Examination on Social Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is about helping people solve problems and live well in society. (a) Social Studies (b) English (c) Mathematics
2. The ability to think carefully about issues is called ________ thinking. (a) critical (b) fast (c) weak
3. Which of the following is a focus area of Social Studies? (a) Critical thinking (b) Singing songs (c) Playing games
4. A place with very little water and sand is called a ________. (a) forest (b) desert (c) river
5. All of these are Nigerian foods except ________. (a) Amala (b) Pizza (c) Eba
6. Eating together as a family promotes ________. (a) anger (b) unity (c) sadness
7. Which of these is NOT a nutrient found in food? (a) Vitamins (b) Stones (c) Carbohydrates
8. The main reason food is important to growth is that it supplies ________. (a) clothes (b) energy (c) toys
9. The correct way to show respect to elders in our culture is by ________. (a) greeting them (b) shouting at them (c) ignoring them
10. Which of these is not a way to greet elders? (a) Kneeling (b) Prostrating (c) Insulting
11. Greetings help to promote good ________ among people. (a) arguments (b) relationships (c) fights
12. Social Studies helps us to make good ________ in our lives. (a) noise (b) decisions (c) mess
13. Which of the following describes a fertile area? (a) Dry and sandy (b) Good for farming (c) Full of ice
14. An example of a food rich in protein is ________. (a) Rice (b) Beans (c) Garri
15. Which of these is a benefit of eating together as a family? (a) Disunity (b) Happiness (c) Loneliness
16. The scope of Social Studies helps people to ________ problems. (a) create (b) solve (c) hide
17. Carbohydrates give us ________ to play and work. (a) sickness (b) energy (c) sleep
18. All of these are ways of greeting in Nigeria except ________. (a) Saying “Good morning” (b) Shaking hands (c) Turning your back
19. Which is NOT a benefit of greetings? (a) Respect (b) Good relationships (c) Arguments
20. When we eat food, it helps to ________ our body. (a) destroy (b) build (c) weaken

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1:
(a) What does the scope of Social Studies mean? (2 marks)
(b) List any two areas of focus in Social Studies. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how Social Studies helps people in society. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a problem Social Studies can help you solve. (2 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Describe the features of a desert environment. (2 marks)
(b) Name three common Nigerian foods you know. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why it is important for families to eat together. (3 marks)
(d) What is a fertile area? (2 marks)

Question 3:
(a) List two important nutrients found in food. (2 marks)
(b) Give an example of a food that gives us energy and one that builds our body. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how food helps us to grow. (3 marks)
(d) Why do we need to eat different types of food? (2 marks)

Question 4:
(a) What does it mean to show respect to elders? (2 marks)
(b) List three ways people greet in Nigerian cultures. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why greetings are important in our culture. (3 marks)
(d) Give two reasons why we should greet our elders. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Social Studies
Question 2 – ✅ (a) critical
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Critical thinking
Question 4 – ✅ (b) desert
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Pizza
Question 6 – ✅ (b) unity
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Stones
Question 8 – ✅ (b) energy
Question 9 – ✅ (a) greeting them
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Insulting
Question 11 – ✅ (b) relationships
Question 12 – ✅ (b) decisions
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Good for farming
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Beans
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Happiness
Question 16 – ✅ (b) solve
Question 17 – ✅ (b) energy
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Turning your back
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Arguments
Question 20 – ✅ (b) build