SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS FOR JSS3 FIRST TERM

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FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

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Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Duration: 2HRS

Class: JSS 3

SECTION A

Instruction: Answer all question in this section

The group of people related by blood is called…….. A. Family B. Organization C. Member D. Father
The process by which government sells its shares in companies to individual and group is……… A. Commercialization B. Deregulation C. Import Trade D. Privatization
The buying and selling of goods and service in order to satisfy human want is called? A. Farming B. Manufacturing C. Marketing D. Trading
The two system of Farming are ……… A. Livestock and Arable farming B. Mixed and dairy farming C. Poultry and Fishing farming D. Tradition and Mechanized farming
The conflict between Modakeke and Ife is……….. Type of conflict. A. Inter Communal B. Inter nation C. Inter Ethnic D. International
………… refer to the connection that exist between individual and group of society A. Community member B. Social environment C. Social organization D. Organization society
The type of marriage performed according to the tradition and custom of group of people is …………. Marriage. A. Court B. Customary C. Religion D. Securities
The method of storing things in a refrigerator is known as ………. A. Killing B. Smoking C. Salting D. refrigeration
One of the following is NOT a primary role of the family? A. Ensure continued existence of the community B. Involve in child trafficking C. Provide for the need of Family D. Take care of the young ones
A person is said to be a ……… when he cannot live without a particular drug of substance. A. Drug abuse B. Drug baron C. Drug addict D. Drug trafficking
The habit of self medication is ……….. A. Drug abuse B. Drug baron C. Drug addict D. Drug trafficking
A place where teaching and learning takes place called ………. A. Hospital B. Kitchen C. Market D. School
………. Is a low land between two hills? A. Delta B. Hill C. Lake D. Valley
There are ……… and ………. Classification of settlement. A. region and urban B. remote and rural C. rural and rural D. rural and urban
Cotton is common in which of these States? A. Delta B. Enugu C. Kano D. Oyo
A situation in which a woman has more than one husband is …………… A. endogamy B. monogamy C. polyandry D. polygamy
Love, loyal and willingness to serve one’s country is called…….. A. bravery B. Citizenship C. Patriotism D. Warmth
………….. Is the major reason for the amalgamation of southern and northern Nigeria. A Coat of Arm B. National Anthem C. National Flag D. National pledge
………….. Is an emblem which shows the unity of the country and stands for authority and powers? A. Formal and Informal education B. Junior and Senior School C. Primary and Secondary School D. 6-3-3-4 and 6-5-4
There are ……… types of environment. A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
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
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
We can prevent HIV/AID by ……… A. Eating balance diet B. Not playing together C. Sharing sharp object D. Use of screened blood
……………. Is a way of improving friendship? A. Disagreeing with each other B. Exchange of gifts C. Making trouble D. Quarreling
The following factors could destroy friendship EXCEPT…….. A. Betrayal of trust B. Gossiping C. Honesty D. Selfishness
Permanent separation of husband and wife is called……… A. Companionship B. Divorce C. Monogamy D. Polygamy
The following are sources of population data EXCEPT……. A. Birth rate B. Census C. Death rate D. Wealth rate
Agents of socialization does not include ………. A. Mass Media B. Peer Group C. Police D. Religion Institution
The institution responsible for the teaching of value and moral in our society is the ………. Institution A. economic B. political C. legal D. religious
The Nigeria economy is dominated by the export of ……… product. A. chemical B. crude oil C. agriculture D. engineering
The process by which a child acquires language value and belief is known as. A. specialization B. integration C. socialization D. civilization
Which of the following option shows similarity in our religion? A. Unity B. Holy land C. Symbols D. Mode of worships
From the option below, indicate one advantage of a mono company. A. Diversification B. Deregulation C. Industrialization D. Specialization
Chose from the following one that is NOT a main economic activity. A. Industry B. Education C. Export D. Farming
From the alternative, select one skill necessary when seeking help. A. Passiveness B. Manipulation C. Assertiveness D. Shyness
Identify from the underlisted, one that is NOT an effect of gender stereotype. A. Kill initiative B. Promote gender equally C. Cam limit achievement D. Encourage unnecessary rivalry
Chose from the alternative three voluntary organizations found in schools. A. Newspaper B. Internet C. Face book D. Talking Drum
Indicate from the alternative three voluntary organizations found in schools. A. Girls guide, Rotary club, Inner Wheel B. Boys brigade, Girls Brigade and Red cross C. Man O’ war, Pirates, and Sheriff guards D. Red cross, Boys scout and Black axe
The Ibibio in the south-south region of Nigeria call God……. A. Osalobua B. Tamara C. Oghene D. Abasi
Chose from the following one that is NOT a characteristic of a goods goal. A. Achievable B. Measurable C. No time limit D. Realistic
Living peacefully with people of different religion is called religious….. A. tolerance B. difference C. Intolerance D. faith
Kin relationship that could be traced to father lineage is known as………. A. partridge B. lineage C. partlineal D. percentage
From the following, indicate one that is NOT a challenge in Marriage. A. Death B. Faithfulness C. Quarrels D. Separation.
Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of corruption? A. poverty B. insecurity C. greed D. contentment
Taking drugs more than the prescribed dosage is a form of …….. Abuse. A. stimulant B. substance C. drug D. medical
Indicate from the underlisted one that is NOT a function of marriage. A. Security B. Companionship C. Procreation D. Share of love
Select from the underlisted one that is NOT a characteristic of a secondary social group. A. They are linked by occupation B. Belong to the, same family D. Relate intimately with each other
A marriage between people of the different ethnic group is called……..marriage. A. Inter-ethnic B. inter-states C. different language D. inter tribal
All these are dangers for abusing drugs EXCEPT…….. A. brain damage B. rejection from family C. health problem D. academic progress
Select from the alternative provide, one advantage of inter-ethnic marriage. A. Promote inter-ethnic segregation B. interfere with ethnic identity C. Eliminate ethnic D. Encourage tribalism
Chose from the following, one reason why a man is referred to as a social animal. A. He learn social studies B. Man lives in a community C. He acquires wealth D. He interact with others
From the option, identify one document that guarantee the right of citizen. A. National passport B. Birth certificate C. Constitution D. National ID card
The judgment a person makes of him/herself best describes…… A. Self esteem B. Decision making C. Values D. Negotiation
From the various ways we express ourselves, pick out one of the most appropriate from the option listed. A. Passiveness B. Assertiveness C. Aggressiveness D. Manipulation
From the options, select ways of encouraging members of the school community. A. Loyalty and respect B. Discipline and cooperation C. Reward and Award D. Acceptance and Responsibilities
Marriage ceremony based on the law and custom of the bride is known as…………marriage A. Customary B. Traditional C. Ordinance D. Religious
Choose from option provided the best way to determine the population a country. A. Voting B. Registration C. Election D. Census
Indicate from the following strategy for achieving global cooperation. A. Bilateral and multilateral agreement B. Economic Dependence C. Control of less developed countries D. Use of Interpol to harass less developed state.

JSS3 FIRST TERM SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM

SECTION B

Answer Three (3) Questions in this section

a. Define Conflicts?

b. Mention 4 examples of conflicts and explain each

Highlight five (5) ways of promoting peace in our society
State five (5) characteristic of low self esteem and explain
a. State five (5) group of cult in our society

b. Mention five (5) cause of cultism in Nigeria and explain

Expanciate five (5) consequence of Harmful Tradition Practice

JSS3 FIRST TERM SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM

CIVIC/SOCIAL STUDIES

The quality of showing respect by being hardworking, honest and disciplined is a.handiwork b. social habit c. norms d. integrity
When you are straightforward means a .honest b .corrupt c .disseminate d. pardon

3……. is to perform duties well with little or no waste a. efficiency b. time c. reward d. desire

All these are the factors responsible for children and women trafficking except. A. poverty [ b. prostitutes [c. greed d. transparency
The deliberate act of killing oneself is called a. homicide b. suicide c. corruption [d. drug abuse
The act of diverting public fund is ….a. Embezzlement b. corruption c. hacking d. none of the above

7………all these are examples of negative behavior except [a. dishonesty b. truancy c. cultism d. transparency

Supremacy of law is…….a. rule of law b. stage of law c. law order d. right habit

The act of counting the number of people living in a particular area is called a.population b. counting c. population census d. election10……is one of the way harmful traditional practice can be prevented a. cultism b. education c. injustice d. freedom
Jesus Christ appears to his disciples within the period of how many days
- 65 days (b) 40 days (c) 35 days (d) 20 days
Jesus Christ asked the disciples to baptize them in the name of

son, father and spirit (b) father, son and Holy spirit (c) Holy spirit, son and father (d) sons, daughter and father
He told them not to depart from but wait for the promise of the …..

Judan, sister (b) Jerusalem, father (c) Jerusalem, Jesus (d) Jericho, Joseph
Who made this statement “John the Baptist Baptized them with water, but in few days time they would be baptized with the Holy spirt
- John (b) peter (c) Jesus (d) Paul

The feast of the Pentecost was one of the festival of the

Jericho (b) Jesus (c) Judea (d) Egypt

is the held seven weeks after the feast of the Passover

spiritual festival (b) Agricultural festival (c) Cherubim Festival (d) Husbandry festival
Who stood up when they were accused of be drunk

peter (b) paul (c) james (d) Job

“Brethren, what shall we do” who made this statement?

Brethren (b) people (c) spectators (d) audience

Their mission should start from Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and spread to

part of the world (b) little of the word (c) rest of the world (d) Jews

was stoned to dead out by the apostles

Saint (b) Stephen (c) Samuel (d) Judas

The form of cheating or stealing that results from dishonesty (a) Bunkering
- Slander (c) Fraud (d)Cultism THEORY

1a. Define human trafficking b. identify 5 factors responsible for women and children trafficking

2a. List and explain 5 types of negative behavior b. what is value 3a.List 3 types of courage b. what is sex education

4a. What is population census b. list 5 importance of population census

5a.What is harmful traditional practice b. List 4 types of traditional practice you know

SUBJECT: ICT

What is the full meaning of ICT?[a]Information and Communication Technology[b]Internal Communication Technology[c]Information Common Technology[d]1 and 2
The software for clearing a virus attack is called [a]eraser[b]anti software[c]anti-virus[d]software
There are……. types of booting [a]2 [b]4 [c]3[c]8
Which of these is a type of network[a]SAN[b]PAN[c]KAN[d]LAN 5 body sets professional standard and acts as the authoritative

independent to the government [a]professional group[b]computer professional[c]computer professional bodies[d]none of the above

ITAN stands for……….. [A]Information Technology Association of

Nigeria[b]Informational Association Adult of Nigeria[c]informal Technology Association of Nigeria[d]none of the above

Any factor that cause damage to a computer or data is called [a]computer threat[b]computer problem[c]data threat[d]computer factor
Which of the following is not an example of natural environment threat[a]flood[b]earthquake[c]fire[d]hurricane

9……….. are malicious programs that infect a computer

system[a]virus[b]threat[c]programme[d]worm

10.Time bomb is also called……… [a]bomb time[b]logics bomb[c]space

bomb[d]none of the above

THEORY ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS OUT OF FOUR

1a.What are the components of ICT

Define computer software and give two examples
Explain the term;1.LAN 2.WAN 2a.Who are computer professionals
Explain 1.Computer manager 2.Computer educator 3.Computer engineers
List 5 qualities of a good professional computer operators 3a.What is computer operator?
List 5 types of virus infection
What is an antivirus
Give 2 examples of an antivirus software

4a.What is a spreadsheet