First Term Examination Civic Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week 12: Examination of First Term Topics

Subject: Civic Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 11 years
Topic: Examination of First Term Topics

Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes


Examination Instructions

Instructions for Teachers:

  1. Ensure a calm and organized environment before the exam begins.
  2. Read out the instructions clearly to the students.
  3. Strictly monitor the students during the exam.
  4. Ensure no form of exam malpractice is tolerated.
  5. Collect answer sheets promptly at the end of the exam.

Instructions for Students:

  1. Read all instructions carefully before answering any question.
  2. Answer all questions in your own words. Do not copy from others.
  3. No talking or sharing of answers during the exam.
  4. Keep your eyes on your own paper.
  5. All forms of cheating are strictly prohibited. Anyone caught cheating will be punished.
  6. Submit your answers on time.

Part A: Objective Questions (30 Marks)

30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

  1. Self-reliance means ________.
    a) Depending on others
    b) Depending on yourself
    c) Depending on your parents
    d) Depending on your friends
  2. A good leader should be ________.
    a) Honest
    b) Lazy
    c) Rude
    d) Dishonest
  3. Cooperation means working ________ to achieve a common goal.
    a) Against
    b) Together
    c) Alone
    d) Apart
  4. Trust is important in ________.
    a) Cooperation
    b) Laziness
    c) Deceit
    d) Fighting
  5. Self-reliance helps people become ________.
    a) Lazy
    b) Dependent
    c) Independent
    d) Confused
  6. A good leader always ________ the group.
    a) Follows
    b) Ignores
    c) Misleads
    d) Guides
  7. Feedback helps in discovering ________.
    a) Weaknesses
    b) Nothing
    c) Strengths
    d) Mistakes
  8. Regular practice improves your ________.
    a) Laziness
    b) Talent
    c) Failure
    d) Mistakes
  9. Cooperation makes work ________.
    a) Harder
    b) Easier
    c) More difficult
    d) Confusing
  10. Setting goals together promotes ________.
    a) Conflict
    b) Cooperation
    c) Laziness
    d) Self-reliance
  11. Wasting talent leads to ________.
    a) Success
    b) Regret
    c) Happiness
    d) Opportunities
  12. A leader must ________ the group towards their goal.
    a) Mislead
    b) Guide
    c) Confuse
    d) Ignore
  13. Discovering talents requires ________.
    a) Practice
    b) Isolation
    c) Cooperation
    d) Carelessness
  14. Poor leadership can cause ________.
    a) Success
    b) Failure
    c) Cooperation
    d) Happiness
  15. Feedback can help you ________ your weaknesses.
    a) Ignore
    b) Identify
    c) Hide
    d) Avoid
  16. Self-reliant people solve their own ________.
    a) Problems
    b) Friends’ problems
    c) Failures
    d) Mistakes
  17. A mentor can help you develop your ________.
    a) Weakness
    b) Laziness
    c) Talents
    d) Mistakes
  18. Trust builds strong ________ in a group.
    a) Conflicts
    b) Arguments
    c) Relationships
    d) Failure
  19. A leader should inspire ________.
    a) Fear
    b) Laziness
    c) Hard work
    d) Doubt
  20. Wasting talent leads to ________.
    a) Happiness
    b) Regret
    c) Success
    d) Fulfillment
  21. Leadership involves ________.
    a) Guiding others
    b) Ignoring others
    c) Confusing others
    d) Following others
  22. Cooperation helps people achieve ________.
    a) Their own goals
    b) Common goals
    c) Nothing
    d) Failure
  23. Good communication builds ________ in a group.
    a) Trust
    b) Arguments
    c) Fights
    d) Misunderstandings
  24. Regular practice is needed to develop ________.
    a) Weakness
    b) Talents
    c) Laziness
    d) Failures
  25. A good leader must be able to ________ others.
    a) Confuse
    b) Inspire
    c) Ignore
    d) Follow
  26. Cooperation means working ________.
    a) Together
    b) Against each other
    c) Alone
    d) Against the leader
  27. Trust helps people ________.
    a) Misunderstand each other
    b) Work together
    c) Cheat
    d) Ignore each other
  28. Without practice, talent can ________.
    a) Grow stronger
    b) Become weaker
    c) Stay the same
    d) Be ignored
  29. A self-reliant person depends on ________.
    a) Others
    b) Themselves
    c) Their friends
    d) Their parents
  30. Poor leadership can lead to ________.
    a) Success
    b) Confusion
    c) Fulfillment
    d) Achievement

Part B: Theory Questions (30 Marks)

30 Short Answer Questions

  1. Define self-reliance.
  2. What are the qualities of a good leader?
  3. Explain what cooperation means.
  4. Why is trust important in cooperation?
  5. How can feedback help you discover your talents?
  6. What is the role of a mentor in developing talents?
  7. List two effects of poor leadership.
  8. What does it mean to set goals together?
  9. Why is regular practice important for talent development?
  10. How can self-reliance benefit society?
  11. What happens when talents are wasted?
  12. What is the role of good communication in cooperation?
  13. Name two ways to nurture your talent.
  14. What are the consequences of underdeveloped skills?
  15. Why is leadership important in a group?
  16. What is the effect of trust on teamwork?
  17. What happens when leadership is poor?
  18. How can cooperation help in achieving goals?
  19. What is the benefit of regular feedback?
  20. Explain the importance of setting goals together.
  21. Define leadership.
  22. What does it mean to waste talent?
  23. How does good leadership affect a team?
  24. What is self-reliance?
  25. How does good communication help a group?
  26. Why is trust necessary for cooperation?
  27. How can you develop self-reliance?
  28. What is the effect of wasting talent?
  29. How does practice improve talent?
  30. Name one benefit of self-reliance.

Part C: True or False Questions (30 Marks)

30 True or False Questions

  1. Self-reliance means depending on others. (False)
  2. A good leader is always dishonest. (False)
  3. Cooperation involves working alone. (False)
  4. Trust is important for cooperation. (True)
  5. Wasting talent leads to success. (False)
  6. Leadership is necessary for teamwork. (True)
  7. Feedback does not help improve talent. (False)
  8. Regular practice makes talents weaker. (False)
  9. Self-reliance makes a person independent. (True)
  10. Good communication builds trust in a group. (True)
  11. Leadership does not affect a group’s success. (False)
  12. Setting goals together promotes conflict. (False)
  13. A mentor helps destroy talents. (False)
  14. Underdeveloped skills lead to wasted opportunities. (True)
  15. Good leaders should ignore their team. (False)
  16. Trust helps people work better together. (True)
  17. A self-reliant person depends on others. (False)
  18. Poor leadership can lead to confusion. (True)
  19. Cooperation helps achieve common goals. (True)
  20. A leader must inspire laziness. (False)
  21. Good communication is not important in a group. (False)
  22. Self-reliance helps a person solve their problems. (True)
  23. Wasting talent leads to regret. (True)
  24. Good leadership is necessary for group success. (True)
  25. Cooperation promotes misunderstandings. (False)
  26. A good leader always confuses the group. (False)
  27. Wasted talents can cause failure. (True)
  28. Practicing your talent regularly is not important. (False)
  29. A self-reliant person solves their own problems. (True)
  30. Poor leadership causes success. (False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (30 Marks)

30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions without Options

  1. Self-reliance means ________.
  2. Leadership involves ________.
  3. Cooperation helps people work ________.
  4. Regular practice improves ________.
  5. A good leader should inspire ________.
  6. Wasting talent can lead to ________.
  7. Trust helps build ________ in a group.
  8. Setting goals together promotes ________.
  9. Feedback helps improve ________.
  10. A mentor helps develop ________.
  11. Cooperation makes tasks ________.
  12. Poor leadership can cause ________.
  13. Practicing regularly helps develop ________.
  14. Self-reliance makes a person more ________.
  15. Wasting talent leads to ________.
  16. Trust is important for ________.
  17. A leader must ________ the group.
  18. Regular feedback helps identify ________.
  19. Good communication builds ________.
  20. A self-reliant person solves their own ________.
  21. Discovering talent requires ________.
  22. Good leadership leads to ________.
  23. Wasting talent can cause ________.
  24. Cooperation promotes ________.
  25. Leadership requires ________.
  26. Self-reliance involves being ________.
  27. A good leader must be ________.
  28. Talents need ________ to grow.
  29. Underdeveloped skills lead to ________.
  30. A leader should always ________.

Civic Education JSS 1 Examination

This exam tests students on all key topics covered in the first term and prepares them for future assessments.


Section A: Objective Questions

  1. The following are reasons for studying Civic Education in Nigeria except:
    A. To give a bad image to the country
    B. To educate Nigerian youths on their rights and duties
    C. To promote national unity
    D. To prepare students for leadership roles
  2. Civic Education is closely related to one of the following subjects:
    A. Basic science
    B. Basic technology
    C. Social studies
    D. Home economics
  3. Values include all except:
    A. Hard work
    B. Laziness
    C. Integrity
    D. Discipline
  4. _ _ _ means to agree to do things together:
    A. Cooperation
    B. Unity
    C. Division
    D. Homes
  5. One of these is a benefit of self-reliance:
    A. Hooliganism
    B. Gangsterism
    C. Frustration
    D. Vocation
  6. All these are attributes of honesty except:
    A. Not telling lies
    B. Not stealing
    C. Hiding the truth and facts
    D. Being fair in dealings with people
  7. May 27 every year is celebrated in Nigeria as:
    A. Children’s Day
    B. Democracy Day
    C. Independence Day
    D. Worker’s Day
  8. Nigeria became an independent country in the year:
    A. 1957
    B. 1988
    C. 1960
    D. 1963
  9. Values are usually manifested at the following levels:
    A. Family and society
    B. Individual and society
    C. Society and family
    D. Mass media and television
  10. Our talent can be discovered through all the following except:
    A. Reading books
    B. Asking our counselor
    C. Consulting oracles
    D. Through academic performance
  11. One of the following is not a factor that promotes good values:
    A. Consistency
    B. Integrity
    C. Tolerance
    D. Laziness
  12. Positive values include all except:
    A. Obedience
    B. Disobedience
    C. Humility
    D. Kindness
  13. One of the following is not a type of value:
    A. Waywardness
    B. Honesty
    C. Cooperation
    D. Self-reliance
  14. Nigeria consists of:
    A. 25
    B. 40
    C. 19
    D. 36
  15. ___ is the executive governor of Lagos State:
    A. Babatunde Raji Fashola
    B. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
    C. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
    D. Akinwunmi Ambode
  16. _ _ _ determines the worth of people or things:
    A. Courage
    B. Indiscipline
    C. Values
    D. Society
  17. The attitude of spying and cheating during examinations is:
    A. Decent
    B. Loyal
    C. Good
    D. Indecent
  18. The belief in one’s ability to do things by oneself without relying on others is called:
    A. Self-control
    B. Self-confidence
    C. Responsibility
    D. Self-reliance
  19. Undiscovered talent may cause one of the following except:
    A. Disobedience
    B. Over-self-reliance
    C. Dishonesty
    D. Disloyalty
  20. Citizenship refers to membership of:
    A. An association
    B. A state or country
    C. A voluntary club
    D. A secret society
  21. Which of the following is not a citizen’s right in Nigeria:
    A. Right to vote
    B. Right to life
    C. Right to fair hearing
    D. Right to cheat others
  22. One of the consequences of dishonesty is:
    A. Reward
    B. Approval
    C. Promotion
    D. Shame
  23. One example of a good value is:
    A. Respect
    B. Stealing
    C. Corruption
    D. Dishonesty
  24. Dishonesty often results in:
    A. Corruption
    B. Love
    C. Peace
    D. Trust
  25. The consequence of not obeying traffic rules often results in:
    A. Road work
    B. Potholes
    C. Safe driving
    D. Road accidents

Section B: Theory Questions

Answer question 1 and any other three questions.


  1. a) What is value?
    b) List four reasons for studying Civic Education.
    c) Mention two levels of the manifestation of values.
    d) Mention two sources of values.

  1. a) Explain the term cooperation.
    b) Explain the term honesty.
    c) List and explain three factors that promote good values.

  1. a) Mention three types of cooperation.
    b) Describe an act of dishonesty.
    c) List two causes of common crimes.
    d) Mention three benefits of cooperation.

  1. a) Briefly explain self-reliance.
    b) List three attributes of self-reliance.
    c) Mention four examples of common crimes.

  1. a) Explain three ways of discovering one’s talents and skills.
    b) Highlight two consequences of undiscovered talents and skills.
    c) Mention two consequences of common crime in society