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

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

1. ________ is the illegal act of joining secret societies, often involving harmful practices. (a) Cultism (b) Patriotism (c) Activism (d) Tourism
2. Which of the following is a common cause of cultism among young people? (a) Good parenting (b) Peer pressure (c) Quality education (d) Strong moral values
3. The main reason for preventing human trafficking is to protect individuals from ________. (a) travel opportunities (b) exploitation and abuse (c) learning new languages (d) cultural exchange
4. All of these are examples of road traffic offenders except ________. (a) reckless drivers (b) drivers who obey traffic lights (c) overspeeding drivers (d) drivers without valid licenses
5. Which of these is not a characteristic of self-control? (a) Emotional stability (b) Impulsive actions (c) Patience (d) Thoughtful decision-making
6. The ________ of public funds often leads to poverty and hunger in a nation. (a) investment (b) proper management (c) mismanagement (d) budgeting
7. Which of these is NOT a responsibility of national leaders in ensuring security? (a) Protecting lives (b) Protecting property (c) Protecting national dignity (d) Encouraging criminal activities
8. The correct step in reporting vandalism of public facilities is to contact ________. (a) a friend (b) the nearest security agency (c) a market woman (d) a stranger
9. An example of misconduct by law enforcement agencies is ________. (a) upholding justice (b) engaging in bribery (c) protecting citizens (d) maintaining order
10. ________ involves the illegal transportation of people for exploitation. (a) Tourism (b) Emigration (c) Immigration (d) Human trafficking
11. Which of the following is an effect of cultism on society? (a) Peace and harmony (b) Increased crime rate (c) Academic excellence (d) Economic growth
12. All of these are examples of waterways offences except ________. (a) overloading a boat (b) sailing with valid permits (c) operating without life jackets (d) reckless sailing
13. Which of these is not a way to prevent cultism in schools? (a) Promoting good moral values (b) Encouraging secret societies (c) Engaging in guidance and counselling (d) Monitoring students’ activities
14. The main reason for discipline is to ensure individuals learn ________. (a) bad habits (b) self-control and good conduct (c) to disrespect rules (d) to be unruly
15. The concept of national security includes protecting a nation’s dignity and ________. (a) enemies (b) weaknesses (c) debts (d) values
16. Which is NOT a factor that contributes to national unity? (a) Cooperation among citizens (b) Religious tolerance (c) Ethnic rivalry (d) Respect for diverse cultures
17. An example of criminal behaviour that affects public resources is ________. (a) maintaining public parks (b) vandalizing electricity transformers (c) paying taxes (d) volunteering for community service
18. The correct step in managing public funds is to ensure ________. (a) personal enrichment (b) transparency and accountability (c) wasteful spending (d) hiding financial records
19. Which of the following security agencies is primarily responsible for internal security and law enforcement in Nigeria? (a) Nigerian Army (b) Nigerian Police Force (c) Nigerian Navy (d) Nigerian Air Force
20. All of these are ways to curb criminal behaviours except ________. (a) effective law enforcement (b) promoting moral education (c) encouraging idleness (d) community policing

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

1. (a) Define cultism. (2 marks)
(b) State three (3) causes of cultism in schools. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the importance of self-control in avoiding criminal behaviour. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two (2) examples of misconduct by law enforcement agencies. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is human trafficking? (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) ways to prevent human trafficking in your community. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the effects of vandalism on communities, giving one example. (3 marks)
(d) State two (2) responsibilities of national leaders in ensuring national security. (2 marks)

3. (a) Give two (2) examples of road traffic offences. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how mismanagement of public funds affects the nation. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss three (3) ways of ensuring national security in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(d) What is the meaning of discipline? (2 marks)

4. (a) Define prostitution. (2 marks)
(b) State three (3) effects of prostitution on the nation. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the role of the Nigerian Police Force in controlling criminal behaviours. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two (2) examples of facilities that can be vandalized. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Cultism
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Peer pressure
Question 3 – ✅ (b) exploitation and abuse
Question 4 – ✅ (b) drivers who obey traffic lights
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Impulsive actions
Question 6 – ✅ (c) mismanagement
Question 7 – ✅ (d) Encouraging criminal activities
Question 8 – ✅ (b) the nearest security agency
Question 9 – ✅ (b) engaging in bribery
Question 10 – ✅ (d) Human trafficking
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Increased crime rate
Question 12 – ✅ (b) sailing with valid permits
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Encouraging secret societies
Question 14 – ✅ (b) self-control and good conduct
Question 15 – ✅ (d) values
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Ethnic rivalry
Question 17 – ✅ (b) vandalizing electricity transformers
Question 18 – ✅ (b) transparency and accountability
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Nigerian Police Force
Question 20 – ✅ (c) encouraging idleness