JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions Social Studies [From SSIA]

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JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Social Studies [SSIC]

In Sure Success International Academy [SSIC], JSS1 Second Term Examination Questions on Social Studies 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 Social Studies 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: Social Studies
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. The total ways of life of a particular group of people is known as ________.
A. Belief           B. Behavior
C. Identity       D. Culture

2. Which of the following made the world a global village?
A. Education
B. Religion
C. Transportation
D. Communication

3. The socialization of a child begins from the _________
A. Church       B. Mosque
C. School        D. Home

4. National integration is important because it encourages _________
A. Conflict and Disunity
B. Intertribal wars
C. Destruction of lives and properties
D. Economic development

5. Which of these methods, of teaching social studies, enables the students to investigate facts?
A. Excursion
B. Observation
C. Debate and Drama
D. Recitation

6. The mineral resource that is associated with Enugu State is _________
A. Gold           B. Tin ore
C. Iron ore      D. Coal

7. Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?
A. 2           B. 7
C. 36         D. 6

8. The legislature is an arm of government in Nigeria that _________
A. Executes the law
B. Adjudicates the law
C. Interprets the law
D. Makes the law

9. When was the last census conducted in Nigeria?
A. 2004         B. 2005
C. 2006         D. 2008

10. All these are examples of pressure groups except _________
A. Nigerian Union of Teachers
B. Nigerian Labour Congress
C. Nigerian Bar Association
D. Nigerian Army

11. Which of these agencies do you report to when you identify fake drugs?
A. NAFDAC         B. INEC
C. NEED              D. FRSC

12. The smallest unit of the society is the _________
A. Father         B. Family
C. School         D. Peer group

13. A person can contact HIV from an infected person through one of the following.
A. Mosquito bites
B. Holding of hand
C. Unprotected sexual intercourse
D. Sneezing in the public

14. A place where water can be found in the desert is called _________
A. Mountain       B. Valley
C. Creek             D. Oasis

15. The kind of education you receive in school is called _________
A. Formal education
B. Literacy education
C. Basic education
D. Informal education

16. A good leader should NOT be _________
A. Knowledgeable
B. Using force
C. Honest
D. Self confident

17. Social studies is an integrated subject which draws his components mostly from the discipline of _________
A. law
B. engineering
C. Social Science
D. Agriculture

18. Which subject among the following is closely related to Social Studies?
A. Mathematics
B. Home Economics
C. Christian Studies
D. Civic Education

19. One major objective of Social Studies is that it _________
A. Helps us to adapt to changing environment
B. is a component subject of social science
C. is a secondary school subject
D. Helps to become a good scientist

20. The ‘atilogwu’ dance is prominent among the _________
A. Ijaw            B. Igbo
C. Yoruba       D. Hausa

21. Which of the following is a major cause of examination malpractice among students?
A. discipline        B. honesty
C. laziness          D. hard work

22. The confluence river in Nigeria is located in _________ state.
A. Enugu          B. Lagos
C. Sokoto         D. Kogi

23. The misuse of computer by people to commit immoral and fraudulent acts is called _________
A. Cybercrime        B. Crime
C. Robbery            D. Fraud

24. The best place to visit for detection of Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is a _________
A. Chemist
B. Medical laboratory
C. Traditional medical centre
D. Pharmacy

25. One of these is NOT a primary social group?
A. Family           B. Age grade
C. School          D. Kingship group

26. The religion of our forefather is popularly known as _________
A. Idol worshipping
B. African Worship
C. Islamic Worship
D. Traditional Religion

27. Man uses science and _________ to save his day problems.
A. Technology       B. Hoe
C. Environment     D. money

28. The first social group where one finds himself from birth is _________
A. social group         B. Family
C. School                  D. Church

29. The major occupation of Ijaw ethnic group in Nigeria is _________
A. Farming          B. Driving
C. fishing            D. teaching

30. Which of the following is not acquired during the process of socialization?
A. Value        B. Knowledge
C. Skill          D. Culture

31. The following are environmental problems except _________
A. Moon           B. Flood
C. Landslide      D. Air pollution

32. A man’s mode of dressing and feeding are influenced by his _________ environment.
A. Physical         B. Social
C. Political          D. Cultural

33. One of the social ills facing Nigeria today is _________
A. Integration        B. Discipline
C. Tolerance           D. Education

34. Among these institutions, ensures the continuity of society?
A. Legal institution
B. Military institution
C. Family institution
D. Religious institution

35. The major occupation common to all the cultural groups in Nigeria is _________
A. Farming          B. Mining
C. Hunting          D. Dancing

36. Beliefs for elders and customs is _________ ethnic groups in Nigeria.
A. Igbo             B. Hausa
C. Yoruba         D. All

37. Folklore is an example of _________
A. Art            B. Material
C. Musical     D. Nonmaterial

38. A stage of socialization in which the individual learns and develops mentally, morally is known as _________
A. Socialization      B. Motherhood
C. Childhood         D. Adulthood

39. The type of family where a woman marries two or more husbands is known as _________
A. Family             B. Monogamy
C. Polygamy        D. Extended

40. The following are voluntary organized except _________
A. Boys/Girls Club
B. Age grade
C. Youths
D. Social group

41. Iron and brass is a cultural item of the _________ ethnic group in Nigeria.
A. Yoruba       B. Igbo
C. Tiv             D. Ijaw

42. Mental illness is also causes of the _________
A. Joy            B. Herbs
C. Noise        D. Pain

43. The basic necessities of man are _________
A. Road, music and shelter
B. Food, clothing and shelter
C. Clothing, shelter and riches
D. Food, happiness and water

44. Which of the following does not belong to mental treatment?
A. Prayer           B. Mosque
C. Has               D. Drugs

45. Hospital that treats mental illness is known as _________
A. Health center      B. Hospital
C. Orthopedic         D. General

46. Mental social health is secured by _________
A. Friends party
B. Intercourse and cooperate with others
C. Drug
D. Elder power

47. The following are child’s socializing agents at school EXCEPT _________
A. Classmate         B. Real part
C. Cabinet             D. Classroom

48. Royal Niger society started in which year?
A. 1910            B. 1917
C. 1867            D. 1886

49. Culture is dynamic means _________
A. Culture changes
B. Culture is fixed
C. Culture is culture
D. None of the above

50. The tangible aspect of culture is referred to as _________
A. Culture area
B. Material
C. Social idea
D. Implies

51. One of the characteristics of primary social group is _________
A. Generation
B. Voluntary service
C. Intimate
D. Formality

52. River Niger is also known as _________ in Ibo land.
A. Kilimanjaro           B. Chapel
C. Orashi                  D. Fezzan

53. Federal Road Safety Commission was founded in which year?
A. 1988           B. 1990
C. 1992           D. 1995

54. The Federal Road Safety Commission was founded during the admin. of _________
A. Obasanjo       B. Shagari
C. Gowon          D. Abacha

55. SOSAN was formed in the year _________
A. 1977           B. 1978
C. 1979           D. 1980

56. Man in social studies refers to _________
A. Material man
B. Material
C. Social
D. All human beings

57. One of these produced junior secondary school social studies syllabus in 1977?
A. BECE          B. NECO
C. WAEC         D. OSAC

58. _________ is not an example of atmosphere condition.
A. Sunny                B. Cold
C. Temperature      D. Wind

59. Family size can be classified into _________
A. 3         B. 4
C. 5         D. 2

60. Marshlands can also be called _________
A. Hills            B. Mountains
C. Valleys        D. Swamps

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer only five (5) questions in this section. Question 1 is compulsory.

1a. What is group behaviour?
b. State four (4) factors that influence the way people behave in a group.
2a. Mention two (2) types of group behaviour.
3a. Define family.
b. Highlight the four (4) basic types of the family.
c. Explain the following terms: i. Nephew ii. Niece iii. Cousin
4a. Mention two (2) components of culture.
5a. State three (3) ways of identifying cultural groups in Nigeria.
6a. Mention and explain two (2) movement used when living with an unhealthy person in an area.
b. State three (3) typical examples of land uses.

Answers to JSS1 Second Term Exam Questions on Social Studies (From SSIA)

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

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So here you have the answers to the objective section of JSS1 second term exam questions on Social Studies. 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

1a. What is group behaviour?

Group behaviour refers to the way individuals act or conduct themselves when they are in a group. It is how people relate, interact, and respond to one another in a group setting, often influenced by the norms, goals, and rules of that group.

1b. State four (4) factors that influence the way people behave in a group.

1. Leadership – The style and actions of the group leader can affect members’ behavior.
2. Group Norms – Rules and expectations set by the group guide members’ behavior.
3. Peer Pressure – Influence from other group members can affect decisions and actions.
4. Individual Background – A person’s upbringing, values, and education influence how they behave in a group.

2a. Mention two (2) types of group behaviour.

1. Conformity – When individuals adjust their behavior to fit in with the group.
2. Cooperation – When group members work together to achieve a common goal.

3a. Define family.

Family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, who live together and care for one another.

3b. Highlight the four (4) basic types of the family.

1. Nuclear Family – Made up of father, mother, and their children.
2. Extended Family – Includes the nuclear family and other relatives like grandparents, uncles, and aunts.
3. Single parent Family – A family with one parent raising the children.
4. Polygamous Family – A family where a man has more than one wife or a woman has more than one husband.

3c. Explain the following terms:

i. Nephew – The son of one’s brother or sister.
ii. Niece – The daughter of one’s brother or sister.
iii. Cousin – The child of one’s uncle or aunt.

4a. Mention two (2) components of culture.

1. Material Culture – Physical things like clothes, food, houses, and tools.
2. Non-material Culture – Ideas, beliefs, language, customs, and traditions.

5a. State three (3) ways of identifying cultural groups in Nigeria.

1. Language spoken – Different ethnic groups have their own unique languages.
2. Dressing pattern – Cultural groups have special traditional clothing styles.
3. Traditional festivals and dances – Each group has its own way of celebrating and entertaining.

6a. Mention and explain two (2) movements used when living with an unhealthy person in an area.

1. Migration – Moving from the area to another place to avoid infection or illness.
2. Evacuation – Authorities may remove people from a place if the unhealthy conditions pose a danger to health.

6b. State three (3) typical examples of land uses.

1. Agricultural use – Land used for farming and growing crops.
2. Residential use – Land used for building houses and living areas.
3. Commercial use – Land used for business activities like shops and markets.

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