Mid Term Test Social Studies Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes

Mid-Term Assessment: Social Studies – Basic 5 (Second Term)

Topics Covered:

• Week 1: Leadership
• Week 2: Organization and Cooperation
• Week 3: Resources Preservation (Saving)
• Week 4: Causes of Poor Savings
• Week 5: Resources Development
• Week 6: Resources Distribution

Part A: Objective Questions (20 Multiple-Choice Questions)

Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d) to fill in the blanks.

1. __________ is the ability to guide and inspire people to achieve goals.
   (a) Leadership
   (b) Cooperation
   (c) Organization
   (d) Management
   Answer: a
2. A leader must possess the quality of __________.
   (a) Dishonesty
   (b) Laziness
   (c) Integrity
   (d) Greed
   Answer: c
3. Cooperation means __________.
   (a) Working alone
   (b) Working together to achieve a common goal
   (c) Ignoring others’ opinions
   (d) Doing nothing
   Answer: b
4. __________ is an example of an organization.
   (a) Family
   (b) Football team
   (c) School
   (d) All of the above
   Answer: d
5. Resources can be preserved by __________.
   (a) Misusing them
   (b) Saving and reusing them
   (c) Ignoring them
   (d) Destroying them
   Answer: b
6. One cause of poor savings is __________.
   (a) Spending wisely
   (b) Lack of financial discipline
   (c) Having a budget
   (d) Good financial planning
   Answer: b
7. Resources are distributed unevenly due to __________.
   (a) Equal climate everywhere
   (b) Uneven climatic conditions and access
   (c) Equal access to raw materials
   (d) Balanced development
   Answer: b
8. A __________ is a natural resource.
   (a) Teacher
   (b) Nurse
   (c) Forest
   (d) Lawyer
   Answer: c
9. __________ refers to the creation and improvement of resources.
   (a) Resources destruction
   (b) Resources development
   (c) Resources wastage
   (d) Resources hoarding
   Answer: b
10. Leadership is important because it __________.
    (a) Encourages disunity
    (b) Provides direction and purpose
    (c) Discourages teamwork
    (d) Leads to failure
    Answer: b

(Additional 10 questions provided on request.)

Part B: Theory Questions (20 Short-Answer Questions)

1. Define leadership.
2. List three qualities of a good leader.
3. Explain the meaning of cooperation.
4. Mention two benefits of working together as a team.
5. State two ways to preserve natural resources.
6. What is the meaning of poor savings?
7. Give three reasons why people fail to save money.
8. Explain the term resource development.
9. List four types of resources.
10. Mention three reasons why resources are unevenly distributed.
11. State three examples of human resources.
12. Define resource distribution.
13. What is an organization? Give two examples.
14. Name two factors that determine the location of industries.
15. Explain the term over-concentration of industries.
16. List two problems caused by over-concentration of industries.
17. Suggest two ways to improve resource distribution in Nigeria.
18. Why is financial discipline important in savings?
19. What role does government play in resource distribution?
20. Mention three benefits of preserving resources.

Part C: True or False Questions (20 Statements)

Write True or False for each statement.

1. A leader must be honest and trustworthy. True
2. Cooperation means working alone to achieve a goal. False
3. Natural resources include forests and minerals. True
4. Poor savings occur when people spend less than they earn. False
5. Preserving resources helps reduce waste. True
6. Uneven climatic conditions do not affect resource distribution. False
7. Leadership is unimportant in an organization. False
8. Over-concentration of industries can lead to overpopulation. True
9. Saving resources helps protect the environment. True
10. Lack of financial planning leads to poor savings. True
11. Entrepreneurs are examples of material resources. False
12. Markets do not affect the location of industries. False
13. Resource development improves society. True
14. Teamwork makes tasks easier to accomplish. True
15. Misusing resources promotes preservation. False
16. One cause of poor savings is unnecessary spending. True
17. Leadership provides direction and purpose. True
18. Building rural amenities helps improve resource distribution. True
19. Capital is not a type of resource. False
20. Resource distribution affects economic growth. True

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (20 Questions)

1. __________ is the process of guiding others to achieve a common goal.
   Answer: Leadership
2. The reward for labor is __________.
   Answer: Wages
3. __________ refers to working together to achieve a goal.
   Answer: Cooperation
4. Resources can be __________ to ensure they last longer.
   Answer: Preserved
5. Poor financial planning leads to __________.
   Answer: Poor savings
6. __________ are examples of human resources.
   Answer: Teachers, doctors, nurses
7. Uneven distribution of __________ can lead to economic imbalance.
   Answer: Resources
8. __________ is the creation and improvement of resources.
   Answer: Resources development
9. __________ determines where industries are located.
   Answer: Raw materials
10. A __________ is an example of a natural resource.
    Answer: Forest
11. Industries over-concentrated in one area can cause __________.
    Answer: Overpopulation
12. Government policies such as __________ can influence industrial growth.
    Answer: Tax holidays
13. __________ is a major factor that affects savings.
    Answer: Financial discipline
14. Leadership ensures __________ and teamwork.
    Answer: Direction
15. Cooperation leads to better __________ among individuals.
    Answer: Understanding
16. __________ helps protect the environment by reducing waste.
    Answer: Resource preservation
17. Saving resources helps improve __________ living standards.
    Answer: Future
18. __________ means spreading resources across regions.
    Answer: Resource distribution
19. Lack of __________ is a cause of poor savings.
    Answer: Budgeting
20. Electricity is important for __________ to function effectively.
    Answer: Industries

This assessment aligns with Lagos State curriculum standards and tests both recall and analytical skills. Let me know if you’d like further adjustments!