SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK EXAMINATION

SECTION A

Instruction: Answer all question in this section

1. The group of people related by blood is called…….. A. Family B. Organization C. Member D.

Father

2. The process by which government sells its shares in companies to individual and group
is……… A. Commercialization B. Deregulation C. Import Trade D. Privatization

3. The buying and selling of goods and service in order to satisfy human want is called? A.
Farming B. Manufacturing C. Marketing D. Trading

4. The two system of Farming are ……… A. Livestock and Arable farming B. Mixed and dairy
farming C. Poultry and Fishing farming D. Tradition and Mechanized farming

5. The conflict between Modakeke and Ife is……….. Type of conflict. A. Inter Communal B.
Inter nation C. Inter Ethnic D. International

6. ………… refer to the connection that exist between individual and group of society A.
Community member B. Social environment C. Social organization D. Organization society

7. The type of marriage performed according to the tradition and custom of group of people is
…………. Marriage. A. Court B. Customary C. Religion D. Securities

8. The method of storing things in a refrigerator is known as ………. A. Killing B. Smoking C.

Salting D. refrigeration

9. One of the following is NOT a primary role of the family? A. Ensure continued existence of the
community B. Involve in child trafficking C. Provide for the need of Family D. Take care of the
young ones

10. A person is said to be a ……… when he cannot live without a particular drug of substance.
A. Drug abuse B. Drug baron C. Drug addict D. Drug trafficking

11. The habit of self medication is ……….. A. Drug abuse B. Drug baron C. Drug addict D. Drug
trafficking

12. A place where teaching and learning takes place called ………. A. Hospital B. Kitchen C.
Market D. School

13. ………. Is a low land between two hills? A. Delta B. Hill C. Lake D. Valley

14. There are ……… and ………. Classification of settlement. A. region and urban B. remote
and rural C. rural and rural D. rural and urban

15. Cotton is common in which of these States? A. Delta B. Enugu C. Kano D. Oyo
16. A situation in which a woman has more than one husband is …………… A. endogamy B.
monogamy C. polyandry D. polygamy

17. Love, loyal and willingness to serve one’s country is called…….. A. bravery B. Citizenship C.
Patriotism D. Warmth

18. ………….. Is the major reason for the amalgamation of southern and northern Nigeria. A
Coat of Arm B. National Anthem C. National Flag D. National pledge

19. ………….. Is an emblem which shows the unity of the country and stands for authority and
powers? A. Formal and Informal education B. Junior and Senior School C. Primary and
Secondary School D. 6-3-3-4 and 6-5-4

20. There are ……… types of environment. A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

21. Friendship could be defined as…….. A. a state of being cruel to others B. a state of being
emotionally attached to someone you like C. a state of fighting one another D. a state of loving
one only things are good

22. A saying that “culture is dynamic” means ……… A. Culture has a lot of powers B. Culture is
a kind of dynamism C. Culture does not remain the same D. Culture and Dynamism are related

23. We can prevent HIV/AID by ……… A. Eating balance diet B. Not playing together C.
Sharing sharp object D. Use of screened blood 24. ……………. Is a way of improving
friendship? A. Disagreeing with each other B. Exchange of gifts C. Making trouble D.
Quarreling

25. The following factors could destroy friendship EXCEPT…….. A. Betrayal of trust B.
Gossiping C. Honesty D. Selfishness

26. Permanent separation of husband and wife is called……… A. Companionship B. Divorce C.

Monogamy D. Polygamy

27. The following are sources of population data EXCEPT……. A. Birth rate B. Census C. Death
rate D. Wealth rate

28. Agents of socialization does not include ………. A. Mass Media B. Peer Group C. Police D.
Religion Institution

29. The institution responsible for the teaching of value and moral in our society is the ……….
Institution A. economic B. political C. legal D. religious

30. The Nigeria economy is dominated by the export of ……… product. A. chemical B. crude
oil C. agriculture D. engineering

31. The process by which a child acquires language value and belief is known as. A.
specialization B. integration C. socialization D. civilization

32. Which of the following option shows similarity in our religion? A. Unity B. Holy land C.
Symbols D. Mode of worships 33. From the option below, indicate one advantage of a mono
company. A. Diversification B. Deregulation C. Industrialization D. Specialization
34. Chose from the following one that is NOT a main economic activity. A. Industry B.
Education C. Export D. Farming

35. From the alternative, select one skill necessary when seeking help. A. Passiveness B.
Manipulation C. Assertiveness D. Shyness

36. Identify from the underlisted, one that is NOT an effect of gender stereotype. A. Kill initiative
B. Promote gender equally C. Cam limit achievement D. Encourage unnecessary rivalry

37. Chose from the alternative three voluntary organizations found in schools. A. Newspaper
B. Internet C. Face book D. Talking Drum

38. Indicate from the alternative three voluntary organizations found in schools. A. Girls guide,
Rotary club, Inner Wheel B. Boys brigade, Girls Brigade and Red cross C. Man O’
war, Pirates, and Sheriff guards D. Red cross, Boys scout and Black axe

39. The Ibibio in the south-south region of Nigeria call God……. A. Osalobua B. Tamara C.
Oghene D. Abasi

40. Chose from the following one that is NOT a characteristic of a goods goal. A. Achievable
B. Measurable C. No time limit D. Realistic

41. Living peacefully with people of different religion is called religious….. A. tolerance B.
difference C. Intolerance D. faith

42. Kin relationship that could be traced to father lineage is known as………. A. partridge B.
lineage C. partlineal D. percentage

43. From the following, indicate one that is NOT a challenge in Marriage. A. Death B.
Faithfulness C. Quarrels D. Separation.

44. Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of corruption? A. poverty B. insecurity C.
greed D. contentment

45. Taking drugs more than the prescribed dosage is a form of …….. Abuse. A. stimulant B.
substance C. drug D. medical

46. Indicate from the underlisted one that is NOT a function of marriage. A. Security B.
Companionship C. Procreation D. Share of love

47. Select from the underlisted one that is NOT a characteristic of a secondary social group. A.
They are linked by occupation B. Belong to the, same family D. Relate intimately with each
other

48. A marriage between people of the different ethnic group is called……..marriage. A. Inter-
ethnic B. inter-states C. different language D. inter tribal

49. All these are dangers for abusing drugs EXCEPT…….. A. brain damage B. rejection from
family C. health problem D. academic progress
50. Select from the alternative provide, one advantage of inter-ethnic marriage. A. Promote
inter-ethnic segregation B. interfere with ethnic identity C. Eliminate ethnic D. Encourage
tribalism

51. Chose from the following, one reason why a man is referred to as a social animal. A. He
learn social studies B. Man lives in a community C. He acquires wealth D. He interact with
others

52. From the option, identify one document that guarantee the right of citizen. A. National
passport B. Birth certificate C. Constitution D. National ID card

53. The judgment a person makes of him/herself best describes…… A. Self esteem B.
Decision making C. Values D. Negotiation

54. From the various ways we express ourselves, pick out one of the most appropriate from the
option listed. A. Passiveness B. Assertiveness C. Aggressiveness D. Manipulation

55. From the options, select ways of encouraging members of the school community. A. Loyalty
and respect B. Discipline and cooperation C. Reward and Award D. Acceptance and
Responsibilities

56. Marriage ceremony based on the law and custom of the bride is known as…………
marriage A. Customary B. Traditional C. Ordinance D. Religious

57. Choose from option provided the best way to determine the population a country. A. Voting
B. Registration C. Election D. Census

58. Indicate from the following strategy for achieving global cooperation. A. Bilateral and
multilateral agreement B. Economic Dependence C. Control of less developed countries D. Use
of Interpol to harass less developed state.

59. Science and technology have helped to solve the problem of weeds by the use of …………..
A. acaricide B.

SECTION B

Answer Three (4) Questions in this section

1. Define Conflicts?

b) Mention 4 examples of conflicts and explain two.

2. Highlight five (5) ways of promoting peace in our society

3. State five (5) characteristic of low self esteem and explain

4. State five (5) group of cult in our society

b) Mention five (5) cause of cultism in Nigeria and explain

5. Expanciate five (5) consequence of Harmful Tradition Practice