SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS FOR JSS2 FIRST TERM

FIRST TERM JSS2 SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM

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SUBJECT   SOCIAL STUDIES              CLASS: J. S. S 2       DURATION 2HRS

(1) Drug trafficking is an offence(a) only in Nigeria (b) only in West Africa (c) all over the world (d) only in Asia.

(2) A drug trafficker is a person who(a) sells fake drugs (b) sells normal drugs without license (c) sells drugs not approved by NAFDAC (d) transports and sells hard drugs within or outside a country.

(3) The government agency that fights against drug trafficking is (a) NDLEA (b) NAFDAC (c) EFCC (d) custom.

(4) All but one are effects of drug abuse (a) loss of job (b) high level of intelligence (c) mental disorder (d) untimely death.

(5) One of the objectives of social studies include (a) teaches us to be violent (b) teaches us you be patriotic citizens (c) helps us to make money (d) trains us to be godly.

(6) We study social studies in school to (a) get acquainted with the happenings around us (b) be rich (c) educated (d) grow.

(7) Children are expected to cultivate the right type of ———— in the society.(a) food (b) belief (c) value (d) culture.

(8) The act of forcing one against his/her wish to have sexual relation with them is known as (a) sexual molestation (b) rape (c) fornication (d) sexual harassment.

(9) All but one are types of sexual abuse.(a) incest (b) rape (c) sexual harassment (d) adultery.

(10) Drug trafficking can be prevented through all but one

(a) education (b) poverty alleviation (c) provision of more jobs (d) untimely death.

(11) All but one are reasons for drug trafficking (a) unemployment (b) bad company(c) greed(d) fear.

(12) All these are types of marriage except (a) polygamy (b) traditional (c) religious(d) ordinance.

(13) Constructive group behavior is the same as (a) negative group behaviour (b) positive group behavior (c) destructive group behaviour (d) normal group behavior.

(14) A situation where a group of people peacefully show their grievances for neglect or denial of right is called (a) communal protest (b) mob action (c) communal demonstration (d) peaceful demonstration.

(15) All but one are negative behaviors (a) cultism (b) gangsterism (c) peaceful protest (d) mob action.

(16) Giving jungle Justice is a form of ——— behavior(a) cultism (b) gangsterism (c) positive behavior (d) mass action.

(17) A major characteristics of group behaviour is (a) cooperation among members (b)non existence of rules (c) infrequent interaction among members (d) lack of cooperation.

(18) Hard drugs include all except(a) heroin (b) cocaine (c) analgesic tablets (d) marijuana.

(19) Drug abuse will include all these except (a) taking an overdose of a normal drug (b)taking an unprescribed drug (c) smoking Indian helm once (d) refusing to take drugs prescribed by a medical doctor.

(20) One of these may be a major consequence of drug trafficking in Nigeria. Which one (a) more revenue for government (b) increase in Nigeria exports (c) increase in crime rates (d) great honour for the nation.

(21) The act of diverting public funds to private use is called(a) fund diversion (b) extortion (c) fund embezzlement (d) fund squandering.

(22) One of the effects of sexual abuse include (a) wisdom (b) fear (c) confidence (d) trust.

(23) One who is abused should(a) complain to a friend (b) keep it to him/herself(c) visit a doctor for medical examination (d) kill him/herself.

(24) The act of forcing someone to pay for a service that should be for free is an example of (a) antogenic corruption (b) exploitative  corruption (c) nepostic corruption  (d) defensive corruption .

(25) To avoid sexual abuse, one should (a) visit a herbalist (b) hide in the bush (c) avoid walking alone in the dark (d) pray and fast.

(26) ————- refers to a sexual relation between two close relatives (a) incest (b) rape (c) sexual harassment (d) adultery.

(27) ————- is an act of killing oneself (a) murder (b) suicide (c) hanging (d) execution

(28) A form of group behaviour which involves spontaneous reaction to an incident is called(a) mass reaction (b) mass action (c) group reaction (d) group action.

(29) A group of people coming together to watch a life event is called(a) protesters (b)mob (c) spectators(d) congregation.

(30) A situation where a group of people jointly carryout a task beneficial to the entire society is called (a) communal task (b) mass labour (c) communal labour (d) mass task.

FIRST TERM JSS2 SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM

THEORY:Instruction: Answer only three questions from this session!

(1a) Differentiate between substance abuse and drug abuse.

(b) Define drug trafficking and state one reason why people traffic drugs.

(2a) Define corruption.

(b) List and explain two types of corruption and explain one..

(c) State three causes of corruption and explain one

(3a) what is the  general objective of social studies all about and list three general objectives of social studies.

(b) Define group behavior.

(c) List and explain two forms of group behaviour and distinguish between them which type they belong

(4a) Mention five benefits of group behavior.

(b) Define drug abuse and explain two consequence on the society

(5a) State and explain three causes of drug abuse.

(b) List five effects of drug abuse on individuals and explain one.

(c) State one role each of the EFCC and ICPC.

SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS FOR JSS2 FIRST TERM

1.            All the following are sources of values except A. Family B. School C. Hospital D. Mass media.

2.            All the following factors influence our values except A. Respect B. Injustice C. Honesty D. Self control

3.            One of the following is the importance of values A. Values promote peace and progress B. values enable us to commit crimes C. Values enable us to choose bad friends D. Values enable us to make mistakes.

4.            Social justice as a factor that influences our values means A. We should treat people equally and fairly B. We should hate people C. We should dislike others D. We should always punish others.

5.            Voluntary organizations include the following except A. Red cross B. Boys scout

C. Girls brigade D. Nigerian Labour Congress.

6.            Muslims go for their pilgrimage in one of the following cities A. Mecca B. Kuwait

C. Jericho D. Baghdad.

7.            The Christians main day of worship is A. Friday B. Monday C. Sunday D. Thursday

8.            One of the following is not a pillar of Islam. A. Praying five times a day B. giving alms to the poor C. fasting during the month of Ramadan D. praying twice in a life time.

9.            The Muslims main day of worship is on A. Monday B. Friday C. Sunday D. Saturday.

10.          What name do the Igbo’s call their God? A. Olorun B. Osanobua C. Abasi D. Chineke.

11. A Christian marriage normally takes place in the A. house of the bride B. in a big hall

C. house of the bride groom D. church.

12.          Another name for Muslim marriage is A. Nikkah B. Mikkah C. Sukkah D. Kinnah

13.          Intra-ethnic marriage is marriage between A. people from different ethnic groups

B. people from the same ethnic group C. people from more than two ethnic groups

D. people from the same compound.

14.          Court marriage takes place in the A. house of the bride B. house of the bridegroom

C. court registry D. church.

15.          Polyandry refers to a marital relationship between A. a man and a woman B. a man and two women C. a woman and a woman D. a woman and more than one husband.

16.          Muslim marriage is conducted in the       A. house of the bride B. house of the bridegroom C. in the hotel D. in a town hall.

17.          Marriage between people from different ethnic groups is known as      

marriage A. intra – ethnic B. Nikkah C. inter – ethnic D. Polyandry

18.          Marriage between people from the same ethnic group is known as        

marriage A. Nikkah B. polyandry C. inter – ethnic D. intra – ethnic.

19.          All the following are effects of lack of readiness in marriage except A. it leads to poverty B. it enhance cordial relationship between the husband and the wife C. the children are exposed to so many dangers D. it leads to separation.

20.          In marriage, bride price is paid by the     A. groom B. bride C. bride’s family D. friend of the bride.

21.          Which of the following does not belong? A. Nuclear B. Extended C. Compound

a.            D. Polyandry

22.          Close and intimate relationship is a feature of A. Primary Social Group B. Secondary Social Group C. Nigeria Union of Teachers D. Nigeria Union of Journalists.

23.          The family belongs to A. secondary social group B. primary social group C. tertiary social group D. universal social group

24.          Living together in a family enhances all of the following except A. provision of essential needs B. protection of members C. happiness of members D. protection of anti – social behavior

25.          Nuclear family is also known as family A. distance B. peace C. family

a.            D. immediate

26.          The following are gender similarities except A. males and females have the same genitals B. the essential needs of both males and females are the same C. they both go through puberty and romantic feelings D. they can play different games.

27.          All the following professions are regarded as male professions except A. bricklaying B. carpentry C. nursing D. lorry drivers

28.          Which of the following is regarded as the role of females in the home? A. head of the family B. women propose marriages to men C. women perform manual jobs

D. women are cooks in the homes.

29.          One of these is not a factor that influences gender roles. A. television B. market C. parents D. educational curriculum.

30.          The following are biological roles of women except A. women menstruate B. women carry pregnancy C. women breastfeed D. women do manual jobs

31.          Males are stereotyped as being the following except A. caring B. uncaring C. strong D. brave.

32.          Females are stereotyped as being the following except A. caring B. talking more

C. talking less D. more prone to tears

33.          All the following are negative effects of gender stereotype except A. it encourages violence B. it kills initiative C. it does not kill initiative D. it can be discriminating.

34.          One of the following is not an importance of gender equality A. males and females are human beings B. males and females are parties in a relationship C. it promotes violence D. it enhances justice and equality.

35.          All the following professions are regarded as male professions except A. nursing

B. bricklaying B. carpentry C. plumbering D. truck drivers.

Theory:

1.            A. What is gender stereotypes

B. Give examples of gender stereotypes

2.            Mention five negative effects of gender stereotypes

Theory

1.            Mention five gender similarities.

2.            What are the factors that influence gender roles?

Theory:

1.            Mention five advantages of living together in the family.

2.            Identify the importance of good family reputation.

SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS FOR JSS2 FIRST TERM

Theory

1.            a. Define marriage.

b. Mention and explain five types of marriage.

2.            Identify five purposes of marriage.

FIRST TERM JSS2 SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM