Examination on Social Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

________ is the way of life of a group of people. (a) Culture (b) Religion (c) Farming (d) Language
Cultural similarities in Nigeria show that people share common ________. (a) Buildings (b) Values (c) Rivers (d) Markets
The ________ is called the process through which people learn the norms and values of society. (a) Education (b) Socialization (c) Farming (d) Migration
Which of the following is a cultural similarity among Nigerians? (a) Respect for elders (b) Different languages (c) Different foods (d) Different clothes
All of these are shared norms in Nigeria except ________. (a) Honesty (b) Faithfulness (c) Dishonesty (d) Hard work
Which is NOT an agent of socialization? (a) Family (b) School (c) Religious organization (d) Weather
The main reason for socialization is ________. (a) learning skills for society (b) making money quickly (c) avoiding school (d) traveling abroad
The correct step in learning social behaviour is ________. (a) copying good examples (b) ignoring rules (c) fighting others (d) breaking laws
Which of these is not an agent of socialization? (a) Peer group (b) Social media (c) Age grade (d) Rainfall
An example of an agent of socialization is ________. (a) Family (b) Mountain (c) River (d) Bridge
________ learning occurs when people learn by observing others. (a) Direct (b) Market (c) Village (d) Festival
The ________ is called a group of people of similar age who work together in the community. (a) Peer group (b) Age grade (c) Family (d) Religion
Which of the following helps in teaching morals and values? (a) Religious organizations (b) Motor park (c) Cinema hall (d) Airport
All of these are processes of socialization except ________. (a) Direct learning (b) Incidental learning (c) Role modelling (d) Sleeping
Which of these does NOT promote proper socialization? (a) Good role models (b) Discipline (c) Bad influence (d) Moral teaching
The main reason for forming clubs in school is ________. (a) promoting learning and discipline (b) causing trouble (c) skipping classes (d) wasting time
Which of the following helps youths learn positive habits? (a) Clubs and societies (b) Fighting groups (c) Criminal gangs (d) Street violence
The correct step in forming a Road Safety Club is ________. (a) organizing members (b) ignoring rules (c) breaking traffic laws (d) refusing guidance
Which of these is not a role of the Road Safety Club? (a) Teaching road safety rules (b) Promoting safe road use (c) Encouraging accidents (d) Educating students
An example of shared values among Nigerians is ________. (a) Honesty (b) Dishonesty (c) Laziness (d) Disobedience
________ helps individuals acquire skills needed for participation in society. (a) Socialization (b) Farming (c) Trading (d) Migration
The ________ is called the first agent of socialization in a child’s life. (a) Family (b) Market (c) Street (d) Factory
Which of the following teaches children discipline and knowledge? (a) School (b) Cinema (c) Market (d) Stadium
All of these are agents of socialization except ________. (a) Family (b) School (c) Religious organizations (d) Flood
Which is NOT a shared value among Nigerian cultures? (a) Respect (b) Honesty (c) Faithfulness (d) Stealing
The main reason for socialization in society is ________. (a) peaceful living (b) causing conflicts (c) creating hatred (d) spreading crime
The correct step in developing good character is ________. (a) following good examples (b) ignoring elders (c) fighting friends (d) breaking rules
Which of these is not a process of socialization? (a) Direct learning (b) Incidental learning (c) Role modelling (d) Sleeping in class
An example of a role model is ________. (a) a responsible teacher (b) a criminal (c) a thief (d) a violent person
________ refers to learning that occurs unintentionally during daily activities. (a) Incidental learning (b) Formal learning (c) Classroom work (d) Examination
The ________ is called a group of friends who influence a person’s behaviour. (a) Peer group (b) School club (c) Family house (d) Market union
Which of the following helps youths understand road safety rules? (a) Road Safety Club (b) Dance group (c) Drama club (d) Sports club
All of these are roles of Road Safety Club except ________. (a) Teaching road safety (b) Promoting discipline (c) Encouraging accidents (d) Educating students
Which is NOT part of the structure of forming a Road Safety Club? (a) President (b) Secretary (c) Treasurer (d) Referee
The main reason for Road Safety education is ________. (a) preventing road accidents (b) increasing accidents (c) blocking roads (d) ignoring traffic rules
The correct step in forming a school club is ________. (a) organizing members and leaders (b) breaking school rules (c) fighting classmates (d) skipping meetings
Which of these is not a shared norm among Nigerians? (a) Respect for elders (b) Honesty (c) Faithfulness (d) Stealing
An example of cultural similarity in Nigeria is ________. (a) respect for elders (b) different languages (c) different clothes (d) different foods
Which of the following promotes good social behaviour? (a) Good role models (b) Bad influence (c) Criminal activities (d) Violence
Failure to learn societal values may lead to ________. (a) bad behaviour (b) discipline (c) respect (d) responsibility

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

(a) Define culture. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two cultural similarities among Nigerians. (3 marks)
(c) State three shared norms or values among Nigerians. (3 marks)
(d) Explain one importance of shared values in society. (2 marks)

(a) Define socialization. (2 marks)
(b) State three agents of socialization. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two processes of socialization. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one importance of socialization. (2 marks)

(a) Define agent of socialization. (2 marks)
(b) Mention three examples of agents of socialization. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the role of the family in socialization. (3 marks)
(d) State one role of peer group in socialization. (2 marks)

(a) What is a Road Safety Club? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two steps in forming a Road Safety Club in school. (3 marks)
(c) State three roles of the Road Safety Club. (3 marks)
(d) Explain one importance of the Road Safety Club to students. (2 marks)

(a) Define role model. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two examples of role models in society. (3 marks)
(c) State three ways role models influence young people. (3 marks)
(d) Explain one importance of good role models. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Culture
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Values
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Socialization
Question 4 – ✅ (a) Respect for elders
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Dishonesty
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Weather
Question 7 – ✅ (a) learning skills for society
Question 8 – ✅ (a) copying good examples
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Rainfall
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Family
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Direct
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Age grade
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Religious organizations
Question 14 – ✅ (d) Sleeping
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Bad influence
Question 16 – ✅ (a) promoting learning and discipline
Question 17 – ✅ (a) Clubs and societies
Question 18 – ✅ (a) organizing members
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Encouraging accidents
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Honesty
Question 21 – ✅ (a) Socialization
Question 22 – ✅ (a) Family
Question 23 – ✅ (a) School
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Flood
Question 25 – ✅ (d) Stealing
Question 26 – ✅ (a) peaceful living
Question 27 – ✅ (a) following good examples
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Sleeping in class
Question 29 – ✅ (a) a responsible teacher
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Incidental learning
Question 31 – ✅ (a) Peer group
Question 32 – ✅ (a) Road Safety Club
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Encouraging accidents
Question 34 – ✅ (d) Referee
Question 35 – ✅ (a) preventing road accidents
Question 36 – ✅ (a) organizing members and leaders
Question 37 – ✅ (d) Stealing
Question 38 – ✅ (a) respect for elders
Question 39 – ✅ (a) Good role models
Question 40 – ✅ (a) bad behaviour