JSS1 First Term Social Studies Past Questions And Answers
Question: What is the primary focus of Social Studies?
A) Mathematics
B) History
C) Biology
D) Literature
Answer: B) History
Question: Which of the following is a natural resource?
A) Paper
B) Air
C) Plastic
D) Glass
Answer: B) Air
Question: What does the term “culture” refer to?
A) The latest fashion trends
B) Shared beliefs and customs of a group
C) Computer technology
D) Types of food
Answer: B) Shared beliefs and customs of a group
Question: What is the capital city of your country?
A) London
B) Paris
C) New York
D) [Country-specific capital]
Answer: D) [Country-specific capital]
Question: Who is known as the Father of the Nation in your country?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Nelson Mandela
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Queen Elizabeth II
Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi
Question: Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A) Coal
B) Solar energy
C) Petroleum
D) Natural gas
Answer: B) Solar energy
Question: What is the meaning of the term “citizenship”?
A) Residency in a city
B) Membership in a community with rights and duties
C) Owning a property
D) Traveling abroad
Answer: B) Membership in a community with rights and duties
Question: Who is responsible for enforcing laws in a country?
A) President
B) Police
C) Teachers
D) Farmers
Answer: B) Police
Question: Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
A) Executive
B) Legislative
C) Judicial
D) Military
Answer: B) Legislative
Question: What is the significance of a national flag?
A) Decoration
B) Represents the identity of a country
C) Used for navigation
D) Sports events only
Answer: B) Represents the identity of a country
Question: What is the main purpose of a constitution?
A) Entertainment
B) Establishing and organizing government
C) Cooking guidelines
D) Religious practices
Answer: B) Establishing and organizing government
Question: What is the role of a mayor in a city?
A) Leading the country
B) Head of the police
C) Chief executive of a city
D) Military commander
Answer: C) Chief executive of a city
Question: Which environmental issue is associated with deforestation?
A) Air pollution
B) Soil erosion
C) Noise pollution
D) Water contamination
Answer: B) Soil erosion
Question: What is the purpose of a census?
A) Counting the number of animals in a region
B) Counting the population and gathering demographic information
C) Agricultural data collection
D) Weather forecasting
Answer: B) Counting the population and gathering demographic information
Question: What does the term “equality” mean?
A) Everyone is the same
B) Only certain people have rights
C) Discrimination is acceptable
D) Unequal distribution of resources
Answer: A) Everyone is the same
Question: What is the role of a parliament in a democratic government?
A) Judicial decisions
B) Making laws and representing the people
C) Executive orders
D) Religious ceremonies
Answer: B) Making laws and representing the people
Question: What is the significance of human rights?
A) Entertainment purposes
B) Basic rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals
C) Economic benefits only
D) Reserved for specific groups
Answer: B) Basic rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals
Question: What is the purpose of trade between countries?
A) Cultural exchange
B) Political dominance
C) Economic cooperation
D) Military alliances
Answer: C) Economic cooperation
Question: Which document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens in a country?
A) Constitution
B) Passport
C) Driver’s license
D) Birth certificate
Answer: A) Constitution
Question: What is the significance of a national anthem?
A) Celebration of holidays
B) Entertainment purposes
C) Represents the identity and unity of a nation
D) Sports events only
Answer: C) Represents the identity and unity of a nation.
