JSS 3 NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers National Values

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NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers National Values Education are the questions you should expect in your National Values Education paper in 2027 BECE, together with their answers.

It is very important that every candidate preparing to sit for in the forthcoming 2027 BECE examinations should catch a glimpse of these questions.

In so doing, they will know what to expect in the exam hall. Knowing exactly what to expect will boost their confidence and guarantee them a very high score.

Note that there are two papers under National Values Education:

1. Civic and Security Education
2. Social Studies.

Each of the papers has 60 multiple choice questions and would last for 1 hour.

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In the following sections, you will read the National Values Education questions you are to expect in your 2027 NECO BECE exam as well as their answers. You can use the comments section if you still need clarification over some of the questions. We will give you a more detailed explanation.

PAPER 1: CIVIC AND SECURITY EDUCATION

1. Patriotism is displayed by
A. disrespecting national symbols
B. engaging in corrupt practices
C. evading paying taxes
D. ignoring national issues
E. participating in community services

2. Taking responsibility for one’s action describes
A. accountability       B. courage
C. dishonesty            D. negligence
E. pride

3. In a democratic government, separation of powers checkmates
A. arbitrary use of power
B. election process
C. free press
D. military coup
E. transition of government

4. The process by which people vote and are voted for is
A. appointment       B. consensus
C. election               D. nomination
E. selection

5. A ‘ballot’ in the context of voting is a/an
A. agent attestation form
B. document containing parties’ logos
C. form of campaign manual
D. list of candidates to be voted for
E. result collection form

6. A characteristic of democracy that helps prevent abuse of power is
A. checks and balances
B. concentration of power in one hand
C. law and order
D. suppression of opposition
E. unlimited government authority

7. The primary responsibility of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to
A. appoint government ministers
B. campaign for political parties
C. elect aspirants for political parties
D. form political parties
E. organise and conduct elections

8. Which of the following contradicts the functions of INEC?
A. Electing the President
B. Monitoring campaigns
C. Organising elections
D. Registering voters
E. Regulating party activities

9. The judiciary is responsible for ______ in Nigeria
A. campaigning
B. crime prosecution
C. elections
D. law interpretation
E. regulations

10. The responsibility of citizens in a democratic system of government is to
A. avoid political engagement
B. limit free speech
C. obey all government orders without question
D. participate in election and other civic duties
E. report all activities to the government

11. An organisation formed with the aim of contesting elections and holding power is
A. civil service
B. political party
C. pressure group
D. religious group
E. trade union

12. Political parties in Nigeria are mainly funded through monies from
A. central bank
B. donations and membership dues
C. government tax
D. international organisations
E. Nigerian marketers

13. Which of the underlisted is a key institution in a democratic society?
A. Military council
B. Monarchy
C. Parliament
D. Secret police
E. Tribunal

14. The conduct of free and fair election in a democracy is to
A. determine who govern the country
B. engage parties in selection process
C. ensure citizens choose their leaders
D. keep one leader in power forever
E. train party agents

15. Which of the following is not a symbol of national unity in Nigeria?
A. Anthem
B. Coat of arms
C. Flag
D. House of assembly
E. Pledge

16. Which of the following is a characteristic of a democratic government?
A. Citizens disenfranchisement
B. No political opposition
C. Political apathy
D. Rule of law and equal rights
E. Totalitarian leadership

17. Which of the following is not a function of political parties?
A. Campaigning for votes
B. Conducting primary elections
C. Educating voters on political issues
D. Passing laws in parliament
E. Promoting political ideologies

18. The current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria belongs to which political party?
A. ADC             B. APC
C. APGA           D. LP
E. PDP

19. The document that outlines the policies and goals of a political party is
A. bulletin            B. constitution
C. decree             D. gazette
E. manifesto

20. Representative leaders are chosen in a democratic setting by
A. appointment
B. delegation
C. force
D. inheritance
E. voting

21. The role of the judiciary in a democratic system of government is to
A. conduct elections
B. conduct foreign diplomacy
C. control the media
D. interpret the laws
E. make laws

22. The responsibility of INEC to the Nigerian electorate is to
A. appoint party leaders
B. change party
C. control party finance
D. dissolve political parties
E. register political parties

23. The body responsible for educating citizens about government policies in Nigeria is the
A. INEC            B. NBA
C. NCC             D. NLC
E. NOA

24. The capital of Niger State is
A. Ilorin              B. Lafia
C. Lokoja            D. Makurdi
E. Minna

25. Children go to school in order to become ______ citizens in the society
A. deviant                  B. idle
C. responsible           D. truant
E. wealthy

26. Human right is simply defined as a
A. constitutional provision
B. freedom enjoyed by citizens
C. privilege given by government
D. rule made for oneself
E. social norm

27. Which of the following is not a fundamental human right in Nigeria? Right to
A. bear arms
B. education
C. free speech
D. healthcare
E. worship

28. Which of the following is the symbol of authority in the National Assembly?
A. Crown            B. Mace
C. Shield             D. Sword
E. Throne

29. The primary role of the executive in a democratic society is to
A. collect taxes
B. create policies
C. enforce laws
D. interpret laws
E. make laws

30. The agency responsible for creating awareness in Nigeria is the
A. Economic and Financial Crime Commission
B. Federal Road Safety Commission
C. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
D. National Orientation Agency
E. Standard Organisation of Nigeria

31. The status granted an alien to become a member of a country is
A. citizenship            B. indigeneship
C. leadership            D. Membership
E. statesmanship

32. The following are importance of values in the society except it
A. fosters respect and empathy
B. guides decision making
C. promotes discipline
D. shapes behaviour
E. supports social injustice and inequality

33. A value that promotes interpersonal relationship is
A. cooperation            B. envy
C. productivity            D. selfishness
E. thriftiness

34. Being morally upright is an exhibition of
A. deviant behaviour
B. economic growth
C. ethical being/growth
D. personal fulfilment
E. time management

35. The document that contains the rules and principles of a country is
A. bill                B. constitution
C. decree          D. edict
E. enactment

Use the diagram in Fig 1.1 to answer questions 36-41

36. The diagram in Fig 1.1 represents the Nigerian
A. coat of arms
B. constitution
C. logo
D. manifesto
E. political image

37. What is written on the part labelled ‘D‘?
A. Arise O compatriot
B. Nigeria we hail thee
C. Strength and dignity
D. Unity and faith, peace and progress
E. With love and strength and faith

38. Which of the labelled parts represents soil fertility?
A. C             B. D
C. A             D. E
E. B

39. Which of the parts labelled stands for dignity?
A. D              B. E
C. C              D. B
E. A

40. The part labelled ‘A‘ depicts Rivers
A. Hadejia and Jama’a
B. Kogi and Benue
C. Lagos and Enugu
D. Nasarawa and Taraba
E. Niger and Benue

41. The part labelled ‘B‘ represents
A. dignity              B. progress
C. prosperity         D. strength
E. unity

42. A behaviour considered as positive in a society is
A. addiction            B. falsehood
C. sincerity              D. tardiness
E. truancy

43. One of the civic responsibilities of citizens is
A. ensuring public health and welfare
B. maintaining law and order
C. making laws
D. providing defense and security
E. voting in elections

44. Effective leadership is characterised by
A. corruption          B. development
C. instability            D. poverty
E. unrest

45. How many colours are there in the traffic lights?
A. 1              B. 2
C. 3              D. 4
E. 6

46. Cooperation means working together for a/an ______ purpose
A. aspiring              B. common
C. communal          D. complex
E. cultural

47. The agency responsible for educating motorists and other road users on the proper use of the highway is
A. FRSC              B. NLC
C. NPF                D. NSCDC
E. NURTW

48. The screening of a person nominated for an appointment into a sensitive government position is done by the
A. court              B. executive
C. judiciary         D. legislature
E. police

49. Accidents may likely occur from
A. being mindful of the speed limit
B. picking calls while driving
C. proper maintenance of vehicles
D. use of seat belt
E. using signal while making a turn

50. For a nation to be great, ______ must be discouraged
A. cooperation      B. discipline
C. fairness             D. hardwork
E. tribalism

51. Terrorism affects national security by
A. creating fear and destabilising the economy
B. encouraging international trade
C. improving social security
D. promoting foreign investment
E. supporting government policies

52. The organisation responsible for ensuring global peace and security is
A. African Union
B. International Monetary Fund
C. United Nations
D. World Health Organisation
E. World Trade Organisation

53. Piracy is a threat to National Security because it
A. affects only local businesses
B. disrupts international trade
C. encourages foreign investment
D. increases the cost of living
E. promotes tourism

54. The control of illegal arms and weapons is important to national security because it
A. boosts economic growth
B. increases employment
C. prevents crime and violence
D. reduces corruption
E. reduces inflation

55. The major responsibility of the military in a country is to
A. defend the country from external threats
B. enforce laws
C. enforce traffic regulations
D. protect federal institutions
E. protect natural resources

56. The crimes that pose the most serious national security threat to citizens in Nigeria are
A. cultism and bribery
B. cultism and gambling
C. kidnapping and cultism
D. terrorism and corruption
E. terrorism and kidnapping

57. Which of the following is not a security agency in Nigeria?
A. DSS               B. EFCC
C. NDIC             D. NDLEA
E. NSCDC

58. Crime reporting by citizens helps in
A. confronting criminals
B. hiding evidence
C. looting properties
D. protecting suspects
E. solving crimes

59. Illegal activity involving the use of internet and computers is
A. cyber café
B. cybercrime
C. online shopping
D. programming
E. web browsing

60. The agency whose primary responsibility is investigating and responding to crime in Nigeria is
A. Civil Defence
B. Custom Service
C. Immigration service
D. Police Force
E. Red Cross

PAPER II: SOCIAL STUDIES

1. Increase in the cost of goods and services is a reflection of
A. deflation         B. depression
C. income            D. inflation
E. wages

2. Which of the following raw materials is found in Enugu state?
A. Coal                  B. Crude oil
C. Diamond          D. Gold
E. Limestone

3. Children who are not properly raised by parents may turnout to be
A. hardworking at home
B. juvenile delinquent
C. lazy individual
D. over-reliant on parents
E. self-reliant

4. The total way of life of people is referred to as
A. behaviour          B. culture
C. custom              D. socialisation
E. tradition

5. Parents who enroll their children in a daycare institution have time to
A. gossip           B. love
C. pray              D. travel
E. work

6. The importance of social studies in promoting global understanding is in
A. developing geographic literacy
B. discouraging cultural assimilation
C. enhancing cross-cultural awareness
D. enhancing scientific knowledge
E. fostering national pride

7. Which of the following is not a member of an extended family?
A. Children           B. Father
C. Maid                D. Mother
E. Uncle

8. The most common indigenous language spoken in Ogun state is
A. Hausa            B. Igala
C. Nupe             D. TIV
E. Yoruba

9. Palm oil production is popular in ______ State
A. Imo             B. Kogi
C. Niger          D. Plateau
E. Taraba

10. What are pedestrians expected to do when crossing roads?
A. Horn before overtaking
B. Ignore traffic lights
C. Signal before turning
D. Use emergency brakes
E. Use overhead bridges

11. Cultural harmony can be promoted through
A. ceremonies
B. competition
C. dialogue
D. intermarriage
E. rivalry

12. Which of the following statements contradicts the principle of division of labour?
A. It increases productivity
B. It reduces the price of goods
C. It saves time
D. People become specialised in a particular area
E. Workers do not get tired easily

13. A traditional means of communication is
A. fax                 B. gong
C. radio             D. telephone
E. television

14. The form of marriage that is common among the people of northern Nigeria is
A. monogamy          B. polyandry
C. polygamy             D. polygyny
E. sororate

15. The child of your aunt is your
A. brother           B. cousin
C. nephew          D. niece
E. sister

16. Muslims pray ______ times a day
A. five            B. four
C. one            D. three
E. two

17. An advantage of inter-ethnic marriage is that it promotes
A. competition          B. conflict
C. segregation           D. love
E. unity

18. Intra-ethnic marriage is practised by people of
A. different ethnic groups
B. different nationalities
C. the same church
D. the same ethnic group
E. the same social class

19. A type of family where cousins, uncles and grandparents live together is
A. biological          B. cultural
C. extended           D. nuclear
E. traditional

20. The relationship that exists between husband and wife is
A. biological         B. casual
C. conjugal           D. platonic
E. political

21. In the family setting, one’s mother’s sister is his
A. aunt             B. cousin
C. mother         D. nephew
E. niece

22. It is important to conserve natural resources because they
A. are limited
B. are not useful
C. can be wasted easily
D. have no value
E. will never run out

23. Man is different from other animals in the following ways except that he
A. can walk on four legs
B. has ability to communicate in language
C. has culture
D. is a creative being
E. is aware of his existence

24. The primary responsibility of government is
A. building and maintenance of primary schools
B. maintenance of clean community
C. Protection of lives and property
D. provision of primary healthcare
E. provision of recreational facilities

25. Railway transportation facilitates easy movement of
A. farm produce
B. goods and services
C. goods only
D. petroleum and gas products
E. vehicles only

26. A vehicle commonly used in carrying goods in large quantities by road is
A. bus               B. car
C. truck             D. train
E. motorcycle

27. The economic importance of a seaport is in
A. cruise vacations
B. fish farming
C. import and export of goods
D. recreation and sporting activities
E. tourism activities

28. A person who sets up and runs his own business is known as a/an
A. capitalist             B. director
C. socialist               D. investor
E. entrepreneur

29. Which of the following is not a state in Nigeria?
A. Delta            B. Imo
C. Lagos           D. Benin
E. Kano

30. The umbrella under which major unions exist in Nigeria is
A. NBA             B. NLC
C. NOA            D. NUJ
E. NUT

31. What substance causes severe harm to our lungs?
A. Codeine
B. Methamphetamine
C. Morphine
D. Nicotine
E. Steroids

32. Culture is dynamic in nature because it
A. assimilates
B. changes
C. is complex
D. is transmittable
E. is universal

33. The non-material aspect of culture is
A. belief              B. building
C. clothing          D. food
E. tool

34. Community development is often hindered by
A. adequate planning
B. citizen involvement
C. effective plan and implementation
D. government support and cooperation
E. mismanagement of funds

35. The following acts attract jail term in Nigeria except
A. corruption         B. manslaughter
C. robbery             D. truancy
E. vandalism

36. The first agent of socialisation in the society is
A. church             B. family
C. friend               D. hospital
E. school

37. Which of the following is a disadvantage of the internet?
A. Cyber crime
B. E-commerce strategies
C. Enhanced interaction
D. Global connectivity
E. Instant messaging

38. Sending coded messages electronically over long distance is done through
A. e-mail             B. fax
C. internet           D. telegraph
E. telephone

39. A large body of salt water is a/an
A. gulf              B. lake
C. ocean           D. sea
E. well

40. The culture of saving money is important in our society because it
A. allows people to plan for the future
B. enhances wealth
C. helps to buy anything
D. increases tax payment
E. promotes bank capitalisation

41. Which of the following is an effect of illiteracy?
A. Better health packages
B. Higher wages to labourers
C. Increase in unemployment rate
D. Increased access to technology
E. Low crime rate

42. The study of man in his physical and social environment is referred to as
A. business studies
B. civic education
C. home economics
D. Nigerian history
E. social studies

43. A formal agent of socialisation is
A. family
B. market
C. mass media
D. peer group
E. school

44. Which of the following is man-made physical feature?
A. Dam                B. Forest
C. Mountain        D. River
E. Valley

45. The fastest means of communication is
A. cellphone       B. fax machine
C. letter              D. radio
E. television

46. The body responsible for drug regulation in Nigeria is
A. EFCC              B. INEC
C. NAFDAC        D. NDLEA
E. NNPC

47. The symbol of justice is
A. book           B. flag
C. gavel           D. scale
E. sword

48. When we obey rules and regulations without being forced to, it is an exhibition of
A. discipline        B. honesty
C. humility          D. integrity
E. tolerance

49. The most important requirement in a marriage is
A. beauty            B. career
C. tolerance        D. virginity
E. wealth

50. Engaging in profitable ventures highlights our ______ right
A. economic          B. legal
C. political             D. religious
E. social

51. The excessive use of substances defines drug
A. addiction           B. administration
C. dispensing         D. distribution
E. prescription

52. Being a responsible parent entails, performing our duties towards the ______ effectively
A. community          B. family
C. leaders                D. neighbours
E. spouse

53. Parents can discourage drug abuse in children by
A. encouraging them to value wealth
B. focusing on their academic performance only
C. leaving them to make friends anyhow
D. prescribing drugs for them
E. proper monitoring of their activities

54. The act of taking something that does not belong to you without permission is
A. borrowing        B. finding
C. lending             D. stealing
E. trading

55. Which of the following is unnecessary when reporting crime to security agents?
A. Description of suspect
B. Location of the crime
C. What happened during the time of the crime
D. Your personal information
E. Your personal judgement about the crime

56. We can prevent border crime by reporting any criminal activity to the Nigerian
A. Airforce            B. Army
C. Customs           D. Navy
E. Police

57. Social studies helps students to understand
A. concepts and its related disciplines
B. foreign languages and cultures
C. mathematics and science concepts
D. societal history and tradition
E. the world and its diverse cultures

58. The practice where a woman is married to more than one husband at a time is
A. monogamy           B. polyandry
C. polygamy             D. polygyny
E. surrogate

59. Intercommunal relationship is promoted through
A. awareness
B. coercion
C. competitions
D. empowerment
E. pride

60. Which of the following agents of socialisation shapes our spirituality?
A. Home
B. Mass media
C. Peer groups
D. School
E. Worship places

Answers to JSS 3 NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers National Values Education

Answers to BECE National Values PAPER I: Civic and Security Education

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective questions in Paper I of JSS3 NECO BECE 2027 for Civic and Security Education. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view. Remember to use the comments section if you need further clarification of any question.

Answers to BECE National Values PAPER II: Social Studies

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective questions in Paper I of JSS3 NECO BECE 2027 for Social Studies. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view. Remember to use the comments section if you need further clarification of any question.

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