Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term

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Introduction to Social Studies as a School Subject

Social Studies is the study of human societies, cultures, and the relationships between individuals and their communities. It integrates knowledge from history, geography, economics, and political science to help students understand the world around them. This subject fosters critical thinking, social responsibility, and an awareness of the issues that shape our lives and global interactions.

The subject is offered by students in primary school and Junior Secondary School under National Values Education.

Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term

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

• Section A
• Section B

The third 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 answer any four (4) questions.

SECTION A: Objectives

Attempt All the Questions in this Section.

1. Which of the following is not a form of drug abuse?
A. stimulants
B. sleep inducing drugs
C. death pills
D. hallucination producing chemicals

2. Which is not a cause of drug abuse?
A. association         B. depression
C. Anxiety               D. Happiness

3. Mental illness is a consequence of drug abuse?
A. true
B. false
C. all of the above
D. none of the above

4. Which is not an effect of conflict on the society?
A. it brings disunity
B. it brings social amenities
C. it leads to riot
D. it brings destruction of properties

5. Which is not a way of promoting peace?
A. tolerance
B. violence
C. justice
D. protection of human right

6. Conflicts can be resolved through dialogues.
A. true
B. false
C. all of the above
D. none of the above

7. Farming is _______ .
A. the cultivation of land and growing of crops
B. taking care of food products
C. paying attention to Soil Science
D. turning raw materials to finished products

8. The process of getting information or message across to people either verbally or non-verbally is referred to as _______.
A. amalgamation
B. news
C. media
D. communication

9. _______ is the means of moving goods and passengers from one place to another using a means of carriage.
A. Trafficking             B. Information
C. Communication    D. Transportation

10. A kind of gang behavior in our tertiary institutions in Nigeria is called _______.
A. gangsterism       B. ogboni
C. religion               D. cultism

11. One of these is not a component of social studies.
A. Anthropology       B. Economics
C. Basic science        D. Government

12. Those raw materials used for the development of the society are called _______.
A. risorces            B. reasources
C. recources         D. resources

13. The economy of any nation determines to a large extent, her survival and sustainability, in terms of development. What concept is being talked about here?
A. Aggression       B. Industry
C. Mining             D. Savings

14. The knowledge which is gained by observing things in detail, testing and recording these observations is referred to as _______.
A. technology        B. hypothesis
C. theory               D. science

15. There can be science without technology, but there cannot be technology without science.
A. Not true
B. Not sure
C. Ask the teacher
D. True

16. An electric appliance that uses electro-magnetic energy to heat and cook food is _______.
A. electric iron
B. blender
C. refrigerator
D. electric oven

17. Any food or liquid/drugs that is unfit for human consumption is called _______.
A. sniper
B. rotten foods
C. infested foods
D. harmful substances

18. _______ type of marriage allows monogamy.
A. Islamic marriage
B. Traditional
C. Christian
D. Polyandry

19. Social studies is an integrated body of knowledge.
A. True
B. False
C. Don’t know
D. All of the above

20. The act of kicking and punching a child is _______ abuse.
A. drug             B. child
C. human         D. law

21. The consumption of a drug or any other substances in excess is called _______.
A. addiction            B. overdose
C. moderation        D. trafficking

22. A properly registered drug should have _______ date and NAFDAC number.
A. consumption     B. expiry
C. sales                  D. storage

23. Which of the following states produces crude oil?
A. Bayelsa        B. Ekiti
C. Taraba         D. Zamfara

24. Living together in the family protects against _______.
A. deviant behaviour
B. education of children
C. good family name
D. good social behaviour

25. Which of the following is a benefit of employment in Nigeria?
A. Armed robbery
B. Financial Independence
C. Laziness
D. Social unrest

26. The state of being satisfied with what one has is _______.
A. commitment        B. competence
C. comportment      D. contentment

27. Which of the following is man-made?
A. Forest          B. Pond
C. River            D. Rock

28. The organs of government that makes the law is
A. Executive          B. Legislative
C. Judiciary           D. The Press

29. The voting age in Nigeria is
A. 18     B. 20     C.  22     D. 24

30. Economic crimes are fought against in the country by
A. EFCC             B. NDE
C.  OAU             D. ECOWAS

31. Who is the present Minister of Education in Nigeria
A. Adamu Adamu
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ahmed Tinubu
D. Okonjo Iweala

32. All are harmful traditional practices except _________
A. late marriage
B. son preferences
C. widowhood practices
D. nutritional taboos

33. The total way of life of a people is called __________
A. education          B. Religion
C. culture               D. values

34. A system of marriage whereby a woman marries more than one husband is called
A. polygamy             B. polytechnic
C. polyandry             D. polythene

35. Some things our religion teaches us are these except
A. honesty                  B. Unity
C. intolerance             D. patience

36. Which of the following can result into war?
A. cooperation             B. peace
C. conflict                     D. unity

37. ______ refers to a long period of dry weather or rainlessness.
A. food                B. erosion
C. drought          D. desert

38. The type of marriage where a man marries one wife is called
A. monogahmy           B. monogamy
C. polygamy               D. polyandry

39. _______ is one of the reasons for drug trafficking.
A. Influence of friends
B. death
C. legislation
D. drug trafficking

40. ________ is one of the consequences of drug trafficking.
A. Influence of friends
B. death
C. Legislation
D. Drug trafficking

41. ________ is one the ways of preventing drug trafficking.
A. Influence of friends
B. death
C. Legislation
D. Drug trafficking

42. One of the causes of cultism is ___________
A. Cultism
B. Government
C. Environment
D. Home background

43. _________ is one of the consequences of cultism.
A. Home background
B. Breakdown of social values
C. Peer group influence
D. Legislation

44. _______ is one of the solutions to cultism .
A. Students should consciously shun cultism
B. Breakdown of social values
C. peer group influence
D. Legislation

45. The following are examples of crimes in the society except_______
A. Raping          B. Kidnapping
C. stealing         D. Reading

46. Any action or activity that is against the rules, norms and ethics of the society is ___________.
A. crime             B. cultism
C. stealing         D. killing

47. Observing and reporting common crimes means the same
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. Exactly

48. In reporting common crimes, the word ‘in progress” means __
A. Past crimes
B. Ongoing crimes
C. Future crimes
D. Officers

49. Leadership that is based on personal qualities is called ___
A. traditional
B. Legal or political
C. Family
D. Charismatic

50. The exercise of power or influence on a group of people in order to achieve a goal is called ___
A. Influence         B. Leadership
C. Family             D. Culture

51. We have ________ types of leadership styles
A. 5        B. 4       C. 3       D. 2

52. _______ Leadership is referred to as “I don’t care” style.
A. Autocratic
B. Democratic
C. Laissez faire
D. None of the above

53. The following are factors affecting choice of leader except_______
A. cultural factor
B. biological factor
C. economic factor
D. none of the above

54. For a group to achieve their goals, there must be _________
A. Honesty             B. Trust
C. Co-operation     D. Disloyalty

55. A good leader must be ___________
A. Accountable       B. Dishonest
C. rude                    D. Ignorant

56. The threat on an individual without carrying out the action is called _______.

57. An individual who takes drugs without the doctor’s prescription is a/an _______.

58. The preservation of things that are not immediately needed till a later time is _______.

59. The ability of an individual to readily adjust to different situations is called _______.

60. ATM as a banking item simply means _______.

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer four questions in all. Question one is compulsory.

QUESTION 1
A. Define the term ‘science and technology’.
B. With regards to science and technology, what do you understand by home appliances?
C. Is there any difference between science and technology? Discuss.
D. List seven home appliances and three dangers of wrong usage of home appliances.

QUESTION 2
A. What are social issues?
B. State five examples of social issues in Nigeria.
C. In what four ways can HIV/AIDS be spread?

QUESTION 3
A. What is saving?
B. What are the forms of savings? Explain convincingly?

QUESTION 4
A. Define the word ‘Resources’.
B. In a tabular format, state four raw materials and their uses.

QUESTION 5
A. What is transportation?
B. Discuss on the means of transportation with respect to both the olden and modern methods.

QUESTION 6
A. What is marriage?
B. Mention the three types of marriage in Nigeria.
C. What is Polygamy?
D. State 4 purposes of marriage.

Answers to Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

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Answers to Section B (Theory)

QUESTION 1

A. Define the term ‘science and technology’:
Science is the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation. Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

B. What do you understand by home appliances?
Home appliances are devices or machines designed for domestic use to make household tasks easier, such as cooking, cleaning, and cooling.

C. Is there any difference between science and technology? Discuss.
Yes, there is a difference. Science focuses on acquiring knowledge and understanding natural phenomena, while technology applies that knowledge to create tools, devices, or systems to solve practical problems.

D. List seven home appliances and three dangers of wrong usage of home appliances:

• Home Appliances: Refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, electric iron, blender, air conditioner, vacuum cleaner.
• Dangers of Wrong Usage: Electric shock, fire outbreak, and damage to the appliance.

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QUESTION 2

A. What are social issues?
Social issues are problems or challenges that affect individuals or groups in a society, often hindering societal growth and harmony.

B. Five examples of social issues in Nigeria:

1. Corruption
2. Unemployment
3. Insecurity
4. Gender inequality
5. Poor healthcare

C. Four ways HIV/AIDS can be spread:

1. Unprotected sexual intercourse
2. Sharing unsterilized needles or syringes
3. Transfusion of infected blood
4. From mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding

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QUESTION 3

A. What is saving?
Saving is the act of setting aside a portion of income or resources for future use instead of spending it immediately.

B. Forms of savings:

1. Bank savings: Depositing money in a savings account for security and interest.
2. Piggybank savings: Keeping small amounts of money at home for emergencies or short-term use.
3. Investment savings: Putting money into stocks, bonds, or businesses for long-term growth.

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QUESTION 4

A. Define the word ‘Resources’:
Resources are materials, assets, or items that can be used to meet needs or achieve goals.

B. Raw materials and their uses (in a tabular format):

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QUESTION 5

A. What is transportation?
Transportation is the movement of people, goods, or services from one place to another using various means.

B. Means of transportation (Olden vs. Modern):

• Olden Methods: Walking, animal-drawn carts, canoes.
• Modern Methods: Cars, trains, airplanes, ships.

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QUESTION 6

A. What is marriage?
Marriage is a legal or cultural union between individuals that establishes rights and obligations between them and their families.

B. Three types of marriage in Nigeria:

1. Customary/traditional marriage
2. Religious marriage
3. Civil marriage

C. What is Polygamy?
Polygamy is a type of marriage where an individual has more than one spouse.

D. Four purposes of marriage:

1. Companionship
2. Procreation
3. Emotional support
4. Social and economic stability

How to Pass Social Studies Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term

Here are some simple but powerful tips to help you pass your Social Studies exam questions for JSS2 Third term:

1. Understand the Curriculum: Focus on key topics like family, culture, socialization, and safety.
2. Review Notes and Textbooks: Read your class notes and recommended textbooks thoroughly.
3. Practice Past Questions: Solve past exam questions to understand the exam pattern.
4. Use Mnemonics: Create acronyms to remember important points.
5. Focus on Definitions and Examples: Master definitions and use examples to explain concepts.
6. Pay Attention in Class: Take notes during lessons and ask questions if unclear.
7. Create Study Timetables: Allocate specific times for each topic for effective revision.
8. Revise Regularly: Review what you’ve studied every few days to retain information.
9. Practice Writing Answers: Write concise, well-structured answers during practice.
10. Stay Confident and Calm: Stay positive and avoid last-minute cramming.

Best wishes.