All 100 questions from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) National Value 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
In social studies, there are elements of ____
A. Biology and WoodworkB. Economics and GeographyCorrect C. Mathematics and PhysicsD. Chemistry and GovernmentExplanation Social studies combines elements of Economics, Geography, etc.
A good social environment can be promoted through ____
A. braveryB. competitionC. toleranceCorrect D. conflictExplanation Tolerance promotes peace.
One of the ways by which one can become a member of a family is by ____
A. birthCorrect B. co-operationC. kindnessD. obedienceExplanation Family membership is by birth.
The three popular religions in the world are ____, ____, ____.
A. Hindus, Orunmila and Olumba-OlumbaB. Christianity, Islam, and TraditionalCorrect C. Traditional, Orunmila & HindusD. Olumba, Osun and IslamExplanation Christianity, Islam and Traditional religion are the major ones in Nigeria/world context.
A marriage between a man and a woman of the same ethnic group is known as ____ marriage.
A. intra ethnicCorrect B. inter-ethnicC. covenantD. monogamousExplanation Same ethnic group = intra-ethnic.
The act of learning to behave in an acceptable way in the society is known as ____
A. SocializationCorrect B. AssociationC. OrganizationD. AcculturationExplanation This is socialization.
One of the following is the most important agent of socialization for a child.
A. ChurchB. Mass mediaC. FamilyCorrect D. SchoolExplanation The family is the first and most important agent.
One of these factors can destroy friendship.
A. TrustB. GossipCorrect C. RespectD. LoveExplanation Gossip destroys friendship.
One of the following is not a common crime in Nigeria.
A. TheftB. Human traffickingC. ProbityCorrect D. RapeExplanation Probity means honesty, not a crime.
A sudden and unexpected event that results in damage, injury and sometimes death is known as ____
A. controlB. progressC. riskD. accidentCorrect Explanation That is an accident.
The problematic issues and happenings which are currently taking place in the society is known as ____
A. corruptionB. cultismC. common social problemCorrect D. povertyExplanation These are common social problems.
The manipulation of examination process by candidates, supervisors or invigilators is known as ____
A. cultismB. electoral malpracticeC. lazinessD. examinations malpracticeCorrect Explanation Examination malpractice.
A situation where someone who had sexual intercourse previously and decides to abstain until later in the future is called ____ abstinence.
A. delayedB. lifelongC. secondaryCorrect D. tertiaryExplanation This is secondary abstinence.
One of these is NOT a benefit of abstinence.
A. It reduces risk of cervical cancerB. It sets limits in a relationshipC. It helps romantic partners to have sex activitiesCorrect D. It prevents unwanted pregnancyExplanation Abstinence means no sex activities.
____ is not an element of Nigerian culture.
A. Breaking of kolaB. Ancestral worshipC. Farming with hoes and cutlassD. Living in bungalows and flatsCorrect Explanation Bungalows and flats are modern housing.
A way of getting one's needs met without guilt, anger or intimidation is called ____
A. assertivenessCorrect B. aggressivenessC. self-esteemD. negotiationExplanation This is assertiveness.
How can we prevent STI and HIV/AIDS?
A. Having multiple boyfriendsB. Abstaining from sexCorrect C. Sharing of sharp objects with your partnersD. Use unscreened bloodExplanation Abstinence prevents STIs.
To curb the menace of cultism in our schools, one of the following steps should NOT be taken.
A. There should be clear and bold billboard warning against cultism in our institution.B. Powerful and influential people supporting cultism should be encouragedCorrect C. Religious bodies should organise seminars/retreat in our institutionsD. Parents/Guardians should help to teach their children moral valuesExplanation Supporting cultism must not be encouraged.
The process of adapting to the culture of other people is called ____
A. accustomedB. importationC. socializationD. acculturationCorrect Explanation Adapting to another culture is acculturation.
Man influences his environment in one of the following ways.
A. Through revenue generationB. Through environmental and water pollutionCorrect C. Through changes in atmospheric conditionD. Through hard work and devotion to his occupationExplanation Pollution is a way man affects his environment.
All these are types of rape EXCEPT ____
A. stranger rapeB. drug abuseCorrect C. date rapeD. acquaintance rapeExplanation Drug abuse is not a type of rape.
The use of medicine without prescription by a medical practitioner is known as ____
A. drug abuseCorrect B. drug usageC. drug pushingD. drug dealingDrug abuse among youth is caused by ____
A. bad influenceCorrect B. proper upbringingC. sound educationD. doctor's prescriptionExplanation Bad influence leads to drug abuse.
The appropriate authority that can help in the prevention of drug abuse is ____
A. EFCCB. NDLEACorrect C. NAFDACD. NSCDCExplanation NDLEA is the drug law enforcement agency.
The act of exporting drugs illegally for sale in another country is known as ____
A. drug abuseB. drug traffickingCorrect C. drug dealerD. drug baronsExplanation Drug trafficking.
Harmful traditional practices can be discouraged by ____
A. upholding cultural beliefsB. public enlightenmentCorrect C. causing demonstrations and riotsD. preservation of cultural practicesExplanation Public enlightenment.
Absence of conflict, wars and trouble in the society means ____
A. quietnessB. peaceCorrect C. loveD. mass actionA clash between two individuals or groups as a result of difference in perception is known as ____
A. dialogueB. discussionC. conflictCorrect D. surfaceThe actual worth of an object or item in monetary terms is called ____
A. honestyB. respectC. justiceD. valueCorrect Substances that are unfit for human consumption are called ____
A. domestically consumptionB. industrial consumptionC. harmful substancesCorrect D. unprescribed drugsExplanation Harmful substances.
The biological difference between male and female is ____
A. male and female have penis and produce spermCorrect B. male have feelings while female have emotionsC. male go through puberty while female do notD. male are stronger than femaleExplanation Male and female differ in sex organs/reproductive cells; option A is closest.
Women are stereotyped to ____
A. talk moreCorrect B. be strongC. be more rationalD. be roughExplanation Stereotype: women talk more.
Gender equality means ____
A. there should be gender roles between male and femaleB. male are stronger than femaleC. male and female are equal in all aspects and should be treated equallyCorrect D. female are more stronger than maleExplanation Equal treatment.
Scientists use ____ to arrive at a theory.
A. observationB. experimentC. guessworkD. scientific methodCorrect Explanation Scientific method.
The wrong use of home appliances can lead to one of the following.
A. PollutionB. Food productionC. Injury or deathCorrect D. Good environmentExplanation Misuse causes injury or death.
The correct way of using home appliances is ____
A. use wet hands to plug electrical appliancesB. use naked wire or cable to connect appliancesC. electrical appliances should not be disconnected when they are not in useD. instruction on manual for operating electrical appliances should be carefully followedCorrect Explanation Follow manual instructions.
Behaviour that helps people to be more assertive does NOT include one of the following.
A. being honestB. manipulationCorrect C. using assertive body languageD. being directExplanation Manipulation is not assertive.
One of these is NOT a way of saving money in the past.
A. in the bankCorrect B. under the pillowC. with relations or money keepersD. inside closed pot or buriedExplanation Banks are modern.
____ is NOT a traditional means of communication.
A. RadioCorrect B. Use of talking drumC. Use of town criersD. Use of flutesExplanation Radio is modern.
All these are qualities of love EXCEPT ____
A. trustB. honestyC. companionshipD. bullyingCorrect Explanation Bullying is not love.
____ is NOT among the steps in achieving a goal.
A. Identifying your goalB. Set no time limitCorrect C. Make quality decisionD. Look at the possible alternativesExplanation A time limit should be set.
Victims of human trafficking are subjected to ____
A. employmentB. prostitutionCorrect C. affectionD. friendOne of these is NOT a factor responsible for children and women trafficking.
A. employmentCorrect B. povertyC. low level of educationD. unemploymentExplanation Employment is not a cause; unemployment is.
You can NOT improve self esteem through one of the following ways.
A. Identifying your values and talentsB. Feeling inferior to othersCorrect C. Cultivating positive relationshipD. Working towards achieving the goalsExplanation Feeling inferior lowers self esteem.
The process of acquiring the necessary knowledge and information about the changes that occur in the body is known as ____
A. formal educationB. decision makingC. sex educationCorrect D. population educationExplanation Sex education.
Religion disapproves sexuality focused art because ____
A. it goes against their belief and doctrineCorrect B. it preaches moralC. it encourages holinessD. it lifts and boosts the faith of followersExplanation It goes against doctrine.
The Apex bank in Nigeria is ____
A. First bankB. Bank of IndustryC. Central bankCorrect D. Union bankExplanation Central Bank of Nigeria.
One of these is NOT a traditional method of transportation.
A. Beasts of burdenB. The use of canoesC. The use of motor vehicleCorrect D. Human porterageExplanation Motor vehicles are modern.
The first modern means of transportation is ____
A. Air transportationB. Rail transportationCorrect C. Water transportationD. Road transportationExplanation Rail transportation.
Global International Cooperation CANNOT be achieved through one of the following?
A. International ConferenceB. ConstitutionCorrect C. International TradeD. United Nation ResolutionExplanation A national constitution is not an international tool.
The minimum voting age in Nigeria is ____ years.
A. 18Correct B. 20C. 22D. 25One of the factors that promotes good value system is ____
A. inconsistenceB. toleranceCorrect C. intoleranceD. dishonestyTo be truthful and straightforward is ____
A. transparencyCorrect B. cheatingC. pilferingD. fraudulentWorking together to achieve a common goal is called ____
A. team splitB. work aloneC. team workCorrect D. competitionUse of initiative helps an individual to ____
A. be self employedCorrect B. be unemployedC. beg for moneyD. be independentExplanation Initiative leads to self-employment.
A true and legal member of a country is called ____
A. AmbassadorB. PatriotC. CitizenCorrect D. PeopleFundamental human rights are written in the ____
A. ConstitutionCorrect B. Colonial literatureC. Code of bookD. National symbolWhich of the following types of citizenship is acquired naturally?
A. MarriageB. BirthCorrect C. RegistrationD. NaturalizationThe Nigerian coat of arms was adopted in the year ____
A. 1963B. 1959C. 1960Correct D. 1967Explanation Adopted in 1960.
The ____ is the symbol of authority in the House of Assembly.
A. ConstitutionB. Coat of ArmsC. Weighing balanceD. MaceCorrect The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) helps in ____
A. promoting National UnityCorrect B. making youths to learn Nigeria languageC. providing jobs for youthsD. training youths for futureExplanation NYSC promotes national unity.
Integrity means ____
A. a good sense of commitmentB. self-satisfactionC. a good sense of belongingD. a sense of strong moral standardCorrect Explanation Strong moral standard.
The state of being happy and satisfied with whatever one owns is known as ____
A. commitmentB. courageC. contentmentCorrect D. wealthThe ability to behave in a controlled and calm way even in a difficult situation is ____
A. authorityB. confidenceC. disciplineCorrect D. dedicationThe second tier of government in Nigeria is ____
A. CentralB. StateCorrect C. FederalD. LocalExplanation Federal, State, Local: second is State.
There are ____ arms of government in Nigeria.
A. twoB. threeCorrect C. fourD. sixExplanation Executive, legislature, judiciary.
Duties of government not included in exclusive or concurrent list is ____
A. ResidualCorrect B. ConstitutionC. FederationD. SupremacyExplanation Residual list.
The highest court in Nigeria is ____
A. ShariaB. High CourtC. Supreme CourtCorrect D. Court of AppealExplanation Supreme Court.
Tax is ____
A. stipend paid to the needyB. money generated for electionC. money paid to the studentD. money paid to the government purseCorrect Explanation Tax goes to government.
The Chief Executive of INEC is ____
A. ChairmanCorrect B. PresidentC. Governor-GeneralD. President-GeneralExplanation INEC Chairman.
The amalgamation of Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria was formed in the year ____
A. 1960B. 1914Correct C. 1954D. 1997The ruling party in Nigeria is ____
A. All Progressive CongressCorrect B. People's Democratic PartyC. Labour CongressD. All Progressive ConventionExplanation APC (as at 2022).
One of the following is NOT a quality of cooperation.
A. sharingB. respectC. fightingCorrect D. toleranceThe following are attributes of self-reliance EXCEPT ____
A. hard workB. commitmentC. stealingCorrect D. self confidenceWhen a child reads stories of honest people in newspapers or magazines, he is developing values through ____
A. the environmentB. the electronic mediaC. the societyD. print mediaCorrect Explanation Newspapers are print media.
The awareness, knowledge or enlightenment given to citizens of a country for the protection of lives and properties is known as ____
A. Social StudiesB. Physical EducationC. Security EducationCorrect D. Civic EducationExplanation Security Education.
Any act that is harmful to individual or community is known as ____
A. omissionB. protectionC. securityD. crimeCorrect The unlawful killing of another person without justification is known as ____
A. rapeB. falsehoodC. murderCorrect D. advanced fee fraudConsequences of drug abuse include the following EXCEPT.
A. Premature deathB. National development will be promotedCorrect C. Loss of controlD. Misconduct and imprisonmentExplanation Drug abuse does not promote development.
The acts and practices that are against the established rules and regulations for conducting examinations is known as ____
A. examination malpracticeCorrect B. fraudC. arsonD. theftExplanation Examination malpractice.
The secret movement of goods or contraband goods across national borders to avoid customs restriction is known as ____
A. examination malpracticeB. fraudC. smugglingCorrect All these are regulatory bodies for fake drugs in Nigeria EXCEPT
A. Nigeria ArmyCorrect B. NAFDACC. NDLEAD. SONExplanation Nigeria Army is not a regulator.
Thuggery can be defined as ____
A. use of drug without medical adviceB. presence of harmful substanceC. breakdown of social values and ethics, a violent behaviour in which people fight and attack othersCorrect Explanation Violent behaviour.
Reasons why people join gangs include the following EXCEPT
A. religions activitiesCorrect B. peer pressureC. family history or radiationD. for protectionExplanation Religious activities are not a reason.
Security agents are known as ____
A. GangstersB. a group of people who causes chaos in the societyC. a trained group who recurrently engage in violent actD. professionals who are specially trained to maintain law and order, protect lives and properties in the societyCorrect Explanation Security agents protect lives and property.
The attempt to reduce and deter crime and criminals is referred to as ____
A. crime preventionCorrect B. supporting criminal actsC. increasing criminal actsD. criminologyExplanation Crime prevention.
The first thing to consider at the crime scene is your ____
A. parentB. friendsC. safetyCorrect D. belongingsPictures taken from a crime scene are useful for the following EXCEPT ____
A. It serves as an evidence against the criminalB. It will help in reporting the crimeC. It will be used in investigating the crimeD. It will be used to encourage the criminalCorrect Explanation Pictures do not encourage criminals.
A situation that poses an immediate risk to life, health, property or environment is known as ____
A. emergencyCorrect B. situational riskC. occurrenceD. crimeThe deliberate or intentional burning of a property is called ____
A. burningB. deliberate burningC. firefightingD. arsonCorrect The act of exporting drugs such as heroin, cocaine etc. illegally for sale in another country is known as ____
A. theftB. drug traffickingCorrect C. drug abuseD. drug transferExplanation Drug trafficking.
Punishment for human trafficking in Nigeria is ____
A. 50-100 years imprisonmentB. life imprisonmentC. deathD. 5-10 years imprisonmentCorrect Explanation Best fit among the options.
Causes of corruption include all the following EXCEPT ____
A. GreedB. IlliteracyC. HonestyCorrect D. Lack of patriotismExplanation Honesty is not a cause.
Spoilt food that contains micro organisms such as bacteria or toxic substance which makes them unfit for consumption is known as ____
A. food contaminationCorrect B. food preparationC. food bacteria substancesD. toxic foodExplanation Food contamination.
An incident which occurs when one person causes the death of another is referred to as ____
A. kleptomaniaB. theftC. securityD. homicideCorrect Characteristics of criminals include all of these EXCEPT ____
A. BullyingB. RevengeC. Excessive angerD. Fear of GodCorrect Explanation Criminals lack fear of God.
Elements of national security do NOT include ONE of the following.
A. military securityB. environment securityC. economic securityD. emergencyCorrect Explanation Emergency is not an element.
Deliberate act of damaging petroleum pipelines with the sole aim of stealing crude oil and associated petroleum products is called ____
A. theftB. pipeline managementC. pipeline vandalizationCorrect D. pipeline theftExplanation Pipeline vandalization.
The abduction or unlawful transportation of a person usually to hold the person against his/her will is called ____
A. theftB. kidnappingCorrect C. abductions and transportationD. unlawful transportationThe breakdown of law and order before, during and after election which is perpetrated by either persons or government to achieve political goals is known as ____
A. political violenceCorrect B. political violence breakdownC. election managementD. political managementExplanation Political violence.
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