DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL

THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION

SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION
CLASS: JSS 1 TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
SECTION (Objective Test: Choose the correct option from A – D)

1. The act of being financially and economically independent by an individual is called A. Freedom B.
Employment C. Independent D. Self reliance
2. Good value system can be promoted through: A. Fairness B. Bribery and favouritism C. Tribalism D.
Nepotism
3. One of the following does not encourage self-reliance A. Shoe making B. Fashion designing C. Panel beating
D. Public service
4. Values are manifested at A. 2 levels B. 3 levels C. 4 levels D. 5 levels
5. A naturalized citizen of a country must be made to sign A. Oath of office B. Oath of allegiance C. Oath of
naturalization D. Oath of Nigeria
6. Which of these factors will promote good value system in Nigeria? A. inconsistency B. ethnicity C. Fasting
and prayers D. Fairness
7. Tayo has the attitude of facing a given task with all seriousness. That means Tayo has the attribute of A.
Patient B. Readiness to work C. Commitment D. Tolerance
8. One of these cannot be regarded as attribute of cooperation A. courage B. sharing C. obedience D. supporting.
9. The responsibilities which an individual is expected to carry out in his state or nation is known as A. rights B.
duties C. privileges D. expectations
10. A good citizen is A. lawless B. stubborn C. law abiding D. fraudulent
11. Undiscovered talents/skills can lead to A. Independence B. liberation C. dependence D. promotion
12. An individual must learn and acquire skills to be A. self-reliant B. ministry worker C. civil worker D. all of the
above
13. Natural resources include the following except A. labour force B. petroleum C. gold D. coal
14. One can lose the citizenship of a country by the following except A. disloyalty B. obedience C. treason D.
imprisonment
15. According to the constitution of the republic of Nigeria, citizenship can be acquired in how many ways? A. 3
B. 7 C. 2 D. 8
16. NYSC means A. National Young Success Council B. National Youth Science Corporation C. National Youth
Service Corps D. National Youth Servant Centre
17. The NYSC was established in year A. 1960 B.1974 C. 1972 D. 1973.
18. National institutions were established to A. promote division in the nation B. promote individual development C.
develop light D. promote national unity .
19. The NYSC is for the A. graduates youth B. intelligent children C. apprentices D. teachers.
20. People in a Nation share the following traits except A. mansions B. common territory C. economic life D.
constitution.
21. One of the features that differentiate the Yorubas from the Igbos is A. flag B. language C. constitution D. country.
22. The estimated number of ethnic groups in Nigeria are A. 350 B. 250 C. 150 D. 1000.
23. Each tribe in Nigeria has its own A. country B. flag C. specific cultural features D. federal capital.
24. One of the following is not a National symbol. A. Currency B. Unity lamp C. Family D. Constitution.
25. Nigerian currency is A. dollar B. cedi C. naira and kobo D. Pound sterling
26. The Hausa-Fulani ethnic group occupies which part of Nigeria A. western B. eastern C. northern D. southern.
27. The Nigeria National Flag was designed by A. Lamidi Fakeye B. Christopher Kolade C. Taiwo Akinkunmi D.
Olusegun Obasanjo.
28. Helping an old woman or a school child to cross the road could be seen as which obligation A. Social B.
Political C. Economic D. Help
29. A representation of the paramount value upheld throughout the common cultural experience of a nation is
called A. individual value B. national value C. parental value D. important value
30. The following are benefits of self-reliance except A. improve one’s standard of living B. Elimination of
idleness C. achievement of self-actualization D. increase selfishness
31. A person residing in a country other than his/her own country is called A. Citizen B. foreigner C. tourist D.
white man
32. One’s talents and skills can be perfected through A. constant practice B. constant playing C. constant praying
D. constant sleeping
33. One of the problems self-reliance helps to overcome in the nation is A. peace B. progress C. unemployment D.
employment
34. Natural endowment or ability possessed by an individual that has to be discovered and developed is called A.
wisdom B. obedience C. honesty D. talents
35. Lying under an oath is referred to as A. perjury B. battery C. prejudice D. stalking
36. Offering of compensation of goods or services that are prohibited by the law is called A. Burglary B. bribery
C. solicitation D. fraud
37. The following are causes of common crimes except A. weakness B. imbalances C. beauty D. lack of love
38. The following are effects of common crimes except A. Loneliness B. suspicious of everyone C. emotional
trauma D. happiness
39. Destructive emotions and detrimental attitude are the two core causes of A. love B. poor judgment C. weakness
D .poverty
40. The basic foundation of preventing crime starts from the A. market B. home C. church D. school
41. A good outlet for young men that keeps them out of trouble is A. crime B. love C. sports D. community
42. .A false statement, especially an intentional one is a state of being A. sincere B. untrue C. emotional D.
assaulted
43. Taking of property, money or document that does not belong to someone is A. theft B. falsehood C. child
abuse D. embezzlement
44. When we tolerate one another, we can live in A. anarchy B .unity C. fighting D. enemies
45. All the following are ways of promoting national unity except A. encouraging inter-tribal marriage B. showing
hospitality especially to strangers C. tolerating each ,irrespective of religious and ethnic affiliation D.
encouraging tribalism, nepotism and rivalry
46. All but one are ways of preventing common crimes A. aggression B. reporting crime C. cooperation in the
society D. sports
47. .All the following are common crimes except A. vandalism B. harassment C. rape D. punctuality
48. The Nigeria National flag is made up of how many colours? A. 3 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6
49. The yellow flowers in the coat of arms are also known as A. cactus spectablis B. rose of Nigeria C. agriculture
D. River Benue.
50. The eagle in the Nigerian coat of arms represents A. strength B. fertile soil C. river Niger D. River Benue.
51. Which of these is the official seal of Nigeria? A. flag B. anthem C. coat of arms D. currency
52. Which is the highest denomination of the Nigeria naira? A. 10 naira B. 50 naira C. 500 naira D. 1000 naira
 53. The two white horses in the Nigeria coat of arms represent A. the strength of the nation B. peace and unity C.
the old methods of farming D. dignity of the nation.
54. The following are national symbols except A. National Currency B. National Youth Service C. National flag
D. National anthem
55. The Nigerian flag was designed by A. Ola Rotimi B. Adewale Ayuba C. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi D.
Kanu Nwankwo
56. When the National flag is flown at half mast, it is a sign of A. national mourning B. national consciousness C.
national education D. national deliberation
57. Another name for the Nigerian Coat of Arms is A. international badge B. armorial bearing C. green eaglet D.
white and green badge
58. The Yoruba ethnic group occupies the south-west of Nigeria and they are found mainly in the following states,
except A. Ogun B. Delta C. Oyo D. Ondo
59. Another name for 419 is A. high level fraud B. international fraud C. advance fee fraud D. high corruption.
60. The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom is known as
A. eloping B. harassment C. insurgency D. kidnapping

SECTION B: ESSAY
PART 1
INSTRUCTION: Answer only ONE (1) question from this section (10mks)
1. A.. Define the term national values.
B.. Explain four (4) factors that promotes national values.
2. A.. Explain the meaning of the following terms:
i Rights
ii. Duties
B.. Mention six (6) examples of rights.
PART 2
INSTRUCTION: Answer any TWO (2) questions from this section.
3. A.. Define the following terms
 (i) National consciousness
(ii) National identity
B.. Identify four (4) items in the Nigerian Coat of Arms. (4Marks)
4. A.. Define common crimes.
B.. Explain four (4) causes of common crimes in Nigeria (3 Marks)
5. A.. List one (1) state occupied by each of the following ethnic groups in Nigeria.
B. Identify three (3) ways of promoting national unity
 MARK GUIDE
1D 2A 3D 4A 5B 6D 7C 8A 9B 10C
11C 12A 13A 14B 15A 16C 17D 18D 19A 20A
21B 22B 23C 24C 25C 26C 27C 28A 29B 30D
31B 32A 33C 34D 35A 36C 37C 38D 39C 40B
41C 42B 43A 44B 45D 46A 47D 48B 49A 50A
51C 52A 53D 54B 55C 56A 57B 58B 59C 60D

(0.5 mark for each correct option X 60) =30 Marks

SECTION B (ESSAY)
PART 1: Answer only ONE question from this section
1. A. Define the term national value.
 National Values can be defined as a representation of the paramount values upheld throughout the common
cultural experience of the nation.
 It can also be defined as the accepted principles or standards of a group of people
 Values are standards, rules and criteria that influence and determine how the individual should behave in a
society. (2Marks)
B.. Explain four (4) factors that promotes national value
 CONSISTENCY – This is the attitude of doing what is right all the time and this has the tendency of
promoting good moral values in the society
 TRUST – This is the attitude of having confidence in someone in doing what is right. This will promote
societal and individual value system.
 TOLERANCE – The ability to tolerate other people’s behaviours when they go wrong will help to sustain
value system as such values will be improved upon.
 FAIRNESS – We should learn to treat other people in the society fairly so that our values will not be
destroyed
 INTEGRITY – This is the attitude of having the sense of probity and accountability and when this attitude
is present in our society, our value system will be promoted and sustained (8 Marks)
2. A.. Explain the meaning of the following terms:
 o Rights are claims of individuals as citizens of a country. These rights include right to life etc
o Duties are the obligations and actions which are expected from citizens in return for the rights of
freedom they enjoy as citizens of a country. For example it is our duty as citizens to pay tax etc (4
marks)

B.. Mention six (6) Examples of right .

i. Right to life;
ii. Right to personal liberty;
iii. Right to fair hearing;
iv. Right to dignity of human person;
v. Right to education;
vi. Right to freedom of association;
vii. Freedom to vote and be voted for during election (6marks)

PART 2: Answer only TWO questions from this section

3. A.. Define the following terms: (i) National consciousness (ii) National identity
I. National Consciousness is also known as Nationalism. This is the feeling of love for one’s country. The
love for one’s country is paramount in the mind of such individual.
II. National identity refers to the characteristics by which a Nation can be recognized.
Identity is a situation in which things are the same or alike.
B.. State four (4) items in the Nigerian Coat of Arms and there meanings.
THE COAT OF ARMS

 The black shield represents the good soil of Nigeria.

 The Eagle represents the strength of Nigeria.
 The horses represent the dignity and pride of Nigeria.
 The Y shape on the shield represents the Rivers Niger and Benue which flow through the parts of Nigeria.
 The flowers stands for the beauty of Nigeria as seen from flower called cactus spectabilis commonly found in
most parts of Nigeria. (8 Marks)
4. A.. Define common crimes
 Common crimes are misconducts that are prevalent in the society whish are punishable by law.
 Any act of breaking the law that is punishable by the governing authority of the society. (2 marks)
B.. Explain four (4) causes of common crimes.
I. Weakness
People are not bad by nature, but sometimes simply too timid to resist the vicious demons that play on their
weaknesses and cut their bond with the source of their Power.
lack of faith, not believing enough in the power of one's own internal weapons (against inner demons),
such as:
imbalance - most criminals are simply too strong physically, pumping up the body muscles, but not
enough the mental and emotional muscles.
II. Poor judgment
Lack of proper education and great role-models causes many to fail to distinguish right from wrong.
III. Lack of love
Being raised in a dysfunctional family, or coming from a disadvantaged background, or feeling
discriminated, none of it alone can cause crime
IV. Poverty
Poverty is often blamed for leading to crime, however underneath is something more vital - society
bombards us with commercial values, making us want more and more material things, to the point when
some would do anything (including criminal acts) to get them. (8 marks)
5. A.. List one state occupied by the following ethnic groups in Nigeria.
I. Yoruba ---- Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Lagos and in parts of Kwara, Kogi and Edo states.
II. Hausa ----- Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Adamawa
III. Igbo ------- Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and parts of Delta and Rivers States.
IV. Izon ------- Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and coastal areas of Ondo State. (4 marks)
B. Identify three (3) ways of promoting national unity.

I. TOLERANCE: When we tolerate one another, we can live as brother and sisters and the peace of the
Nation will be sustained.
 II. HOSPITALIYT: This is the act of receiving one another in a friendly atmosphere. The habit of treating
one another as brother’s keeper, this will remove hatred, and peace and unity will be promoted.
III. NON-DISCRIMINATION: This is to relate with one another on equal basis and terms. Everyone
should not think of himself more highly or superior than others.
IV. INTER MARRIAGE: When people from different ethnic groups marry one another, we learn from one
another and known our cultural differences which will bring about unity.
V. SUPPORT GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME: When we all support government programmes,
governance will be smooth and easy. We will all be the beneficiaries of the dividends of democracy; we
will see ourselves as one.
VI. We should not run down one another we should share in our joy and sorrows (6 marks)

Mr Ifode Ugherughe
Benin Campus
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