is the role of the judiciary in Nigeria?
    (a) Making laws
    (b) Interpreting laws
    (c) Enforcing laws
  33. Who is responsible for making the laws in Nigeria?
    (a) The President
    (b) The Legislature
    (c) The Judiciary
  34. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in _____.
    (a) 1970
    (b) 1980
    (c) 1990
  35. The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory is located in _____.
    (a) Lagos
    (b) Abuja
    (c) Kaduna
  36. The Nigerian flag was designed by _____.
    (a) Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
    (b) Flora Shaw
    (c) Olusegun Obasanjo
  37. Which state is known as the “City of Excellence”?
    (a) Lagos
    (b) Port Harcourt
    (c) Kano
  38. The National Assembly meets in _____.
    (a) Abuja
    (b) Lagos
    (c) Kano
  39. The Nigeria Police Force is under the control of _____.
    (a) The Judiciary
    (b) The Executive
    (c) The Legislature
  40. The symbol of unity in the Nigerian coat of arms is _____.
    (a) The Eagle
    (b) The Black Shield
    (c) The Two Horses

Part B: Theory

  1. Write out four National Honours:
    (a) ________________________________
    (b) ________________________________
    (c) ________________________________
    (d) ________________________________
  2. Write out in full:
    (a) NAFDAC
    (b) EFCC





  3. What is a political party?


  4. Mention four examples of political parties that you know:
    (a) ________________________________
    (b) ________________________________
    (c) ________________________________
    (d) ________________________________
  5. Write out the National Pledge:




  6. Define the term “civic duty.”


  7. List three rights of Nigerian citizens.
    (a) ________________________________
    (b) ________________________________
    (c) ________________________________
  8. What is the purpose of the Nigerian Coat of Arms?


  9. Describe the role of the Federal Government in Nigeria.


  10. Mention three functions of the National Assembly.
    (a) ________________________________
    (b) ________________________________
    (c) ________________________________
  11. What does “patriotism” mean?


  12. Explain the importance of voting in a democracy.


  13. Name two symbols on the Nigerian Coat of Arms and their meanings.
    (a) ________________________________
    (b) ________________________________
  14. Describe the structure of the Nigerian judiciary.


  15. What is the significance of the national flag colors in Nigeria?


  16. Name three duties of Nigerian citizens.
    (a) ________________________________
    (b) ________________________________
    (c) ________________________________
  17. How does the executive branch contribute to governance in Nigeria?


  18. Explain the role of the Chief Justice in Nigeria.


  19. What are the benefits of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program?


  20. Describe the significance of the Nigerian National Anthem.

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