Examination on Civic Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

________ is the legal membership of a person in a country. (a) Citizenship (b) Migration (c) Culture (d) Government
The document used to show where a person was born is called ________. (a) School certificate (b) Birth certificate (c) Identity card (d) Passport
An example of a citizen’s right is ________. (a) Paying tax (b) Obeying the law (c) Right to education (d) Sweeping the street
Which of the following is a duty of a citizen? (a) Right to life (b) Payment of taxes (c) Freedom of worship (d) Right to education
All of these are examples of citizens’ rights except ________. (a) Right to life (b) Right to worship (c) Obedience to laws (d) Right to education
Which is NOT a process of becoming a citizen of a country? (a) Birth (b) Naturalization (c) Registration (d) Voting
The main reason for citizens’ rights and duties is ________. (a) Social disorder (b) Peace and discipline (c) Poverty (d) Conflict
The correct step in becoming a citizen by birth is ________. (a) Paying taxes (b) Being born in the country (c) Voting in elections (d) Learning a language
Which of these is not a national symbol of Nigeria? (a) National flag (b) Coat of arms (c) National currency (d) School uniform
The ________ is called the official symbol that represents the authority of Nigeria. (a) Coat of arms (b) School badge (c) Passport (d) Identity card
Which of the following promotes national unity? (a) Discrimination (b) Hatred (c) Tolerance (d) Violence
All of these promote national unity except ________. (a) Hospitality (b) Non-discrimination (c) Tribal conflict (d) Inter-ethnic marriage
An example of a national institution that promotes unity is ________. (a) NYSC (b) Market union (c) Local club (d) Family meeting
The ________ is called the symbol that contains the eagle and two horses. (a) National flag (b) Coat of arms (c) Currency (d) Constitution
Which of these is NOT a purpose of national institutions like unity schools? (a) Promote unity (b) Encourage cooperation (c) Promote discrimination (d) Foster understanding
The main reason for establishing NYSC is ________. (a) Promote national unity (b) Promote war (c) Create division (d) Encourage conflict
Which of these is not a way individuals can promote national unity? (a) Tolerance (b) Hospitality (c) Discrimination (d) Cooperation
All of these are Nigerian national symbols except ________. (a) National flag (b) Coat of arms (c) National currency (d) Classroom board
The correct step in promoting national unity is ________. (a) Fighting other tribes (b) Respecting other cultures (c) Discriminating others (d) Creating conflict
The Nigerian ________ contains laws that promote national consciousness and unity. (a) Constitution (b) Market rules (c) School timetable (d) Village meeting
________ helps citizens understand their rights and duties. (a) Constitution (b) Football (c) Market (d) Festival
The ________ is called the statement that citizens recite to show loyalty to Nigeria. (a) National pledge (b) School song (c) Anthem beat (d) Club rule
An example of a citizen’s duty is ________. (a) Obeying the law (b) Right to education (c) Freedom of speech (d) Right to life
Which of the following is a right of a citizen? (a) Paying taxes (b) Obeying rules (c) Right to life (d) Serving punishment
All of these are duties of citizens except ________. (a) Obedience to laws (b) Payment of taxes (c) Protection of property (d) Right to worship
Which is NOT a way government promotes national unity? (a) Federal Character principle (b) Unity schools (c) NYSC scheme (d) Tribal discrimination
The main reason for national symbols is ________. (a) Promote national identity (b) Cause division (c) Encourage conflict (d) Promote hatred
The correct step in showing respect for national symbols is ________. (a) Ignoring the flag (b) Standing during the anthem (c) Tearing the flag (d) Laughing during pledge
Which of these is not part of the Nigerian national symbols? (a) National flag (b) Coat of arms (c) National currency (d) Village square
The ________ is called the official money used in Nigeria. (a) National currency (b) School badge (c) Constitution (d) Passport
Which of the following helps in promoting peace among citizens? (a) Tolerance (b) Violence (c) Hatred (d) Discrimination
All of these promote national unity except ________. (a) Hospitality (b) Cooperation (c) Discrimination (d) Respect
An example of national consciousness is ________. (a) Respecting national symbols (b) Fighting citizens (c) Breaking laws (d) Disrespecting leaders
The ________ is called the document that contains the laws of Nigeria. (a) Constitution (b) Birth certificate (c) Passport (d) School record
Which of these is NOT a benefit of citizens’ rights and duties? (a) Peace (b) Discipline (c) Social control (d) Conflict
The main reason for obedience to law is ________. (a) Maintain order (b) Create confusion (c) Promote violence (d) Encourage crime
Which of these is not a way to promote national unity among groups? (a) Inter-ethnic marriage (b) Tolerance (c) Discrimination (d) Hospitality
All of these are ways individuals promote unity except ________. (a) Cooperation (b) Peaceful living (c) Tribal hatred (d) Respect for others
The correct step in showing citizenship responsibility is ________. (a) Paying taxes (b) Destroying property (c) Ignoring laws (d) Creating conflict
The ________ is called the organized effort by government to unite Nigerians. (a) National institutions (b) Family meeting (c) Market rule (d) Village law

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

(a) Define citizenship. (2 marks)
(b) State two processes of becoming a citizen of a country. (3 marks)
(c) Mention three examples of citizens’ rights. (3 marks)
(d) State two examples of citizens’ duties. (2 marks)

(a) Explain the meaning of citizens’ rights. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of citizens’ duties. (3 marks)
(c) State three differences between rights and duties. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two importance of citizens’ rights and duties. (2 marks)

(a) What are national symbols? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three Nigerian national symbols. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the meaning of the Nigerian Coat of Arms. (3 marks)
(d) State two purposes of national symbols. (2 marks)

(a) Define national unity. (2 marks)
(b) Mention three ways of promoting national unity in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) State three national institutions that promote unity in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two roles of individuals in promoting national unity. (2 marks)

(a) What is national consciousness? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two parts of the Nigerian constitution that promote unity. (3 marks)
(c) State three ways government promotes national unity. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two benefits of national unity in Nigeria. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Citizenship
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Birth certificate
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Right to education
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Payment of taxes
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Obedience to laws
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Voting
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Peace and discipline
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Being born in the country
Question 9 – ✅ (d) School uniform
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Coat of arms
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Tolerance
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Tribal conflict
Question 13 – ✅ (a) NYSC
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Coat of arms
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Promote discrimination
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Promote national unity
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Discrimination
Question 18 – ✅ (d) Classroom board
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Respecting other cultures
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Constitution
Question 21 – ✅ (a) Constitution
Question 22 – ✅ (a) National pledge
Question 23 – ✅ (a) Obeying the law
Question 24 – ✅ (c) Right to life
Question 25 – ✅ (d) Right to worship
Question 26 – ✅ (d) Tribal discrimination
Question 27 – ✅ (a) Promote national identity
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Standing during the anthem
Question 29 – ✅ (d) Village square
Question 30 – ✅ (a) National currency
Question 31 – ✅ (a) Tolerance
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Discrimination
Question 33 – ✅ (a) Respecting national symbols
Question 34 – ✅ (a) Constitution
Question 35 – ✅ (d) Conflict
Question 36 – ✅ (a) Maintain order
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Discrimination
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Tribal hatred
Question 39 – ✅ (a) Paying taxes
Question 40 – ✅ (a) National institutions