Social Studies Primary 4 Second Term Examination Questions

Examination: Social Studies (Primary 4, Second Term)

Week: 14
Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term

General Instructions for Teachers and Students

1. This examination will test your knowledge of topics covered this term.
2. Read all instructions carefully before answering the questions.
3. Answer all the questions neatly and to the best of your ability.
4. Avoid any form of malpractice.
5. Teachers are advised to supervise and guide students appropriately.

Part A: Objective Questions

Instruction: Choose the correct answer and write the letter of your choice (a, b, c, or d) in the space provided.

1. A government that controls the whole country is called __________.
   a) State government
   b) Local government
   c) Federal government
   d) Judiciary
2. __________ is the process of dividing work among people to achieve efficiency.
   a) Natural resources
   b) Division of labour
   c) Employment
   d) Separation of power
3. A natural resource that is used to produce fuel in Nigeria is __________.
   a) Gold
   b) Crude oil
   c) Diamond
   d) Clay
4. One of the ways people saved money in the olden days was by __________.
   a) Using banks
   b) Trading goods
   c) Writing checks
   d) Sending emails
5. The arm of government responsible for interpreting laws is __________.
   a) Executive
   b) Judiciary
   c) Legislative
   d) Police
6. One of the benefits of division of labour is __________.
   a) It slows down production
   b) It increases efficiency
   c) It creates waste
   d) It confuses workers
7. __________ government provides health centers and markets.
   a) Federal
   b) Local
   c) State
   d) Judiciary
8. People save money to __________.
   a) Waste it later
   b) Spend it immediately
   c) Use it in the future
   d) Throw it away
9. __________ refers to when a person is willing to work but cannot find a job.
   a) Employment
   b) Savings
   c) Unemployment
   d) Farming
10. The __________ makes and passes laws.
    a) Legislative
    b) Judiciary
    c) Executive
    d) Citizens
11. Solar energy is an example of a __________ resource.
    a) Non-renewable
    b) Renewable
    c) Wasted
    d) Polluted
12. The state government controls activities in __________.
    a) Villages
    b) States
    c) Countries
    d) Streets
13. Natural resources that cannot be replaced are called __________ resources.
    a) Renewable
    b) Limited
    c) Non-renewable
    d) Wasteful
14. A person who saves money is called a __________.
    a) Spender
    b) Borrower
    c) Saver
    d) Employer
15. Separation of power helps to __________ government duties.
    a) Unite
    b) Distribute
    c) Confuse
    d) Stop
16. Division of labour is common in __________.
    a) Schools
    b) Factories
    c) Churches
    d) Markets
17. __________ is a reason for unemployment.
    a) Lack of jobs
    b) Enough workers
    c) Overemployment
    d) Hard work
18. The federal government is responsible for __________.
    a) Building houses for people
    b) Maintaining the armed forces
    c) Running small shops
    d) Cleaning streets
19. One of the functions of local government is to __________.
    a) Control foreign trade
    b) Build markets
    c) Make laws
    d) Protect the borders
20. A natural resource used in construction is __________.
    a) Crude oil
    b) Sand
    c) Wood
    d) Diamond

Part B: Theory Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions in simple sentences.

1. What is the meaning of government?
2. List two benefits of division of labour.
3. Explain one way people saved money in the olden days.
4. Mention two reasons why people save money.
5. What is unemployment?
6. Name two duties of local government.
7. State one way to preserve natural resources.
8. Mention two arms of government.
9. What is the role of the judiciary?
10. Name two natural resources found in Nigeria.
11. Explain the meaning of division of labour.
12. List two problems of unemployment.
13. What are renewable resources?
14. Name two examples of non-renewable resources.
15. What is savings?
16. Mention two ways people save money today.
17. State one reason for unemployment.
18. What is the meaning of employment?
19. Name one role of the legislative arm of government.
20. List one function of the state government.

Part C: True or False Questions

Instruction: Write “True” or “False” for each statement.

1. The judiciary is responsible for interpreting laws.
2. Division of labour slows down production.
3. Natural resources are materials provided by nature.
4. The local government provides health centers and markets.
5. People save money to use it in the future.
6. Crude oil is a non-renewable resource.
7. Employment means having a job.
8. Separation of power divides duties among arms of government.
9. Local government controls the entire country.
10. Sand is an example of a renewable resource.
11. Renewable resources can be replaced after use.
12. Unemployment is caused by a lack of jobs.
13. Solar energy is a non-renewable resource.
14. The legislative arm of government makes laws.
15. Division of labour is common in factories.
16. The state government controls activities within a state.
17. Gold is a natural resource.
18. People save money by throwing it away.
19. Savings is keeping money for future use.
20. The federal government is responsible for the armed forces.

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

1. __________ is the process of dividing work among people.
2. The __________ interprets the laws of the country.
3. A __________ resource can be replaced after use.
4. People save money for __________ use.
5. Local governments provide __________ like clinics and markets.
6. The __________ makes and passes laws.
7. __________ is found in Nigeria and used to produce fuel.
8. __________ means having a job.
9. Sand is a __________ resource used in construction.
10. The __________ controls activities within a state.
11. __________ resources cannot be replaced after use.
12. The __________ controls the whole country.
13. __________ is caused by a lack of jobs.
14. __________ is keeping money for future use.
15. __________ is a natural resource used for building houses.
16. Separation of __________ divides duties among government arms.
17. People save money by using __________ today.
18. __________ helps people work faster and more efficiently.
19. The federal government maintains the __________ forces.
20. Renewable resources include solar energy and __________.

This examination ensures a thorough assessment of students’ understanding of the term’s topics while encouraging honesty and diligence.