JSS2 Social Studies 1st Term Questions and Answers

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Table of Contents – Weekly Scheme of Work

Week 1: Meaning & Types of Social Issues and Problems
Week 2: Drug Abuse – Meaning, Consequences, and Prevention
Week 3: Child Abuse – Meaning, Types, Effects, Risks, Myths & Facts
Week 4: Drug Trafficking – Meaning, Reasons, Dangers, Prevention
Week 5: Poverty – Meaning, Causes, Consequences, Solutions
Week 6: Corruption I – Definition, Types, Causes
Week 7: Corruption II – Effects on Individuals, Communities, Nation; Anti-Corruption Agencies; Improving Prevention
Week 8: Cultism – Definition, Causes, Solutions
Week 9: Accidents in School – Meaning, Types, Prevention, First Aid Steps
Week 10: People & Their Social Environment – Meaning & Importance
Week 11: Social Groups – Definition, Types, Characteristics
Week 12: Group Behaviour – Types, Differences, Benefits; Revision & Examination

Section A: Objective Questions

Social problems are best defined as ________.
A. personal challenges
B. individual feelings
C. issues affecting many people
D. academic difficulties
Which of the following is NOT a social issue?
A. Unemployment
B. Obesity
C. Corruption
D. Drug abuse
Drug abuse leads to ________.
A. better concentration
B. improved health
C. addiction and social isolation
D. stronger immunity
One method to discourage drug abuse is ________.
A. isolation
B. public awareness campaigns
C. secret use
D. legalization
Child abuse includes all EXCEPT ________.
A. physical harm
B. emotional neglect
C. age-appropriate discipline
D. sexual exploitation
A common effect of child abuse is ________.
A. positive self-esteem
B. learning difficulties
C. social support
D. stable relationships
Drug trafficking refers to ________.
A. legal medication use
B. illegal drug movement
C. cooking medicine
D. prescribing antibiotics
A reason for drug trafficking includes ________.
A. high education levels
B. poverty and unemployment
C. government support
D. strong laws
Poverty can be defined as ________.
A. extreme wealth
B. lack of basic resources
C. educational attainment
D. cultural practices
A solution to poverty is ________.
A. corruption
B. improved healthcare only
C. education and job creation
D. increased taxes
Corruption refers to ________.
A. honesty
B. misuse of power
C. community service
D. volunteering
An example of bribery is ________.
A. giving a gift
B. paying a bribe for a contract
C. donating to charity
D. paying taxes
Corruption affects ________.
A. national development
B. television only
C. personal happiness only
D. biological growth
An anti-corruption agency in Nigeria is ________.
A. WHO
B. EFCC
C. UNESCO
D. UNICEF
Cultism in schools often results from ________.
A. peer pressure and boredom
B. high academic performance
C. good leadership
D. religious practices
A preventative measure against cultism is ________.
A. punishment only
B. counseling and supervision
C. ignoring students
D. withholding food
Accidents in school are classified as ________.
A. only natural disasters
B. physical or chemical injuries
C. purely emotional
D. magical events
To prevent school accidents, one should ________.
A. ignore hazards
B. maintain safety signs
C. mobilize workers only
D. remove teachers
If a student faints, first aid should include ________.
A. feeding them sweets
B. laying them down and loosening clothes
C. insulting them
D. ignoring them
Our environment includes ________.
A. only animals
B. people and their surroundings
C. electronic gadgets only
D. food alone
A social group is ________.
A. a group without purpose
B. a gathering with common interest
C. a lone person
D. a road
Classification of social groups includes ________.
A. primary and secondary
B. singular only
C. invisible
D. illegal
A characteristic of a social group is ________.
A. absence of leadership
B. common norms and roles
C. all members are dictators
D. no interaction
Group behaviour includes ________.
A. consumption only
B. polarisation and cooperation
C. no communication
D. independent study
A benefit of positive group behaviour is ________.
A. conflict only
B. shared responsibilities
C. isolation
D. self-centeredness
Drug abuse can cause ________.
A. improved memory
B. addiction and health damage
C. higher intelligence
D. better family ties
A FACT about child abuse is ________.
A. it is only physical
B. it can be emotional or sexual
C. it never happens in schools
D. it’s always legal
Fake myths say child abuse does NOT affect ________.
A. education
B. health
C. future choices
D. magic powers
Drug trafficking endangers communities by ________.
A. improving law enforcement
B. increasing crime
C. boosting local culture
D. reducing violence
One way to prevent drug trafficking is ________.
A. law enforcement only
B. public education and border control
C. import of drugs
D. removing schools
Poverty can lead to ________.
A. happiness
B. social inequality and crime
C. environmental protection
D. better education
A CAUSE of poverty is ________.
A. corruption
B. charity
C. foreign aid
D. high salary
Corruption in communities results in ________.
A. increased trust
B. poor public services
C. lower food prices
D. better roads
One role of anti-corruption agencies is ________.
A. organizing parties
B. investigating and prosecuting offenders
C. ignoring fraud
D. collecting tax illegally
One cause of cultism is ________.
A. strong moral upbringing
B. peer influence and violence
C. wealth
D. proper guidance
Solving cultism includes ________.
A. recruiting more cultists
B. counseling and community policing
C. banning friendships
D. ignoring students
A major accident type in schools is ________.
A. plane crash
B. falls and burns
C. unemployment
D. exams
After an accident, students should ________.
A. laugh
B. tell a teacher immediately
C. hide injury
D. keep learning
Social groups help in society by ________.
A. causing confusion
B. enforcing norms and cooperation
C. encouraging dishonesty
D. producing noise
Group behaviour can be ________.
A. uncoordinated or systematic
B. only silent
C. only loud
D. illegal

Section B: Theory Questions

Define drug abuse and discuss three social and health effects in the community.
Explain child abuse and describe two types. How can society prevent it?
Discuss the causes, dangers, and prevention of drug trafficking in Nigeria.
Analyze the causes and consequences of poverty. Suggest three realistic solutions.
Examine the types of corruption in Nigeria and their effects on national development.
Identify at least three government agencies fighting corruption and evaluate their effectiveness.
Discuss causes and solutions of cultism in secondary schools.
Describe types of school accidents and recommend preventive measures and first-aid responses.
Define social group and explain its characteristics and types, giving examples.
Compare two types of group behavior and explain how they benefit social cohesion.

Objective Answers

C — Social issues affect many people.
B — Obesity is a health issue, not a key social issue.
C — Leads to addiction and isolation.
B — Awareness campaigns discourage abuse.
C — Age-appropriate discipline is not abuse.
B — Abuse leads to learning problems.
B — Drug trafficking is illegal movement.
B — Poverty and unemployment drive trafficking.
B — Poverty means lacking basic needs.
C — Education/job creation reduce poverty.
B — Corruption means misuse of power.
B — Bribery is paying for unfair advantage.
A — Corruption hinders development.
B — EFCC fights corruption.
A — Peer pressure breeds cultism.
B — Counseling helps control cultism.
B — School accidents include injuries.
B — Safety signs help prevention.
B — Lay down fainting student, loosen clothes.
B — Social environment includes surroundings.
B — Social groups have common interests.
A — Primary/secondary group structure.
B — Common norms define a group.
B — Group behaviour shows cooperation/polarisation.
B — Benefits include shared responsibilities.
B — Abuse causes addiction and damage.
B — Child abuse can be emotional/sexual.
D — Myth: abuse grants magic powers.
B — Trafficking increases crime.
B — Education and border control prevent it.
B — Poverty breeds inequality, crime.
A — Corruption causes poverty.
B — Corruption leads to poor services.
B — Agencies investigate/prosecute.
B — Peer pressure causes cultism.
B — Counseling/community policing help.
B — Falls and burns are common.
B — Reporting helps early care.
B — Groups enforce norms, cooperation.
A — Behaviour can be uncoordinated/systematic.

Theory Answers

1. Explain five types of social problems in Nigeria.

Social problems are undesirable conditions that affect individuals or groups in society. In Nigeria, several social problems negatively impact development and the well-being of citizens.

i. Drug Abuse: This refers to the excessive or improper use of drugs, especially hard substances like cocaine, heroin, and tramadol. It can lead to addiction, mental disorders, and violence.

ii. Child Abuse: This includes physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological maltreatment of children. Examples include beating, neglect, and child labour. It damages a child’s physical and mental development.

iii. Corruption: Corruption involves dishonest acts by individuals in positions of power, such as bribery, embezzlement, and election rigging. It hinders national growth and destroys trust in public institutions.

iv. Poverty: Many Nigerians live below the poverty line, lacking access to basic needs like food, shelter, and education. Poverty is caused by unemployment, low wages, and poor government policies.

v. Cultism: Cultism refers to secret groups that often engage in violent or criminal acts. It is common in schools and contributes to insecurity and indiscipline among youths.

2. Describe three causes and three effects of drug abuse.

Causes:

Peer Pressure: Young people may experiment with drugs due to influence from friends or peer groups.
Curiosity and Experimentation: Some individuals start using drugs out of curiosity, especially when they see others doing it.
Family Problems: Broken homes, neglect, or domestic violence can push youths into drug abuse for comfort or escape.

Effects:

Health Complications: Drug abuse can lead to mental illness, liver failure, or death.
Social Isolation: They often lose friends, jobs, and family support.
Crime and Violence: Many drug users commit crimes such as theft and assault to fund their addiction.

3. Define child abuse and list four forms of child abuse.

Definition:
Child abuse is the mistreatment or neglect of children that results in harm or potential harm to their physical, emotional, or psychological development.

Forms:

Physical Abuse: Beating, slapping, or physically injuring a child.
Sexual Abuse: Involving a child in sexual acts or exploitation.
Emotional Abuse: Constant criticism, threats, or rejection.
Neglect: Failure to provide food, shelter, education, or healthcare.

4. What are the effects of child abuse on the society?

Increased Crime Rate: Abused children may become violent or criminal as adults.
Poor Academic Performance: A child facing abuse may lack concentration in school.
Emotional Trauma: Abused children may suffer from depression or anxiety.
Social Instability: Abuse can produce citizens who are not emotionally or socially stable.
Cycle of Abuse: Abused children may grow up to abuse others, continuing the cycle.

5. Define drug trafficking and state three reasons why people engage in it.

Definition:
Drug trafficking is the illegal production, distribution, and sale of drugs.

Reasons:

Poverty: Many people engage in trafficking to escape poverty and earn quick money.
Greed: Some individuals want to get rich fast and are willing to take illegal routes.
Lack of Employment: Unemployment pushes youths to look for alternative means of income, including illegal trade.

6. What are the dangers of drug trafficking to national development?

Bad Image for the Country: It damages Nigeria’s reputation globally.
Youth Wastage: Many young people are arrested, jailed, or killed, reducing the nation’s future manpower.
Increased Crime: Trafficking is linked to gang violence and other criminal activities.
Economic Loss: Government spends heavily on law enforcement and rehabilitation.
Health Crisis: Drug misuse can lead to an increase in public health challenges.

7. What is corruption? Mention four effects of corruption.

Definition:
Corruption is the misuse of public office or resources for personal gain.

Effects:

Poor Infrastructure: Funds meant for roads, schools, or hospitals are diverted.
Loss of Trust: Citizens lose confidence in government and institutions.
Widening Poverty: Resources meant for development end up in private pockets.
Discourages Foreign Investment: Investors fear corrupt systems and avoid the country.

8. Define cultism and suggest four ways it can be eradicated.

Definition:
Cultism is the practice of belonging to secret societies that engage in criminal or anti-social activities.

Solutions:

Strict School Monitoring: Schools should monitor students and punish cult-related acts.
Value-based Education: Teach moral values and dangers of cultism.
Law Enforcement: Arrest and prosecute cult members and sponsors.
Parental Involvement: Parents should guide their children and monitor their behaviour.

9. List and explain three types of social groups.

Primary Groups: These are small, intimate groups like family or close friends. Members know each other personally and care deeply about one another.
Secondary Groups: These are larger and more formal, such as school, workplace, or political parties. Relationships are task-oriented rather than emotional.
Voluntary Groups: These are formed out of personal interest, such as clubs or religious associations. Members join by choice.

10. What are accidents and how can they be prevented in schools?

Definition:
Accidents are unexpected events that cause injury or damage.

Prevention Measures:

Safety Education: Teach students basic safety rules.
Good Maintenance: Ensure school buildings and equipment are in good condition.
First Aid Training: Equip staff and students with first aid knowledge.
Supervision: Monitor students, especially during sports and laboratory sessions.
Warning Signs: Display signs at hazardous areas to alert students and staff.

This resource covers all areas from drug abuse to group behaviour, providing challenging questions and model answers. Revise consistently, stay academically honest, and approach exams with confidence and critical thinking. Good luck!