JSS3 Second Term Exam Questions Social Studies [From SSIA]

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JSS3 Second Term Exam Questions on Social Studies [SSIC]

In Sure Success International Academy [SSIC], JSS3 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 JSS3 Social Studies Second Term Examination Past Questions (BECE MOCK) made available to assist students in their revision for 2nd term/BECE examinations and also teachers in structuring standard termly examinations.

SURE SUCCESS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (SSIA), PORT HARCOURT.
Term: 2nd Term Examination
Class: JSS 3
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. Leadership that is based on the norms, values or tradition of a given society is referred to __________ leadership?
A. Religious          B. Cultural
C. Political            D. Professional

2. Communication is not yet completed until the sender gets __________ from the receiver?
A. Information       B. Feedback
C. Ideas                  D. Message

3. Translating ideas into message that can be understood by the receiver is known as __________?
A. Decoding        B. Encoding
C. Sending          D. Reading

4. The first Universal Primary Education was introduced in the year __________?
A. 1976           B. 1955
C. 1959           D. 1952

5. Sharing of information with many people in different places is referred to as __________?
A. Telecommunication
B. Mass Communication
C. Communication
D. Postal service

6. The administrative head of a college of education in Nigeria is called __________?
A. rector             B. educator
C. chancellor      D. provost

7. Which of the following protects deposits in all licensed banks in Nigeria?
A. NAPTICE           B. NCPC
C. NAICOM           D. NDIC

8. Juvenile court is meant for __________?
A. old people
B. people from other countries
C. children
D. pregnant women

9. The symbol of authority of the legislative arm of government is the __________?
A. mace         B. scale of justice
C. gavel         D. wig

10. The human activity that surrounds aircraft is known as __________?
A. transport         B. service
C. aviation           D. security

11. West African Airways Corporation (WAAC) started air transport service in the year __________?
A. 1959          B. 1947
C. 1825          D. 1955

12. The official house to house count of the people living in a country at a given time is known as __________?
A. birth rate        B. demography
C. census            D. death rate

13. Those that study man in the community are known as __________?
A. doctors            B. sociologists
C. biologists         D. scientists

14. Royal Exchange Insurance was established in the year __________?
A. 1959             B. 1921
C. 1988             D. 1942

15. Which of these courts does not hear fresh cases?
A. sharia court
B. federal court of appeal
C. supreme court
D. magistrate court

16. The Nigerian national anthem was introduced in the year __________?
A. 1970           B. 1978
C. 1976           D. 1959

17. Until 1st October 1960, Nigeria was a/an __________?
A. Portuguese colony
B. British colony
C. French colony
D. American colony

18. The major raw material needed for production or manufacture of cement is __________?
A. iron-ore           B. coal
C. limestone        D. gold

19. Crude oil (petroleum) was first discovered at Oloibiri in the year __________?
A. 1955            B. 1958
C. 1956            D. 1957

20. The term conflict simply means __________?
A. association        B. understanding
C. disagreement    D. co-operation

21. Which state in Nigeria is associated with coal?
A. Imo            B. Anambra
C. Enugu        D. Ekiti

22. Man uses science and technology to create the following except __________?
A. houses          B. roads
C. rivers             D. cars

23. Ships that carry heavy and bulking goods are known as __________ ships.
A. cargo         B. multi purpose
C. tanker        D. passengers

24. Which of the following is not a country?
A. Africa           B. Saudi Arabia
C. Britain          D. Nigeria

25. The day to day changes in the atmosphere of a place is referred to as __________?
A. weather         B. temperature
C. climate          D. humidity

26. Education that is not established by law and with no defined programme is called __________?
A. informal        B. adult
C. formal           D. child

27. Detection of counterfeit notes is one of the functions of __________ banks
A. commercial       B. community
C. community       D. merchant

28. One of the following is known for its ability to take the passengers to its last destination.
A. rail transport
B. air transport
C. road transport
D. water transport

29. The central bank of Nigeria was commissioned by J.B Loynes in the year __________?
A. 1968           B. 1948
C. 1958           D. 1914

30. The greatest instrument for social change is __________?
A. wealth           B. power
C. education      D. authority

31. Which type of marriage is accepted for official transaction?
A. Christian marriage
B. Islamic marriage
C. ordinance marriage
D. customary marriage

32. In developed countries, trains are powered by __________?
A. coal               B. petrol
C. electricity      D. steam

33. Valuable materials or money transferred by the bridegroom to the bride’s parents is known as __________?
A. groom’s price
B. bride
C. dowry
D. premium

34. The instrument used for measuring of humidity is known as __________?
A. hydrometer       B. thermometer
C. hygrometer       D. barometer

35. Sending and receiving of understood messages and ideas is known as __________?
A. transportation     B. communication
C. migration             D. interaction

36. Age grade is made up of people __________?
A. the same age bracket
B. born in consecutive years
C. born in the same year
D. in a community born on the same month

37. The process of adopting the culture of other countries in one’s country is known as __________?
A. acceleration        B. integration
C. importation        D. assimilation

38. Communication with a large number of people at the same time is known as __________?
A. mass communication
B. pre communication
C. post communication
D. telecommunication

39. The first universal primary education in Nigeria was in the year __________?
A. 1955          B. 1960
C. 1953          D. 1965

40. Government by a King or Queen is called __________?
A. monarchy        B. oligarchy
C. aristocracy       D. democracy

41. Shurbland is another name for __________?
A. Guinea savanna
B. Sudan savanna
C. fresh water swamp
D. Savanna

42. The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is called __________?
A. hydrometer        B. sun dial
C. wind vane           D. barometer

43. The administrative head of a university is known as __________?
A. Principal         B. provost
C. registrar         D. vice chancellor

44. The following are elements of weather and climate except __________?
A. rainfall          B. temperature
C. cloud            D. humidity

45. The population of a country is known through __________?
A. birth rate         B. death rate
C. census             D. migration

46. Cases which infringe on native laws and customs are taken to __________ court
A. federal court of appeal
B. state high
C. customary
D. supreme

47. In Nigeria, the upper chamber of the federal legislature is the __________?
A. house of assembly
B. house of representatives
C. house of senate
D. provisional ruling council

48. One of the following group of people could be denied of their civic rights as a form of punishment.
A. policemen       B. rulers
C. criminals         D. traders

49. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in the year __________?
A. 1973           B. 1960
C. 1966           D. 1971

50. Ewedu soup and amala is a type of food peculiar to __________ ethnic group.
A. Ijaw           B. Efik
C. Igbo          D. Yoruba

51. The Nigerian cultural group that is known for cattle rearing is __________ cultural group.
A. Nupe            B. Idoma
C. Hausa           D. Fulani

52. The amalgamation of southern and northern protectorates by Sir Fredric Lord Lugard was the year __________?
A. 1915           B. 1922
C. 1960           D. 1914

53. The aspect of culture which we can see in tangible form is known as __________ culture.
A. local          B. non material
C. foreign      D. material

54. People’s social environment include the following except __________?
A. church         B. family
C. school         D. drugs

55. We often derive our values from which of the following?
A. Trading         B. Fighting
C. Family           D. Farming

56. Cutting down of forest trees without replacing them is referred to as __________?
A. Afforestation          B. Desertification
C. Deforestation         D. Erosion

57. Which of this cities in Nigeria is known for coal?
A. Owerri         B. Awka
C. Enugu         D. Asaba

58. Man influences his social environment through one of the following?
A. Excessive Farming
B. Causing soil erosion
C. Making pollution and laws
D. Causing bad weather

59. In a democratic society, government or leader is chosen by the people through __________?
A. imposition       B. rigging
C. election            D. coup d’etat

60. Drugs that increase the activities of the central nervous system of the human body is known as __________?
A. Narcotics               B. Stimulants
C. Hallucinogens       D. Depressants

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all questions in this section.

1a. Define the term Communication.
b. State four [4] classification of modern communication.
c. Outline three (3) major forms of Information and Communication Technology

2a. What is Human Trafficking?
b. Mention three (3) major examples of human trafficking?
c. State any three (3) factors responsible for human trafficking

3a. What is Premium?
b. Write the full meaning and year of establishment of the following acronyms?
i. NAICOM
ii. NDIC
iii. CCB
iv. NCC

4a. Define Population
b. Outline the three (3) major factors that can affect population.
c. Mention two (2) types of population that seem to be a problem in any country.

Answers to JSS3 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 JSS3 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

Question 1

a. Define the term Communication.
Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages, ideas, information or feelings from one person to another and getting feedback.

b. State four [4] classifications of modern communication.
1. Telephone communication
2. Internet communication
3. Television communication
4. Radio communication

c. Outline three (3) major forms of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
1. Computers
2. Mobile phones
3. Satellite communication systems

Question 2

a. What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is the illegal movement or trade of people from one place to another, usually for the purpose of forced labour, prostitution, or exploitation.

b. Mention three (3) major examples of human trafficking.
1. Child labour
2. Sexual exploitation
3. Forced domestic work

c. State any three (3) factors responsible for human trafficking.
1. Poverty
2. Unemployment
3. Greed and ignorance

Question 3

a. What is Premium?
Premium is the amount of money paid by an individual or company to an insurance company in exchange for insurance coverage.

b. Write the full meaning and year of establishment of the following acronyms:
i. NAICOM – National Insurance Commission (Established in 1997)
ii. NDIC – Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (Established in 1988)
iii. CCB – Code of Conduct Bureau (Established in 1979)
iv. NCC – Nigerian Communications Commission (Established in 1992)

Question 4

a. Define Population.
Population is the total number of people living in a particular place or country at a specific time.

b. Outline the three (3) major factors that can affect population.
1. Birth rate
2. Death rate
3. Migration

c. Mention two (2) types of population that seem to be a problem in any country.
1. Overpopulation
2. Underpopulation

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