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BECE Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective Past Questions

All 120 questions from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.

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Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 18

Joseph refused to sleep with Potiphar's wife because ____.

  • A. he feared GodCorrect
  • B. he was sick
  • C. her husband would know about it
  • D. she was not beautiful
  • E. the house was not secured

Explanation

Genesis 39:9: 'How can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?'

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 21

The death of Joseph led to oppression of the Israelites because ____

  • A. of their growing population.
  • B. there was change of government.Correct
  • C. there was famine in Egypt.
  • D. they fought the Egyptians.
  • E. they hated the Egyptians.

Explanation

Exodus 1:8: a new king arose who did not know Joseph.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 26

The sign of the covenant between God and Abraham was the ____

  • A. change in the name from Abram to Abraham.
  • B. circumcision of every female child on the eighth day.
  • C. circumcision of every male child.Correct
  • D. occupation of the promised land.
  • E. promise of the birth of Isaac.

Explanation

Genesis 17:10-11.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 28

Generally one of the acceptable reasons for getting married is ____

  • A. acquiring wealth from in-laws.
  • B. gaining popularity.
  • C. love and companionship.Correct
  • D. making one responsible.
  • E. the fulfilment of societal moral.

Explanation

Love and companionship is a proper reason for marriage.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 31

The nuclear family consists of ____

  • A. Father, mother and children.Correct
  • B. Father, mother and grandchildren.
  • C. Father, mother and grandparents.
  • D. Father, mother, children and uncles.
  • E. Father, uncle and aunties.

Explanation

A nuclear family is parents and their children.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 40

Which of the following caused the misdeed of the sons of Eli?

  • A. The absence of prophecy in Israel.
  • B. The tempting conditions under which they grew up.
  • C. Their father's lack of parental responsibility.Correct
  • D. Their lack of religious and moral education.
  • E. Their own stupidity.

Explanation

Eli failed to correct his sons (1 Sam 3:13).

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 42

Why was Saul asked to destroy the Amalekites? They ____

  • A. had no regard for the prophets.
  • B. opposed Israel on their way from Egypt.Correct
  • C. were doomed for destruction.
  • D. were hostile to the Kenites.
  • E. worshipped idol.

Explanation

1 Samuel 15:2: they opposed Israel on the way out of Egypt.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 43

Solomon obtained favour and wisdom from God because he ____

  • A. did not ask for riches and long life.Correct
  • B. was a chosen generation of God.
  • C. was a handsome and intelligent young man.
  • D. was a man after God's heart.
  • E. was an heir to the throne of David.

Explanation

1 Kings 3:11-12.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 53

The Christian who called for the abolition of slave trade and put pressure on the English parliament to enforce law against it was ____.

  • A. George Maclean
  • B. Henry Edward
  • C. Lord Lugard
  • D. Mungo Park
  • E. William WilberforceCorrect

Explanation

William Wilberforce led the campaign against slave trade.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 54

Which of the following is not true about Samuel Ajayi Crowther? He ____

  • A. became a catechist and a missionary.
  • B. took part in the three Niger expeditions.Correct
  • C. was born in 1809 in Osogun.
  • D. was converted and educated by the C.M.S.
  • E. was rescued from slavery and taken to Freetown.

Explanation

He took part in the 1841 and 1857 Niger expeditions, not three.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 57

When was Martin Luther King assassinated for fighting for the sacredness of man in America?

  • A. 4th April, 1960
  • B. 4th April, 1968Correct
  • C. 10th May, 1969
  • D. 12th June, 1970
  • E. 15th September, 1971

Explanation

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on 4th April 1968.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 58

The full meaning of C.A.N. is ____.

  • A. Celestial Association of Nigeria.
  • B. Christ Anointing of Nigeria.
  • C. Christ Apostolic of Nigeria.
  • D. Christian Association of Niger.
  • E. Christian Association of Nigeria.Correct

Explanation

C.A.N. is the Christian Association of Nigeria.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 59

The following are the main objectives of C.A.N. except to ____.

  • A. act as a liaison committee for consultation.
  • B. be a watch-dog of spiritual and moral welfare.
  • C. prepare Christians for baptism and other sacraments.Correct
  • D. promote understanding among the various people in Nigeria.
  • E. propagate the gospel.

Explanation

Preparing people for baptism is a church duty, not a C.A.N. objective.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 65

Herod wanted to kill Jesus Christ at birth because ____

  • A. he feared that He would take over his kingdom.Correct
  • B. he opposed Christianity.
  • C. Jerusalem had proclaimed the birth of the new king.
  • D. the Jews celebrated His birth as their new king.
  • E. the Roman emperor instructed him to eliminate the new born king.

Explanation

Herod feared the new king would take his throne.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 67

Mary's statement to the servants at the marriage in Cana after the wine finished was ____

  • A. 'draw out wine from the new wine skin.'
  • B. 'fill the water pot with water.'
  • C. 'gather six water pots.'
  • D. 'they have no wine.'
  • E. 'whatever he said unto you, do it.'Correct

Explanation

John 2:5.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 69

When Jesus Christ was brought to Jerusalem to be presented to the Lord, the materials needed for the purification were ____

  • A. lamb and two turtle doves.
  • B. lamb and two young pigeons.
  • C. pair of pigeon and one turtle dove.
  • D. pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons.Correct
  • E. young pigeon and a turtle dove.

Explanation

Luke 2:24.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 70

What does the temptation of Jesus Christ confirm? It shows that temptation ____

  • A. affects righteous individual.Correct
  • B. affects those with strong faith.
  • C. can lead to sin if not resisted.
  • D. is completely unavoidable.
  • E. should be used for spiritual growth.

Explanation

Even the sinless Jesus was tempted, so it affects the righteous too.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 73

'Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceed out of the mouth of God'. This implies that man must ____.

  • A. be prayerful.
  • B. eat the bread and wine of Holy Communion.
  • C. hearken to prophecies from the mouth of God.
  • D. listen to messages in church.
  • E. study the scriptures daily.Correct

Explanation

Man needs God's word as food, so he must study the scriptures.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 75

How did Jesus Christ immediately respond when the Pharisees asked Him about the punishment for the woman who was caught in the act of adultery? He ____

  • A. advised that she should be stoned as commanded by Moses.
  • B. asked the woman for her excuses.
  • C. commanded the woman to go and sin no more.
  • D. condemned the woman to death by hanging.
  • E. stooped down and wrote with his fingers on the ground as if He did not hear them.Correct

Explanation

John 8:6.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 76

How did Jesus Christ respond to the Pharisee's challenge about why His disciples did not fast like they did?

  • A. 'Can the children of the bride mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them?'Correct
  • B. 'Fasting is of the heart and not to be open'
  • C. 'When the bridegroom is with them no fasting'
  • D. 'Will the children of the bride fast when the bride is with them'
  • E. 'Woe onto you, Pharisees for you neglect the law'

Explanation

Matthew 9:15.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 77

Nathaniel's doubt of Jesus Christ Messiahship was dispelled by His remark, ____

  • A. 'before you were formed in your mother's womb, I knew you.'
  • B. 'behold, the lamb of God.'
  • C. 'when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.'Correct
  • D. 'you are Nathaniel; upon whom I will build my church.'
  • E. 'your faith has made you whole.'

Explanation

John 1:48.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 83

To increase the loaves of bread and fishes for the multitudes to eat, Jesus Christ ____.

  • A. bought some more
  • B. fasted for more money
  • C. gave thanks to GodCorrect
  • D. prayed for increase
  • E. reduced the number to be fed

Explanation

John 6:11: He gave thanks, then distributed.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 88

The Jews rejected the Samaritans and called them inferior and unholy people because they were ____

  • A. Descendants of Abraham.
  • B. Jews who intermarried with foreigners.Correct
  • C. King David's family.
  • D. Nebuchadnezzar's descendants.
  • E. The Scribes.

Explanation

Samaritans were of mixed Jewish and foreign blood.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 96

The first Christian Council in Jerusalem was held to solve the controversy over the ____

  • A. appointment of the seven deacons.
  • B. divided loyalty to the Apostles.
  • C. observance of the Jewish law by non-Jews in the church.Correct
  • D. selection of leaders.
  • E. tradition of the elders.

Explanation

Acts 15: circumcision and the law for Gentile converts.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 103

Before Stephen was stoned to death, he was accused of speaking blasphemy against ____.

  • A. Moses and God.Correct
  • B. Moses and the law.
  • C. temple and God.
  • D. the law and temple.
  • E. tradition of the elders.

Explanation

Acts 6:11: blasphemous words against Moses and God.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 107

Which of the following is not among the privileges of a Roman citizen which Paul enjoyed?

  • A. Could not be executed by crucifixion if condemned to death.
  • B. Has the right to appeal to any tribunal.
  • C. Has the right to appeal to Caesar if a civil case arises.
  • D. Immuned from corporal punishment.
  • E. Is paid huge sums of money yearly.Correct

Explanation

Roman citizens were not paid yearly sums of money.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 114

The International Christian Organisation that represents all the protestant churches is called the ____

  • A. Catholic Church.
  • B. Protestant Council of Churches.
  • C. Protestant Association of the Universe.
  • D. World Council of Churches.Correct
  • E. World Council of Protestants.

Explanation

The World Council of Churches.

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 115

A church leader and pastor can easily know the problem of the members by ____

  • A. inviting them to the church.
  • B. inviting them to the office.
  • C. paying regular visits to members' homes.Correct
  • D. praying for them.
  • E. preaching to them.

Explanation

Regular home visits reveal members' problems.

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