Primary 6 – First Term Examination for Social Studies Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 6 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 

INSTRUCTION – Each question carries 1 mark. Choose the best answer.

1. Which of the following is an external influence on Nigerian family life?

A. Traditional marriage only  B. Foreign culture  C. Local cuisine  D. Village games

2. The concept of inter-marriage means marriage between:

A. People from same town only  B. People of same tribe only  C. People from different tribes or communities  D. People of same age only

3. Religious intolerance in Nigeria refers to:

A. Understanding other religions  B. Respecting all beliefs  C. Not accepting other people’s religions  D. Sharing religious festivals

4. What is meant by the “labour force”?

A. Only retired people  B. Persons available for work in a country  C. Only children at school  D. Only farmers

5. When wages are distributed fairly it helps to:
A. Reduce poverty  B. Increase unemployment  C. Stop work  D. Waste resources

6. The meaning of “employment” is:
A. Being idle at home  B. Working for pay or profit  C. Doing nothing  D. Begging

7. Which item is a Nigerian‐made goods example?
A. Imported car only  B. Locally-manufactured chair  C. Foreign-made phone  D. Imported cloth

8. Resources development refers to:

A. Using resources wrongly  B. Ignoring resources  C. Cultivating and managing resources for use  D. Destroying resources

9. The problem of under-utilisation of resources means:

A. Resources are used too much  B. Resources are not used enough  C. Resources are fully used  D. Resources are evenly used

10. Which of the following is a form of conflict?

A. Cooperation  B. War between communities  C. Sharing resources  D. Mutual help

11. Cooperation between groups means:

A. Working alone  B. Fighting  C. Working together for common good  D. Ignoring others

12. The means of telecommunication in Nigeria include:

A. Smoke signals only  B. Mobile phones, internet, radio  C. Horses  D. Canoes

13. Gender discrimination means:

A. Treating everyone equally  B. Preferring one gender unfairly  C. Both sexes playing  D. Everyone getting same chance

14. One consequence of gender discrimination is:

A. More productivity  B. Reduced self-confidence in the disadvantaged gender  C. Balanced income  D. Equal jobs

15. What is the effect of religious intolerance?

A. Peaceful society  B. Unity among people  C. Social unrest and conflict  D. Mutual respect

16. Which of these is a characteristic of a healthy economy?

A. High unemployment  B. Low wages  C. Fair distribution of income  D. No jobs

17. The term “wages” refers to:

A. Gifts only  B. Regular payment for work  C. Study allowance  D. Charity

18. Which describes “income distribution”?

A. Only rich get income  B. How income is shared among people  C. No one gets income  D. Only government gets income

19. Why is our culture important?

A. It is unchangeable  B. It teaches values, traditions and identity  C. It is always wrong  D. It divides people

20. Foreign culture affecting our values means:

A. We ignore our own values always  B. We only keep foreign values  C. We adopt some foreign values which may undermine our own  D. We do not change at all

21. What might cause unemployment?

A. Many jobs  B. Skills shortage  C. High demand for labour  D. Many people trained

22. Resources over-utilisation means:

A. Using too much of resources beyond capacity  B. Not using resources at all  C. Using resources properly  D. Sharing resources fairly

23. Which is a way to reduce unemployment?

A. Stopping education  B. Providing training and entrepreneurship opportunities  C. Ignoring job creation  D. Reducing productivity

24. Telecommunication helps society by:

A. Slowing communication  B. Preventing news spread  C. Quick sharing of information  D. Isolating people

25. Which of these is NOT a resource development activity?

A. Mining minerals  B. Planting trees  C. Building factories  D. Wasting resources

 

SECTION B: THEORY / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (50 marks)

INSTRUCTION – Answer all questions. Show examples where required.

Question 1 (10 marks)

a. Define family and society. (2 marks)

b. Explain three external influences on Nigerian family life. (3 marks)

c. Describe two effects of religious intolerance in Nigeria. (2 marks)

d. Suggest one way to promote religious harmony in your community. (1 mark)

e. What is inter-marriage? Give one advantage and one disadvantage. (2 marks)

 

Question 2 (10 marks)

a. Define employment and unemployment. (2 marks)

b. List three causes of unemployment in Nigeria. (3 marks)

c. Explain two ways income distribution can be made fairer in Nigeria. (2 marks)

d. Why is it important for individuals to have gainful employment? (3 marks)

 

Question 3 (10 marks)

a. What is meant by resource development? (2 marks)

b. Differentiate between over-utilisation and under-utilisation of resources. (2 marks)

c. List two natural resources found in Nigeria and how each can be developed. (2 marks)

d. Explain one problem that arises from over-utilising a natural resource. (2 marks)

e. Suggest one measure to ensure sustainable use of resources in your state. (2 marks)

Question 4 (10 marks)

a. Define gender discrimination and conflict. (2 marks)

b. Explain two causes of gender discrimination in the workplace. (2 marks)

c. List two types of cooperation between groups that help reduce conflict. (2 marks)

d. Why is cooperation important in a multicultural society like Nigeria? (2 marks)

e. Give one example of an international organisation that helps promote peace. (2 marks)

 

Question 5 (10 marks)

a. What is telecommunication? (2 marks)

b. Name three means of telecommunication in Nigeria. (3 marks)

c. Explain two benefits of telecommunication to trade and business. (2 marks)

d. Identify one problem experienced with telecommunication in rural Nigeria and suggest one solution. (3 marks)

 

ANSWER KEY / MARKING GUIDE

Section A (MCQs)

1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. B 18. B 19. B 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D

 

Section B (Theory) — Suggested Answers

Question 1 

a. Family ìwọ a group of persons related by blood, marriage or adoption living together.

b. Society is a community of people living together under a shared culture, laws and organisation.

c. External influences: (e.g.)

I. Foreign culture influencing local values

II. Working parents’ influence on family time

III. Religious changes or inter-marriage between communities.

d. Effects of religious intolerance:

I. social unrest

II. violence

III. breakdown of trust.

d. Way to promote harmony:

I. inter-faith dialogue

II. respect for other beliefs.

e. Inter-marriage is a marriage between people from different ethnic/tribal groups.

I. Advantage: unity and broader social bonds.

II. Disadvantage: possible cultural conflicts or loss of tradition.

 

Question 2 

a. Employment is having paid work while Unemployment is being without work but seeking work.

b. Causes of unemployment:

I. lack of skills

II. low investment

III. automation/technology

IV. economic downturn.

c. Ways to make income distribution fairer:

I. progressive wages

II. support small businesses

III. social welfare for vulnerable groups.

d. Importance: employment provides income, dignity, supports economy, reduces poverty and crime.

 

Question 3 

a. Resource development is the process of exploring, managing, utilising natural or human resources for benefit.

b. Over-utilisation is using more than sustainable amount while Under-utilisationis  not using enough of the resource.

c. Two natural resources:

I. Oil – develop by refining & local petro-industries

II. Timber/Forests – develop sustainable logging & processing.

d. Problem of over-utilisation:

I. depletion of resource

II. environmental damage.

e. Measure to ensure sustainability: enforce laws, engage local communities, promote re-planting or recycling.

 

Question 4

a. Gender discrimination is an unequal treatment based on gender; Conflict: disagreement or fight between groups.

b. Causes:

I. cultural beliefs favouring one gender

II. educational disparities

III. unequal pay.

c. Cooperation types:

I. joint community projects

II. inter-ethnic friendship programmes.

d. Importance: It helps unity, peaceful living, and leverages diversity.

e. Example organisation:

I. United Nations (UN)

II. African Union (AU).

 

Question 5

a Telecommunication is an exchange of information over a distance by electronic means.

b. Means:

I. mobile phone

II. internet

III. radio

III. satellite

IV. fibre-optic

c. Benefits:

I. It helps trade by fast communication.

II. It opens new markets.

III. It reduces cost of business communication.

d. Problem in rural Nigeria: poor network/internet connectivity.

Solution: build more base-stations or use satellite connectivity; government incentives for telecom companies to extend service.