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

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

1. ________ is anything that can cause harm or danger to our food. (a) Risk factor (b) Good food (c) Healthy food
2. Which of these is a risk factor that can make our food unsafe? (a) Clean plate (b) Germs (c) Cooked food
3. The main reason for washing our hands before eating is to remove ________. (a) water (b) dirt (c) soap
4. All of these are sources of water except ________. (a) stream (b) stone (c) rain
5. Which is NOT a domestic use of water? (a) Drinking (b) Cooking (c) Making cars
6. An example of a food risk incidence is ________. (a) playing football (b) food poisoning (c) sleeping well
7. The ________ is a place where water can be found naturally. (a) cupboard (b) river (c) classroom
8. Which of these is not a source of danger? (a) Road accident (b) Playing safely (c) Fire outbreak
9. To keep our food safe, we must always ________ it. (a) leave (b) cover (c) throw
10. ________ is the feeling of being safe from danger. (a) Insecurity (b) Security (c) Fear
11. Which of the following is a way to manage water? (a) Leaving taps open (b) Repairing leaky pipes (c) Wasting water
12. Using dirty water to cook is an example of a risk factor in food ________. (a) preparation (b) distribution (c) eating
13. All of these are industrial uses of water except ________. (a) for factories (b) for power plants (c) for bathing
14. The correct step in keeping food safe is to wash fruits and vegetables before ________. (a) cooking (b) playing (c) sleeping
15. Which of these does NOT make our food unsafe? (a) Expired food (b) Clean food (c) Unwashed hands
16. Unsafe food can lead to ________. (a) good health (b) sickness (c) happiness
17. A borehole is a ________ source of water. (a) man-made (b) natural (c) hidden
18. We use water for ________ our clothes. (a) eating (b) washing (c) running
19. Which of the following is a source of danger? (a) Safe food (b) Fake drugs (c) Clean water
20. The main reason for water management is to ________ water. (a) waste (b) save (c) spill

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

1. (a) What is a risk factor in food? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three things that can make our food unsafe. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two ways we can correct risk factors in food preparation. (3 marks)
(d) Give an example of a food risk incidence. (2 marks)

2. (a) Name two natural sources of water. (2 marks)
(b) List three domestic uses of water. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two industrial uses of water. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to manage water? (2 marks)

3. (a) What is security of life and property? (2 marks)
(b) List three sources of danger or insecurity in our environment. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how fake drugs can be a source of insecurity. (3 marks)
(d) Name one way we can protect ourselves from danger. (2 marks)

4. (a) Explain what water management means. (2 marks)
(b) State three ways to manage water at home. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two risk factors that can happen during food distribution. (3 marks)
(d) Why should we wash fruits and vegetables before eating them? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Risk factor
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Germs
Question 3 – ✅ (b) dirt
Question 4 – ✅ (b) stone
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Making cars
Question 6 – ✅ (b) food poisoning
Question 7 – ✅ (b) river
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Playing safely
Question 9 – ✅ (b) cover
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Security
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Repairing leaky pipes
Question 12 – ✅ (a) preparation
Question 13 – ✅ (c) for bathing
Question 14 – ✅ (a) cooking
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Clean food
Question 16 – ✅ (b) sickness
Question 17 – ✅ (a) man-made
Question 18 – ✅ (b) washing
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Fake drugs
Question 20 – ✅ (b) save