JSS1 First Term Civic Education Past Questions And Answers

 

Question: What is the primary purpose of Civic Education?

 

A) Entertainment

B) Citizenship development

C) Physical fitness

D) Scientific discovery

Answer: B) Citizenship development

 

Question: Which of the following is a fundamental human right?

 

A) The right to own a pet

B) The right to free education

C) The right to skip school

D) The right to use social media

Answer: B) The right to free education

 

Question: What does democracy mean?

 

A) Rule by the military

B) Rule by a few individuals

C) Rule by the people

D) Rule by animals

Answer: C) Rule by the people

 

Question: What is the importance of the rule of law in a society?

 

A) Allows chaos

B) Ensures fairness and justice

C) Promotes dictatorship

D) Encourages corruption

Answer: B) Ensures fairness and justice

 

Question: Who is responsible for making and enforcing laws in a country?

 

A) Police officers

B) Citizens

C) Government

D) Teachers

Answer: C) Government

 

Question: What is the role of a citizen in promoting national development?

 

A) Ignore societal issues

B) Pay taxes promptly

C) Avoid voting

D) Encourage discrimination

Answer: B) Pay taxes promptly

 

Question: Which of the following is a civic responsibility?

 

A) Ignoring community problems

B) Complaining without action

C) Voting in elections

D) Disrespecting elders

Answer: C) Voting in elections

 

Question: What is the significance of cultural diversity in a nation?

 

A) Promotes isolation

B) Encourages conflict

C) Enhances social harmony

D) Supports discrimination

Answer: C) Enhances social harmony

 

Question: What is the purpose of the constitution in a country?

 

A) Limits individual rights

B) Guarantees fundamental rights

C) Promotes corruption

D) Restricts freedom of speech

Answer: B) Guarantees fundamental rights

 

Question: What does the term “corruption” refer to in civic education?

 

A) Honesty and integrity

B) Misuse of public office for personal gain

C) Following ethical principles

D) Openness and transparency

Answer: B) Misuse of public office for personal gain

 

Question: How can citizens contribute to environmental sustainability?

 

A) Excessive resource consumption

B) Recycling and conservation

C) Ignoring pollution issues

D) Wasteful practices

Answer: B) Recycling and conservation

 

Question: What is the primary purpose of local government?

 

A) Managing national defense

B) Promoting international relations

C) Providing local services and governance

D) Regulating global trade

Answer: C) Providing local services and governance

 

Question: What is the significance of civic education in schools?

 

A) Encourages ignorance

B) Fosters responsible citizenship

C) Promotes prejudice

D) Limits critical thinking

Answer: B) Fosters responsible citizenship

 

Question: What is the role of the media in civic education?

 

A) Spreading fake news

B) Promoting government secrecy

C) Providing information and promoting awareness

D) Encouraging censorship

Answer: C) Providing information and promoting awareness

 

Question: Which of the following is a form of civic participation?

 

A) Ignoring community events

B) Voting in elections

C) Avoiding public spaces

D) Refusing to communicate with neighbors

Answer: B) Voting in elections

 

Question: Why is respect for diversity essential in a democratic society?

 

A) Encourages discrimination

B) Fosters unity and understanding

C) Promotes exclusion

D) Supports segregation

Answer: B) Fosters unity and understanding

 

Question: What does the term “civil rights” refer to?

 

A) Rights of animals

B) Rights of citizens in a society

C) Rights of criminals

D) Rights of the military

Answer: B) Rights of citizens in a society

 

Question: What is the significance of a peaceful coexistence in society?

 

A) Promotes conflict and violence

B) Fosters community development

C) Encourages isolation

D) Supports discrimination

Answer: B) Fosters community development

 

Question: Why is it important for citizens to be informed about current affairs?

 

A) Promotes ignorance

B) Encourages apathy

C) Facilitates active citizenship and decision-making

D) Limits critical thinking

Answer: C) Facilitates active citizenship and decision-making

 

Question: What is the role of education in promoting civic values?

 

A) Encourages ignorance

B) Fosters civic responsibility and ethical behavior

C) Promotes prejudice

D) Restricts freedom of expression

Answer: B) Fosters civic responsibility and ethical behavior.