Examination on Social Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a secret organization whose activities are hidden from the public. (a) Cultism (b) Patriotism (c) Nationalism (d) Activism
2. One of the major causes of cultism is ________. (a) good home training (b) peer influence (c) quality education (d) religious tolerance
3. Which of the following is a consequence of cultism? (a) Social cohesion (b) Moral decadence (c) Community development (d) Academic excellence
4. The act of illegal movement of prohibited substances across borders is known as ________. (a) drug abuse (b) drug trafficking (c) drug addiction (d) drug prescription
5. Which of these is NOT a solution to cultism? (a) Counselling (b) Promoting violence (c) School-community cooperation (d) Positive peer groups
6. All of these are reasons for drug trafficking except ________. (a) poverty (b) ignorance (c) greed (d) national development
7. The main reason for legislating against drug trafficking is to ________. (a) encourage drug use (b) protect public health (c) promote crime (d) increase government revenue
8. Which of these is a common crime in society? (a) Philanthropy (b) Theft (c) Volunteering (d) Community service
9. A severe punishment for drug trafficking in some countries is ________. (a) community service (b) a warning (c) death penalty (d) probation
10. National security refers to the protection of a nation from ________. (a) internal and external threats (b) economic recession (c) natural disasters (d) cultural diversity
11. ________ is a crime that directly affects national security by disrupting economic infrastructure. (a) Armed robbery (b) Pipeline vandalism (c) Pickpocketing (d) Shoplifting
12. One way to prevent drug trafficking is through ________. (a) drug encouragement (b) public education (c) drug distribution (d) drug experimentation
13. The breakdown of social values is a direct ________ of cultism. (a) cause (b) solution (c) consequence (d) prevention
14. Which of the following is a control measure for cultism? (a) Encouraging drug abuse (b) Promoting injustice (c) Law enforcement (d) Marginalization
15. A major reason why individuals engage in cultism is often linked to their ________. (a) excellent academic performance (b) strong moral values (c) poor home background (d) community involvement
16. The correct step in addressing cultism in schools involves ________. (a) ignoring incidents (b) immediate expulsion without investigation (c) counselling and discipline (d) encouraging secret societies
17. All of these are crimes that affect national security except ________. (a) terrorism (b) illegal bunkering (c) importation of expired foods (d) local farming
18. Which is NOT a consequence of drug trafficking? (a) Imprisonment (b) Bad national image (c) Forfeiture of assets (d) International recognition
19. The term for the unlawful sexual penetration of a person without their consent is ________. (a) assault (b) rape (c) battery (d) harassment
20. Injustice and marginalization can be significant ________ of cultism. (a) solutions (b) causes (c) consequences (d) preventions
21. ________ is the act of illegally taking another person’s property. (a) Benevolence (b) Donation (c) Theft (d) Giving
22. The use of illicit substances to alter mood or behavior is called drug ________. (a) prescription (b) abuse (c) research (d) production
23. Which of these is not a form of punishment for common crimes? (a) Imprisonment (b) Flogging (c) Community service (d) Award
24. School-community cooperation is essential as a ________ to cultism. (a) cause (b) solution (c) consequence (d) weapon
25. The proliferation of weapons can be a ________ of cultism. (a) solution (b) prevention (c) cause (d) consequence
26. Which of the following describes human trafficking? (a) Selling human organs (b) Illegal trade of people (c) Buying and selling of goods (d) Exchange of services
27. The main reason for poverty alleviation programs as a prevention strategy against drug trafficking is to ________. (a) encourage drug use (b) reduce economic desperation (c) promote crime (d) increase government spending
28. Which of these is not a reason for drug trafficking? (a) Greed (b) Ignorance (c) Poverty (d) Altruism
29. The act of making food or drugs impure by adding inferior or harmful substances is called food ________. (a) preservation (b) fortification (c) adulteration (d) packaging
30. Positive peer groups serve as a crucial ________ to cultism. (a) deterrent (b) cause (c) encouragement (d) factor
31. Imprisonment is an associated punishment for ________. (a) charity work (b) drug trafficking (c) community development (d) academic achievement
32. The main reason for inter-agency cooperation in preventing drug trafficking is to ________. (a) promote competition (b) enhance law enforcement efforts (c) reduce communication (d) create confusion
33. Which is NOT a crime affecting national security? (a) Terrorism (b) Illegal bunkering (c) Pipeline vandalism (d) Tree planting
34. The loss of assets by a person involved in drug trafficking is known as ________. (a) inheritance (b) forfeiture (c) investment (d) donation
35. Poor leadership and injustice within a community can contribute to the ________ of cultism. (a) eradication (b) prevention (c) causes (d) solutions
36. Which of these is a solution to the problem of cultism? (a) Promoting negative peer influence (b) Awareness campaigns (c) Encouraging drug abuse (d) Ignoring the problem
37. When social values break down due to criminal activities, it leads to ________. (a) national development (b) moral decadence (c) economic prosperity (d) cultural preservation
38. The main reason for implementing strict legislation against crimes is to ________. (a) encourage lawlessness (b) maintain law and order (c) promote anarchy (d) increase criminal activities
39. An example of a crime that carries the death penalty in some countries is ________. (a) jaywalking (b) littering (c) drug trafficking (d) petty theft
40. ________ is the coordinated effort by government agencies to protect the nation from threats. (a) Cultural exchange (b) National security (c) Economic planning (d) Public relations

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

1. (a) Define cultism in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) Identify and explain three causes of cultism in society. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss two negative consequences of cultism on individuals and the community. (3 marks)
(d) State two ways cultism can be controlled in schools. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is drug trafficking? (2 marks)
(b) Explain three reasons why individuals engage in drug trafficking. (3 marks)
(c) Outline two severe consequences of drug trafficking. (3 marks)
(d) Suggest two measures the government can take to prevent drug trafficking. (2 marks)

3. (a) List any four common crimes prevalent in our society. (2 marks)
(b) Briefly explain what is meant by ‘National Security’. (3 marks)
(c) Identify and explain two crimes that pose a threat to national security. (3 marks)
(d) State two associated punishments for common crimes. (2 marks)

4. (a) Differentiate between a ‘drug’ and ‘drug abuse’. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how ‘positive peer groups’ can serve as a solution to cultism. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss the role of ‘legislation’ in preventing drug trafficking. (3 marks)
(d) How does ‘school-community cooperation’ help in controlling cultism? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Cultism
Question 2 – ✅ (b) peer influence
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Moral decadence
Question 4 – ✅ (b) drug trafficking
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Promoting violence
Question 6 – ✅ (d) national development
Question 7 – ✅ (b) protect public health
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Theft
Question 9 – ✅ (c) death penalty
Question 10 – ✅ (a) internal and external threats
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Pipeline vandalism
Question 12 – ✅ (b) public education
Question 13 – ✅ (c) consequence
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Law enforcement
Question 15 – ✅ (c) poor home background
Question 16 – ✅ (c) counselling and discipline
Question 17 – ✅ (d) local farming
Question 18 – ✅ (d) International recognition
Question 19 – ✅ (b) rape
Question 20 – ✅ (b) causes
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Theft
Question 22 – ✅ (b) abuse
Question 23 – ✅ (d) Award
Question 24 – ✅ (b) solution
Question 25 – ✅ (c) cause
Question 26 – ✅ (b) Illegal trade of people
Question 27 – ✅ (b) reduce economic desperation
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Altruism
Question 29 – ✅ (c) adulteration
Question 30 – ✅ (a) deterrent
Question 31 – ✅ (b) drug trafficking
Question 32 – ✅ (b) enhance law enforcement efforts
Question 33 – ✅ (d) Tree planting
Question 34 – ✅ (b) forfeiture
Question 35 – ✅ (c) causes
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Awareness campaigns
Question 37 – ✅ (b) moral decadence
Question 38 – ✅ (b) maintain law and order
Question 39 – ✅ (c) drug trafficking
Question 40 – ✅ (b) National security