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

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

1. ________ are things we put into our body. (a) Clothes (b) Substances (c) Toys
2. Which of these is not a reason for taking substances? (a) Imitation (b) Curiosity (c) Sleeping
3. The main reason for eating food is to get ________. (a) water (b) energy (c) sleep
4. All of these are sources of food except ________. (a) farm (b) school (c) market
5. When we eat or drink too much, it is called ________. (a) overdose (b) underdose (c) normal
6. Which of these is NOT a sign of overdose? (a) Coughing (b) Fainting (c) Singing
7. The correct step to keep food safe is to ________ it. (a) leave (b) cover (c) throw
8. Which of the following can happen if you take bad substances? (a) Stomach pain (b) Happiness (c) Running
9. An example of a substance taken into the body is ________. (a) Stone (b) Water (c) Chair
10. We get yam and cassava from the ________. (a) river (b) farm (c) market
11. Taking medicine without a doctor’s instruction can lead to ________. (a) health (b) sickness (c) joy
12. ________ is the state of keeping food safe to eat. (a) Food waste (b) Food safety (c) Food cooking
13. One way to help someone with overdose is to call for ________. (a) a friend (b) help (c) a game
14. Food gives our body ________ to work and play. (a) dirt (b) weakness (c) strength
15. Which of these is a type of food? (a) Table (b) Rice (c) Book
16. Eating too much can make you feel ________. (a) strong (b) sick (c) happy
17. We can buy fish from the ________. (a) farm (b) river (c) school
18. To ensure food is not harmful, we should ________ our hands before eating. (a) wash (b) dirty (c) hide
19. ________ helps our body to grow. (a) Stones (b) Food (c) Sand
20. One reason why children take substances is ________. (a) fear (b) curiosity (c) boredom

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

1. (a) What are substances taken into the body? (2 marks)
(b) Give two reasons why people take substances into their body. (3 marks)
(c) List three signs that someone might be suffering from overdose. (3 marks)
(d) Name two ways to help a person who has taken too much medicine. (2 marks)

2. (a) What does it mean to have an ‘overdose’? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two negative effects of taking harmful substances into the body. (3 marks)
(c) State three things that can cause an overdose. (3 marks)
(d) How can you help someone who is unconscious due to overdose? (2 marks)

3. (a) What is food? (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of food eaten in your locality. (3 marks)
(c) List three sources where we can get food from. (3 marks)
(d) Why is food important for our body? (2 marks)

4. (a) What is food safety? (2 marks)
(b) State two reasons why it is important to keep our food safe. (3 marks)
(c) List three ways to ensure that food and drink are not harmful. (3 marks)
(d) Give two things you should do before eating your food. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Substances
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Sleeping
Question 3 – ✅ (b) energy
Question 4 – ✅ (b) school
Question 5 – ✅ (a) overdose
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Singing
Question 7 – ✅ (b) cover
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Stomach pain
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Water
Question 10 – ✅ (b) farm
Question 11 – ✅ (b) sickness
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Food safety
Question 13 – ✅ (b) help
Question 14 – ✅ (c) strength
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Rice
Question 16 – ✅ (b) sick
Question 17 – ✅ (b) river
Question 18 – ✅ (a) wash
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Food
Question 20 – ✅ (b) curiosity