Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term

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Introduction to Social Studies as a School Subject

Before we venture into Past Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 First term, here’s a brief introduction to the subject:

Social Studies is a subject taught in schools that helps students understand people, their environment, and how they interact with one another. It combines knowledge from history, geography, civics, economics, and culture to explain how societies function. The subject teaches students about their rights, duties, and responsibilities as citizens. It also helps them to develop good values, problem-solving skills, and respect for other people’s cultures and opinions. Social Studies prepares learners to become informed, responsible, and active members of society.

The subject is offered by students in Primary school and Secondary School as Social Studies.

Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term

Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS2 Social Studies First Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 1st term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. Which of the following is not an importance of good family reputation?
A. bad name in the society
B. role models for the members of the community
C. good name in the community
D. respect for other members of the community

2. Corruption takes the following forms except
A. forgery of documents
B. certificates
C. bribery
D. payment of salaries

3. Those who accepts the authority and control of a leader are called ___________.
A. leadership     B. democratic
C. followers       D. slaves

4. Which of the following is not a type of leadership?
A. politically     B. diplomatic
C. religious       D. traditional

5. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) was established in ___________.
A. 2000          B. 2002
C. 2003          D. 2004

6. The following are causes of corruption except ___________.
A. lack of contentment
B. economic insecurity
C. break-down in societal values and ethics
D. drug abuse

7. The most important place for building good value is the ___________.
A. media houses
B. work place
C. family
D. social event centre

8. ___________ styles of leadership allows their followers to take part in decision making by giving useful contributions and suggestions before the leader takes final decision
A. democratic          B. dictatorship
C. gerontocratic       D. aristocratic

9. ___________ is a system of political leadership where the elderly in the society or counsel of elders rule
A. aristocracy        B. totalitarianism
C. gerontocracy    D. dictatorship

10. All these are qualities of a good leader except ___________.
A. courage       B. dishonesty
C. discipline      D. integrity

11. Which of the following is not an advantage of living together in a family
A. unity               B. happiness
C. indiscipline     D. protection

12. The close emotional connection that binds members of a family together is known as ___________.
A. family emotion
B. family hold
C. family and friends union
D. family property

13. A good leader should not be ___________.
A. honest
B. force
C. self confident
D. knowledgeable

14. Family he can also be referred to us ___________.
A. blood relationship
B. clan
C. kinsman
D. lineage

15. The current chairman of EFCC is ___________.
A. Muhad Isah
B. Abdulrasheed Bawa
B. Ibrahim Mustafa
D. Samuel Adangbe

16. ICPC simply is an acronym for ___________.
A. international company of political cooperation
B. independent commission of corrupt practices commission
C. Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
D. international commission of corrupt people

17. The current chairman of EFCC was appointed in ___________.
A. 22nd February 2021
B. 29th October 1821
C. 29th September 2000
D. 21st February 2001

18. The process whereby one race discriminates against another race, it is known as ___________.
A. gender disamination
B. Apartheid
C. urbanisation
D. socialisation

19. All these can lead to cultism except
A. negative per pressure
B. bad leadership
C. justice and good governance
D. social injustice and marginalisation

20. A disadvantage of having a large family size is that it ___________.
A. causes lineage continuity
B. gives room for rivalry
C. enables members to know each others intimately
D. enhances privacy

21. The following are consequences of bad leadership except ___________.
A. gender discrimination
B. poor economic growth
C. embezzlement
D. corruption

22. ___________ refers to those educational concepts and experiences that influence attitudes towards family living personal relationship and sexual development
A. corruption
B. living together as a family
C. family life education
D. family reputation

23. ___________ is a type of leadership based on the personal and outstanding qualities of a person which makes other people to accept his/her leadership without any form of compulsion
A. traditional leadership
B. charismatic leadership
C. democratic leadership
D. aristocratic leadership

24. ___________ can be said to be the principles, standard and qualities that an individual or group hold in high regard as a pattern of behaviour.
A. traditions          B. values
C. customs            D. education

25. One of these is not an element of weather
A. pressure           B. latitude
C. temperature     D. rainfall

26. Low level corruption can also be known as ___________.
A. another corruption
B. police corruption
C. petty corruption
D. judicial corruption

27. NCFE with regards to family life education simply means ___________.
A. National community on friends relation
B. national council on family relations
C. Nigeria committee on federal roads
D. Nigeria council on foundational relations

28. The code of conduct bureau (CCB) was established in ___________.
A. 1979             B. 2003
C. 2018             D. 2000

29. Which of the following is not a type of sexual abuse?
A. incest
B. sexual harassment
C. sex education
D. prostitution

30. Reputation comes from the Latin word ___________ which means consideration
A. regulationem          B. reputation
C. reputationem          D. reputationmen

31. ___________ refers to the emotional and warm affectionate tie that exists among family members which is an attractive force of intimacy and friendship
A. family love
B. family cohesion
C. living together as a family
D. family unit time

32. A person who is guided and directed by another who gave instructions and control the activities carried out by an individual or group in order to achieve set goals is known as a
A. follower       B. family
C. leader          D. government

33. The current chairman of CCB is ___________.
A. professor Mahmud Isah
B. Prof. Bolaji
C. Idris Mahmud
D. Professor Bolaji Owasanoye

34. ICPC was established on ___________.
A. 23rd September 2023
B. 29th September 2000
C. 24th February 2021
D. 28th March 2005

35. CCB is an acronym which simply means ___________.
A. Commission of Committed Board
B. Corruption Commission Board
C. Code of Conduct Bureau
D. Code of Conduct board

36. The following conditions must exist between a follower and a leader in order to achieve set goals except ___________.
A. loyalty
B. trust
C. constant rivalry
D. communication

37. The average weather condition of a place over a long period of time, say 20 years and above is known as ___________.
A. climate            B. pressure
C. weather           D. temperature

38. Marriage of one wife to several husbands is known as ___________.
A. sex education       B. polyandry
C. polygamy             D. monogamy

39. ___________ is the current chairman of ICPC
A. Bolaji Mahmud Isah
B. Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye
C. Prof. Abdulrasheed Bawa
D. Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye

40. Gender discrimination simply means ___________.
A. female children are not allowed to make parts
B. Africans who are not given equal opportunities
C. male children are mainly traders
D. a particular sex given preferential treatment than the other

41. Judicial corruption can also be known as ___________.
A. petty corruption
B. political corruption
C. legal corruption
D. economic corruption

42. Monogamy marriage allows a man to marry
A. only one wife
B. as many woman as possible
C. two wives
D. more than two wives

43. One direct consequence of bribery and corruption on a nation is that it ___________.
A. encourages hard work
B. causes employment and economic growth
C. destroys moral values and standard
D. considers government planning and budgeting

44. ___________ is the general belief, view or opinion that other people have about you and your family, whether good or bad
A. reputation
B. family bond
C. consideration
D. justice

45. Gender discrimination/inequality thrives in some parts of Nigeria especially in ___________ and ___________ parts of the country
A. northern/eastern
B. western/northern
C. Northern/South Eastern
D. south/south/south western

46. Gender inequality gives room for having ___________ as a result of wanting to give birth to most preferred sex
A. small family size
B. large family size
C. polygamy
D. good children

47. The illegitimate/dishonest and illegal behaviour of people especially in position of authority in return for their own personal gain is known as ___________.
A. theft                B. dependence
C. corruption       D. discipline

48. Air pressure is measured with an instrument known as ___________.
A. barometer         B. anemometer
C. histogram          D. hygrometer

49. Partnership between the Nigerian government and the united kingdom department for international organisation for cultural relationship and educational opportunities geared towards the fight against corrupt practices is termed ___________.
A. Justice for all (J4A)
B. National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC)
C. Independent Corrupt Practices Commission
D. Economic and Financial Crime Commission

50. Family size is often determined by ___________.
A. children       B. parents
C. society         D. uncles

51. The speed of wind is measured using an instrument known as ___________.
A. wind vage            B. barometer
C. anemometer        D. nerometer

52. Another name for ordinance marriage is ___________.
A. religious marriage
B. statutory marriage
C. customary marriage
D. church marriage

53. Sea dogs was later known as ___________.
A. Buccaneers
B. pirate confraternity
C. black axe
D. black belt

54. Which of these is not a consequence of bad leadership and followership
A. lawlessness
B. development
C. waste of resources
D. high rate of crime

55. One of the objective of sex education is to ___________.
A. make them become engaged in immoral acts
B. teach children how to make friends with boys and girls
C. make children become aware of the consequences of having pre-marital sex
D. make them watch pornographic files

56. The first cult group began as ___________.
A. a man of war
B. a student union
C. a students protest group
D. sea Lord

57. Which of the following is not a need for bond in the family set up
A. unity
B. love and care
C. value
D. poverty

58. Which of the following best defines marriage
A. legal union of a man and a woman
B. relationship
C. respect for each other
D. cooperation between a man and a woman

59. Which of the following is not an important of good family reputation
A. bad name in the community
B. role model for the members of the community
C. good name in the community
D. respect for other member of the community

60. Some students join cults for the following reasons except for
A. injustice
B. security
C. negative peer pressure
D. sanction

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all five (5) questions in this section.

1. a. Define corruption according to World bank.
b. State four forms of corruption.

2. a. State two agencies responsible for the fight against corrupt practices in Nigeria
b. Define gender discrimination
c. State three changes that occurs in girls and three changes in boys due to growth and development

3. a. State three causes of cultism
b. Identify three ways of preventing cultism
c. Identify three name of cult groups commonly found in schools

4. a. Define family bonding time
b. State four ways of strengthening family bond
c. State two benefits of family bonding time

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Answers to Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of Social Studies exam questions for JSS2 First term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 First term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

1a. According to the World Bank, corruption is the abuse of public office for personal gain. It involves using official position to obtain benefits illegally for oneself, family, or associates.

1b. Four forms of corruption are:
1. Bribery
2. Embezzlement
3. Nepotism
4. Fraud

2a. Two agencies responsible for the fight against corrupt practices in Nigeria are:
1. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
2. Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)

2b. Gender discrimination is the unfair treatment of individuals based on their gender, often denying one gender the same opportunities, rights, or privileges as the other.

2c. Three changes that occur in girls due to growth and development:
1. Development of breasts
2. Widening of hips
3. Onset of menstruation

Three changes that occur in boys due to growth and development:
1. Broadening of shoulders
2. Deepening of voice
3. Growth of facial hair

3a. Three causes of cultism are:
1. Peer pressure
2. Poor parental upbringing
3. Desire for protection and power

3b. Three ways of preventing cultism are:
1. Proper guidance and counseling in schools
2. Good parental care and supervision
3. Enforcement of strict laws against cultism

3c. Three names of cult groups commonly found in schools are:
1. Buccaneers
2. Black Axe
3. Pyrates

4a. Family bonding time is the period family members spend together to share experiences, communicate, and strengthen their love and relationship.

4b. Four ways of strengthening family bond are:
1. Eating meals together
2. Playing games together
3. Going on outings and vacations
4. Having regular family meetings

4c. Two benefits of family bonding time are:
1. It promotes love, peace, and unity in the family.
2. It helps parents understand the needs of their children better.

How to Pass Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 First Term

Passing your Social Studies exam questions for JSS2 First term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Study the Scheme of Work

Make sure you go through the topics taught in the first term, such as corruption, gender issues, cultism, family bonding, and national values. Read your class notes and textbooks carefully.

2. Understand Definitions and Key Terms

Social Studies questions often demand correct definitions. Learn the meaning of terms like corruption, gender discrimination, cultism, family bonding, and population.

3. Memorize Examples

Be ready to give examples in your answers. For instance, forms of corruption, names of cult groups, or changes in boys and girls during adolescence.

4. Practice Past Questions

Work on past exam questions to get familiar with the type of questions usually asked. This helps you to improve speed and accuracy.

5. Pay Attention to Current Affairs

Social Studies connects to real life. Stay aware of what is happening in society, government, and the environment as these may appear in your exams.

6. Improve Your Writing

Since many Social Studies exams have essay questions, practice writing short and clear answers. Arrange your points in order and use simple language.

7. Manage Your Time

During the exam, don’t spend too much time on one question. Answer the ones you know first, then return to the harder ones.

8. Listen to Your Teacher

Teachers often stress important areas. Take note of any hints given during revision classes.

9. Stay Calm and Confident

Avoid exam tension. Read instructions carefully and answer neatly. Confidence helps you recall what you have studied.

It’s a wrap!

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