Exam questions
Section A: Answer all the questions
1.Which of the following is not a national symbol?
(a) Flag
(b) anthem
(c) Certificate
(d) Coat of Arms.
2. The journey to the Holy Lands for religious purpose is called
(a) Voyage
(b) Tour
(c) Pilgrimage
(d) Visit
3.The wet season in Nigeria is usually between:
(a) April and October
(b) November and March
(c) February and March
(d) November and February
4.The two horses on the Nigerian Coat of Arms stands for:
(a) Strength
(b) Dignity
(c) Unity
(d) Peace
5. which of the following is NOT a social amenity?
(a) Family house
(b) Community Borehole
(c) Public School
(d) Government Hospital
6. Which is the fastest means of travel from Lagos to Abuja.
(a) Plane
(b) Train
(c) Car
(d) Lorry
7. The capital of Sokoto state is:
(a) Zaria
(b) Kafanchan
( c) Sokoto
(d) Zonkwa
8. Law enforcing people are:
(a) Teachers
(b) Clerks
(c) Soldiers
(d) Police
9. A building where historical relics are kept is known as:
(a) Library
(b) Museum
(c) Theatre
(d) Bookshop
10. The Federal Capital of Nigeria is
(a) Lagos
(b) Abuja
(c) Calabar
(d) Ibadan
11. Rulers who are not elected but inherit their positions are known as:
(a) Traditional Rulers
(b) Military Rulers
(c) Politicians
(d) Councilors
12. A town with good planning has the following features or characteristics EXCEPT:
(a) It has good accessible roads and drainage
(b) Houses have ventilation
(c) Traffic
(d) Factories are built far away from residential area.
13. The fasting period of the Christians is described as:
(a) Passover
(b) Lent
(c) Easter
(d) Crucifixation
14. Which of the following controls all the Commercial Banks in Nigeria?
(a) First Bank of Nigeria
(b) Federal Ministry of Finance
(c) The Federal Executive Council
(d) Central Bank of Nigeria
15. Laws for the country are made by:
(a) The president
(b) National Assembly
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Governor
16. Which of the following is NOT an elected post?
(a) Traditional ruler
(b) Senator
(c) Councilor
(d) President
17. Which of the following is a natural disaster?
(a) Earthquake
(b) War
(c) Arson
(d) Riot
18. Oba is to Lagos as is to Onitsha
(a) Emir
(b) Obong
(c) Obi
(d) Deji
19. The legislative arm of a state in Nigeria is called:
(a) Senate
(b) House of representative
(c) House of Assembly
(d) Local government
20. The head of a Local government Council in Nigeria is called:
(a) Administrator
(b) Chairman
(c) Councilor
(d) Director
21. The process by which people make land, water and air unfit for use is called:
(a) poison
(b) Dirtiness
(c) Contamination
(d) Pollution
22. How many types of religion do we have in Nigeria?
(a) Two
(b) three
(c) Four
(d) Six
23. Division of labour means dividing:
(a) Jobs into different occupations
(b) Labour into different groups
(c) Labour into primary, secondary and tertiary occupations
(d) Labourers into levels of income
24. People who hold extreme views about their religious practices are called:
(a) Conservatives
(b) Communists
(c) Fanatics
(d) Extremists
25. All these are reasons why we save in banks EXCEPT to
(a) Avoid wasteful spending
(b) Become a millionaire
(c) Get interest on it
(d) Save for future use
26. Which of the following banks is regarded as the Apex bank in Nigeria?
(a) Afribank
(b) Central Bank
(c) First Bank
(d) Union Bank
27. Which of the following is a disadvantage of Division of Labour?
(a) Encourages specializations
(b) Encourages the use of machines
(c) Saves time
(d) Leads to monotony
28. The party that produced the current President of Nigeria in 2025 is:
(a) AD
(b) APC
(c) PDP
(d) SDP
29. Pollution on land can be reduced by:
(a) Buying an expensive refuse van
(b) Digging more pits only at schools
(c) Disposing of all garbage properly
(d) Keeping more dustbins at home.
30. What is the main role of a government?
(a) To provide education
(b) To protect citizens and make laws
(c) To manage the economy
(d) To provide healthcare
THEORY
Section B:
Question 1: pollution and disasters
(a) pollution simply means damage caused by harmful substances or waste to the environment
( air, water and land). Explain three forms of pollution
(b) State three effect of natural and man-made disasters
Question 2: water supply and town planning
(a) Town planning is the practice of putting structure (houses, roads, markets, e.t.c) in a town
properly. List three characteristics of a well planned town.
(b) State the sources of water supply in Nigeria and give 2 examples each.
Question 3: Religious groups and their practices
(a) Explain the three main religious groups in Nigeria.
(b) State 3 contributions of the Christian missionaries to Nigeria.
Question 4: Banking, savings, wages and income distribution
(a) A bank is a place where we keep our money and some valuable things. Mention five banks in
Nigeria.
(b) State four reasons for saving money in the bank.
Question 5: Division of Labour
(a) Division of Labour is the breaking down of the activities involved in the production of any
goods into different stages. State four advantages of division of labor.
(b) Mention three disadvantages of division of labor.
