National Value 2024 Objective — Question 1
Democracy originated from ____.
- A. America
- B. Egypt
- C. England
- D. France
- E. GreeceCorrect
Explanation
Democracy began in ancient Greece (Athens).
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National Value 2024 Objective — Question 2
The agency responsible for investigating complaints about crime in Nigeria is the ____.
- A. Air Force
- B. Army
- C. Custom
- D. PoliceCorrect
- E. Road Safety
Explanation
The Nigeria Police Force investigates crime complaints.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 3
A bad attitude to work leads to ____.
- A. demotionCorrect
- B. efficiency
- C. motivation
- D. prosecution
- E. recognition
Explanation
Poor work attitude is punished by demotion; the others are positive outcomes or unrelated.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 4
The money demanded for the release of a kidnapped victim is ____.
- A. bail
- B. fine
- C. levy
- D. price
- E. ransomCorrect
Explanation
Money demanded for a kidnapped person's release is ransom.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 5
The administrative head of a federal ministry in Nigeria is the ____.
- A. chairman, board affairs
- B. director of finance
- C. director of personnel
- D. honourable minister
- E. permanent secretaryCorrect
Explanation
The permanent secretary is the civil-service head; the minister is the political head.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 6
Which of the following is a hindrance to interpersonal relationship?
- A. Caring
- B. GreedCorrect
- C. Honesty
- D. Patience
- E. Tolerance
Explanation
Greed (selfishness) damages relationships; the others build them.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 7
A temporary shelter for people displaced during war is ____.
- A. correctional centre
- B. orphanage home
- C. police station
- D. refugee campCorrect
- E. rehabilitation centre
Explanation
Displaced people are housed in a refugee camp.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 8
Laws made by state governments are termed ____.
- A. act
- B. constitution
- C. decree
- D. edictCorrect
- E. plebiscite
Explanation
State laws are called edicts (military decrees); in a civilian state they are laws.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 9
Disenfranchisement is a denial of one's right to ____.
- A. life
- B. movement
- C. speech
- D. voteCorrect
- E. worship
Explanation
To disenfranchise is to deny the right to vote.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 10
The following are sources of a constitution except ____.
- A. act of parliament
- B. convention
- C. custom
- D. history
- E. police reportCorrect
Explanation
A police report is not a source of a constitution.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 11
Nonchalant attitude in our society can lead to ____.
- A. co-operation and team work
- B. good reputation
- C. personnel development
- D. self-reliance
- E. value disorientationCorrect
Explanation
Carelessness and indifference lead to value disorientation.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 12
To avoid crime, individuals are expected to do the following except ____.
- A. have value for hard work.
- B. indulge in illicit drugs.Correct
- C. manage personal finances.
- D. manage their emotions.
- E. realize that everything comes with a cost.
Explanation
Indulging in illicit drugs leads to crime.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 13
Awareness and understanding of events happening in one's country defines national ____.
- A. consciousnessCorrect
- B. identity
- C. orientation
- D. security
- E. values
Explanation
Awareness of national events is national consciousness.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 14
The power to give orders and enforce obedience is ____.
- A. authorityCorrect
- B. dictatorship
- C. duties
- D. influence
- E. threats
Explanation
Authority is the legitimate power to command and enforce obedience.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 15
A crime that poses the most serious security threat in schools is ____.
- A. betting
- B. cultismCorrect
- C. gambling
- D. lateness
- E. truancy
Explanation
Cultism involves violence and is the gravest security threat.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 16
Which of the following occurrences attracts emergency response in Nigeria?
- A. Fire outbreakCorrect
- B. Hail storm
- C. Monsoon
- D. Moon eclipse
- E. Rainfall
Explanation
A fire outbreak calls for an emergency (fire service) response.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 17
The agency saddled with responsibility of conducting census in Nigeria is the ____.
- A. Bureau for Public Enterprises.
- B. Federal Character Commission.
- C. Independent National Electoral Commission.
- D. National Population Commission.Correct
- E. Public Complaints Commission.
Explanation
The National Population Commission conducts census.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 18
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a federation?
- A. Courts have the power to interpret the constitution.
- B. Functions of federal, state and local governments are constitutional.
- C. Local government councils control the activities of the states.Correct
- D. Sharing of power between state and the centre.
- E. States have defined control over their affairs.
Explanation
In a federation, local councils do not control the states.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 19
The right to ____ is most fundamental to a citizen.
- A. association
- B. expression
- C. lifeCorrect
- D. movement
- E. worship
Explanation
The right to life is the most basic; other rights depend on it.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 20
The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria was won by the ____.
- A. All Nigerian People's Party
- B. All People's Grand Alliance
- C. All Progressive CongressCorrect
- D. People's Democratic Party
- E. Progressive People's Alliance
Explanation
Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress won the 2023 election.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 21
The first tier of government in Nigeria is the ____ government.
- A. federalCorrect
- B. local
- C. regional
- D. senatorial
- E. state
Explanation
The federal government is the highest (first) tier, followed by state and local.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 22
Our society frowns at ____.
- A. cooperation
- B. honesty
- C. justice
- D. loyalty
- E. selfishnessCorrect
Explanation
Selfishness is the negative value.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 23
The love an individual has for his/her country is ____.
- A. belief
- B. integrity
- C. nationalism
- D. patriotismCorrect
- E. trust
Explanation
Love for one's country is patriotism.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 24
The art of working together in order to achieve a common goal is ____.
- A. companionship
- B. compassion
- C. competition
- D. cooperationCorrect
- E. partnership
Explanation
Working together for a common goal is cooperation.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 25
A constitution that is difficult to amend can be described as ____.
- A. democratic
- B. flexible
- C. rigidCorrect
- D. unitary
- E. unwritten
Explanation
A rigid constitution is hard to amend.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 26
The Nigerian constitution allows an elected president to serve a maximum of ____ terms in office.
- A. eight
- B. five
- C. four
- D. three
- E. twoCorrect
Explanation
Two four-year terms.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 27
The agency responsible for curbing the activities of smugglers in Nigeria is the ____.
- A. Department of State Services.
- B. Federal Road Safety Corps.
- C. Nigeria Custom Service.Correct
- D. Nigeria Immigration Service.
- E. Nigeria Police Force.
Explanation
The Customs Service checks smuggling at borders.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 28
Which of the following is a positive behaviour?
- A. Disregard for safety.
- B. Examination malpractice.
- C. Excessive love for money.
- D. Punctuality to work.Correct
- E. Queue jumping.
Explanation
Punctuality is a positive behaviour.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 29
Which of the following cities is a major commercial hub in Nigeria?
- A. Abuja
- B. Kaduna
- C. LagosCorrect
- D. Owerri
- E. Yenegoa
Explanation
Lagos is Nigeria's commercial hub.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 30
An individual who lacks contentment exhibits ____.
- A. discipline
- B. eagernessCorrect
- C. gratitude
- D. hard work
- E. tolerance
Explanation
A discontented person is restless and over-eager for more; the others are virtues.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 31
A student who is not regular at school displays ____.
- A. concentration
- B. discipline
- C. hardwork
- D. punctuality
- E. truancyCorrect
Explanation
Irregular school attendance is truancy.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 32
Positive behaviour is best promoted through ____.
- A. agitation
- B. confrontation
- C. favouritism
- D. isolation
- E. rewardCorrect
Explanation
Rewarding good behaviour encourages it.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 33
The ____ naira note is the highest denomination of the Nigeria currencies.
- A. fifty
- B. five hundred
- C. one hundred
- D. one thousandCorrect
- E. two hundred
Explanation
The ₦1,000 note is the highest.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 34
The highest position in the lower legislative chamber of Nigeria is the ____.
- A. Chief Whip
- B. Clerk
- C. Majority Leader
- D. Minority Leader
- E. SpeakerCorrect
Explanation
The Speaker presides over the House of Representatives.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 35
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps became a statutory agency during the regime of ____.
- A. Abdulsalami Abubakar
- B. Goodluck Jonathan
- C. Muhammadu Buhari
- D. Olusegun ObasanjoCorrect
- E. Umaru Yar'adua
Explanation
The NSCDC Act was passed in 2003 under Obasanjo.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 36
Citizenship refers to the status of being a member of a particular ____.
- A. constituent
- B. countryCorrect
- C. district
- D. race
- E. region
Explanation
Citizenship is membership of a country.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 37
The minimum voting age in Nigeria is ____ years.
- A. 14
- B. 18Correct
- C. 21
- D. 25
- E. 35
Explanation
Eighteen years.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 38
Nigeria is made up of ____ local government councils.
- A. 36
- B. 37
- C. 109
- D. 360
- E. 774Correct
Explanation
There are 774 local government areas.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 39
The art of loving one's country and defending its values is ____.
- A. commitment
- B. dignity
- C. nationalism
- D. patriotismCorrect
- E. tolerance
Explanation
Patriotism is love for and defence of one's country.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 40
National values refer to ____ in the society.
- A. norms and regulationCorrect
- B. orientation programmes
- C. political ideologies
- D. traditional practices
- E. traditional titles
Explanation
National values are the accepted norms and standards that guide behaviour.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 41
Convicted persons are usually held in the custody of the Nigerian ____.
- A. Army
- B. Correctional ServiceCorrect
- C. Custom Service
- D. Immigration Service
- E. Police Force
Explanation
The Nigerian Correctional Service keeps convicted persons.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 42
The origin of constitutional development in Nigeria can be traced to ____ period.
- A. civil war
- B. colonialCorrect
- C. military
- D. pre-historic
- E. slave trade
Explanation
Constitutional development began with colonial constitutions (Clifford 1922 etc.).
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 43
Residual powers under the Nigerian Independence constitution were exercised by the ____ level.
- A. federal
- B. local
- C. regionalCorrect
- D. state
- E. ward
Explanation
In 1960 the regions held the residual powers.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 44
Citizens can be discouraged from acquiring education when the government ____
- A. builds schools in remote areas.
- B. declares free education at all levels.
- C. encourages reading culture.
- D. increases fees at all levels.Correct
- E. makes education compulsory.
Explanation
Higher fees discourage people from schooling.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 45
The act of abducting an individual in exchange for money is ____.
- A. arson
- B. banditry
- C. cultism
- D. kidnappingCorrect
- E. vandalism
Explanation
Abduction for ransom is kidnapping.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 46
The Nigeria flag is displayed at important public places as a sign of ____.
- A. defence
- B. independence
- C. partisanship
- D. patriotismCorrect
- E. war
Explanation
The flag symbolises patriotism.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 47
The first cult group in Nigeria was in the University of ____.
- A. Abuja
- B. Benin
- C. Calabar
- D. IbadanCorrect
- E. Lagos
Explanation
The Pyrates Confraternity started at University College Ibadan in 1952.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 48
Zebra crossing on the road is meant to be used by ____.
- A. cars
- B. lorries
- C. motorbikes
- D. pedestriansCorrect
- E. tricycles
Explanation
Zebra crossings are for pedestrians.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 49
The National Pledge of Nigeria is a/an ____.
- A. anthem
- B. constitution
- C. mission statement
- D. oath of allegianceCorrect
- E. slogan
Explanation
The pledge is a promise (oath) of loyalty to the nation.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 50
Approval of national budget is the responsibility of the ____.
- A. Attorney General
- B. LegislatorsCorrect
- C. Ministers
- D. Permanent secretaries
- E. President
Explanation
The National Assembly (legislators) approves the budget.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 51
Citizenship can be acquired through ____.
- A. declaration
- B. legislation
- C. nationalisation
- D. pronouncement
- E. registrationCorrect
Explanation
Nigerian citizenship is acquired by birth, registration or naturalisation.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 52
Governorship elections come up in Nigeria every ____ years.
- A. 3
- B. 4Correct
- C. 5
- D. 6
- E. 8
Explanation
Governors serve four-year terms.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 53
The head of the Supreme Court in Nigeria is the ____.
- A. Chief Executive
- B. Chief JusticeCorrect
- C. Chief Whip
- D. Magistrate
- E. Registrar
Explanation
The Chief Justice of Nigeria heads the Supreme Court.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 54
The Nigeria symbol that contains an eagle and horses among others is the ____.
- A. Coat of ArmsCorrect
- B. National Anthem
- C. National Flag
- D. National Pledge
- E. Nigeria Constitution
Explanation
The Coat of Arms carries an eagle and two horses.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 55
Nigeria became a republic of 36 states in ____.
- A. 1967
- B. 1976
- C. 1989
- D. 1991
- E. 1996Correct
Explanation
Nigeria reached 36 states in 1996 when six new states were created.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 56
In a foreign country, a Nigerian has to present ____ to show his/her origin.
- A. driving licence
- B. international passportCorrect
- C. national identity card
- D. national passport
- E. voter's card
Explanation
The international passport shows nationality abroad.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 57
A government agency that takes care of disaster victims in Nigeria is the ____.
- A. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
- B. National Emergency Management Agency.Correct
- C. National Metrological Agency.
- D. Nigeria Police Force.
- E. Nigeria Airspace Management Agency.
Explanation
NEMA manages disasters and cares for victims.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 58
The agency established by government to promote unity is the ____.
- A. Federal Character Commission.Correct
- B. National Emergency Management Agency.
- C. National Orientation Agency.
- D. National Population Commission.
- E. Standards Organisation of Nigeria.
Explanation
The Federal Character Commission promotes national unity through fair representation.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 59
Voting during elections is a demonstration of ____ right.
- A. civicCorrect
- B. cultural
- C. economic
- D. religious
- E. social
Explanation
Voting is the exercise of a civic (political) right.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 60
The last military Head of State in Nigeria was General ____.
- A. Abdulsalami AbubakarCorrect
- B. Ibrahim Babangida
- C. Murtala Mohammed
- D. Olusegun Obasanjo
- E. Sani Abacha
Explanation
General Abdulsalami Abubakar handed over in 1999.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 61
The best way to resolve conflict is through ____.
- A. argument
- B. confrontation
- C. dialogueCorrect
- D. intimidation
- E. litigation
Explanation
Dialogue settles conflict peacefully.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 62
The inculcation of fundamental attitudes and behaviour in a child is the responsibility of the ____.
- A. clergy
- B. familyCorrect
- C. mass media
- D. peer group
- E. school
Explanation
The family is the first agent of socialisation.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 63
The agency charged with the responsibility of inspecting manufactured drugs in Nigeria is ____.
- A. National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control.Correct
- B. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
- C. National Emergency Management Agency.
- D. Nigeria Medical Association.
- E. Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria.
Explanation
NAFDAC regulates and inspects drugs and food.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 64
Social groups are usually ____ in nature.
- A. primaryCorrect
- B. private
- C. professional
- D. secondary
- E. tertiary
Explanation
Social groups are usually primary (face-to-face) groups.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 65
Which of the following agents of socialization has the widest coverage?
- A. Age grade
- B. Family
- C. Mass mediaCorrect
- D. Peer group
- E. School
Explanation
Mass media reach the widest audience.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 66
The concern for man in his environments defines ____.
- A. basic science
- B. civic education
- C. pre-vocational studies
- D. religious studies
- E. social studiesCorrect
Explanation
Social studies studies man and his environment.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 67
An immoral sexual relationship that occurs between family members is ____.
- A. adultery
- B. incestCorrect
- C. pornography
- D. prostitution
- E. rape
Explanation
Sexual relations between close relatives is incest.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 68
Which of the following factors reduce conflict in the society?
- A. Ethnicity
- B. Injustice
- C. Nepotism
- D. Poverty
- E. ToleranceCorrect
Explanation
Tolerance promotes peace; the others cause conflict.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 69
The Yoruba ethnic group is predominantly found in ____ state of Nigeria.
- A. Bayelsa
- B. Delta
- C. Edo
- D. Kogi
- E. OyoCorrect
Explanation
Oyo State is in the Yoruba heartland.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 70
The geo-political zone with the least number of states in Nigeria is the ____.
- A. north central
- B. north east
- C. north west
- D. south eastCorrect
- E. south south
Explanation
The south east has five states, fewer than any other zone.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 71
Kainji dam is located in ____ state of Nigeria.
- A. Abia
- B. Bauchi
- C. Ekiti
- D. Kebbi
- E. NigerCorrect
Explanation
Kainji Dam is on the River Niger in Niger State.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 72
The main cause of corruption in our society is ____.
- A. arrogance
- B. envy
- C. greedCorrect
- D. jealousy
- E. poverty
Explanation
Greed is the main driver of corruption.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 73
The process of acquiring desirable societal norms and values is ____.
- A. acculturation
- B. assimilation
- C. competition
- D. mobilization
- E. socialisationCorrect
Explanation
Socialisation is learning the norms and values of society.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 74
Which of the following means of communication is widely used today?
- A. Gesture
- B. InternetCorrect
- C. Postal system
- D. Smoke
- E. Town crier
Explanation
The internet is the most widely used today.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 75
Peace in a society can be threatened by ____.
- A. generosity
- B. selflessness
- C. tolerance
- D. tribalismCorrect
- E. trust
Explanation
Tribalism breeds division and conflict.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 76
Cultism spreads rapidly in schools as a result of ____
- A. desire for respect and recognition.Correct
- B. drug abuse and addiction.
- C. family upbringing.
- D. quest to become future leaders.
- E. social and academic pursuit.
Explanation
Students join cults seeking status, respect and recognition.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 77
Members of a peer group are usually ____.
- A. cousins
- B. friendsCorrect
- C. neighbours
- D. siblings
- E. spouses
Explanation
A peer group is made up of friends of similar age.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 78
The general attitude of the society towards cultism is ____.
- A. accommodation
- B. admiration
- C. empathy
- D. rejectionCorrect
- E. sympathy
Explanation
Society rejects cultism.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 79
A drug addict can be helped through ____.
- A. counsellingCorrect
- B. isolation
- C. punishment
- D. rejection
- E. stigmatization
Explanation
Counselling and rehabilitation help addicts recover.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 80
The role of government in reducing cult activities is ____.
- A. disciplinary action against members.Correct
- B. encouraging girl-child education.
- C. introducing more subjects in schools.
- D. monitoring parents and guardians.
- E. threatening principals and teachers.
Explanation
Government deters cultism by prosecuting and disciplining members.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 81
Negative social influence breeds ____ citizens in the country.
- A. diligent
- B. irresponsibleCorrect
- C. obedient
- D. productive
- E. responsible
Explanation
Bad influence produces irresponsible citizens.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 82
Educating citizens on democratic process is ____ socialization.
- A. cultural
- B. economic
- C. moral
- D. politicalCorrect
- E. religious
Explanation
Teaching democratic processes is political socialisation.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 83
Which of the following is an example of non-material culture?
- A. Dress
- B. Hoe
- C. House
- D. LanguageCorrect
- E. Pot
Explanation
Language is non-material; the others are objects.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 84
Which of the following is a benefit of positive group behaviour?
- A. CompanionshipCorrect
- B. Enmity
- C. Envy
- D. Insecurity
- E. Suspicion
Explanation
Positive group behaviour brings companionship.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 85
The union of a man and woman to become husband and wife is ____.
- A. courtship
- B. engagement
- C. family
- D. friendship
- E. marriageCorrect
Explanation
Marriage unites a man and woman as husband and wife.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 86
Bayelsa State is located in the ____ geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
- A. north east
- B. north west
- C. south east
- D. south southCorrect
- E. south west
Explanation
Bayelsa is in the Niger Delta, the south south zone.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 87
Proper medical prescription can improve ____.
- A. ailment
- B. anxiety
- C. impairment
- D. sickness
- E. wholenessCorrect
Explanation
Proper treatment restores health and wholeness.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 88
Which of the following factors affects population growth?
- A. Bilateral trade
- B. Cultural shock
- C. Education
- D. MigrationCorrect
- E. Tourism
Explanation
Migration adds to or removes from a population.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 89
HIV/AIDS can be transmitted through ____.
- A. hugging
- B. sharing beds
- C. sharing clothes
- D. sharing food
- E. unprotected sexCorrect
Explanation
HIV spreads through unprotected sex, infected blood and mother-to-child.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 90
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in ____.
- A. 2017
- B. 2018
- C. 2019
- D. 2020Correct
- E. 2021
Explanation
WHO declared the pandemic in March 2020.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 91
An example of illegal substance in Nigeria is ____.
- A. caffeine
- B. cannabisCorrect
- C. codeine
- D. nicotine
- E. tobacco
Explanation
Cannabis is an illegal drug in Nigeria.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 92
Which of the following is a material culture?
- A. Attitude
- B. Knowledge
- C. Language
- D. Religion
- E. UtensilCorrect
Explanation
A utensil is a physical object.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 93
The Festival of Arts and Culture held in Nigeria in 1977 was hosted in ____.
- A. Abuja
- B. Benin
- C. Borno
- D. Calabar
- E. LagosCorrect
Explanation
FESTAC '77 was hosted in Lagos.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 94
Drug abuse can be caused by ____.
- A. doctor's prescription
- B. good education
- C. harmful traditional practices
- D. peer pressureCorrect
- E. proper upbringing
Explanation
Peer pressure leads many young people into drug abuse.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 95
A social group defined by unusual philosophical beliefs is the ____.
- A. church
- B. cultCorrect
- C. mosque
- D. school
- E. community
Explanation
A cult is a group with unusual beliefs.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 96
Hawking by school-age children is an act of ____.
- A. child abuseCorrect
- B. child right
- C. drug abuse
- D. parental responsibility
- E. proper upbringing
Explanation
Sending school-age children to hawk is child abuse/labour.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 97
An effect of drug trafficking to the society is ____.
- A. increase in productivity
- B. morally sound citizenry
- C. positive image of country
- D. social degradationCorrect
- E. social justice
Explanation
Drug trafficking degrades society.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 98
Expired drugs are ____.
- A. consumable
- B. harmfulCorrect
- C. illegal
- D. marketable
- E. potent
Explanation
Expired drugs are harmful to health.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 99
Which of the following is not a traditional musical instrument?
- A. Flute
- B. Kettle drum
- C. SaxophoneCorrect
- D. Talking drum
- E. Trumpet
Explanation
The saxophone is a foreign (modern) instrument.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 100
The role of a good citizen in preventing drug trafficking is ____.
- A. cooperating with neighbouring countries.
- B. proper legislation.
- C. provision of gainful employment.
- D. provision of qualitative education.
- E. reporting the perpetrators to security agencies.Correct
Explanation
A citizen's duty is to report offenders to security agencies.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 101
There are ____ types of culture.
- A. five
- B. four
- C. one
- D. three
- E. twoCorrect
Explanation
Culture is material and non-material.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 102
The role of family in the society is to ____.
- A. control the population.
- B. enhance population growth.Correct
- C. produce thugs for political campaign.
- D. protect family interests only.
- E. raise male adult only.
Explanation
The family procreates and so sustains population growth.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 103
Which of the following is a harmful traditional practice?
- A. Elaborate burial ceremonies
- B. Female circumcisionCorrect
- C. Folklore
- D. Late marriage
- E. Male circumcision
Explanation
Female genital mutilation is a harmful practice.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 104
The national flag represents ____.
- A. acts of parliament
- B. customs and tradition
- C. law and order
- D. Nigeria constitution
- E. symbol of authorityCorrect
Explanation
The flag is a national symbol that stands for the authority and sovereignty of the nation.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 105
Prior to the creation of the Federal Capital Territory, the capital of Nigeria was located in ____ state.
- A. Cross-River
- B. Kaduna
- C. Kano
- D. Kogi
- E. LagosCorrect
Explanation
Lagos was the capital before Abuja (FCT) in 1991.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 106
The organisation charged with the responsibility of ensuring standards in drug production in Nigeria is ____.
- A. EFCC
- B. ICPC
- C. NAFDACCorrect
- D. NDLEA
- E. NPF
Explanation
NAFDAC regulates standards of drugs and food.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 107
The method of teaching social studies that allows learners to visit places of interest is ____.
- A. discussion
- B. dramatisation
- C. excursionCorrect
- D. expository
- E. observation
Explanation
An excursion is a visit to places of interest.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 108
Self-medication is an act of drug ____.
- A. abuseCorrect
- B. consumption
- C. digestion
- D. production
- E. trafficking
Explanation
Taking drugs without a doctor's prescription is drug abuse.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 109
A group of people related by blood or marriage is ____.
- A. ethnicity
- B. familyCorrect
- C. heredity
- D. peers
- E. tribe
Explanation
A family is a group related by blood or marriage.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 110
Which of the following is a form of drug abuse?
- A. Getting drugs from a pharmaceutical store.
- B. Obtaining doctor's prescription.
- C. Reporting all health issues to qualified personnel.
- D. Taking only prescribed medicine.
- E. Using performance enhancing drugs.Correct
Explanation
Using performance-enhancing drugs is misuse.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 111
Drug trafficking can be controlled when citizens are ____.
- A. contentedCorrect
- B. corrupted
- C. ignorant
- D. poor
- E. unemployed
Explanation
Contented citizens are not tempted into drug trafficking.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 112
Which of the following is a negative consequence of a large family?
- A. High input in farming.
- B. High manpower supply to economy.
- C. High quality of life.
- D. Low quality of life.Correct
- E. Low rate of crime in the society.
Explanation
A large family stretches resources, lowering quality of life.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 113
Who among the following is a member of an extended family?
- A. Brother
- B. CousinCorrect
- C. Father
- D. Mother
- E. Sister
Explanation
Cousins belong to the extended family; the rest are nuclear.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 114
The first agent of socialization to the individual is the ____.
- A. familyCorrect
- B. friend
- C. market
- D. school
- E. shrine
Explanation
The family is the child's first socialising agent.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 115
Which of the following is a natural source of water?
- A. Borehole
- B. Dam
- C. RiverCorrect
- D. Tap
- E. Well
Explanation
A river is natural; the others are man-made.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 116
Social studies is taught in schools to enable students become ____.
- A. nation buildersCorrect
- B. societal deviants
- C. tribalistic
- D. truants
- E. wealthy
Explanation
Social studies trains learners to be good citizens and nation builders.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 117
A child bearing the name "Adebayo" is probably from which geo-political zone in Nigeria?
- A. North East
- B. North West
- C. South East
- D. South South
- E. South WestCorrect
Explanation
Adebayo is a Yoruba name; the Yoruba live in the south west.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 118
Accurate population census can be achieved through ____.
- A. conservative religious beliefs.
- B. high level of literacy.Correct
- C. political interference.
- D. poor road infrastructures.
- E. unqualified personnel.
Explanation
A literate population understands and cooperates with the census.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 119
A family's standard of living is affected by ____.
- A. education
- B. ethnicity
- C. inequality
- D. povertyCorrect
- E. racism
Explanation
Poverty directly lowers a family's standard of living.
National Value 2024 Objective — Question 120
The stripes on the highway indicating pedestrians crossing point is usually in ____ colour.
- A. amber
- B. green
- C. red
- D. whiteCorrect
- E. yellow
Explanation
Zebra crossing stripes are white.
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