Examination on Social Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is when someone uses drugs without a doctor’s advice. (a) Drug abuse (b) Food intake (c) Water drinking
2. Taking drugs without a doctor’s prescription is called drug ________. (a) care (b) abuse (c) health
3. A substance that can harm our body if taken is called a harmful ________. (a) food (b) drink (c) substance
4. Which of the following is a danger of drug abuse? (a) Good health (b) Poor learning (c) Strong bones
5. All of these are ways to prevent drug abuse except ________. (a) Refusing peer pressure (b) Reporting to adults (c) Listening to peer pressure
6. Which of these is NOT a harmful substance? (a) Rotten food (b) Expired drugs (c) Fresh fruit
7. The main reason we should check expiry dates on food is to prevent taking ________. (a) delicious food (b) harmful substances (c) expensive food
8. The correct step when you see expired food is to ________. (a) eat it quickly (b) share it with friends (c) throw it away
9. Which of these is not a security agency in Nigeria? (a) Police Force (b) Fire Service (c) Farmers’ Association
10. Drug abuse means taking drugs without the proper ________. (a) advice (b) fun (c) sleep
11. One danger of drug abuse to a child’s learning is ________. (a) good memory (b) poor concentration (c) quick understanding
12. To prevent drug abuse, we should refuse ________ pressure. (a) peer (b) parent (c) teacher
13. Harmful substances can be found in our ________. (a) classroom (b) environment (c) playground
14. An example of a harmful substance is ________. (a) clean water (b) fresh bread (c) poorly cooked food
15. Checking the cleanliness of food helps us to avoid ________ substances. (a) tasty (b) harmful (c) good
16. Which of these is a source of danger in the community? (a) Safe playground (b) Good neighbours (c) Untrained drivers
17. When in danger, who should you contact for help? (a) A stranger (b) A trusted adult (c) A small child
18. The primary duty of the Police Force is to ________. (a) build houses (b) maintain law and order (c) teach in school
19. A security agency that helps keep people safe is the ________. (a) Doctor (b) Fire Service (c) Market seller
20. Which of the following is an example of expired food? (a) Freshly baked cake (b) Yoghurt past its date (c) Newly harvested yam

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

1. (a) What is drug abuse? (2 marks)
(b) List two dangers of drug abuse to a child’s health. (3 marks)
(c) Give two examples of harmful substances found in our environment. (3 marks)
(d) State one way to prevent taking harmful substances. (2 marks)

2. (a) Explain what peer pressure means. (2 marks)
(b) Describe two ways you can prevent drug abuse. (3 marks)
(c) Why is it important to check the expiry date on food items? (3 marks)
(d) Name one type of food that can become harmful if poorly cooked. (2 marks)

3. (a) Mention two sources of danger or insecurity in your community. (2 marks)
(b) Name two security agencies in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) State one primary duty of the Nigerian Police Force. (3 marks)
(d) Who should you approach when you are in danger? (2 marks)

4. (a) How can you avoid danger from a stranger? (2 marks)
(b) List two trusted adults you can report to if someone is pressuring you to take drugs. (3 marks)
(c) Give two examples of harmful substances that are not food items. (3 marks)
(d) Why do security agencies help keep people safe? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Drug abuse
Question 2 – ✅ (b) abuse
Question 3 – ✅ (c) substance
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Poor learning
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Listening to peer pressure
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Fresh fruit
Question 7 – ✅ (b) harmful substances
Question 8 – ✅ (c) throw it away
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Farmers’ Association
Question 10 – ✅ (a) advice
Question 11 – ✅ (b) poor concentration
Question 12 – ✅ (a) peer
Question 13 – ✅ (b) environment
Question 14 – ✅ (c) poorly cooked food
Question 15 – ✅ (b) harmful
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Untrained drivers
Question 17 – ✅ (b) A trusted adult
Question 18 – ✅ (b) maintain law and order
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Fire Service
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Yoghurt past its date