SOCIAL STUDIES JSS 3 SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

  1. Drug abuse leads to _______________

    (a) Mental illness
    (b) Wealth
    (c) Brilliant performance
    (d) Bravery

  2. Culture can be classified into ________________ and ________________

    (a) Material, Materialistic
    (b) Material and Non-materialistic
    (c) Dematerialization
    (d) Material

  3. The following are common foods eaten in our culture except _______________

    (a) Eba
    (b) Akou
    (c) Tuwo
    (d) Salad

  4. ____________ is the belief about the existence of God

    (a) Marriage
    (b) Family
    (c) Religion
    (d) Culture

  5. Which of these is not responsible for human trafficking in Nigeria

    (a) Poverty
    (b) Greed
    (c) Low value of Nigeria
    (d) Naira of contentment

  6. All of the following are examples of harmful traditional practices except

    (a) Female circumcision
    (b) Maltreatment of widows
    (c) Taboo
    (d) Education

  7. Nigeria became a republic in what year

    (a) 1960
    (b) 1963
    (c) 1965
    (d) 1968

  8. The physical environment is made up of the following except _______________

    (a) Mountain
    (b) Hill
    (c) Rocks
    (d) Language

  9. The body that organizes and conducts free and fair elections in Nigeria

    (a) EFCC
    (b) NDE
    (c) INEC
    (d) TCPC

  10. The traffic light showing green means

    (a) Turn right
    (b) Turn left
    (c) Go
    (d) Stop

  11. The traffic light showing green means

    (c) Go

  12. Which of the following is not a level of government in Nigeria?

    (a) Federal
    (b) State
    (c) Local
    (d) Regional

  13. The process of electing representatives to manage the affairs of a country is called

    (a) Democracy
    (b) Election
    (c) Governance
    (d) Representation

  14. Which of the following is not a branch of government?

    (a) Executive
    (b) Legislative
    (c) Judicial
    (d) Military

  15. The head of government in Nigeria is called the

    (a) President
    (b) Prime Minister
    (c) Governor
    (d) Chairman

  16. The main source of government revenue in Nigeria is from

    (a) Agriculture
    (b) Oil
    (c) Tourism
    (d) Manufacturing

  17. The Nigerian currency is called the

    (a) Dollar
    (b) Pound
    (c) Naira
    (d) Euro

  18. The largest ethnic group in Nigeria is the

    (a) Yoruba
    (b) Igbo
    (c) Hausa-Fulani
    (d) Ijaw

  19. The capital city of Nigeria is

    (a) Lagos
    (b) Abuja
    (c) Port Harcourt
    (d) Kano

  20. Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule in

    (a) 1956
    (b) 1959
    (c) 1960

  21. The group of people related by blood is called __________. A. Family B. Organization C. Member D. Father
  22. The process by which the government sells its shares in companies to individuals and groups is __________. A. Commercialization B. Deregulation C. Import Trade D. Privatization
  23. The buying and selling of goods and services to satisfy human wants is called __________. A. Farming B. Manufacturing C. Marketing D. Trading
  24. The two systems of farming are __________. A. Livestock and Arable farming B. Mixed and dairy farming C. Poultry and Fishing farming D. Tradition and Mechanized farming
  25. The conflict between Modakeke and Ife is a type of __________ conflict. A. Inter Communal B. Inter Nation C. Inter Ethnic
  26. The connection that exists between an individual and a group in society is referred to as __________. A. Community member B. Social environment C. Social organization D. Organization society
  27. The type of marriage performed according to the tradition and custom of a group of people is __________ marriage. A. Court B. Customary C. Religion D. Securities
  28. The method of storing things in a refrigerator is known as __________. A. Killing B. Smoking C. Salting D. Refrigeration
  29. One of the following is NOT a primary role of the family, which is __________. A. Ensure continued existence of the community B. Involve in child trafficking C. Provide for the need of the family D. Take care of the young ones
  30. A person is said to be a __________ when he cannot live without a particular drug or substance. A. Drug abuse B. Drug baron C. Drug addict D. Drug trafficking
  31. The habit of self-medication is considered __________. A. Drug abuse B. Drug baron C. Drug addict D. Drug trafficking
  32. A place where teaching and learning take place is called __________. A. Hospital B. Kitchen C. Market D. School
  33. __________ is a low land between two hills. A. Delta B. Hill C. Lake D. Valley
  34. There are __________ classification of settlements. A. Region and urban B. Remote and rural C. Rural and rural D. Rural and urban
  35. Cotton is common in which of these states? A. Delta B. Enugu C. Kano D. Oyo
  36. A situation in which a woman has more than one husband is called __________. A. Endogamy B. Monogamy C. Polyandry D. Polygamy
  37. Love, loyalty, and willingness to serve one’s country is called __________. A. Bravery B. Citizenship C. Patriotism D. Warmth
  38. The major reason for the amalgamation of southern and northern Nigeria is __________. A. Easy administration B. National Anthem C. National Flag D. Indirect rule
  39. __________ is an emblem that shows the unity of the country and stands for authority and powers. A. Formal and School B. Primary and Secondary School C. Informal education D. Junior and Senior
  40. There are __________ types of environments. A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
  41. Friendship could be defined as __________. A. A state of being cruel to others B. A state of being emotionally attached to someone you like C. A state of fighting one another D. A state of loving one only things are good
  42. A saying that “culture is dynamic” means __________. A. Culture has a lot of powers B. Culture is a kind of dynamism C. Culture does not remain the same D. Culture and Dynamism are related
  43. We can prevent HIV/AIDS by __________. A. Eating a balanced diet B. Not playing together C. Sharing sharp objects D. Using screened blood
  44. __________ is a way of improving friendship. A. Disagreeing with each other B. Exchange of gifts C. Making trouble D. Quarreling
  45. The following factors could destroy friendship EXCEPT __________. A. Betrayal of trust B. Gossiping C. Honesty D. Selfishness
  46. Permanent separation of husband and wife is called __________. A. Companionship B. Divorce C. Monogamy D. Polygamy
  47. The following are sources of population data EXCEPT __________. A. Birth rate B. Census C. Death rate D. Wealth rate
  48. Agents of socialization do not include __________. A. Mass Media B. Peer Group C. Police D. Religious Institution
  49. The institution responsible for teaching values and morals in our society is the __________ institution. A. Economic B. Political C. Legal D. Religious
  50. The Nigerian economy is dominated by the export of __________ product. A. Chemical B. Crude oil C. Agriculture D. Engineering
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