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

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

1. ________ is an unplanned event that causes injury or damage. (a) Party (b) Accident (c) Game
2. Which of these is not a cleaning tool? (a) Broom (b) Spoon (c) Mop
3. The main reason for keeping our environment clean is to prevent ________. (a) playing (b) sickness (c) sleeping
4. All of these are ways to keep our environment clean except ________. (a) dumping refuse anywhere (b) proper waste disposal (c) proper use of toilets
5. A ________ is used for sweeping the floor. (a) hoe (b) broom (c) cutlass
6. Which of these does NOT cause an accident at home? (a) Playing with fire (b) Running indoors (c) Reading a book
7. An example of a common cleaning tool is ________. (a) television (b) rake (c) radio
8. Which of the following should you do if someone has an accident? (a) Laugh at them (b) Run away (c) Seek help from an adult
9. The correct step in disposing waste is to put it in a ________. (a) dustbin (b) bed (c) pocket
10. Which of these is not an example of an accident? (a) Falling down (b) Singing a song (c) Getting a cut
11. ________ are substances that can change the way our body works. (a) Foods (b) Drugs (c) Toys
12. The main reason we should avoid illegal drugs is because they are ________. (a) expensive (b) harmful (c) colourful
13. Which of the following is a simple way to care for an accident victim? (a) Give them food (b) Clean the wound (c) Leave them alone
14. All of these are causes of accidents except ________. (a) careful actions (b) unsafe objects (c) carelessness
15. A ________ is used to scrub surfaces. (a) mop (b) brush (c) packer
16. Which of these is NOT an illegal drug? (a) Paracetamol (b) Marijuana (c) Cocaine
17. An example of a medicine is ________. (a) stone (b) paracetamol (c) sand
18. The correct step to prevent accidents is to keep sharp objects ________. (a) nearby (b) away from children (c) on the floor
19. Which of these is not a category of drugs? (a) Prescription drugs (b) Non-prescription drugs (c) Play drugs
20. ________ is a tool used for clearing bushes. (a) Hoe (b) Mop (c) Brush

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

1. (a) List two ways to keep our environment clean. (2 marks)
(b) Mention three common cleaning tools. (3 marks)
(c) State the use of a broom and a mop. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to dispose of waste properly? (2 marks)

2. (a) What is an accident? (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of accidents that can happen at home. (3 marks)
(c) State three ways to prevent accidents in school. (3 marks)
(d) Who should you call for help if someone has an accident? (2 marks)

3. (a) What are drugs? (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of medicines you know. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two categories of drugs. (3 marks)
(d) Why should we avoid illegal drugs? (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two tools you would use to clean a dirty floor. (2 marks)
(b) List three careless actions that can cause accidents. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two simple ways to care for an accident victim. (3 marks)
(d) What should you do if you see illegal drugs? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Accident
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Spoon
Question 3 – ✅ (b) sickness
Question 4 – ✅ (a) dumping refuse anywhere
Question 5 – ✅ (b) broom
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Reading a book
Question 7 – ✅ (b) rake
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Seek help from an adult
Question 9 – ✅ (a) dustbin
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Singing a song
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Drugs
Question 12 – ✅ (b) harmful
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Clean the wound
Question 14 – ✅ (a) careful actions
Question 15 – ✅ (b) brush
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Paracetamol
Question 17 – ✅ (b) paracetamol
Question 18 – ✅ (b) away from children
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Play drugs
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Hoe