JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Civic Education

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JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Civic Education [SSIC]

In Sure Success International Academy [SSIC], JSS1 Second Term Examination Questions on Civic Education are normally divided into two broad 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 the given instructions and answer the specified number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS1 Civic Education Second Term Examination Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 2nd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard termly examinations.

SURE SUCCESS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (SSIA), PORT HARCOURT.
Term: 2nd Term Examination
Class: JSS 1
Subject: Civic Education
Duration: 2 hrs

Any form of examination malpractice may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspension. Don’t get involved.

SECTION A: Objectives

Attempt All the Questions in this Section by choosing from the options lettered A—D.

1. Why is it important to report crime?
A. to safeguard lives and properties
B. To protect the lives of the criminals
C. To inform the police and others
D. To obey the law

2. How can we avoid criminal behaviour?
A. By being of good morals
B. By borrowing from others
C. By keeping friends who borrow
D. By being greedy

3. Which one of the following is necessary for peaceful living in a society?
A. Cooperation      B. Greed
C. Riches                D. Selfishness

4. Which one of the following is not punishment for breaking of law in the society?
A. Detention       B. Recognition
C. Sanctions        D. Fines

5. Students can get certificates in the following places EXCEPT
A. Family
B. Examination hall
C. Church
D. School

6. All the following are the attributes of honesty EXCEPT
A. Commitment     B. Courage
C. Dishonesty         D. Trust

7. The crime of killing somebody undesirably is known as
A. Theft
B. Accessory
C. Manslaughter
D. Murder

8. Training people to have the knowledge and information they have to run away from the danger and be protected from harm is the goal of
A. Civic Education
B. Agreement
C. Security Education
D. Security Agent

9. Civic education could be seen as education that teaches how to be
A. Rude in the society
B. Sponsoring assassins
C. Good and useful to the society
B. Terrorism

10. When we perform our duties in the society, it will bring to the society.
A. Total Confusion
B. Death
C. Peace
D. Destruction

11. The act whereby one unlawfully and deliberately killed someone is called
A. Murder       B. Arson
C. Suicide        D. Manslaughter

12. Fundamental human rights are stipulated in the
A. Constitution
B. School
C. Market
D. Church

13. _________ is not an attribute of honesty
A. Inconsistency      B. Respect
C. Commitment       D. Trust

14. Which of the following is a fundamental human rights?
A. Right to freedom
B. Right to protest
C. Right to light
D. Right to study

15. In traffic signs, the red light stands for
A. Stop        B. learner
C. Move      D. Play

16. The Quality of being always truthful and straight forward in one’s dealing with others in the society is called
A. Fairness
B. Honesty
C. Self reliance
D. Tolerance

17. Which of the following is a duty of a good citizen to the country?
A. Membership of political party
B. Obedience to the law
C. Freedom of association
D. Disobedience to the law

18. The agency that detects and prevents breaking of law and order is called
A. Society
B. House
C. Law court
D. The criminal justice

19. A relationship between people and also loyalty
A. Planning always
B. Disloyalty
C. Not obeying
D. Payment of tax

20. The age at which a person is eligible to vote in an election is and above?
A. 17         B. 18
C. 19         D. 20

21. A person automatically becomes a citizen of a country by
A. Connection     B. Age
C. Gender            D. Birth

22. Self control is one of the factors that promotes good
A. society
B. Democracy
C. Co-operation
D. Value

23. One of the processes of identifying talent and skills is
A. Organizing sports
B. Criticism
C. Through awards
D. At home

24. Which one is not among the importance of rights and duties of a citizen?
A. Self control
B. Due process
C. Obedience
D. Mal-treatment

25. All of the following can cause a crime EXCEPT
A. Love of children
B. Parental conflict
C. Parental violence
D. Parental delinquency

26. All of these groups take part in crime prevention EXCEPT
A. Government agencies
B. Individuals in the society
C. Criminals
D. Neighbourhood Watch

27. The introduction of CIVIC EDUCATION programme to the primary and secondary schools was done by
A. NERDC        B. NERDC
C. NPEC           D. EPPF

28. The agency responsible for the conduct of elections in Nigeria is called
A. INEC        B. CPC
C. APC         D. EPG

29. The word civic is derived from language?
A. German        B. Greek
C. Gombe         D. Hebrew

30. To become a citizen of a particular country, you must take an oath of
A. Occupancy       B. Allegiance
C. Movement        D. Residence

31. __________ is NOT a common social vice/problem?
A. Feeling of inferiority
B. Feeling of being alone
C. Feeling of isolation
D. Cordial relationship with one’s family members

32. _________ is NOT a common psychological reaction/consequences of crime on victims.
A. Feeling of guilty
B. Feeling of sadness
C. Feeling of inferiority
D. Feeling of being alone

33. Which of the following does NOT constitute criminal behaviour.
A. Rape           B. Theft
C. Murder       D. Learning

34. When we always relate to each other honestly, it creates __________ in our society?
A. Abilities       B. Values
C. Standard      D. Disorderliness

35. Involving others in criminal activities leads to the following consequences on the society EXCEPT
A. Bad name
B. Insecurity
C. Economic loss
D. Good relationship

36. Laws are made to ________ the society.
A. Protect        B. Exploit
C. Protect        D. Punish

37. Which way can government ensure safety of citizens?
A. Imposition of Bandit
B. Practising Misdemeanour
C. Establishment of laws
D. Setting criminals free

38. A school with high incidences of crime________
A. brings good name
B. Improves academic standards
c. Brings bad name
D. Attracts government projects

39. If you are engage in violence crimes in school, we make our schools for learning.
A. Viable          B. Safe
C. Unsafe         D. Suitable

40. The following are characteristics of crime schools of students EXCEPT
A. Drug smoking
B. Truancy
C. Honesty
D. Stealing

41. A student who abuses teachers and disrespects school rules and regulations is likely to get
A. leadership roles
B. Involved in crimes
C. Good grades
D. Respected

42. Which of the following is NOT a criminal offence in Nigeria?
A. Child abuse
B. Child discipline
C. Child pornography
D. Child trafficking

43. In law, for a behaviour to be regarded as crime, it must be capable of causing
A. War        B. Harm
C. Love       D. Understanding

44. Crimes are ________
A. Values that guides society
B. Undesirable behaviour of society
C. Government legislations
D. Good behaviour of society

45. The following are effects of crime on the individual EXCEPT
A. Endangers the person’s life
B. Leads to rewards and praises
C. Brings bad name
D. Could lead to punishment

46. A law court is a ________ of government.
A. Judiciary institution
B. Political institution
C. Economic institution
D. Spiritual institution

47. Situation of living free from danger is called
A. Safety         B. security
C. Life             D. health

48. One of the reasons for teaching security education in schools is
A. Security consciousness
B. Acquiring knowledge of crimes
C. Safety
D. Health

49. Which agency in Nigerian schools is responsible for providing security education?
A. National Security Agency
B. State Security Service
C. National security council
D. Ministry of education

50. The security education in schools is aimed at helping students to
A. report crime
B. Fight crime
C. Avoid crime
D. Live peacefully

51. One of the following is NOT an element of good health.
A. Physical       B. Mental
C. Social          D. Financial

52. Who defined health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity?
A. WHO          B. UNICEF
C. UNESCO     D. Red Cross

53. Who defined Health education as the process of providing individuals and communities with knowledge that help them live healthily?
A. WHO          B. UNESCO
C. UNICEF       D. Red Cross

54. Which of the following is NOT an aim of health education?
A. Promotion of health
B. Prevention of disease
C. Treatment of disease
D. Rehabilitation

55. A good health education programme should be
A. flexible           B. expensive
C. theoretical     D. rigid

56. Health education programme aims at developing
A. positive health habits
B. negative health habits
C. bad health habits
D. laziness

57. Health education is important because it
A. reduces diseases
B. reduces accidents
C. increases health awareness
D. All of the above

58. One of the following is NOT a benefit of health education.
A. Improves health
B. Reduces diseases
C. Reduces accidents
D. Increases laziness

59. The following are areas of health education EXCEPT
A. Personal health
B. Community health
C. Environmental health
D. Political health

60. Which of the following is NOT a method of health education?
A. Lecture
B. Discussion
C. Demonstration
D. Examination

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all questions in this section.

1. Mention 4 types of citizenship.

2. State 2 duties of a good citizen.

3. Identify 2 processes of detection of talent and skills.

4. Write 2 differences between a citizen and a non- citizen.

5. Mention 2 importance of tax/payment.

6. Define self-reliance.

7. Mention 2 benefits of self-reliance.

Answers to JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Civic Education (From SSIA)

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of JSS1 second term exam questions on Civic Education. 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 JSS1 second term exam questions on Civic Education. 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

1. Mention 4 types of citizenship.
– Citizenship by birth
– Citizenship by registration
– Cîtizenship by naturalization
– Citizenship by honorary means

2. State 2 duties of a good citizen.
– Obedience to the laws of the country
– Payment of taxes

3. Identify 2 processes of detection of talent and skills.
– Observation
– Interviews and assessments

4. Write 2 differences between a citizen and a non-citizen.
– A citizen has full legal rights in a country, while a non-citizen does not.
– A citizen can vote and be voted for, but a non-citizen cannot.

5. Mention 2 importance of tax/payment.
– It is used to provide social amenities like roads and schools.
– It helps the government to fund public services and development projects.

6. Define self-reliance.
Self-reliance is the ability to depend on oneself to meet needs without relying heavily on others.

7. Mention 2 benefits of self-reliance.
– It builds confidence and independence.
– It encourages creativity and hard work.

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