Mid-Term Test for Social Studies

Class: Primary 6
Term: 2nd Term
Topics Covered:

Revision of Last Term Examination Topics
Resources Utilization
Labour Force
Water and Air Transport
Gender Discrimination
Group Conflicts

Instructions

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Part A: Objective Questions

(Choose the correct answer for each question by circling a, b, c, or d.)

__________ occurs when resources are used carelessly or excessively.
a) Resource utilization
b) Resource conservation
c) Overutilization
d) Cooperation
Answer: c) Overutilization
The group of people who are willing and able to work is called __________.
a) Labour force
b) Unemployment
c) Cooperation
d) Gender equality
Answer: a) Labour force
A form of transportation that moves goods and people across seas and rivers is called __________.
a) Air transport
b) Land transport
c) Water transport
d) Road transport
Answer: c) Water transport
Discrimination based on gender is called __________.
a) Gender equality
b) Gender discrimination
c) Cooperation
d) Conflict
Answer: b) Gender discrimination
A peaceful way of resolving group conflicts is through __________.
a) Fighting
b) Compromise
c) Avoidance
d) Blame
Answer: b) Compromise
__________ is the act of working together to achieve a common goal.
a) Communication
b) Conflict
c) Cooperation
d) Discrimination
Answer: c) Cooperation
The Red Cross is an organization that provides __________ during conflicts.
a) Medical aid
b) Weapons
c) Money
d) Employment
Answer: a) Medical aid
__________ is one of the causes of international conflicts.
a) Cultural understanding
b) Economic competition
c) Cooperation
d) Gender equality
Answer: b) Economic competition
A major problem of air transportation in Nigeria is __________.
a) Traffic jams
b) High cost
c) No access to rivers
d) Lack of markets
Answer: b) High cost
The sharing of household responsibilities between working parents helps to __________.
a) Increase conflicts
b) Improve family harmony
c) Create gender discrimination
d) Encourage laziness
Answer: b) Improve family harmony
Underutilization of natural resources can lead to __________.
a) Economic growth
b) Poverty
c) Wealth creation
d) Overpopulation
Answer: b) Poverty
One way to solve the problems of water transportation is by __________.
a) Avoiding water transport
b) Constructing more bridges
c) Developing modern ports
d) Stopping international trade
Answer: c) Developing modern ports
Labour force contributes to the economy by __________.
a) Wasting resources
b) Producing goods and services
c) Destroying natural resources
d) Creating conflicts
Answer: b) Producing goods and services
__________ helps to build trust and avoid conflicts.
a) Avoidance
b) Miscommunication
c) Effective communication
d) Fighting
Answer: c) Effective communication
Overutilization of resources can lead to __________.
a) Development
b) Environmental degradation
c) Cooperation
d) More resources
Answer: b) Environmental degradation
The movement of goods and people by air is called __________.
a) Land transport
b) Water transport
c) Air transport
d) Road transport
Answer: c) Air transport
A common area of gender discrimination is __________.
a) Equal education opportunities
b) Leadership roles
c) Fair employment practices
d) Equal salaries
Answer: b) Leadership roles
The act of working together to achieve peace during conflicts is called __________.
a) Cooperation
b) Avoidance
c) Conflict
d) Fighting
Answer: a) Cooperation
The lack of proper health facilities can __________ the labour force.
a) Strengthen
b) Improve
c) Weaken
d) Increase
Answer: c) Weaken
International organizations like the United Nations promote __________.
a) War
b) Peace
c) Economic inequality
d) Corruption
Answer: b) Peace

Part B: Theory Questions

Define labour force.
Explain two ways to solve the problems of air transportation in Nigeria.
State three consequences of gender discrimination.
What is cooperation?
Mention two causes of international conflicts.
Describe the dangers of overutilization of natural resources.
Explain why communication is important in solving conflicts.
List three means of water transport in Nigeria.
Give two examples of group conflicts.
State two organizations that help to resolve international conflicts.
Why is underutilization of natural resources a problem?
Define gender discrimination.
Mention two solutions to group conflicts.
How does poor health affect the labour force?
State two areas where gender discrimination occurs.
Explain the importance of communication in resolving conflicts.
Give two examples of how natural resources are utilized in Nigeria.
Mention two problems of water transportation in Nigeria.
State two examples of international organizations.
What role does the labour force play in national development?

Part C: True or False Questions

Labour force refers to children under the age of five.
Answer: False
Overutilization of natural resources causes environmental degradation.
Answer: True
Cooperation helps to reduce group conflicts.
Answer: True
Air transport is the cheapest means of transportation.
Answer: False
The Red Cross provides weapons during conflicts.
Answer: False
Poor health weakens the labour force.
Answer: True
Cultural differences are a cause of international conflicts.
Answer: True
Gender discrimination only occurs in schools.
Answer: False
Effective communication helps to solve conflicts.
Answer: True
The United Nations works to promote global peace.
Answer: True

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions

__________ refers to the group of people who are willing and able to work.
Answer: Labour force
Working together is known as __________.
Answer: Cooperation
The __________ promotes peace and security worldwide.
Answer: United Nations
Discrimination based on gender is called __________.
Answer: Gender discrimination
Poor health __________ the labour force.
Answer: Weakens
__________ is a common cause of group conflicts.
Answer: Miscommunication
Overutilization of resources leads to __________.
Answer: Environmental degradation
Labour force contributes to the production of __________.
Answer: Goods and services
__________ transport is used to move people and goods by water.
Answer: Water
The act of resolving a conflict peacefully is called __________.
Answer: Mediation

Conclusion

This assessment tests pupils’ understanding of key topics covered so far in the term, including definitions, causes, consequences, and solutions related to various aspects of Social Studies. Teachers should review pupils’ answers and provide feedback to help improve their understanding.