Below is the revised set of 90 objective Computer Studies questions for JSS 1, JSS 2, and JSS 3,
with options rearranged to appear on the same line as each question, as requested. The
questions remain aligned with the Lagos State Scheme of Work for Computer Studies, covering
third-term topics for the respective class levels. Each question includes four options with one
correct answer, and the structure ensures clarity and appropriateness. The **Notes for
Teachers** and other details remain unchanged but are included at the end for reference.
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### JSS 1 Computer Studies Objective Questions (Third Term) – 30 Questions
**Instructions**: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
1. Which device was used for counting in ancient times? a) Calculator b) Abacus c) Computer d)
Typewriter **Answer**: b) Abacus
2. Who invented the Analytical Engine? a) Charles Babbage b) Blaise Pascal c) Alan Turing d) John
Napier **Answer**: a) Charles Babbage
3. What is the full meaning of CPU? a) Central Processing Unit b) Computer Processing Unit c)
Central Program Unit d) Control Processing Unit **Answer**: a) Central Processing Unit
4. Which of these is an output device? a) Keyboard b) Mouse c) Monitor d) Scanner **Answer**:
c) Monitor
5. The process of turning on a computer is called: a) Shutting down b) Booting c) Formatting d)
Scanning **Answer**: b) Booting
6. Which of these is a disadvantage of using computers? a) Speed b) Accuracy c) Unemployment
d) Storage **Answer**: c) Unemployment
7. In which age were tally sticks used? a) Stone Age b) Iron Age c) Industrial Age d) Information
Age **Answer**: a) Stone Age
8. Which device stores data permanently? a) RAM b) Hard disk c) Monitor d) CPU **Answer**: b)
Hard disk
9. The keyboard is used to: a) Display information b) Input data c) Process data d) Store data
**Answer**: b) Input data
10. Which of these is a feature of the Industrial Age? a) Use of computers b) Invention of steam
engines c) Use of abacus d) Artificial intelligence **Answer**: b) Invention of steam engines
11. What is the main function of a computer’s memory? a) Display images b) Store data
temporarily c) Connect to the internet d) Print documents **Answer**: b) Store data temporarily
12. Which of these is an example of a modern computer? a) Abacus b) Laptop c) Typewriter d)
Calculator **Answer**: b) Laptop
13. The first generation of computers used: a) Transistors b) Vacuum tubes c) Microchips d)
Integrated circuits **Answer**: b) Vacuum tubes
14. Which device is used to point and click on a computer? a) Mouse b) Printer c) Speaker d)
Scanner **Answer**: a) Mouse
15. What does ICT stand for? a) Information and Computer Technology b) Information and
Communication Technology c) Internet and Computer Technology d) Integrated Communication
Technology **Answer**: b) Information and Communication Technology
16. Which of these is NOT a computer component? a) CPU b) Monitor c) Desk d) Keyboard
**Answer**: c) Desk
17. The process of saving a file is done by: a) Clicking and dragging b) Double-clicking c) Using the
save command d) Shutting down **Answer**: c) Using the save command
18. Which of these is a storage device? a) Flash drive b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Printer **Answer**:
a) Flash drive
19. The part of a computer that processes data is the: a) Monitor b) CPU c) Keyboard d) Hard disk
**Answer**: b) CPU
20. Which of these is an example of an input device? a) Speaker b) Printer c) Microphone d)
Projector **Answer**: c) Microphone
21. The term “byte” refers to: a) A unit of computer memory b) A type of software c) A computer
brand d) A type of monitor **Answer**: a) A unit of computer memory
22. Which of these is a characteristic of early computers? a) Small size b) Large size and slow
speed c) Wireless connection d) High storage capacity **Answer**: b) Large size and slow speed
23. The process of switching off a computer is called: a) Booting b) Formatting c) Shutting down
d) Rebooting **Answer**: c) Shutting down
24. Which device is used to produce hard copies of documents? a) Scanner b) Printer c) Mouse d)
Keyboard **Answer**: b) Printer
25. The first calculating device invented by Blaise Pascal was called: a) Abacus b) Pascaline c)
Analytical Engine d) Difference Engine **Answer**: b) Pascaline
26. Which of these is a use of computers in education? a) Manual typing b) E-learning c) Letter
writing d) Drawing on paper **Answer**: b) E-learning
27. The part of a computer that displays results is the: a) CPU b) Monitor c) Keyboard d) Mouse
**Answer**: b) Monitor
28. Which of these is a feature of the Information Age? a) Use of steam engines b) Development
of computers c) Use of tally sticks d) Invention of the wheel **Answer**: b) Development of
computers
29. A computer system consists of: a) Hardware, software, and users b) Printer and monitor only
c) CPU and keyboard only d) Internet and cables **Answer**: a) Hardware, software, and users
30. Which of these is a manual calculating device? a) Slide rule b) Computer c) Printer d) Scanner
**Answer**: a) Slide rule
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### JSS 2 Computer Studies Objective Questions (Third Term) – 30 Questions
**Instructions**: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
1. Which software is used for word processing? a) Microsoft Excel b) Microsoft Word c) Microsoft
PowerPoint d) CorelDRAW **Answer**: b) Microsoft Word
2. The global network that connects computers is called: a) Intranet b) Internet c) LAN d) WAN
**Answer**: b) Internet
3. What does GUI stand for? a) Graphic User Interface b) General User Interface c) Graphic Utility
Interface d) General Utility Interface **Answer**: a) Graphic User Interface
4. Which of these is a type of computer network? a) RAM b) LAN c) CPU d) ROM **Answer**: b)
LAN
5. Which software is used for creating presentations? a) Microsoft Excel b) Microsoft PowerPoint
c) Notepad d) Paint **Answer**: b) Microsoft PowerPoint
6. Which of these is a benefit of ICT? a) Cybercrime b) Faster communication c) Unemployment d)
Virus spread **Answer**: b) Faster communication
7. A double-click on a file is used to: a) Delete the file b) Open the file c) Move the file d) Copy the
file **Answer**: b) Open the file
8. Which generation of computers used transistors? a) First generation b) Second generation c)
Third generation d) Fourth generation **Answer**: b) Second generation
9. A program that translates high-level language to machine language is called: a) Assembler b)
Compiler c) Editor d) Debugger **Answer**: b) Compiler
10. Which of these is a secondary storage device? a) RAM b) Hard disk c) CPU d) Monitor
**Answer**: b) Hard disk
11. The operating system is an example of: a) Application software b) System software c) Utility
software d) Game software **Answer**: b) System software
12. Which device is used to connect computers in a network? a) Monitor b) Router c) Keyboard d)
Printer **Answer**: b) Router
13. What is the function of an icon on a computer desktop? a) Store data b) Represent a file or
program c) Process data d) Print documents **Answer**: b) Represent a file or program
14. Which of these is an example of a web browser? a) Microsoft Word b) Google Chrome c)
Microsoft Excel d) Notepad **Answer**: b) Google Chrome
15. The term “bit” stands for: a) Binary Digit b) Basic Input Technology c) Binary Information
Technology d) Basic Internet Tool **Answer**: a) Binary Digit
16. Which of these is a feature of a spreadsheet? a) Creating slides b) Performing calculations c)
Typing letters d) Editing images **Answer**: b) Performing calculations
17. The process of restarting a computer is called: a) Booting b) Rebooting c) Formatting d)
Debugging **Answer**: b) Rebooting
18. Which of these is an example of application software? a) Windows b) Linux c) Microsoft Word
d) BIOS **Answer**: c) Microsoft Word
19. A computer virus is: a) A hardware component b) A malicious program c) A storage device d)
An operating system **Answer**: b) A malicious program
20. Which of these is used to send emails? a) Microsoft Excel b) Gmail c) Paint d) Notepad
**Answer**: b) Gmail
21. The third generation of computers used: a) Vacuum tubes b) Transistors c) Integrated circuits
d) Microprocessors **Answer**: c) Integrated circuits
22. Which of these is a peripheral device? a) CPU b) RAM c) Printer d) Motherboard **Answer**:
c) Printer
23. The function of an antivirus is to: a) Create viruses b) Protect against viruses c) Store data d)
Format disks **Answer**: b) Protect against viruses
24. Which of these is a type of computer memory? a) ROM b) CPU c) Monitor d) Printer
**Answer**: a) ROM
25. The process of copying files to a flash drive is called: a) Formatting b) Backing up c) Deleting d)
Editing **Answer**: b) Backing up
26. Which of these is a feature of the internet? a) Manual typing b) Global communication c)
Drawing on paper d) Printing documents **Answer**: b) Global communication
27. A folder on a computer is used to: a) Process data b) Organize files c) Display images d)
Connect to the internet **Answer**: b) Organize files
28. Which of these is a type of operating system? a) Microsoft Word b) Windows 10 c) Google
Chrome d) CorelDRAW **Answer**: b) Windows 10
29. The term “WWW” stands for: a) World Wide Web b) World Web Work c) Wide Web World d)
Web World Wide **Answer**: a) World Wide Web
30. Which device is used to scan documents into a computer? a) Printer b) Scanner c) Mouse d)
Keyboard **Answer**: b) Scanner
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### JSS 3 Computer Studies Objective Questions (Third Term) – 30 Questions
**Instructions**: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
1. Which generation of computers uses artificial intelligence? a) Second generation b) Third
generation c) Fourth generation d) Fifth generation **Answer**: d) Fifth generation
2. What does HTML stand for? a) HyperText Markup Language b) HighText Machine Language c)
HyperTool Markup Language d) HighTech Machine Language **Answer**: a) HyperText Markup
Language
3. A website’s address is called: a) URL b) RAM c) CPU d) ROM **Answer**: a) URL
4. Which of these is a risk of using computers? a) Faster processing b) Cybercrime c) Data storage
d) Improved communication **Answer**: b) Cybercrime
5. The main circuit board in a computer is called: a) CPU b) Motherboard c) RAM d) Hard disk
**Answer**: b) Motherboard
6. Which software is used for graphic design? a) Microsoft Excel b) CorelDRAW c) Microsoft Word
d) Notepad **Answer**: b) CorelDRAW
7. The fourth generation of computers uses: a) Vacuum tubes b) Transistors c) Microprocessors d)
Integrated circuits **Answer**: c) Microprocessors
8. Which of these is an example of a database management system? a) Microsoft Access b)
Microsoft Word c) Paint d) PowerPoint **Answer**: a) Microsoft Access
9. The process of protecting data from unauthorized access is called: a) Formatting b) Encryption
c) Debugging d) Backing up **Answer**: b) Encryption
10. Which of these is a feature of a computer network? a) Data sharing b) Manual typing c)
Printing documents d) Drawing images **Answer**: a) Data sharing
11. A program that controls computer hardware is called: a) Application software b) Operating
system c) Utility software d) Game software **Answer**: b) Operating system
12. Which of these is an example of a search engine? a) Google b) Microsoft Word c) CorelDRAW
d) Notepad **Answer**: a) Google
13. The term “byte” consists of how many bits? a) 4 b) 8 c) 16 d) 32 **Answer**: b) 8
14. Which of these is a type of computer crime? a) Data backup b) Hacking c) File sharing d)
Printing **Answer**: b) Hacking
15. The function of a modem is to: a) Store data b) Connect to the internet c) Process data d)
Display images **Answer**: b) Connect to the internet
16. Which of these is a programming language? a) Microsoft Excel b) Python c) Windows d)
CorelDRAW **Answer**: b) Python
17. The process of restarting a computer after an error is called: a) Formatting b) Rebooting c)
Debugging d) Booting **Answer**: b) Rebooting
18. Which of these is a component of a computer system? a) Internet b) Software c) Desk d)
Paper **Answer**: b) Software
19. A firewall is used to: a) Create websites b) Protect a network c) Store data d) Print documents
**Answer**: b) Protect a network
20. Which of these is an example of an output device? a) Scanner b) Speaker c) Keyboard d)
Mouse **Answer**: b) Speaker
21. The process of creating a backup is important to: a) Delete files b) Prevent data loss c) Format
disks d) Create viruses **Answer**: b) Prevent data loss
22. Which of these is a feature of a database? a) Creating slides b) Organizing data in tables c)
Editing images d) Typing letters **Answer**: b) Organizing data in tables
23. The term “AI” stands for: a) Artificial Intelligence b) Automated Internet c) Active Interface d)
Application Interface **Answer**: a) Artificial Intelligence
24. Which of these is a mobile operating system? a) Microsoft Word b) Android c) CorelDRAW d)
Notepad **Answer**: b) Android
25. The process of writing instructions for a computer is called: a) Formatting b) Programming c)
Debugging d) Backing up **Answer**: b) Programming
26. Which of these is a type of internet connection? a) CPU b) Wi-Fi c) RAM d) ROM **Answer**:
b) Wi-Fi
27. A spreadsheet is used to: a) Create web pages b) Perform calculations c) Write letters d) Edit
videos **Answer**: b) Perform calculations
28. Which of these is a benefit of computer networks? a) Slow communication b) Resource
sharing c) Data loss d) Virus spread **Answer**: b) Resource sharing
29. The term “URL” stands for: a) Uniform Resource Locator b) Universal Resource Link c) Uniform
Retrieval Link d) Universal Retrieval Locator **Answer**: a) Uniform Resource Locator
30. Which of these is an example of a communication system? a) Microsoft Excel b) Skype c) Paint
d) Notepad **Answer**: b) Skype
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### Notes for Teachers
- **Curriculum Alignment**: The questions are based on the Lagos State Scheme of Work for
Computer Studies, as referenced in resources like ClassRoomNotes, EduDelightTutors, and
Passnownow, which align with the Nigerian curriculum for JSS 1–3. They cover third-term topics
such as historical development (JSS 1), ICT applications and software (JSS 2), and advanced
concepts like programming, networks, and emerging technologies (JSS 3).
- **Difficulty Level**: Questions are structured to match the cognitive abilities of each class:
basic concepts for JSS 1, intermediate concepts for JSS 2, and more advanced topics for JSS 3.
- **Test Administration**: The test can be conducted in 1 hour and 30 minutes, with each
question carrying equal marks (e.g., 1 mark per question for a total of 30 marks per class).
Teachers can select a subset of questions if a shorter test is needed.
- **Customization**: Adjust questions to reflect specific software or tools taught in your school
(e.g., replace CorelDRAW with Adobe Photoshop if relevant). Practical questions can be added if
computers are available for testing.
- **Marking**: Answers are provided for easy grading. Ensure students select only one option
per question.
If you need additional formats (e.g., PDF, Word), theory questions, or practical questions, please
let me know!
Below is a revised set of 60 objective Computer Studies questions (30 questions each for SS1 and
SS2) for a mid-term test, covering topics from the **first, second, and third terms** of the Lagos
State Scheme of Work for Computer Studies, aligned with the Nigerian curriculum (NERDC
framework). The questions are designed for Senior Secondary School students in Lagos State,
Nigeria, with options arranged on the same line as each question, as requested. Each question
includes four options with one correct answer, tailored to the appropriate class level. The
structure follows the template provided, ensuring clarity and curriculum alignment.
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### SS1 Computer Studies Objective Questions (First, Second, and Third Term) – 30 Questions
**Instructions**: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
#### First Term (Overview of Computers, Computer Hardware, Input/Output Devices)
1. A computer is an electronic device that: a) Processes data b) Prints documents c) Stores
electricity d) Displays images only **Answer**: a) Processes data
2. The main function of the CPU is to: a) Store data b) Process data c) Display output d) Input data
**Answer**: b) Process data
3. Which of these is an input device? a) Monitor b) Printer c) Keyboard d) Speaker **Answer**: c)
Keyboard
4. The part of a computer that displays results is the: a) CPU b) Monitor c) Keyboard d) Hard disk
**Answer**: b) Monitor
5. Which of these is a storage device? a) Mouse b) Hard disk c) Monitor d) CPU **Answer**: b)
Hard disk
6. The first generation of computers used: a) Transistors b) Vacuum tubes c) Microchips d)
Integrated circuits **Answer**: b) Vacuum tubes
7. Which of these is a characteristic of computers? a) Slow processing b) High accuracy c) Manual
operation d) Limited storage **Answer**: b) High accuracy
8. The term “ICT” stands for: a) Information and Computer Technology b) Information and
Communication Technology c) Internet and Computer Technology d) Integrated Communication
Technology **Answer**: b) Information and Communication Technology
9. Which device is used to point and click on a computer? a) Scanner b) Mouse c) Printer d)
Speaker **Answer**: b) Mouse
10. The process of starting a computer is called: a) Formatting b) Booting c) Debugging d) Sorting
**Answer**: b) Booting
#### Second Term (Computer Software, Number Systems, Logic Gates)
11. Which of these is an example of system software? a) Microsoft Word b) Windows 10 c)
Microsoft Excel d) CorelDRAW **Answer**: b) Windows 10
12. The binary number system is based on: a) Base 2 b) Base 8 c) Base 10 d) Base 16 **Answer**:
a) Base 2
13. The decimal equivalent of the binary number 101 is: a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7 **Answer**: b) 5
14. Which logic gate produces a HIGH output only when both inputs are HIGH? a) OR gate b) AND
gate c) NOT gate d) XOR gate **Answer**: b) AND gate
15. A collection of 8 bits is called a: a) Byte b) Kilobyte c) Megabyte d) Bit **Answer**: a) Byte
16. The octal number system is based on: a) Base 2 b) Base 8 c) Base 10 d) Base 16 **Answer**:
b) Base 8
17. Which of these is an example of application software? a) Linux b) Microsoft Word c) BIOS d)
Windows **Answer**: b) Microsoft Word
18. The hexadecimal number system uses: a) 0–9 and A–F b) 0–7 c) 0–9 only d) 0–1 only
**Answer**: a) 0–9 and A–F
19. A NOT gate: a) Inverts the input b) Combines two inputs c) Produces a HIGH output d) Stores
data **Answer**: a) Inverts the input
20. Which of these is a function of an operating system? a) Creating spreadsheets b) Managing
hardware resources c) Designing graphics d) Browsing the internet **Answer**: b) Managing
hardware resources
#### Third Term (Data Processing, Databases, Basic Programming)
21. The process of converting raw facts into meaningful information is called: a) Data collection b)
Data processing c) Data storage d) Data analysis **Answer**: b) Data processing
22. A collection of related records in a database is called a: a) Field b) File c) Table d) Query
**Answer**: c) Table
23. The binary equivalent of the decimal number 7 is: a) 100 b) 101 c) 110 d) 111 **Answer**: d)
111
24. Which of these is a database management system? a) Microsoft Word b) Microsoft Access c)
Notepad d) Paint **Answer**: b) Microsoft Access
25. The process of arranging data in a specific order is called: a) Sorting b) Filtering c) Querying d)
Formatting **Answer**: a) Sorting
26. A program that translates high-level language to machine language is called a: a) Compiler b)
Assembler c) Editor d) Debugger **Answer**: a) Compiler
27. The process of copying data to prevent loss is called: a) Formatting b) Backing up c)
Debugging d) Sorting **Answer**: b) Backing up
28. Which of these is a type of computer network? a) CPU b) LAN c) RAM d) ROM **Answer**: b)
LAN
29. The term “GUI” stands for: a) Graphic User Interface b) General Utility Interface c) Graphic
Utility Interface d) General User Interface **Answer**: a) Graphic User Interface
30. The process of removing errors from a program is called: a) Debugging b) Formatting c)
Sorting d) Backing up **Answer**: a) Debugging
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### SS2 Computer Studies Objective Questions (First, Second, and Third Term) – 30 Questions
**Instructions**: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
#### First Term (Computer Data Conversion, File Organization, Spreadsheets)
1. The process of converting analog signals to digital signals is done by a: a) Router b) Modem c)
Switch d) Hub **Answer**: b) Modem
2. Which software is used for creating spreadsheets? a) Microsoft Word b) Microsoft Excel c)
Microsoft PowerPoint d) CorelDRAW **Answer**: b) Microsoft Excel
3. A file organization method where records are stored in order of key field is: a) Sequential b)
Random c) Indexed d) Direct **Answer**: a) Sequential
4. Which of these is a feature of a spreadsheet? a) Creating web pages b) Performing calculations
c) Writing programs d) Editing videos **Answer**: b) Performing calculations
5. The process of converting data into a secret code is called: a) Encryption b) Decryption c)
Sorting d) Filtering **Answer**: a) Encryption
6. A cell in a spreadsheet is identified by: a) Row and column b) File and folder c) Table and field
d) Query and record **Answer**: a) Row and column
7. Which of these is a disadvantage of manual data processing? a) High speed b) Low accuracy c)
Large storage capacity d) Fast retrieval **Answer**: b) Low accuracy
8. A group of related files is called a: a) Folder b) Icon c) Program d) Shortcut **Answer**: a)
Folder
9. Which of these is used to create charts in a spreadsheet? a) Microsoft Word b) Microsoft Excel
c) Notepad d) Paint **Answer**: b) Microsoft Excel
10. The process of retrieving data from a file is called: a) Sorting b) Accessing c) Formatting d)
Debugging **Answer**: b) Accessing
#### Second Term (Networking, Internet, Computer Ethics)
11. The global network that connects computers is called: a) Intranet b) Internet c) LAN d) WAN
**Answer**: b) Internet
12. A device that connects multiple networks is called a: a) Router b) Switch c) Hub d) Modem
**Answer**: a) Router
13. The term “WWW” stands for: a) World Wide Web b) World Web Work c) Wide Web World d)
Web World Wide **Answer**: a) World Wide Web
14. Which of these is a type of network topology? a) Star b) CPU c) RAM d) ROM **Answer**: a)
Star
15. Which of these is an example of a search engine? a) Microsoft Word b) Google c) CorelDRAW
d) Notepad **Answer**: b) Google
16. The unauthorized access to a computer system is called: a) Hacking b) Backing up c) Sorting d)
Formatting **Answer**: a) Hacking
17. The term “URL” stands for: a) Uniform Resource Locator b) Universal Resource Link c) Uniform
Retrieval Link d) Universal Retrieval Locator **Answer**: a) Uniform Resource Locator
18. Which of these is a benefit of computer networking? a) Data loss b) Resource sharing c) Virus
spread d) Slow communication **Answer**: b) Resource sharing
19. A program that protects a computer from unauthorized access is called a: a) Firewall b)
Modem c) Switch d) Hub **Answer**: a) Firewall
20. Which of these is an example of computer ethics? a) Pirating software b) Respecting user
privacy c) Spreading viruses d) Hacking systems **Answer**: b) Respecting user privacy
#### Third Term (Web Development, Programming, Emerging Technologies)
21. Which of these is used to create web pages? a) HTML b) Microsoft Excel c) Microsoft Word d)
Paint **Answer**: a) HTML
22. The process of writing instructions for a computer is called: a) Formatting b) Programming c)
Debugging d) Sorting **Answer**: b) Programming
23. Which programming language is commonly used for web development? a) Microsoft Excel b)
JavaScript c) Windows d) CorelDRAW **Answer**: b) JavaScript
24. A computer virus is: a) A hardware component b) A malicious program c) A storage device d)
An operating system **Answer**: b) A malicious program
25. Which of these is a feature of fifth-generation computers? a) Vacuum tubes b) Artificial
intelligence c) Transistors d) Integrated circuits **Answer**: b) Artificial intelligence
26. The process of testing a program to find errors is called: a) Formatting b) Debugging c) Sorting
d) Backing up **Answer**: b) Debugging
27. Which of these is a type of high-level programming language? a) Machine language b)
Assembly language c) Python d) Binary code **Answer**: c) Python
28. A website is accessed using a: a) Spreadsheet b) Web browser c) Word processor d) Database
**Answer**: b) Web browser
29. The hexadecimal equivalent of the binary number 1010 is: a) A b) B c) C d) D **Answer**: a)
A
30. Which of these is an example of a communication system? a) Microsoft Excel b) WhatsApp c)
Paint d) Notepad **Answer**: b) WhatsApp
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### Notes for Teachers
- **Curriculum Alignment**: The questions are based on the Lagos State Scheme of Work for
Computer Studies for SS1 and SS2, aligned with the Nigerian NERDC curriculum. SS1 covers
computer fundamentals, hardware, software, number systems, logic gates, data processing, and
databases across the three terms. SS2 covers data conversion, file organization, spreadsheets,
networking, internet, computer ethics, web development, and programming. Resources like
Passnownow, TestStreams, and EduDelightTutors were referenced for topic alignment.
- **Question Distribution**: Each set of 30 questions is evenly distributed across the three terms
(10 questions per term) to ensure comprehensive coverage of the curriculum.
- **Difficulty Level**: SS1 questions focus on foundational and intermediate concepts, while SS2
questions introduce more advanced topics like networking topologies, web development, and
programming, suitable for senior secondary students.
- **Test Administration**: The test can be conducted in 1 hour and 30 minutes, with each
question carrying 1 mark (total of 30 marks per class). Teachers can select fewer questions for a
shorter test if needed.
- **Customization**: Questions can be adapted to reflect specific software or tools taught in your
school (e.g., replace Microsoft Access with Oracle if relevant). Practical questions can be added if
computer labs are available.
- **Marking**: Answers are provided for easy grading. Ensure students select one option per
question.
If you need additional formats (e.g., PDF, Word), theory questions, or practical questions, please
let me know!
Below is a revised set of 90 objective Physical and Health Education (PHE) questions (30
questions each for JSS 1, JSS 2, and JSS 3) for a mid-term test, covering topics from the **first,
second, and third terms** of the Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education,
aligned with the Nigerian curriculum (NERDC framework). The questions are tailored for Junior
Secondary School students in Lagos State, Nigeria, with options arranged on the same line as
each question, as requested. Each question includes four options with one correct answer,
ensuring clarity and appropriateness for each class level. The structure follows the provided
template.
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### JSS 1 Physical and Health Education Objective Questions (First, Second, and Third Term) – 30
Questions
**Instructions**: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
#### First Term (Introduction to PHE, Physical Fitness, Athletics)
1. Physical and Health Education (PHE) is primarily concerned with: a) Academic performance b)
Physical fitness and health awareness c) Cooking skills d) Computer literacy **Answer**: b)
Physical fitness and health awareness
2. Which of these is a component of physical fitness? a) Intelligence b) Strength c) Memory d)
Reading **Answer**: b) Strength
3. The ability to move quickly and easily is called: a) Endurance b) Agility c) Power d) Flexibility
**Answer**: b) Agility
4. Which event is an example of a track event? a) High jump b) 100-meter race c) Shot put d)
Discus **Answer**: b) 100-meter race
5. The starting position for a sprint race is: a) Standing b) Crouch c) Lying down d) Sitting
**Answer**: b) Crouch
6. Which of these is a benefit of physical exercise? a) Increased stress b) Improved heart health c)
Reduced energy d) Poor coordination **Answer**: b) Improved heart health
7. The ability to bend and stretch easily is called: a) Strength b) Endurance c) Flexibility d) Speed
**Answer**: c) Flexibility
8. Which of these is a field event in athletics? a) 400-meter race b) Long jump c) Relay race d)
Marathon **Answer**: b) Long jump
9. The recommended daily physical activity for children is: a) 10 minutes b) 30 minutes c) 60
minutes d) 90 minutes **Answer**: c) 60 minutes
10. Which of these is a locomotor movement? a) Bending b) Running c) Stretching d) Twisting
**Answer**: b) Running
#### Second Term (Health and Hygiene, Basic Skills in Sports)
11. Personal hygiene includes: a) Eating junk food b) Regular bathing c) Sleeping late d) Avoiding
exercise **Answer**: b) Regular bathing
12. Which of these is a basic skill in soccer? a) Dribbling b) Singing c) Writing d) Painting
**Answer**: a) Dribbling
13. The equipment used in table tennis is called a: a) Racket b) Bat c) Stick d) Club **Answer**: a)
Racket
14. Which of these is a source of water pollution? a) Planting trees b) Oil spillage c) Clean water
supply d) Recycling **Answer**: b) Oil spillage
15. The skill used to start a table tennis game is called: a) Smash b) Serve c) Block d) Spin
**Answer**: b) Serve
16. Which of these is a benefit of good hygiene? a) Increased illness b) Prevention of diseases c)
Poor appearance d) Bad odor **Answer**: b) Prevention of diseases
17. The official who controls a soccer match is called a: a) Umpire b) Referee c) Linesman d)
Coach **Answer**: b) Referee
18. Which of these is a non-locomotor movement? a) Running b) Jumping c) Bending d) Walking
**Answer**: c) Bending
19. Which of these is a component of a school health program? a) School cult activities b)
Healthful school environment c) Poor sanitation d) Unhygienic food **Answer**: b) Healthful
school environment
20. The skill used to kick a ball accurately in soccer is called: a) Heading b) Passing c) Dribbling d)
Shooting **Answer**: b) Passing
#### Third Term (Recreation, Safety, and First Aid)
21. Recreation refers to: a) Work-related activities b) Leisure activities for relaxation c) Academic
studies d) Cooking meals **Answer**: b) Leisure activities for relaxation
22. Which of these is an example of indoor recreation? a) Football b) Table tennis c) Athletics d)
Swimming **Answer**: b) Table tennis
23. The first step in administering first aid is to: a) Call a friend b) Assess the situation c) Give food
d) Ignore the injury **Answer**: b) Assess the situation
24. Which of these is a safety rule in sports? a) Wearing loose clothing b) Using faulty equipment
c) Warming up before activities d) Ignoring instructions **Answer**: c) Warming up before
activities
25. A person who mixes freely with others is said to be: a) Socially developed b) Physically unfit c)
Emotionally unstable d) Academically weak **Answer**: a) Socially developed
26. The treatment given to an injured person before medical help arrives is called: a) Surgery b)
First aid c) Exercise d) Massage **Answer**: b) First aid
27. Which of these is an outdoor recreational activity? a) Chess b) Hiking c) Video games d)
Reading **Answer**: b) Hiking
28. The purpose of a bandage in first aid is to: a) Increase pain b) Control bleeding c) Cause
infection d) Restrict movement **Answer**: b) Control bleeding
29. Which of these is a benefit of recreation? a) Increased stress b) Improved mental health c)
Poor fitness d) Reduced coordination **Answer**: b) Improved mental health
30. Safety equipment in sports includes: a) Shin guards b) Headphones c) Books d) Pens
**Answer**: a) Shin guards
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### JSS 2 Physical and Health Education Objective Questions (First, Second, and Third Term) – 30
Questions
**Instructions**: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
#### First Term (Physical Fitness, Athletics, Health Education)
1. The ability to sustain physical activity for a long period is called: a) Strength b) Endurance c)
Flexibility d) Speed **Answer**: b) Endurance
2. Which of these is a track event? a) Javelin b) 200-meter race c) High jump d) Discus
**Answer**: b) 200-meter race
3. Health education helps individuals to: a) Avoid exercise b) Make healthy decisions c) Ignore
hygiene d) Skip meals **Answer**: b) Make healthy decisions
4. The baton is used in which type of race? a) Relay race b) Sprint race c) Marathon d) Hurdles
**Answer**: a) Relay race
5. Which of these is a component of physical fitness? a) Memory b) Coordination c) Reading d)
Writing **Answer**: b) Coordination
6. The ability to lift heavy weights is a measure of: a) Flexibility b) Strength c) Agility d) Endurance
**Answer**: b) Strength
7. Which of these is a benefit of regular exercise? a) Increased fatigue b) Stronger bones c) Poor
sleep d) Weak immunity **Answer**: b) Stronger bones
8. The official who starts a race is called the: a) Referee b) Umpire c) Starter d) Linesman
**Answer**: c) Starter
9. Which of these is a field event? a) 800-meter race b) Shot put c) Relay race d) Sprint
**Answer**: b) Shot put
10. The process of warming up before exercise helps to: a) Cause injuries b) Prevent injuries c)
Reduce strength d) Increase fatigue **Answer**: b) Prevent injuries
#### Second Term (Sports Skills, Environmental Health)
11. Which of these is a basic skill in basketball? a) Dribbling b) Kicking c) Serving d) Heading
**Answer**: a) Dribbling
12. The release of harmful substances into the air is called: a) Water pollution b) Air pollution c)
Noise pollution d) Land pollution **Answer**: b) Air pollution
13. The official who enforces rules in table tennis is called the: a) Referee b) Umpire c) Linesman
d) Coach **Answer**: b) Umpire
14. Which of these is a skill in volleyball? a) Spiking b) Shooting c) Dribbling d) Throwing
**Answer**: a) Spiking
15. Which of these is a source of land pollution? a) Clean water b) Chemical spills c) Tree planting
d) Recycling **Answer**: b) Chemical spills
16. The skill used to start a volleyball game is called: a) Smash b) Serve c) Block d) Dig
**Answer**: b) Serve
17. Which of these is a component of health education? a) Playing video games b) Learning about
disease prevention c) Skipping meals d) Avoiding exercise **Answer**: b) Learning about disease
prevention
18. The court used for badminton is divided by a: a) Net b) Goalpost c) Line d) Rope **Answer**:
a) Net
19. Which of these is a health risk of pollution? a) Improved breathing b) Respiratory diseases c)
Stronger immunity d) Better vision **Answer**: b) Respiratory diseases
20. The skill used to hit a shuttlecock in badminton is called: a) Smash b) Serve c) Block d) Dig
**Answer**: a) Smash
#### Third Term (Recreation, Dance, First Aid)
21. An outdoor recreational activity is: a) Chess b) Camping c) Video games d) Reading
**Answer**: b) Camping
22. The knowledge and skills for dealing with emergencies are part of: a) First aid b) Cooking c)
Singing d) Writing **Answer**: a) First aid
23. Which of these is a traditional Nigerian dance? a) Ballet b) Bata dance c) Salsa d) Hip-hop
**Answer**: b) Bata dance
24. The purpose of a warm-up before dance is to: a) Cause injuries b) Increase flexibility c)
Reduce energy d) Cause fatigue **Answer**: b) Increase flexibility
25. A common first aid treatment for a minor cut is: a) Applying ice b) Cleaning and bandaging c)
Giving food d) Massaging **Answer**: b) Cleaning and bandaging
26. Which of these is a benefit of dance? a) Poor coordination b) Improved balance c) Increased
stress d) Reduced fitness **Answer**: b) Improved balance
27. The equipment used to protect the head in sports is called a: a) Shin guard b) Helmet c) Knee
pad d) Elbow pad **Answer**: b) Helmet
28. An example of an indoor recreational activity is: a) Hiking b) Ludo c) Football d) Swimming
**Answer**: b) Ludo
29. The first aid treatment for a sprain includes: a) Applying heat b) Rest and ice c) Running d)
Massaging **Answer**: b) Rest and ice
30. Social development in PHE helps students to: a) Avoid teamwork b) Build teamwork skills c)
Ignore rules d) Reduce fitness **Answer**: b) Build teamwork skills
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### JSS 3 Physical and Health Education Objective Questions (First, Second, and Third Term) – 30
Questions
**Instructions**: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
#### First Term (Health Education, Physical Fitness, Sports)
1. The ability to perform daily tasks without undue fatigue is called: a) Physical fitness b) Mental
stress c) Poor health d) Weakness **Answer**: a) Physical fitness
2. Which of these is a track event in athletics? a) Javelin b) 1500-meter race c) Long jump d)
Discus **Answer**: b) 1500-meter race
3. UNICEF stands for: a) United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund b) United
Nations Institute for Children’s Education c) Universal National Children’s Fund d) United Nations
Children’s Education Fund **Answer**: a) United Nations International Children’s Emergency
Fund
4. The ability to change direction quickly is called: a) Endurance b) Agility c) Strength d) Flexibility
**Answer**: b) Agility
5. Which of these is a benefit of physical activity? a) Increased obesity b) Improved cardiovascular
health c) Poor coordination d) Reduced strength **Answer**: b) Improved cardiovascular health
6. The official who ensures fair play in athletics is the: a) Coach b) Referee c) Linesman d) Starter
**Answer**: b) Referee
7. Which of these is a field event? a) 400-meter race b) High jump c) Relay race d) Marathon
**Answer**: b) High jump
8. The ability to stretch muscles and joints is called: a) Strength b) Endurance c) Flexibility d)
Speed **Answer**: c) Flexibility
9. Health education promotes: a) Unhealthy habits b) Healthy lifestyle choices c) Poor hygiene d)
Stressful living **Answer**: b) Healthy lifestyle choices
10. The baton exchange occurs in
Below are simplified Social Studies test questions for JSS 1, JSS 2, and JSS 3 for the third term,
tailored to the Lagos State Scheme of Work, covering topics from the first, second, and third
terms. Each test includes 20 objective questions and 20 fill-in-the-gap questions, with options for
objective questions on the same line. Answers are provided for each section to ensure clarity and
ease of use.
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### JSS 1 SOCIAL STUDIES THIRD TERM TEST
#### SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.
1. Social Studies is the study of man and his ________. A) Friends B) Environment C) Books D)
Food
2. The Nigerian flag has ________ colors. A) Two B) Three C) Four D) One
3. A family with parents and children is called a ________ family. A) Extended B) Nuclear C) Big D)
Small
4. An accident is an event that causes ________. A) Happiness B) Harm C) Joy D) Peace
5. The Nigerian national anthem has ________ stanzas. A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four
6. A good friend shows ________. A) Anger B) Kindness C) Fear D) Hate
7. The head of a family is usually the ________. A) Child B) Mother C) Father D) Friend
8. Moving goods and people is called ________. A) Communication B) Transportation C) Farming
D) Trading
9. The Nigerian coat of arms has a ________ as a symbol. A) Lion B) Eagle C) Horse D) Snake
10. A harmful traditional practice is ________. A) Education B) Female circumcision C) Reading D)
Singing
11. The capital of Lagos State is ________. A) Abuja B) Ikeja C) Kano D) Lagos
12. A rule that guides behavior in society is called a ________. A) Law B) Game C) Story D) Song
13. The process of learning societal norms is called ________. A) Socialization B) Fighting C)
Cooking D) Dancing
14. A place where people live together is called a ________. A) School B) Community C) Market
D) Farm
15. The Nigerian currency is called the ________. A) Dollar B) Naira C) Pound D) Cedi
16. A way to prevent accidents is called ________. A) Safety B) Danger C) Conflict D) Noise
17. The Nigerian flag was designed by ________. A) Taiwo Akinkunmi B) Nnamdi Azikiwe C) Flora
Shaw D) Lord Lugard
18. A good leader should be ________. A) Dishonest B) Honest C) Lazy D) Angry
19. A type of environment is the ________ environment. A) Physical B) Spiritual C) Emotional D)
Funny
20. The national pledge promotes ________. A) Unity B) Fighting C) Poverty D) Fear
**Answers to Objective Questions (JSS 1):**
1. B) Environment 2. A) Two 3. B) Nuclear 4. B) Harm 5. B) Two 6. B) Kindness 7. C) Father 8. B)
Transportation 9. B) Eagle 10. B) Female circumcision 11. B) Ikeja 12. A) Law 13. A) Socialization
14. B) Community 15. B) Naira 16. A) Safety 17. A) Taiwo Akinkunmi 18. B) Honest 19. A) Physical
20. A) Unity
#### SECTION B: FILL IN THE GAPS
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
21. Social Studies is the study of man and his ________.
22. The Nigerian flag has ________ colors.
23. A family with only parents and children is called a ________ family.
24. An event that causes harm is called an ________.
25. The Nigerian national anthem has ________ stanzas.
26. A good friend shows ________.
27. The head of a family is usually the ________.
28. Moving people and goods is called ________.
29. The Nigerian coat of arms has an ________ as a symbol.
30. A harmful traditional practice is ________ circumcision.
31. The capital of Lagos State is ________.
32. A rule that guides behavior is called a ________.
33. The process of learning societal norms is called ________.
34. A place where people live together is called a ________.
35. The Nigerian currency is the ________.
36. A way to prevent accidents is called ________.
37. The Nigerian flag was designed by ________ Akinkunmi.
38. A good leader should be ________.
39. A type of environment is the ________ environment.
40. The national pledge promotes ________.
**Answers to Fill-in-the-Gaps (JSS 1):**
21. Environment 22. Two 23. Nuclear 24. Accident 25. Two 26. Kindness 27. Father 28.
Transportation 29. Eagle 30. Female 31. Ikeja 32. Law 33. Socialization 34. Community 35. Naira
36. Safety 37. Taiwo 38. Honest 39. Physical 40. Unity
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### JSS 2 SOCIAL STUDIES THIRD TERM TEST
#### SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.
1. Moving goods and people is called ________. A) Communication B) Transportation C) Farming
D) Singing
2. A social problem in Nigeria is ________. A) Education B) Poverty C) Peace D) Happiness
3. The safest way to travel internationally is by ________. A) Road B) Water C) Air D) Foot
4. Roads built by the federal government are called ________ roads. A) Trunk A B) Trunk B C)
Local D) Village
5. Knowledge from experiments is called ________. A) Science B) Culture C) Religion D) Art
6. Keeping money for future use is called ________. A) Spending B) Saving C) Borrowing D)
Stealing
7. A raw material used in industries is ________. A) Paper B) Cotton C) Plastic D) Glass
8. Lagos State is called the centre of ________. A) Excellence B) Peace C) Farming D) Mining
9. A bad group behavior in schools is called ________. A) Friendship B) Cultism C) Teamwork D)
Cooperation
10. A way to avoid accidents is called ________. A) Safety B) Danger C) Noise D) Conflict
11. HIV/AIDS can spread through ________. A) Sharing food B) Blood transfusion C) Hugging D)
Talking
12. A place where crude oil is processed is called a ________. A) Farm B) Refinery C) Market D)
School
13. The reward for running a business is called ________. A) Wage B) Profit C) Rent D) Interest
14. Trade between two countries is called ________ trade. A) Local B) Bilateral C) Barter D)
Market
15. Female circumcision is also called ________ mutilation. A) Genital B) Hand C) Foot D) Face
16. Being bold in a respectful way is called ________. A) Aggressiveness B) Assertiveness C) Fear
D) Shyness
17. A means of transportation in the past was ________. A) Car B) Donkey C) Airplane D) Train
18. A social issue that affects Nigeria is ________. A) Wealth B) Unemployment C) Peace D)
Health
19. The process of sending messages is called ________. A) Transportation B) Communication C)
Farming D) Trading
20. A type of savings is keeping money in a ________. A) Bank B) Box C) Bag D) Pocket
**Answers to Objective Questions (JSS 2):**
1. B) Transportation 2. B) Poverty 3. C) Air 4. A) Trunk A 5. A) Science 6. B) Saving 7. B) Cotton 8.
A) Excellence 9. B) Cultism 10. A) Safety 11. B) Blood transfusion 12. B) Refinery 13. B) Profit 14.
B) Bilateral 15. A) Genital 16. B) Assertiveness 17. B) Donkey 18. B) Unemployment 19. B)
Communication 20. A) Bank
#### SECTION B: FILL IN THE GAPS
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
21. Moving goods and people is called ________.
22. A social problem in Nigeria is ________.
23. The safest way to travel internationally is by ________.
24. Roads built by the federal government are called ________ roads.
25. Knowledge from experiments is called ________.
26. Keeping money for future use is called ________.
27. A raw material used in industries is ________.
28. Lagos State is called the centre of ________.
29. A bad group behavior in schools is called ________.
30. A way to avoid accidents is called ________.
31. HIV/AIDS can spread through ________ transfusion.
32. A place where crude oil is processed is called a ________.
33. The reward for running a business is called ________.
34. Trade between two countries is called ________ trade.
35. Female circumcision is also called ________ mutilation.
36. Being bold in a respectful way is called ________.
37. A means of transportation in the past was ________.
38. A social issue in Nigeria is ________.
39. The process of sending messages is called ________.
40. A type of savings is keeping money in a ________.
**Answers to Fill-in-the-Gaps (JSS 2):**
21. Transportation 22. Poverty 23. Air 24. Trunk A 25. Science 26. Saving 27. Cotton 28. Excellence
29. Cultism 30. Safety 31. Blood 32. Refinery 33. Profit 34. Bilateral 35. Genital 36. Assertiveness
37. Donkey 38. Unemployment 39. Communication 40. Bank
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### JSS 3 SOCIAL STUDIES THIRD TERM TEST
#### SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.
1. A major race in the world is ________. A) Negroid B) Australoid C) Minor D) Small
2. A cause of human trafficking is ________. A) Education B) Poverty C) Wealth D) Peace
3. Goods not allowed into a country are called ________ goods. A) Imported B) Contraband C)
Exported D) Free
4. Transporting oil through pipes is called ________ transportation. A) Road B) Pipeline C) Water
D) Air
5. South Africa fought against ________. A) Democracy B) Apartheid C) Peace D) Unity
6. A peaceful way to solve conflict is through ________. A) Fighting B) Dialogue C) War D) Protest
7. The wealth of a country is called its ________. A) Economy B) Culture C) Religion D) Education
8. An economic activity in Nigeria is ________. A) Singing B) Farming C) Dancing D) Painting
9. The Nigerian Stock Exchange deals with ________. A) Crops B) Shares C) Clothes D) Food
10. Nigeria was joined together in the year ________. A) 1914 B) 1960 C) 1900 D) 1963
11. The place where a pilot stays in an airplane is called the ________. A) Cockpit B) Engine C)
Wing D) Cabin
12. Nigeria’s name was given by ________. A) Flora Shaw B) Lord Lugard C) Taiwo Akinkunmi D)
Nnamdi Azikiwe
13. An instrument used to find the cause of an air crash is the ________. A) Compass B) Black box
C) Radar D) Map
14. Preventing loss of lives is called ________. A) Safety B) Danger C) Conflict D) Noise
15. A type of insurance in Nigeria is ________ insurance. A) Health B) Book C) Food D) Game
16. The NDIC protects people who keep money in ________. A) Banks B) Houses C) Markets D)
Schools
17. A way to resolve conflict is ________. A) Fighting B) Dialogue C) Running D) Hiding
18. A minor race in the world is ________. A) Negroid B) Australoid C) Caucasoid D) Mongoloid
19. The media influences people’s ________. A) Values B) Money C) Food D) Clothes
20. The primary sector of the economy includes ________. A) Banking B) Farming C) Teaching D)
Driving
**Answers to Objective Questions (JSS 3):**
1. A) Negroid 2. B) Poverty 3. B) Contraband 4. B) Pipeline 5. B) Apartheid 6. B) Dialogue 7. A)
Economy 8. B) Farming 9. B) Shares 10. A) 1914 11. A) Cockpit 12. A) Flora Shaw 13. B) Black box
14. A) Safety 15. A) Health 16. A) Banks 17. B) Dialogue 18. B) Australoid 19. A) Values 20. B)
Farming
#### SECTION B: FILL IN THE GAPS
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
21. A major race in the world is ________.
22. A cause of human trafficking is ________.
23. Goods not allowed into a country are called ________ goods.
24. Transporting oil through pipes is called ________ transportation.
25. South Africa fought against ________.
26. A peaceful way to solve conflict is through ________.
27. The wealth of a country is called its ________.
28. An economic activity in Nigeria is ________.
29. The Nigerian Stock Exchange deals with ________.
30. Nigeria was joined together in the year ________.
31. The place where a pilot stays in an airplane is called the ________.
32. Nigeria’s name was given by ________ Shaw.
33. An instrument used to find the cause of an air crash is the ________ box.
34. Preventing loss of lives is called ________.
35. A type of insurance in Nigeria is ________ insurance.
36. The NDIC protects people who keep money in ________.
37. A way to resolve conflict is ________.
38. A minor race in the world is ________.
39. The media influences people’s ________.
40. The primary sector of the economy includes ________.
**Answers to Fill-in-the-Gaps (JSS 3):**
21. Negroid 22. Poverty 23. Contraband 24. Pipeline 25. Apartheid 26. Dialogue 27. Economy 28.
Farming 29. Shares 30. 1914 31. Cockpit 32. Flora 33. Black 34. Safety 35. Health 36. Banks 37.
Dialogue 38. Australoid 39. Values 40. Farming
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### Notes:
- The questions have been simplified to suit the comprehension level of JSS 1, JSS 2, and JSS 3
students, focusing on clear, straightforward language while aligning with the Lagos State Scheme
of Work for Social Studies.
- Topics covered include social studies basics, Nigerian symbols, family, transportation, social
issues, safety, economy, and conflict resolution, drawn from the first, second, and third term
curricula.
- Objective questions include four options (A–D) on the same line, as requested.
- Fill-in-the-gap questions reinforce key concepts with simple terms.
- Answers are provided for both sections to assist with grading or self-assessment.
- Sources such as the Lagos State Scheme of Work and general Social Studies curricula for
Nigerian junior secondary schools were referenced to ensure relevance.
If you need further adjustments or additional materials, please let me know!
Below are simplified Basic Technology test questions for JSS 1, JSS 2, and JSS 3 for the third term,
tailored to the Lagos State Scheme of Work, covering topics from the first, second, and third
terms. Each test includes 20 objective questions and 20 fill-in-the-gap questions, with options for
objective questions on the same line. The fill-in-the-gap questions are distinct from the objective
questions to avoid repetition, as requested. Answers are provided for each section.
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### JSS 1 BASIC TECHNOLOGY THIRD TERM TEST
#### SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.
1. The use of scientific knowledge to solve problems is called ________. A) Art B) Technology C)
Culture D) History
2. A tool used for cutting wood is a ________. A) Hammer B) Saw C) Screwdriver D) Plier
3. The material used to make a table is ________. A) Plastic B) Wood C) Paper D) Cloth
4. A simple machine that makes work easier is a ________. A) Lever B) Book C) Chair D) Pen
5. The part of a building that covers the top is the ________. A) Floor B) Roof C) Wall D) Door
6. A source of energy for machines is ________. A) Water B) Electricity C) Food D) Air
7. The process of shaping metals is called ________. A) Painting B) Forging C) Cooking D) Writing
8. A drawing that shows details of an object is called a ________ drawing. A) Freehand B)
Technical C) Artistic D) Simple
9. A tool used to tighten screws is a ________. A) Hammer B) Screwdriver C) Chisel D) Saw
10. The process of keeping tools in good condition is called ________. A) Maintenance B)
Breaking C) Throwing D) Hiding
11. A type of energy from the sun is ________ energy. A) Solar B) Wind C) Water D) Heat
12. A building material made from cement and sand is ________. A) Brick B) Wood C) Glass D)
Metal
13. A simple machine with a slanting surface is a ________. A) Pulley B) Inclined plane C) Wheel
D) Lever
14. A device used to measure length is a ________. A) Ruler B) Hammer C) Saw D) Plier
15. The process of joining metals using heat is called ________. A) Welding B) Cutting C) Painting
D) Drilling
16. A tool used to hold objects tightly is a ________. A) Vice B) Saw C) Screwdriver D) Chisel
17. The part of a lever that carries the load is called the ________. A) Fulcrum B) Effort C) Load D)
Pivot
18. A type of drawing done without tools is called ________ drawing. A) Technical B) Freehand C)
Mechanical D) Detailed
19. A material used for making windows is ________. A) Glass B) Wood C) Paper D) Cloth
20. The study of how to use tools safely is called ________. A) Safety B) Danger C) Risk D) Play
**Answers to Objective Questions (JSS 1):**
1. B) Technology 2. B) Saw 3. B) Wood 4. A) Lever 5. B) Roof 6. B) Electricity 7. B) Forging 8. B)
Technical 9. B) Screwdriver 10. A) Maintenance 11. A) Solar 12. A) Brick 13. B) Inclined plane 14.
A) Ruler 15. A) Welding 16. A) Vice 17. C) Load 18. B) Freehand 19. A) Glass 20. A) Safety
#### SECTION B: FILL IN THE GAPS
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers (distinct from objective questions).
21. A place where tools are used to make things is called a ________.
22. A simple machine with a rope and wheel is a ________.
23. The process of cutting wood into shapes is called ________.
24. A tool used to make holes in wood or metal is a ________.
25. A type of building material made from clay is ________.
26. The point where a lever rests is called the ________.
27. A source of energy from moving air is ________ energy.
28. The process of drawing a plan for a building is called ________.
29. A tool used to smooth wood surfaces is a ________.
30. A type of simple machine with a circular shape is a ________.
31. The process of protecting metals from rust is called ________.
32. A material used to make doors is ________.
33. A device used to measure angles is a ________.
34. The process of shaping wood with tools is called ________.
35. A type of energy from flowing water is ________ energy.
36. A tool used to drive nails into wood is a ________.
37. The process of joining wood pieces is called ________.
38. A type of drawing that shows how parts fit together is an ________ drawing.
39. A material used to make roofs is ________.
40. The study of machines and tools is called ________ technology.
**Answers to Fill-in-the-Gaps (JSS 1):**
21. Workshop 22. Pulley 23. Sawing 24. Drill 25. Brick 26. Fulcrum 27. Wind 28. Drafting 29. Plane
30. Wheel 31. Painting 32. Wood 33. Protractor 34. Carving 35. Hydro 36. Hammer 37. Carpentry
38. Assembly 39. Zinc 40. Basic
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### JSS 2 BASIC TECHNOLOGY THIRD TERM TEST
#### SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.
1. A device that changes electrical energy to mechanical energy is a ________. A) Motor B)
Battery C) Bulb D) Wire
2. A material used in electrical wires is ________. A) Copper B) Wood C) Plastic D) Paper
3. A tool used to cut metals is a ________. A) Hammer B) Hacksaw C) Screwdriver D) Plier
4. The process of producing goods in large quantities is called ________. A) Manufacturing B)
Farming C) Trading D) Cooking
5. A type of energy used in cars is ________ energy. A) Solar B) Chemical C) Wind D) Heat
6. A machine used to lift heavy objects is a ________. A) Crane B) Car C) Bicycle D) Fan
7. A drawing that shows the side view of an object is called ________. A) Isometric B)
Orthographic C) Freehand D) Artistic
8. A tool used to measure angles is a ________. A) Ruler B) Protractor C) Compass D) Tape
9. A type of maintenance done regularly is called ________ maintenance. A) Corrective B)
Preventive C) Emergency D) Daily
10. A device that controls electric current is a ________. A) Switch B) Bulb C) Wire D) Battery
11. A simple machine used to split wood is a ________. A) Wedge B) Lever C) Pulley D) Wheel
12. A material used to make car bodies is ________. A) Metal B) Paper C) Cloth D) Wood
13. The process of joining metals with solder is called ________. A) Welding B) Soldering C)
Cutting D) Drilling
14. A type of gear used in cars is a ________ gear. A) Spur B) Bevel C) Worm D) Rack
15. A tool used to hold small objects is a ________. A) Plier B) Hammer C) Saw D) Chisel
16. A type of energy from burning fuel is ________ energy. A) Solar B) Heat C) Wind D) Hydro
17. A machine used to grind materials is a ________. A) Grinder B) Drill C) Saw D) Hammer
18. A drawing that shows a 3D view of an object is called ________. A) Orthographic B) Isometric
C) Freehand D) Technical
19. A type of maintenance done after a breakdown is called ________ maintenance. A)
Preventive B) Corrective C) Routine D) Daily
20. A device that produces electricity is a ________. A) Generator B) Motor C) Bulb D) Switch
**Answers to Objective Questions (JSS 2):**
1. A) Motor 2. A) Copper 3. B) Hacksaw 4. A) Manufacturing 5. B) Chemical 6. A) Crane 7. B)
Orthographic 8. B) Protractor 9. B) Preventive 10. A) Switch 11. A) Wedge 12. A) Metal 13. B)
Soldering 14. B) Bevel 15. A) Plier 16. B) Heat 17. A) Grinder 18. B) Isometric 19. B) Corrective 20.
A) Generator
#### SECTION B: FILL IN THE GAPS
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers (distinct from objective questions).
21. A place where machines are repaired is called a ________.
22. A simple machine with a slanting surface is an ________ plane.
23. The process of shaping metals with heat is called ________.
24. A tool used to tighten bolts is a ________.
25. A material used to make electrical insulators is ________.
26. A type of drawing that shows how to assemble parts is an ________ drawing.
27. A source of energy from the sun is ________ energy.
28. A machine used to drill holes is a ________.
29. The process of keeping machines in good condition is called ________.
30. A type of gear that changes direction is a ________ gear.
31. A tool used to measure the thickness of objects is a ________.
32. A material used to make engine parts is ________.
33. The process of cutting metals into shapes is called ________.
34. A device that stores electricity is a ________.
35. A type of simple machine with a rope is a ________.
36. A tool used to mark lines on wood is a ________.
37. The process of joining metals with heat and filler is called ________.
38. A type of energy from moving water is ________ energy.
39. A machine used to lift cars in a workshop is a ________.
40. A drawing that shows the top view of an object is called a ________ view.
**Answers to Fill-in-the-Gaps (JSS 2):**
21. Workshop 22. Inclined 23. Forging 24. Wrench 25. Plastic 26. Assembly 27. Solar 28. Drill 29.
Maintenance 30. Worm 31. Caliper 32. Metal 33. Machining 34. Battery 35. Pulley 36. Scriber 37.
Welding 38. Hydro 39. Jack 40. Plan
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### JSS 3 BASIC TECHNOLOGY THIRD TERM TEST
#### SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.
1. A device that changes one form of energy to another is a ________. A) Transformer B) Motor
C) Generator D) Battery
2. A material used to make aircraft bodies is ________. A) Wood B) Aluminum C) Paper D) Plastic
3. A tool used to cut gears is a ________. A) Hacksaw B) File C) Lathe D) Hammer
4. The process of transmitting signals is called ________. A) Communication B) Transportation C)
Manufacturing D) Farming
5. A type of energy used in factories is ________ energy. A) Solar B) Mechanical C) Wind D)
Chemical
6. A machine used to shape metals is a ________. A) Lathe B) Drill C) Saw D) Plier
7. A drawing that shows how parts are assembled is called ________ drawing. A) Isometric B)
Assembly C) Orthographic D) Freehand
8. A device used to control temperature is a ________. A) Thermostat B) Switch C) Bulb D) Motor
9. A type of maintenance done before a breakdown is ________ maintenance. A) Corrective B)
Preventive C) Emergency D) Routine
10. A simple machine used to lift heavy loads is a ________. A) Pulley B) Wedge C) Screw D) Lever
11. A material used to make electrical cables is ________. A) Copper B) Wood C) Glass D) Paper
12. The process of sending messages through wires is called ________. A) Telegraphy B)
Telephony C) Radio D) Television
13. A type of gear used in bicycles is a ________ gear. A) Spur B) Bevel C) Worm D) Rack
14. A tool used to measure voltage is a ________. A) Voltmeter B) Ammeter C) Ruler D)
Protractor
15. A device that amplifies sound is a ________. A) Microphone B) Speaker C) Motor D) Battery
16. A type of energy from nuclear reactions is ________ energy. A) Solar B) Nuclear C) Wind D)
Heat
17. A machine used to bend metals is a ________. A) Press B) Drill C) Saw D) Hammer
18. A drawing that shows a 3D object in 2D is called ________. A) Isometric B) Orthographic C)
Freehand D) Artistic
19. A type of maintenance done after a machine fails is ________ maintenance. A) Preventive B)
Corrective C) Routine D) Daily
20. A device that protects electrical circuits is a ________. A) Fuse B) Bulb C) Wire D) Switch
**Answers to Objective Questions (JSS 3):**
1. A) Transformer 2. B) Aluminum 3. C) Lathe 4. A) Communication 5. B) Mechanical 6. A) Lathe 7.
B) Assembly 8. A) Thermostat 9. B) Preventive 10. A) Pulley 11. A) Copper 12. A) Telegraphy 13. A)
Spur 14. A) Voltmeter 15. B) Speaker 16. B) Nuclear 17. A) Press 18. B) Orthographic 19. B)
Corrective 20. A) Fuse
#### SECTION B: FILL IN THE GAPS
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers (distinct from objective questions).
21. A place where machines are made is called a ________.
22. A simple machine with a threaded surface is a ________.
23. The process of shaping wood is called ________.
24. A tool used to measure current is an ________.
25. A material used to make insulators is ________.
26. A type of drawing that shows a 3D view is an ________ drawing.
27. A source of energy from the sun is ________ energy.
28. A machine used to cut wood is a ________.
29. The process of keeping tools clean is called ________.
30. A type of gear that moves in a straight line is a ________ gear.
31. A tool used to mark lines on metals is a ________.
32. A material used to make machine parts is ________.
33. The process of transmitting sound is called ________.
34. A device that stores electrical energy is a ________.
35. A simple machine used to hold objects is a ________.
36. A tool used to measure the diameter of objects is a ________.
37. The process of joining metals with heat is called ________.
38. A type of energy from moving air is ________ energy.
39. A machine used to lift heavy objects is a ________.
40. A drawing that shows the front view of an object is called a ________ view.
**Answers to Fill-in-the-Gaps (JSS 3):**
21. Factory 22. Screw 23. Carpentry 24. Ammeter 25. Plastic 26. Isometric 27. Solar 28. Saw 29.
Maintenance 30. Rack 31. Scriber 32. Steel 33. Telephony 34. Battery 35. Vice 36. Caliper 37.
Welding 38. Wind 39. Crane 40. Elevation
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### Notes:
- The questions are simplified for JSS 1, JSS 2, and JSS 3 students, using clear and straightforward
language while aligning with the Lagos State Scheme of Work for Basic Technology.
- Topics cover technology basics, tools, simple machines, materials, energy, maintenance, and
technical drawing, drawn from the first, second, and third term curricula.
- Objective questions include four options (A–D) on the same line, as requested.
- Fill-in-the-gap questions are distinct from objective questions to avoid repetition, focusing on
related but different concepts.
- Answers are provided for both sections to assist with grading or self-assessment.
- Sources such as the Lagos State Scheme of Work and standard Basic Technology curricula for
Nigerian junior secondary schools were referenced to ensure relevance.
If you need further modifications or additional resources, please let me know!
Below are 40 Agricultural Science questions for each class (JSS 1, JSS 2, JSS 3, SS 1, and SS 2)
based on the Lagos State Scheme of Work for the first, second, and third terms. Each set includes
20 fill-in-the-gap questions and 20 multiple-choice (objective) questions with options on the
same line. The questions are tailored to the Nigerian curriculum, reflecting topics typically
covered in each class and term. Answers are provided at the end of each set for clarity and ease
of use.
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### JSS 1 Agricultural Science Questions
**First Term Topics**: Introduction to Agriculture, Types of Agriculture, Importance of
Agriculture, Classes of Crops, Agricultural Tools.
**Second Term Topics**: Farm Tools and Equipment, Factors of Production, Crop Plant Forms,
Weeds.
**Third Term Topics**: Weeds and Pest Control, Crop Pests, Economic Empowerment through
Agriculture.
#### Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (20)
1. The term agriculture is derived from _____ Latin words.
2. _____ is the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for human use.
3. Subsistence farming is primarily for _____ consumption.
4. The type of agriculture that involves growing crops for sale is called _____ agriculture.
5. A _____ is a plant that grows where it is not wanted.
6. The study of soil composition is known as _____ science.
7. The personnel who teach farmers improved farming methods are called _____ agents.
8. A _____ crop requires two seasons to reach maturity.
9. The layer of the earth where plants grow is called _____.
10. The removal of topsoil by wind or water is known as _____.
11. _____ is an example of a monocotyledonous crop.
12. A tool used for digging hard soil is a _____.
13. The process of preserving fish by drying is called _____.
14. _____ is a factor of production that includes tools and machinery.
15. The part of a plant above the ground is called the _____ system.
16. _____ is an oil crop commonly grown in Nigeria.
17. The practice of rotating crops on the same land is called _____.
18. A pest that damages crops by sucking sap is called a _____ pest.
19. _____ is the process of preparing land for planting.
20. The economic empowerment through agriculture includes creating _____ opportunities.
#### Objective Questions (20)
1. Agriculture is best defined as: a) crop and animal production b) seed planting c) fisheries only
d) flower cultivation
2. Which is not an importance of agriculture? a) food production b) employment c) keeping few
people happy d) raw materials
3. Which is an example of subsistence farming? a) small-scale farming b) large-scale farming c)
export farming d) commercial farming
4. A crop that completes its life cycle in one year is: a) biennial b) perennial c) annual d) forage
5. Which is not a type of soil? a) clay soil b) loamy soil c) ash soil d) sandy soil
6. The best soil for plant growth is: a) sandy soil b) loamy soil c) clay soil d) rocky soil
7. Which tool is used for weeding? a) hoe b) cutlass c) spade d) all of the above
8. Which is a characteristic of monocotyledons? a) net-veined leaves b) one seed leaf c) tap root
d) two seed leaves
9. Erosion is caused by: a) wind and water b) sunlight c) planting d) harvesting
10. Which is a beverage crop? a) cocoa b) yam c) maize d) groundnut
11. The part of a plant that holds it firmly in the soil is: a) stem b) root c) leaf d) flower
12. Which animal is a common livestock in Nigeria? a) frog b) cattle c) snake d) lizard
13. A method of weed control is: a) mulching b) planting c) watering d) harvesting
14. Which is a factor of production? a) land b) air c) sunlight d) rain
15. Shifting cultivation involves: a) farming one area permanently b) moving to a new area after a
few years c) mixed cropping d) monoculture
16. A common pest in crop production is: a) earthworm b) aphid c) snake d) lizard
17. Which is not a method of disseminating farming information? a) mass media b) phoning c)
group method d) individual method
18. A crop that is a source of carbohydrate is: a) cocoyam b) groundnut c) cotton d) cocoa
19. The personnel who repair farm machinery are called: a) farmers b) agricultural engineers c)
extension agents d) teachers
20. Economic empowerment through agriculture includes: a) job creation b) poverty increase c)
food scarcity d) land degradation
#### Answers
**Fill-in-the-Gap**:
1. two 2. Agriculture 3. family 4. commercial 5. weed 6. soil 7. extension 8. biennial 9. topsoil 10.
erosion 11. Maize 12. spade 13. smoking 14. capital 15. shoot 16. Groundnut 17. crop rotation 18.
sucking 19. tillage 20. job
**Objective**:
1. a 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. c 6. b 7. d 8. b 9. a 10. a 11. b 12. b 13. a 14. a 15. b 16. b 17. b 18. a 19. b 20. a
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### JSS 2 Agricultural Science Questions
**First Term Topics**: Soil Fertility and Management, Classification of Crops, Farm Structures.
**Second Term Topics**: Feeds and Feeding, Farm Tools Maintenance, Crop Propagation.
**Third Term Topics**: Animal Husbandry, Fishery, Agricultural Marketing.
#### Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (20)
1. The ability of soil to provide nutrients for plant growth is called _____.
2. _____ is a method of improving soil fertility by adding organic matter.
3. A crop that is grown for its seeds is called a _____ crop.
4. The building used to store farm produce is called a _____.
5. _____ is the process of giving food to farm animals.
6. The tool used for pruning branches is called a _____.
7. The process of growing new plants from seeds is called _____ propagation.
8. _____ is a type of fishery that involves rearing fish in ponds.
9. The market where agricultural produce is sold locally is called a _____ market.
10. A common pest in stored produce is a _____.
11. The process of maintaining farm tools involves _____ and oiling.
12. A crop that grows for more than two years is called a _____ crop.
13. _____ is the practice of keeping animals for food and other products.
14. The study of fish and fish farming is called _____.
15. A problem of agricultural marketing in Nigeria is lack of _____ facilities.
16. The type of feed given to young animals is called _____ feed.
17. A structure used to protect animals from harsh weather is a _____.
18. The process of removing weeds from a farm is called _____.
19. _____ is a method of crop propagation using stem cuttings.
20. The person who buys and sells agricultural produce is a _____ agent.
#### Objective Questions (20)
1. Soil fertility can be improved by: a) erosion b) manuring c) overgrazing d) burning
2. A pulse crop is: a) maize b) cowpea c) yam d) cassava
3. A farm structure for storing grains is: a) barn b) silo c) crib d) all of the above
4. Which is not a type of feed? a) concentrate b) roughage c) supplement d) fertilizer
5. A tool used for harvesting crops is: a) hoe b) sickle c) spade d) rake
6. Vegetative propagation involves: a) seeds b) stems or roots c) leaves d) flowers
7. Fish farming is also called: a) aquaculture b) horticulture c) silviculture d) apiculture
8. A problem of agricultural marketing is: a) good roads b) poor storage c) high demand d) trained
farmers
9. Which animal is reared for milk? a) goat b) pig c) dog d) horse
10. The best way to maintain a farm tool is: a) leaving it in the rain b) cleaning and oiling c)
overusing it d) throwing it away
11. A crop grown for its fiber is: a) cotton b) maize c) yam d) groundnut
12. The study of animal rearing is: a) crop science b) animal husbandry c) soil science d) fishery
13. A type of fishery is: a) pond fishery b) river fishery c) both a and b d) none
14. A pest that affects stored grains is: a) weevil b) aphid c) grasshopper d) caterpillar
15. A perennial crop is: a) maize b) cocoa c) cowpea d) rice
16. The process of selling farm produce is called: a) harvesting b) marketing c) planting d)
weeding
17. A farm structure for animals is: a) pen b) crib c) silo d) barn
18. Which is a method of weed control? a) mulching b) overgrazing c) burning d) flooding
19. A common fish reared in Nigeria is: a) tilapia b) shark c) whale d) dolphin
20. A marketing agent is a: a) farmer b) middleman c) consumer d) teacher
#### Answers
**Fill-in-the-Gap**:
1. fertility 2. Manuring 3. grain 4. silo 5. Feeding 6. pruning shear 7. sexual 8. Aquaculture 9. local
10. weevil 11. cleaning 12. perennial 13. Animal husbandry 14. fishery 15. storage 16. starter 17.
pen 18. weeding 19. Vegetative 20. middleman
**Objective**:
1. b 2. b 3. d 4. d 5. b 6. b 7. a 8. b 9. a 10. b 11. a 12. b 13. c 14. a 15. b 16. b 17. a 18. a 19. a 20.
b
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### JSS 3 Agricultural Science Questions
**First Term Topics**: Development of Agriculture, Agricultural Products, Classification of Crops.
**Second Term Topics**: Soil Fertility and Management, Feeds and Feeding, Farming Systems.
**Third Term Topics**: Agricultural Stock Exchange, Export Production, Revision.
#### Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (20)
1. The development of agriculture in Nigeria began with _____ farming.
2. Crops grown for export are called _____ crops.
3. A crop with one seed leaf is called a _____.
4. The ability of soil to support plant growth is known as _____.
5. The type of farming that involves growing different crops on the same land is called _____
farming.
6. A feed that provides all nutrients for animals is called a _____ diet.
7. The market where agricultural produce is traded internationally is called the _____ exchange.
8. _____ is an example of an export crop in Nigeria.
9. The process of preparing land for farming is called _____ preparation.
10. A farming system that combines crop and animal production is called _____ farming.
11. The study of soil nutrients is part of _____ science.
12. A crop grown for its roots is called a _____ crop.
13. _____ is a method of preserving farm produce by freezing.
14. The person who manages farm activities is called a _____.
15. A problem faced by farm managers is lack of _____.
16. The type of farming where crops are grown for sale is called _____ agriculture.
17. _____ is a factor that affects crop production in Nigeria.
18. A feed given to animals to improve growth is called a _____.
19. The process of selling farm produce internationally is called _____.
20. A crop that grows annually is called an _____ crop.
#### Objective Questions (20)
1. The development of agriculture started with: a) commercial farming b) subsistence farming c)
export farming d) mixed farming
2. An export crop in Nigeria is: a) yam b) cocoa c) maize d) rice
3. A monocotyledonous crop is: a) beans b) maize c) groundnut d) cocoa
4. Soil fertility is maintained by: a) erosion b) manuring c) overgrazing d) flooding
5. A farming system that involves moving to new land is: a) mixed farming b) shifting cultivation c)
monoculture d) crop rotation
6. A balanced diet for animals includes: a) carbohydrates only b) all nutrients c) proteins only d)
water only
7. The agricultural stock exchange involves: a) trading farm produce b) planting crops c) rearing
animals d) weeding
8. A root crop is: a) yam b) maize c) cotton d) cocoa
9. A method of preserving fish is: a) burning b) smoking c) watering d) planting
10. A farm manager’s role includes: a) planning b) sleeping c) marketing only d) weeding only
11. A problem of farm management is: a) good roads b) lack of funds c) high demand d) trained
workers
12. Commercial agriculture is: a) for family use b) for sale c) for charity d) for storage
13. A factor affecting crop production is: a) climate b) sunlight c) air d) water
14. A feed for young animals is: a) starter feed b) finisher feed c) roughage d) concentrate
15. Export production benefits Nigeria by: a) reducing income b) increasing foreign exchange c)
causing scarcity d) reducing jobs
16. A dicotyledonous crop is: a) rice b) beans c) maize d) yam
17. A farming system that involves tree crops is: a) taungya farming b) mixed cropping c)
monoculture d) shifting cultivation
18. A method of soil fertility management is: a) burning b) crop rotation c) overgrazing d) flooding
19. The study of crop production is: a) animal science b) crop science c) soil science d) fishery
20. A benefit of export production is: a) job creation b) food scarcity c) land degradation d)
poverty increase
#### Answers
**Fill-in-the-Gap**:
1. subsistence 2. cash 3. monocotyledon 4. fertility 5. mixed 6. balanced 7. stock 8. Cocoa 9. land
10. mixed 11. soil 12. root 13. Freezing 14. farm manager 15. funds 16. commercial 17. climate
18. supplement 19. export 20. annual
**Objective**:
1. b 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. b 6. b 7. a 8. a 9. b 10. a 11. b 12. b 13. a 14. a 15. b 16. b 17. a 18. b 19. b 20.
a
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### SS 1 Agricultural Science Questions
**First Term Topics**: Land Tenure System, Roles of Government in Agriculture, Agricultural
Ecology.
**Second Term Topics**: Agricultural Production Systems, Soil Types and Properties, Farm Tools
and Machinery.
**Third Term Topics**: Farm Mechanization, Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, Egg
Formation.
#### Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (20)
1. The system of land ownership in Nigeria is called the _____ system.
2. The government provides _____ to farmers to improve agriculture.
3. The study of interactions between organisms and their environment is called _____.
4. A soil with fine particles is called _____ soil.
5. The type of farming that involves one crop is called _____ farming.
6. A tool used for spraying chemicals is a _____.
7. The process of using machines in farming is called _____.
8. The organ responsible for egg formation in poultry is the _____.
9. The _____ system in animals helps in movement.
10. A type of land tenure system in Nigeria is _____ tenure.
11. The government agency responsible for agricultural research is _____.
12. The part of the soil rich in organic matter is the _____ horizon.
13. A machine used for plowing is called a _____.
14. The type of soil with large particles is called _____ soil.
15. The digestive system of a cow has _____ chambers.
16. A farming system that involves growing crops and trees is called _____ farming.
17. The process of breaking down soil is called _____.
18. A factor of production provided by nature is _____.
19. The _____ in poultry is responsible for digestion.
20. The use of machines to reduce labor is called farm _____.
#### Objective Questions (20)
1. The land tenure system in Nigeria is: a) freehold b) communal c) leasehold d) all of the above
2. The government supports agriculture through: a) subsidies b) taxes c) fines d) restrictions
3. Agricultural ecology studies: a) crop yield b) organism interactions c) machinery d) marketing
4. The best soil for farming is: a) sandy b) loamy c) clay d) rocky
5. Monoculture is the farming of: a) one crop b) many crops c) animals d) trees
6. A tool for applying fertilizers is: a) knapsack sprayer b) sickle c) hoe d) spade
7. Farm mechanization reduces: a) yield b) labor c) soil fertility d) pests
8. The organ for egg formation in hens is: a) ovary b) gizzard c) crop d) cloaca
9. The skeletal system aids: a) digestion b) movement c) respiration d) reproduction
10. A communal land tenure system involves: a) individual ownership b) community ownership c)
government ownership d) lease
11. The agency for agricultural research in Nigeria is: a) NAFDAC b) NIFOR c) SON d) CBN
12. The topsoil is rich in: a) rocks b) organic matter c) sand d) clay
13. A machine for harvesting crops is: a) tractor b) combine harvester c) plow d) ridger
14. Sandy soil has: a) fine particles b) large particles c) sticky texture d) high water retention
15. The stomach of a ruminant has: a) one chamber b) two chambers c) four chambers d) three
chambers
16. Taungya farming involves: a) crops and trees b) crops only c) animals only d) fish
17. Soil weathering is caused by: a) rain b) wind c) temperature d) all of the above
18. A natural factor of production is: a) capital b) labor c) land d) management
19. The gizzard in poultry is for: a) breathing b) grinding food c) egg production d) excretion
20. Farm mechanization improves: a) efficiency b) soil erosion c) pest attack d) labor cost
#### Answers
**Fill-in-the-Gap**:
1. land tenure 2. subsidies 3. ecology 4. clay 5. monoculture 6. knapsack sprayer 7. mechanization
8. ovary 9. skeletal 10. communal 11. NIFOR 12. top 13. tractor 14. sandy 15. four 16. taungya 17.
weathering 18. land 19. gizzard 20. mechanization
**Objective**:
1. d 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. b 8. a 9. b 10. b 11. b 12. b 13. b 14. b 15. c 16. a 17. d 18. c 19. b 20.
a
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### SS 2 Agricultural Science Questions
**First Term Topics**: Agricultural Finance, Farm Records, Agricultural Insurance.
**Second Term Topics**: Animal Nutrition, Pasture and Forage Crops, Animal Improvement.
**Third Term Topics**: Agricultural Marketing, Crop Diseases, Revision.
#### Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (20)
1. The money used to run a farm is called _____.
2. A record of farm activities is called a farm _____.
3. Insurance protects farmers against _____.
4. The nutrient responsible for animal growth is _____.
5. Plants grown to feed livestock are called _____ crops.
6. The process of improving animal breeds is called animal _____.
7. The sale of agricultural produce is called _____.
8. A disease caused by fungi is _____.
9. A farm record that shows income and expenses is a _____ account.
10. The type of loan given for a short period is called _____ loan.
11. A nutrient that provides energy to animals is _____.
12. A pasture crop commonly grown in Nigeria is _____ grass.
13. The process of mating animals to improve traits is called _____.
14. A marketing system where farmers sell directly to consumers is called _____ marketing.
15. A crop disease that affects maize is _____.
16. The government provides _____ to support farmers financially.
17. The record that shows the quantity of produce is called a _____ record.
18. A type of insurance that covers crop failure is _____ insurance.
19. The causative agent of foot and mouth disease is a _____.
20. The process of controlling crop diseases is called disease _____.
#### Objective Questions (20)
1. Agricultural finance is: a) money for farming b) crop sales c) animal rearing d) soil testing
2. A farm record includes: a) inventory b) weather c) music d) games
3. Insurance protects farmers from: a) profits b) losses c) taxes d) labor
4. A nutrient for bodybuilding is: a) carbohydrate b) protein c) fat d) vitamin
5. A forage crop is: a) maize b) elephant grass c) yam d) cocoa
6. Animal improvement is achieved through: a) feeding b) selection c) weeding d) harvesting
7. Agricultural marketing involves: a) planting b) selling produce c) rearing animals d) soil testing
8. A fungal disease is: a) rust b) mosaic c) blight d) all of the above
9. A farm record for financial transactions is: a) inventory b) profit and loss c) production d) sales
10. A short-term loan lasts for: a) one year b) five years c) ten years d) twenty years
11. A source of energy for animals is: a) protein b) carbohydrate c) mineral d) vitamin
12. A common pasture crop is: a) guinea grass b) maize c) cassava d) cotton
13. Crossbreeding improves: a) animal traits b) soil fertility c) crop yield d) water quality
14. Direct marketing involves: a) middlemen b) farmers selling to consumers c) wholesalers d)
retailers
15. A disease of maize is: a) rust b) blight c) mosaic d) all of the above
16. Government supports farmers with: a) taxes b) subsidies c) fines d) restrictions
17. A record of farm output is: a) inventory b) production c) sales d) profit
18. Crop insurance covers: a) crop failure b) high yield c) good weather d) pest control
19. Foot and mouth disease is caused by: a) bacteria b) virus c) fungi d) protozoa
20. Disease control includes: a) spraying chemicals b) overgrazing c) burning d) flooding
#### Answers
**Fill-in-the-Gap**:
1. capital 2. record 3. losses 4. protein 5. forage 6. improvement 7. marketing 8. rust 9. profit and
loss 10. short-term 11. carbohydrate 12. guinea 13. breeding 14. direct 15. smut 16. subsidies 17.
production 18. crop 19. virus 20. control
**Objective**:
1. a 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. b 6. b 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. a 11. b 12. a 13. a 14. b 15. d 16. b 17. b 18. a 19. b 20.
a
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These questions and answers are designed to align with the Lagos State Scheme of Work for
Agricultural Science, covering key topics for each class and term. Let me know if you need further
clarification or additional assistance!
Below is a set of 40 Civic Education questions for each class (JSS 1, JSS 2, JSS 3, SS 1, and SS 2),
covering topics from the first, second, and third term schemes of work. Each set includes 20
multiple-choice (objective) questions and 20 fill-in-the-gap questions, designed to be simple and
appropriate for the respective levels. The multiple-choice questions have the question and
options on a single line, as requested, and answers are provided on the same line for easy
reference. The questions align with typical Civic Education curricula in Nigeria, focusing on
foundational concepts, citizenship, government structures, and civic responsibilities.
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### **JSS 1 Civic Education Questions**
#### **Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)**
1. What is Civic Education? a) Study of science b) Study of citizens’ rights and duties c) Study of
mathematics d) Study of culture **Answer**: b) Study of citizens’ rights and duties
2. What is honesty? a) Telling lies b) Telling the truth c) Stealing d) Cheating **Answer**: b)
Telling the truth
3. What is a duty of a citizen? a) Breaking laws b) Paying taxes c) Ignoring rules d) Fighting
**Answer**: b) Paying taxes
4. Which is a national symbol of Nigeria? a) Television b) National Anthem c) Car d) Book
**Answer**: b) National Anthem
5. What does cooperation mean? a) Working alone b) Working together c) Fighting d) Stealing
**Answer**: b) Working together
6. What is a community? a) A group of animals b) A group of people living together c) A single
person d) A forest **Answer**: b) A group of people living together
7. Who is a citizen? a) A visitor to a country b) A person who belongs to a country c) A foreigner
d) A tourist **Answer**: b) A person who belongs to a country
8. What is self-reliance? a) Depending on others b) Doing things yourself c) Breaking rules d)
Being lazy **Answer**: b) Doing things yourself
9. Which value promotes peace? a) Hatred b) Tolerance c) Fighting d) Dishonesty **Answer**: b)
Tolerance
10. What is obedience? a) Following rules b) Breaking rules c) Ignoring laws d) Stealing
**Answer**: a) Following rules
11. What is the color of the Nigerian flag? a) Red and blue b) Green and white c) Yellow and black
d) Blue and white **Answer**: b) Green and white
12. What is loyalty? a) Betraying your country b) Being faithful to your country c) Breaking laws d)
Ignoring duties **Answer**: b) Being faithful to your country
13. What is a right of a citizen? a) Right to steal b) Right to education c) Right to fight d) Right to
disobey **Answer**: b) Right to education
14. What is discipline? a) Behaving well b) Misbehaving c) Fighting d) Cheating **Answer**: a)
Behaving well
15. Who leads a family? a) Neighbor b) Parent c) Stranger d) Teacher **Answer**: b) Parent
16. What is the role of a good citizen? a) Causing trouble b) Respecting laws c) Stealing d) Fighting
**Answer**: b) Respecting laws
17. What is integrity? a) Being dishonest b) Being truthful and upright c) Cheating d) Lying
**Answer**: b) Being truthful and upright
18. What is a community leader? a) Someone who breaks laws b) Someone who leads a
community c) A visitor d) A foreigner **Answer**: b) Someone who leads a community
19. What promotes unity in a community? a) Fighting b) Cooperation c) Dishonesty d) Stealing
**Answer**: b) Cooperation
20. What is the pledge? a) A song b) A promise to be loyal to Nigeria c) A dance d) A game
**Answer**: b) A promise to be loyal to Nigeria
#### **Fill-in-the-Gap Questions**
21. The Nigerian flag has _____ colors. **Answer**: two
22. A good citizen obeys the _____. **Answer**: law
23. Civic Education teaches us about our _____ and duties. **Answer**: rights
24. The green color in the Nigerian flag represents _____. **Answer**: agriculture
25. The white color in the Nigerian flag stands for _____. **Answer**: peace
26. Being truthful is an example of _____. **Answer**: honesty
27. A person who belongs to a country is called a _____. **Answer**: citizen
28. Working together with others is called _____. **Answer**: cooperation
29. The head of a family is usually a _____. **Answer**: parent
30. Respecting other people’s opinions is called _____. **Answer**: tolerance
31. The Nigerian _____ is a symbol of national unity. **Answer**: anthem
32. A good citizen pays _____ to support the government. **Answer**: taxes
33. Doing things without depending on others is called _____. **Answer**: self-reliance
34. Following rules and regulations is an example of _____. **Answer**: discipline
35. A community is a group of people living in the same _____. **Answer**: place
36. Being faithful to your country is called _____. **Answer**: loyalty
37. The right to go to school is called the right to _____. **Answer**: education
38. A person who leads a community is called a community _____. **Answer**: leader
39. The Nigerian pledge is a promise to be _____ to the country. **Answer**: loyal
40. Helping others in the community shows good _____. **Answer**: citizenship
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### **JSS 2 Civic Education Questions**
#### **Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)**
1. What is democracy? a) Rule by one person b) Rule by the people c) Rule by the military d) Rule
by kings **Answer**: b) Rule by the people
2. Which arm of government makes laws? a) Judiciary b) Executive c) Legislature d) Police
**Answer**: c) Legislature
3. What is the full meaning of FRSC? a) Federal Road Safety Corps b) Federal Radio Service
Commission c) Federal Rights and Safety Council d) Federal Resource Study Corps **Answer**: a)
Federal Road Safety Corps
4. What is a value of good citizenship? a) Stealing b) Obedience c) Cheating d) Fighting
**Answer**: b) Obedience
5. What is the Nigerian Constitution? a) A book of stories b) A set of laws c) A music album d) A
school textbook **Answer**: b) A set of laws
6. Who is the head of a state in Nigeria? a) President b) Governor c) Senator d) Minister
**Answer**: b) Governor
7. What is a right of a child? a) Right to work b) Right to education c) Right to steal d) Right to
fight **Answer**: b) Right to education
8. What is a local government? a) Government of a country b) Government of a small area c)
Government of a school d) Government of a family **Answer**: b) Government of a small area
9. What is the role of the police? a) To make laws b) To maintain law and order c) To teach
students d) To build roads **Answer**: b) To maintain law and order
10. What is a democratic election? a) Voting by force b) Free and fair voting c) Voting by one
person d) Voting by fighting **Answer**: b) Free and fair voting
11. What is patriotism? a) Hating your country b) Loving your country c) Ignoring your country d)
Fighting your country **Answer**: b) Loving your country
12. What is the head of a local government called? a) Governor b) Chairman c) President d)
Senator **Answer**: b) Chairman
13. What protects citizens’ rights? a) School rules b) Constitution c) Market laws d) Family
traditions **Answer**: b) Constitution
14. What is a civic responsibility? a) Breaking laws b) Voting in elections c) Stealing d) Fighting
**Answer**: b) Voting in elections
15. What is the full meaning of NPF? a) Nigerian Police Force b) National Peace Force c) Nigerian
Power Force d) National Police Fund **Answer**: a) Nigerian Police Force
16. What is a characteristic of democracy? a) Freedom of speech b) No freedom c) Only one
leader d) No elections **Answer**: a) Freedom of speech
17. What is a tier of government in Nigeria? a) Federal b) School c) Market d) Family **Answer**:
a) Federal
18. What is the duty of a good leader? a) To cheat b) To serve the people c) To steal d) To fight
**Answer**: b) To serve the people
19. What is the Nigerian motto? a) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress b) Love and War c) Work
and Play d) Freedom and Justice **Answer**: a) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
20. What is a civic value? a) Dishonesty b) Respect c) Stealing d) Fighting **Answer**: b) Respect
#### **Fill-in-the-Gap Questions**
21. The system where people choose their leaders is called _____. **Answer**: democracy
22. The arm of government that makes laws is the _____. **Answer**: legislature
23. The Federal Road Safety Corps ensures safety on the _____. **Answer**: road
24. A good citizen shows _____ to the laws of the country. **Answer**: obedience
25. The set of laws that governs Nigeria is called the _____. **Answer**: constitution
26. The head of a state in Nigeria is called a _____. **Answer**: governor
27. Every child has the right to free _____. **Answer**: education
28. The smallest tier of government in Nigeria is the _____ government. **Answer**: local
29. The Nigerian _____ maintains law and order. **Answer**: police
30. A free and fair election is a feature of _____. **Answer**: democracy
31. Loving and serving your country is called _____. **Answer**: patriotism
32. The head of a local government is called a _____. **Answer**: chairman
33. The Nigerian Constitution protects the _____ of citizens. **Answer**: rights
34. Voting in elections is a civic _____. **Answer**: responsibility
35. The Nigerian Police Force is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: NPF
36. Freedom of speech is a feature of _____. **Answer**: democracy
37. Nigeria has a _____ system of government with three tiers. **Answer**: federal
38. A good leader serves the _____ selflessly. **Answer**: people
39. Nigeria’s motto is Unity and Faith, Peace and _____. **Answer**: Progress
40. Respect is an example of a civic _____. **Answer**: value
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### **JSS 3 Civic Education Questions**
#### **Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)**
1. What is the rule of law? a) Everyone is above the law b) Everyone is equal before the law c)
Only leaders follow the law d) Laws are optional **Answer**: b) Everyone is equal before the law
2. Which agency fights drug abuse in Nigeria? a) NAFDAC b) NDLEA c) EFCC d) ICPC **Answer**:
b) NDLEA
3. What is a human right? a) Right to steal b) Right to education c) Right to fight d) Right to
disobey **Answer**: b) Right to education
4. What is the full meaning of EFCC? a) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission b) Education
and Freedom Council c) Economic and Food Control Commission d) Election and Fraud Control
Commission **Answer**: a) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
5. What is a constitution? a) A book of stories b) A set of laws c) A school rule d) A family tradition
**Answer**: b) A set of laws
6. What is the role of the judiciary? a) Making laws b) Interpreting laws c) Implementing laws d)
Breaking laws **Answer**: b) Interpreting laws
7. What is a civic duty? a) Stealing b) Voting c) Fighting d) Cheating **Answer**: b) Voting
8. What is the full meaning of ICPC? a) Independent Corrupt Practices Commission b)
International Crime Prevention Council c) Independent Citizens Protection Commission d)
Internal Corruption Practices Commission **Answer**: a) Independent Corrupt Practices
Commission
9. What is a feature of the rule of law? a) Favoritism b) Equality c) Injustice d) Corruption
**Answer**: b) Equality
10. What protects human rights in Nigeria? a) Constitution b) School rules c) Market laws d)
Family traditions **Answer**: a) Constitution
11. What is corruption? a) Helping others b) Misusing public funds c) Obeying laws d) Voting
**Answer**: b) Misusing public funds
12. Who is Nigeria’s head of state? a) Governor b) President c) Chairman d) Senator **Answer**:
b) President
13. What is a democratic value? a) Dishonesty b) Fairness c) Cheating d) Fighting **Answer**: b)
Fairness
14. What agency regulates food and drugs in Nigeria? a) NDLEA b) NAFDAC c) EFCC d) ICPC
**Answer**: b) NAFDAC
15. What is a fundamental human right? a) Right to freedom of movement b) Right to steal c)
Right to fight d) Right to disobey **Answer**: a) Right to freedom of movement
16. What is the role of a citizen in democracy? a) Ignoring elections b) Participating in elections c)
Breaking laws d) Fighting **Answer**: b) Participating in elections
17. What is the highest law in Nigeria? a) School rules b) Constitution c) Market laws d) Family
laws **Answer**: b) Constitution
18. What is a civic right? a) Right to education b) Right to steal c) Right to fight d) Right to cheat
**Answer**: a) Right to education
19. What promotes justice in society? a) Corruption b) Rule of law c) Dishonesty d) Fighting
**Answer**: b) Rule of law
20. What is the full meaning of SON? a) Standard Organisation of Nigeria b) Safety Organisation
of Nigeria c) Standard Office of Nigeria d) Service Organisation of Nigeria **Answer**: a)
Standard Organisation of Nigeria
#### **Fill-in-the-Gap Questions**
21. The principle that everyone is equal before the law is called the _____ of law. **Answer**:
rule
22. The agency that fights drug abuse in Nigeria is _____. **Answer**: NDLEA
23. The right to go to school is called the right to _____. **Answer**: education
24. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: EFCC
25. The set of laws that governs a country is called the _____. **Answer**: constitution
26. The arm of government that interprets laws is the _____. **Answer**: judiciary
27. Voting in elections is a civic _____. **Answer**: duty
28. The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: ICPC
29. Equality before the law is a feature of the _____ of law. **Answer**: rule
30. The Nigerian _____ protects the rights of citizens. **Answer**: constitution
31. Misusing public funds is an example of _____. **Answer**: corruption
32. The head of state in Nigeria is the _____. **Answer**: president
33. Fairness is a value of _____. **Answer**: democracy
34. The agency that regulates food and drugs in Nigeria is _____. **Answer**: NAFDAC
35. The right to move freely is called the right to freedom of _____. **Answer**: movement
36. Participating in elections is a role of a _____ in democracy. **Answer**: citizen
37. The highest law in Nigeria is the _____. **Answer**: constitution
38. The right to education is a _____ right. **Answer**: civic
39. The rule of law promotes _____ in society. **Answer**: justice
40. The Standard Organisation of Nigeria is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: SON
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### **SS 1 Civic Education Questions**
#### **Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)**
1. What is a federal system of government? a) Power is held by one person b) Power is shared
between central and state governments c) Power is only with states d) Power is with the military
**Answer**: b) Power is shared between central and state governments
2. What is the highest court in Nigeria? a) Magistrate Court b) High Court c) Supreme Court d)
Customary Court **Answer**: c) Supreme Court
3. What promotes national unity? a) Tribalism b) Cooperation c) Conflict d) Dishonesty
**Answer**: b) Cooperation
4. What is the role of the executive arm? a) Making laws b) Interpreting laws c) Implementing
laws d) Breaking laws **Answer**: c) Implementing laws
5. What is a tier of government in Nigeria? a) Federal b) School c) Market d) Family **Answer**:
a) Federal
6. Who is the head of the federal government in Nigeria? a) Governor b) President c) Chairman d)
Senator **Answer**: b) President
7. What is a characteristic of federalism? a) Central control only b) Power sharing c) No state
government d) Military rule **Answer**: b) Power sharing
8. What is the full meaning of INEC? a) Independent National Electoral Commission b)
International National Election Council c) Independent Nigerian Education Commission d) Internal
National Election Committee **Answer**: a) Independent National Electoral Commission
9. What is a civic responsibility? a) Breaking laws b) Voting in elections c) Stealing d) Fighting
**Answer**: b) Voting in elections
10. What is the Nigerian motto? a) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress b) Love and War c) Work
and Play d) Freedom and Justice **Answer**: a) Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
11. What is the role of the judiciary? a) Making laws b) Interpreting laws c) Implementing laws d)
Breaking laws **Answer**: b) Interpreting laws
12. What is a human right? a) Right to steal b) Right to life c) Right to fight d) Right to disobey
**Answer**: b) Right to life
13. What is the legislature in Nigeria called? a) National Assembly b) Supreme Court c) Federal
Executive d) State Council **Answer**: a) National Assembly
14. What is a feature of democracy? a) No elections b) Freedom of speech c) One leader only d)
No rights **Answer**: b) Freedom of speech
15. What agency conducts elections in Nigeria? a) NAFDAC b) INEC c) EFCC d) NDLEA
**Answer**: b) INEC
16. What is the role of a senator? a) To make laws b) To teach students c) To fight crime d) To
build roads **Answer**: a) To make laws
17. What is a constitution? a) A book of stories b) A set of laws c) A school rule d) A family
tradition **Answer**: b) A set of laws
18. What promotes peace in Nigeria? a) Conflict b) Unity c) Dishonesty d) Corruption
**Answer**: b) Unity
19. What is the duty of a good citizen? a) Breaking laws b) Obeying laws c) Stealing d) Fighting
**Answer**: b) Obeying laws
20. What is the full meaning of NPF? a) Nigerian Police Force b) National Peace Force c) Nigerian
Power Force d) National Police Fund **Answer**: a) Nigerian Police Force
#### **Fill-in-the-Gap Questions**
21. Nigeria operates a _____ system of government. **Answer**: federal
22. The highest court in Nigeria is the _____ Court. **Answer**: Supreme
23. Working together to achieve a common goal is called _____. **Answer**: cooperation
24. The arm of government that implements laws is the _____. **Answer**: executive
25. Nigeria has three tiers of government: federal, state, and _____. **Answer**: local
26. The head of the federal government in Nigeria is the _____. **Answer**: president
27. Power sharing between central and state governments is a feature of _____. **Answer**:
federalism
28. The Independent National Electoral Commission is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: INEC
29. Voting in elections is a civic _____. **Answer**: responsibility
30. Nigeria’s motto is Unity and Faith, Peace and _____. **Answer**: Progress
31. The arm of government that interprets laws is the _____. **Answer**: judiciary
32. The right to life is a _____ right. **Answer**: human
33. The Nigerian legislature is called the _____ Assembly. **Answer**: National
34. Freedom of speech is a feature of _____. **Answer**: democracy
35. The agency that conducts elections in Nigeria is _____. **Answer**: INEC
36. A senator’s main role is to make _____. **Answer**: laws
37. The set of laws that governs Nigeria is called the _____. **Answer**: constitution
38. Unity promotes _____ in Nigeria. **Answer**: peace
39. A good citizen obeys the _____. **Answer**: law
40. The Nigerian Police Force is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: NPF
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### **SS 2 Civic Education Questions**
#### **Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)**
1. What is a political party? a) A group that fights wars b) A group that contests elections c) A
group that sells goods d) A group that teaches students **Answer**: b) A group that contests
elections
2. What is the voting age in Nigeria? a) 16 b) 18 c) 20 d) 21 **Answer**: b) 18
3. What is civil society? a) Government officials b) Groups that promote public interests c)
Military forces d) Business owners **Answer**: b) Groups that promote public interests
4. What is the purpose of INEC? a) To fight crime b) To conduct elections c) To build roads d) To
teach civic education **Answer**: b) To conduct elections
5. What is a pressure group? a) A group that builds houses b) A group that influences government
policies c) A group that fights wars d) A group that sells goods **Answer**: b) A group that
influences government policies
6. What is the full meaning of PVC? a) Permanent Voters Card b) Public Voting Certificate c)
Permanent Voting Council d) Public Voters Card **Answer**: a) Permanent Voters Card
7. What is a democratic election? a) Voting by force b) Free and fair voting c) Voting by one
person d) Voting by fighting **Answer**: b) Free and fair voting
8. What is the role of the media in democracy? a) To make laws b) To inform the public c) To fight
crime d) To build roads **Answer**: b) To inform the public
9. What is a civic right? a) Right to steal b) Right to vote c) Right to fight d) Right to disobey
**Answer**: b) Right to vote
10. What is the head of the judiciary called in Nigeria? a) Chief Justice b) President c) Governor d)
Chairman **Answer**: a) Chief Justice
11. What is a feature of a political party? a) No manifesto b) Having a manifesto c) No members
d) No elections **Answer**: b) Having a manifesto
12. What is the role of a voter? a) To break laws b) To choose leaders c) To fight d) To steal
**Answer**: b) To choose leaders
13. What is the full meaning of EFCC? a) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission b) Education
and Freedom Council c) Economic and Food Control Commission d) Election and Fraud Control
Commission **Answer**: a) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
14. What is a civic responsibility? a) Breaking laws b) Paying taxes c) Stealing d) Fighting
**Answer**: b) Paying taxes
15. What is the Nigerian Constitution? a) A book of stories b) A set of laws c) A music album d) A
school textbook **Answer**: b) A set of laws
16. What is the role of civil society? a) To make laws b) To promote public interests c) To fight
wars d) To sell goods **Answer**: b) To promote public interests
17. What is a free press? a) Media controlled by government b) Media free to report news c)
Media that fights crime d) Media that builds roads **Answer**: b) Media free to report news
18. What is the purpose of elections? a) To cause trouble b) To choose leaders c) To fight d) To
steal **Answer**: b) To choose leaders
19. What is a human right? a) Right to steal b) Right to freedom of speech c) Right to fight d)
Right to disobey **Answer**: b) Right to freedom of speech
20. What is the full meaning of NDLEA? a) National Drug Law Enforcement Agency b) National
Defense and Legal Agency c) National Drug and Learning Agency d) National Development and
Law Agency **Answer**: a) National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
#### **Fill-in-the-Gap Questions**
21. A group that contests elections is called a _____ party. **Answer**: political
22. The minimum voting age in Nigeria is _____. **Answer**: 18
23. Groups that promote public interests are called _____ society. **Answer**: civil
24. The agency that conducts elections in Nigeria is _____. **Answer**: INEC
25. A group that influences government policies is called a _____ group. **Answer**: pressure
26. The Permanent Voters Card is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: PVC
27. A free and fair election is a feature of _____. **Answer**: democracy
28. The media’s role in democracy is to _____ the public. **Answer**: inform
29. The right to vote is a _____ right. **Answer**: civic
30. The head of the judiciary in Nigeria is the _____ Justice. **Answer**: Chief
31. A political party must have a _____ to outline its goals. **Answer**: manifesto
32. A voter’s role is to choose _____. **Answer**: leaders
33. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: EFCC
34. Paying taxes is a civic _____. **Answer**: responsibility
35. The set of laws that governs Nigeria is called the _____. **Answer**: constitution
36. Civil society promotes the _____ of the public. **Answer**: interests
37. A media that reports news freely is called a free _____. **Answer**: press
38. The purpose of elections is to choose _____. **Answer**: leaders
39. The right to freedom of speech is a _____ right. **Answer**: human
40. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency is abbreviated as _____. **Answer**: NDLEA
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These questions are designed to be straightforward, aligning with the Civic Education curriculum
for each level and covering key topics such as citizenship, government structures, rights and
responsibilities, and national values. Let me know if you need further adjustments or additional
resources!