New Curriculum First Term Social and Citizenship Studies examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Social and Citizenship Studies
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which explanation most accurately describes Social vices? (a) Social conflict occurs when individuals or groups have opposing interests or disagreements    (b) Social vices are harmful behaviours that damage individuals and society    (c) Peaceful living involves respect, cooperation and nonviolent settlement of disputes    (d) Crime involves offences against laws while insecurity concerns threats to safety
2. In the context of Social conflict, which statement is correct? (a) Social conflict occurs when individuals or groups have opposing interests or disagreements    (b) Social vices are harmful behaviours that damage individuals and society    (c) Peaceful living involves respect, cooperation and nonviolent settlement of disputes    (d) Crime involves offences against laws while insecurity concerns threats to safety
3. The concept of Peaceful living is best explained as ________. (a) Social conflict occurs when individuals or groups have opposing interests or disagreements    (b) Crime involves offences against laws while insecurity concerns threats to safety    (c) Social vices are harmful behaviours that damage individuals and society    (d) Peaceful living involves respect, cooperation and nonviolent settlement of disputes
4. An accurate description of Crime and insecurity is ________. (a) Peaceful living involves respect, cooperation and nonviolent settlement of disputes    (b) Conflict may arise from poor communication, unfairness or competing interests    (c) Crime involves offences against laws while insecurity concerns threats to safety    (d) Social conflict occurs when individuals or groups have opposing interests or disagreements
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Causes of conflict? (a) Crime involves offences against laws while insecurity concerns threats to safety    (b) Peace education promotes human rights, tolerance and nonviolent problem solving    (c) Conflict may arise from poor communication, unfairness or competing interests    (d) Conflict resolution seeks agreed ways to end disagreements and restore cooperation
6. In the context of Peace education, which statement is correct? (a) Conflict may arise from poor communication, unfairness or competing interests    (b) Peace education promotes human rights, tolerance and nonviolent problem solving    (c) Conflict resolution seeks agreed ways to end disagreements and restore cooperation    (d) Crime involves offences against laws while insecurity concerns threats to safety
7. The concept of Conflict resolution and unity is best explained as ________. (a) Conflict resolution seeks agreed ways to end disagreements and restore cooperation    (b) Peace education promotes human rights, tolerance and nonviolent problem solving    (c) Citizenship is legal membership of a country with recognised rights and duties    (d) Conflict may arise from poor communication, unfairness or competing interests
8. An accurate description of Citizenship is ________. (a) Conflict resolution seeks agreed ways to end disagreements and restore cooperation    (b) Citizens enjoy rights while also carrying civic responsibilities    (c) Peace education promotes human rights, tolerance and nonviolent problem solving    (d) Citizenship is legal membership of a country with recognised rights and duties
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Rights and duties? (a) Citizenship is legal membership of a country with recognised rights and duties    (b) The family is a primary group where children first learn social roles and values    (c) Conflict resolution seeks agreed ways to end disagreements and restore cooperation    (d) Citizens enjoy rights while also carrying civic responsibilities
10. In the context of Family as social group, which statement is correct? (a) Citizens enjoy rights while also carrying civic responsibilities    (b) Citizenship is legal membership of a country with recognised rights and duties    (c) The family is a primary group where children first learn social roles and values    (d) Conflict resolution seeks agreed ways to end disagreements and restore cooperation
11. A practical example relating to Social vices is ________. (a) A dispute between two groups over shared facilities    (b) Recognising bullying and dishonesty as harmful social behaviour    (c) Neighbours resolving a boundary disagreement through mediation    (d) Reporting a suspected theft through lawful channels
12. During a practical lesson on Social conflict, which observation is most relevant? (a) A dispute between two groups over shared facilities    (b) Recognising bullying and dishonesty as harmful social behaviour    (c) Neighbours resolving a boundary disagreement through mediation    (d) Reporting a suspected theft through lawful channels
13. Which of the following demonstrates Peaceful living correctly? (a) Neighbours resolving a boundary disagreement through mediation    (b) A dispute between two groups over shared facilities    (c) Reporting a suspected theft through lawful channels    (d) Recognising bullying and dishonesty as harmful social behaviour
14. Which situation best illustrates Crime and insecurity? (a) Neighbours resolving a boundary disagreement through mediation    (b) A quarrel caused by rumours about shared property    (c) A dispute between two groups over shared facilities    (d) Reporting a suspected theft through lawful channels
15. A practical example relating to Causes of conflict is ________. (a) Reporting a suspected theft through lawful channels    (b) Respecting another person’s right to express a different view    (c) A quarrel caused by rumours about shared property    (d) Two students settling a dispute with help from a mediator
16. During a practical lesson on Peace education, which observation is most relevant? (a) A quarrel caused by rumours about shared property    (b) Respecting another person’s right to express a different view    (c) Two students settling a dispute with help from a mediator    (d) Reporting a suspected theft through lawful channels
17. Which of the following demonstrates Conflict resolution and unity correctly? (a) Respecting another person’s right to express a different view    (b) Two students settling a dispute with help from a mediator    (c) Understanding that a citizen owes duties to the state    (d) A quarrel caused by rumours about shared property
18. Which situation best illustrates Citizenship? (a) Understanding that a citizen owes duties to the state    (b) Two students settling a dispute with help from a mediator    (c) Exercising freedom of expression while respecting others’ rights    (d) Respecting another person’s right to express a different view
19. A practical example relating to Rights and duties is ________. (a) Understanding that a citizen owes duties to the state    (b) Family members cooperating in household responsibilities    (c) Two students settling a dispute with help from a mediator    (d) Exercising freedom of expression while respecting others’ rights
20. During a practical lesson on Family as social group, which observation is most relevant? (a) Exercising freedom of expression while respecting others’ rights    (b) Understanding that a citizen owes duties to the state    (c) Family members cooperating in household responsibilities    (d) Two students settling a dispute with help from a mediator
21. A pupil working on Social vices should first consider ________. (a) Verify information before reacting to a disputed claim    (b) Avoid vigilantism and cooperate with legitimate safety authorities    (c) Promote positive values and resist peer pressure    (d) Use dialogue and mediation rather than coercion
22. The recommended procedure relating to Social conflict is ________. (a) Use dialogue and mediation rather than coercion    (b) Address differences through dialogue and fair procedures    (c) Verify information before reacting to a disputed claim    (d) Identify the issue and listen before proposing solutions
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Peaceful living? (a) Listen fairly to all sides of a disagreement    (b) Identify the issue and listen before proposing solutions    (c) Use dialogue and mediation rather than coercion    (d) Learn accepted ways of acquiring citizenship
24. When carrying out Crime and insecurity, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Learn accepted ways of acquiring citizenship    (b) Identify the issue and listen before proposing solutions    (c) Obey lawful rules and respect the rights of others    (d) Avoid vigilantism and cooperate with legitimate safety authorities
25. A pupil working on Causes of conflict should first consider ________. (a) Promote positive values and resist peer pressure    (b) Obey lawful rules and respect the rights of others    (c) Address differences through dialogue and fair procedures    (d) Verify information before reacting to a disputed claim
26. The recommended procedure relating to Peace education is ________. (a) Address differences through dialogue and fair procedures    (b) Show care and share suitable responsibilities at home    (c) Use dialogue and mediation rather than coercion    (d) Promote positive values and resist peer pressure
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Conflict resolution and unity? (a) Listen fairly to all sides of a disagreement    (b) Identify the issue and listen before proposing solutions    (c) Address differences through dialogue and fair procedures    (d) Avoid vigilantism and cooperate with legitimate safety authorities
28. When carrying out Citizenship, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Learn accepted ways of acquiring citizenship    (b) Avoid vigilantism and cooperate with legitimate safety authorities    (c) Listen fairly to all sides of a disagreement    (d) Verify information before reacting to a disputed claim
29. A pupil working on Rights and duties should first consider ________. (a) Obey lawful rules and respect the rights of others    (b) Verify information before reacting to a disputed claim    (c) Avoid vigilantism and cooperate with legitimate safety authorities    (d) Use dialogue and mediation rather than coercion
30. The recommended procedure relating to Family as social group is ________. (a) Use dialogue and mediation rather than coercion    (b) Verify information before reacting to a disputed claim    (c) Identify the issue and listen before proposing solutions    (d) Show care and share suitable responsibilities at home
31. With respect to Social vices, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Spreading unverified information during a disagreement    (b) Taking the law into one’s hands over an allegation    (c) Treating harmful behaviour as acceptable because many people do it    (d) Denying people’s rights because their opinions differ
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Social conflict? (a) Denying people’s rights because their opinions differ    (b) Allowing insults and threats to escalate a disagreement    (c) Spreading unverified information during a disagreement    (d) Imposing a decision without hearing the affected parties
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Peaceful living is ________. (a) Imposing a decision without hearing the affected parties    (b) Responding to minor misunderstandings with violence    (c) Denying people’s rights because their opinions differ    (d) Assuming temporary residence always makes a person a citizen
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Crime and insecurity? (a) Taking the law into one’s hands over an allegation    (b) Assuming temporary residence always makes a person a citizen    (c) Imposing a decision without hearing the affected parties    (d) Demanding personal rights while deliberately violating others’
35. With respect to Causes of conflict, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Treating harmful behaviour as acceptable because many people do it    (b) Demanding personal rights while deliberately violating others’    (c) Allowing insults and threats to escalate a disagreement    (d) Spreading unverified information during a disagreement
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Peace education? (a) Allowing insults and threats to escalate a disagreement    (b) Leaving every family responsibility to one person unfairly    (c) Denying people’s rights because their opinions differ    (d) Treating harmful behaviour as acceptable because many people do it
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Conflict resolution and unity is ________. (a) Responding to minor misunderstandings with violence    (b) Allowing insults and threats to escalate a disagreement    (c) Imposing a decision without hearing the affected parties    (d) Taking the law into one’s hands over an allegation
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Citizenship? (a) Taking the law into one’s hands over an allegation    (b) Assuming temporary residence always makes a person a citizen    (c) Responding to minor misunderstandings with violence    (d) Spreading unverified information during a disagreement
39. With respect to Rights and duties, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Demanding personal rights while deliberately violating others’    (b) Spreading unverified information during a disagreement    (c) Taking the law into one’s hands over an allegation    (d) Denying people’s rights because their opinions differ
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Family as social group? (a) Denying people’s rights because their opinions differ    (b) Spreading unverified information during a disagreement    (c) Imposing a decision without hearing the affected parties    (d) Leaving every family responsibility to one person unfairly

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Social vices. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Social conflict and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Peaceful living. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Crime and insecurity. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Causes of conflict and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Peace education. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Conflict resolution and unity. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Citizenship and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Rights and duties. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Social conflict. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Rights and duties and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Family as social group. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Social vices are harmful behaviours that damage individuals and society
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Social conflict occurs when individuals or groups have opposing interests or disagreements
Question 3 – ✅ (d) Peaceful living involves respect, cooperation and nonviolent settlement of disputes
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Crime involves offences against laws while insecurity concerns threats to safety
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Conflict may arise from poor communication, unfairness or competing interests
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Peace education promotes human rights, tolerance and nonviolent problem solving
Question 7 – ✅ (a) Conflict resolution seeks agreed ways to end disagreements and restore cooperation
Question 8 – ✅ (d) Citizenship is legal membership of a country with recognised rights and duties
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Citizens enjoy rights while also carrying civic responsibilities
Question 10 – ✅ (c) The family is a primary group where children first learn social roles and values
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Recognising bullying and dishonesty as harmful social behaviour
Question 12 – ✅ (a) A dispute between two groups over shared facilities
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Neighbours resolving a boundary disagreement through mediation
Question 14 – ✅ (d) Reporting a suspected theft through lawful channels
Question 15 – ✅ (c) A quarrel caused by rumours about shared property
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Respecting another person’s right to express a different view
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Two students settling a dispute with help from a mediator
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Understanding that a citizen owes duties to the state
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Exercising freedom of expression while respecting others’ rights
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Family members cooperating in household responsibilities
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Promote positive values and resist peer pressure
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Address differences through dialogue and fair procedures
Question 23 – ✅ (a) Listen fairly to all sides of a disagreement
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Avoid vigilantism and cooperate with legitimate safety authorities
Question 25 – ✅ (d) Verify information before reacting to a disputed claim
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Use dialogue and mediation rather than coercion
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Identify the issue and listen before proposing solutions
Question 28 – ✅ (a) Learn accepted ways of acquiring citizenship
Question 29 – ✅ (a) Obey lawful rules and respect the rights of others
Question 30 – ✅ (d) Show care and share suitable responsibilities at home
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Treating harmful behaviour as acceptable because many people do it
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Allowing insults and threats to escalate a disagreement
Question 33 – ✅ (b) Responding to minor misunderstandings with violence
Question 34 – ✅ (a) Taking the law into one’s hands over an allegation
Question 35 – ✅ (d) Spreading unverified information during a disagreement
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Denying people’s rights because their opinions differ
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Imposing a decision without hearing the affected parties
Question 38 – ✅ (b) Assuming temporary residence always makes a person a citizen
Question 39 – ✅ (a) Demanding personal rights while deliberately violating others’
Question 40 – ✅ (d) Leaving every family responsibility to one person unfairly

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) Social vices are harmful behaviours that damage individuals and society (2 marks)
(b) A dispute between two groups over shared facilities; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Listen fairly to all sides of a disagreement. Mistake to avoid: Responding to minor misunderstandings with violence. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Crime involves offences against laws while insecurity concerns threats to safety (2 marks)
(b) A quarrel caused by rumours about shared property; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Use dialogue and mediation rather than coercion. Mistake to avoid: Denying people’s rights because their opinions differ. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Conflict resolution seeks agreed ways to end disagreements and restore cooperation (2 marks)
(b) Understanding that a citizen owes duties to the state; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Obey lawful rules and respect the rights of others. Mistake to avoid: Demanding personal rights while deliberately violating others’. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Social conflict occurs when individuals or groups have opposing interests or disagreements (2 marks)
(b) Exercising freedom of expression while respecting others’ rights; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Show care and share suitable responsibilities at home. Mistake to avoid: Leaving every family responsibility to one person unfairly. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)