Examination on History
Class: Primary 6
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a dark, thick liquid found beneath the earth’s surface, used to produce fuel. (a) Water (b) Crude oil (c) Sand (d) Air
2. Which of the following is a by-product of crude oil? (a) Water (b) Petrol (c) Wood (d) Stone
3. Which of these is NOT a benefit of crude oil to Nigeria’s economy? (a) Provides foreign exchange (b) Creates employment (c) Causes deforestation (d) Funds government projects
4. The process of finding and extracting crude oil from the ground is called crude oil ________. (a) farming (b) exploration (c) processing (d) refining
5. Which of these is not a type of industry? (a) Manufacturing (b) Extractive (c) Agriculture (d) Service
6. All of these are examples of extractive industries except ________. (a) Mining (b) Fishing (c) Oil drilling (d) Textile production
7. An example of a manufacturing industry in Nigeria is ________. (a) NNPC (b) Dangote Cement (c) Shell (d) NEPA
8. The main reason for locating industries near raw materials is to ________. (a) reduce transport costs (b) attract more workers (c) get government grants (d) increase pollution
9. The correct step in setting up a new industry involves considering the availability of ________. (a) luxury goods (b) skilled labour (c) foreign holidays (d) expensive cars
10. A place where raw materials are processed into finished goods is called an ________. (a) farm (b) market (c) industry (d) office
11. Lagos is a major industrial hub in Nigeria primarily due to its ________. (a) cool climate (b) large population and port facilities (c) abundance of forests (d) lack of competition
12. Kerosene, diesel, and asphalt are all ________ of crude oil. (a) main products (b) waste products (c) by-products (d) raw materials
13. What does “exploration” in the context of crude oil mean? (a) Selling the oil (b) Searching for and discovering oil (c) Using oil for fuel (d) Cleaning oil spills
14. Which of these is a benefit of industries to Nigeria’s economy? (a) Reduces unemployment (b) Increases reliance on imports (c) Decreases national income (d) Promotes environmental degradation
15. The availability of good roads, electricity, and water supply are examples of ________ that attract industries. (a) social factors (b) infrastructure (c) human resources (d) market demand
16. Products like textiles, processed foods, and cement are manufactured by ________ industries. (a) extractive (b) service (c) manufacturing (d) agricultural
17. Why are manufactured products important to Nigeria’s economy? (a) They increase imports (b) They create dependency (c) They satisfy local demand and earn foreign exchange (d) They only benefit the rich
18. A major challenge faced during crude oil exploration in Nigeria is ________. (a) lack of demand (b) environmental pollution (c) too much rainfall (d) peaceful community relations
19. Which Nigerian city is known for its oil refineries? (a) Kano (b) Port Harcourt (c) Ibadan (d) Enugu
20. The term “industry” broadly refers to economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods, or the provision of ________. (a) entertainment (b) services (c) agriculture (d) education

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

1. (a) Define crude oil. (2 marks)
(b) List three by-products of crude oil. (3 marks)
(c) What is an industry? (3 marks)
(d) State two types of industries. (2 marks)

2. (a) Mention two ways crude oil benefits Nigeria’s economy. (2 marks)
(b) Explain briefly what crude oil exploration means. (3 marks)
(c) Give three reasons why industries are located in certain places. (3 marks)
(d) Name two major industrial cities in Nigeria. (2 marks)

3. (a) State two benefits of industries to Nigeria’s economy. (2 marks)
(b) Identify three products manufactured by Nigerian industries. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the importance of manufactured products to Nigeria’s economy. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of extractive industries. (2 marks)

4. (a) Differentiate between manufacturing and service industries. (2 marks)
(b) List three factors that attract industries to a particular location. (3 marks)
(c) Describe how crude oil exploration is carried out in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) Name two challenges associated with Nigeria’s oil economy. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Crude oil
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Petrol
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Causes deforestation
Question 4 – ✅ (b) exploration
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Agriculture
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Textile production
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Dangote Cement
Question 8 – ✅ (a) reduce transport costs
Question 9 – ✅ (b) skilled labour
Question 10 – ✅ (c) industry
Question 11 – ✅ (b) large population and port facilities
Question 12 – ✅ (c) by-products
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Searching for and discovering oil
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Reduces unemployment
Question 15 – ✅ (b) infrastructure
Question 16 – ✅ (c) manufacturing
Question 17 – ✅ (c) They satisfy local demand and earn foreign exchange
Question 18 – ✅ (b) environmental pollution
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Port Harcourt
Question 20 – ✅ (b) services