CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

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BECE/JSCE (CIVIC EDUCATION)

BECE CIVIC EDUCATION PAST QUESTIONS

These are Civic Education Past Questions. 60 questions will be picked at random from the question bank.

You have 40 minutes to answer all the questions.

You can use the NEXT button to move to the next question, use the PREV button to move to the previous question, the CLEAR button to clear any answer of your choice and you have the FINISH button to end the exam if you choose to.

Any question not answered before the end of the exam time, will be marked as wrong and the exam will end by itself. so try to attempt all questions on time.

Goodluck!

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1 / 60

Civic rights include one of the following

right education

freedom of movement

right to participate in cultural display

freedom of religion

2 / 60

The love for one’s country and willingness to sacrifice for it is called ____________

patriotism

non-discrimination

sacrifice

influence

3 / 60

Obligation means __________

to do something that is your duty at all cost

to do something that will profit you alone

to do what you like

to do what other people do

4 / 60

Types of citizenship include ___________

birth

all of the above

naturalization

registration

5 / 60

The process by which everybody relies on his/her ability in his/her work is called _____________

co-operation

value

self-reliance

harmony

6 / 60

Rights of consumers includes one of the following

they have right to choose the goods that serve them better

All of the above

they do not have the right to correct wrong actions

they have no right to live in healthy environment

7 / 60

To be a good student, you must ________

refuse to obey difficult rules

abbey the rules and regulations of the school

always challenge the authority

be aware of the rule around you

8 / 60

Political rights include one of these

right to join any cultural group

right to protection against employment

right to vote and to be voted for

right to education

9 / 60

Nigeria was hundred years old last year which means she has celebrated ___________ anniversary

independence

amalgamation

centenary

golden jubilee

10 / 60

Nigeria Civil War came to an end in _________

1960

1963

1970

1954

11 / 60

Civic Education teaches the citizen to know

the constitution of the country

the rights and privileges the constitution allow them to enjoy

and obey deviant behaviour in the society

the way of the people in the society

12 / 60

Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

one man, one vote

dictatorship

military government

one party system

13 / 60

Mention any two attribute of integrity

principles and integrity

goodwill and justice

probity and honestly

hatred and contentment

14 / 60

Values are developed through all of these EXCEPT ___________

oracle

mass media

environment

family

15 / 60

The following are attribute of discipline EXCEPT __________

moderation

modesty

self-control

indiscipline

16 / 60

The full meaning of NDLEA is ___________

Nigeria Development Law Engagement Agency

None of the above

National Development Law Education Agency

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

17 / 60

Two major types of democracy are _______

voted and not voted

selected and unselected

direct and indirect

major and minor

18 / 60

NYSC programme was introduced by ____________

General Aguyi Ironsi

General Olusegun Obasanjo

General Yakubu Gowon

General Ibrahim Babangida

19 / 60

__________ are the rights that enable us to participate in government

political rights

civic rights

economic rights

right to life

20 / 60

All these are negative behaviour EXCEPT ____________

examination malpractices

obedience

corruption

drug abuse

21 / 60

_______ is the manipulation of electoral process by the candidates, political parties and electoral commission

consequences of election

none of the above

forms of election

electoral malpractices

22 / 60

Citizens can be deprived of their rights during __________

democratic regime

emergency rule

political campaign

parliamentary

23 / 60

The people we choose as leaders should be those _________

who can make good their promises

whom we know are capable

we know

who came from over our tribe

24 / 60

Democracy originated from _______

Ghana

Nigeria

Greece

Britain

25 / 60

One major effect of lack of contentment is

satisfaction

humility

greediness

discipline

26 / 60

The need for federation is that _________

a federal system promotes ethnic or tribal consciousness

there is no uniformity in the method of administration

there are delays in decision making

It brings government closer to the people

27 / 60

Which is NOT among the factors that promote good value system?

integrity

tolerance

dishonesty

trust

28 / 60

State one disadvantage of federation

it reduces the burden of the central (federal) government

it increases the space for political participation

there are delays in decision making

it brings government closer to the people

29 / 60

Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated to form Nigeria in ____________

1914

1940

1960

1934

30 / 60

The full meaning of INEC is ___________

Internal National Economic Commission

Independent National Electoral Commission

International National Electoral Commission

Institution National Electoral Commission

31 / 60

List any two attributes of contentment

uprightness and courage

contentment and envy

corruption and belief

satisfaction and humility

32 / 60

One of the following factors promotes good values __________

illiteracy

stealing

good leadership

infidelity

33 / 60

To be eligible to vote, you have to be _______ in Nigeria

17 years of age

18 years of age

21 years of age

20 years of age

34 / 60

One of the agenicies that ensures obedience in traffic regulations in Nigeria is __________

NAFDAC

IC PC

FRSC

NDLEA

35 / 60

Youth empowerment ____________

suggests that young people do not need adults

promotes disobedience to parents and teachers

promotes self-reliance

gives us physical power for sports

36 / 60

A courageous person is one who is _____________

brave

friendly

fighter

none of the above

37 / 60

Political parties contest elections in order to ________

influence public opinion

control political power

formulate policies

prevent coup d’etat

38 / 60

Youth community service involves the following EXCEPT the __________

girls guides

boy scouts

vigilante group

NYSC

39 / 60

Which of the following is NOT true of a peaceful society?

obeying rules and regulations

breakdown of law and order

safety of lives and properties of citizens

maintenance of peace

40 / 60

Which way can electoral malpractices be prevented

they should not release election result on time

voters must obey the laws guiding elections

the votes should be counted at homes

the stakeholders in the election must perform their roles with fear

41 / 60

The road sign light that shows “red” means _________

stop

drive fast

get ready

42 / 60

Some certain privileges that every citizen enjoys in a country irrespective of sex, tribe or creed is called __________

constitution

human right

creed

legislature

43 / 60

The green colour in the traffic light indicates

be fast

get ready

stop

44 / 60

The meaning of population is ___________

the total number of people living in a given territory at a particular time

none of the above

how hardworking people are

how rich the country is

45 / 60

The institution seen as watch dog of government activities is __________

police

judiciary

the press

legislature

46 / 60

The duties of government that is not included in exclusive or concurrent list is called _______

exclusive

function

residual

concurrent

47 / 60

Which of the following is an obligation of citizen?

adjudicating cases

making laws for the nation

voting during elections

arresting offenders

48 / 60

Which of the following bodies is responsible for defending the country against external aggression?

the Army

Custom

Police

Civil Defence

49 / 60

Which of these is the correct definition of citizenship?

a citizen does not enjoy any right at all

citizen is a person that is not recognized by law as a member of a country

all of the above

a citizen is a person who is recognized by law as a member of a country

50 / 60

The duties shared among federal and state is called

none of the above

exclusive

concurrent

residual

51 / 60

The modern democracy was built upon by the

the Germans

the British

the Russians

the Italian

52 / 60

Residual function is performed by ________

Exclusive

Local government

Concurrent

Residual

53 / 60

Democracy is ______________

a system of government which all people in a country can vote to elect their representatives in government

an individual who makes final use of goods and services

a group of people who are looking for job

none of the above

54 / 60

The coming together of people or groups to work together to achieve a common objective or goal is called __________

obedience

co-operation

honesty

fraud

55 / 60

The following are democratic institution except __________

democracy

INEC

political parties

pressure group

56 / 60

Constitution is _________

the way we socialize

a body of document stating rules and principles of how a country is ruled and principles of how a country is ruled or governed.

all about Nigeria people

a body of knowledge

57 / 60

_________ is necessary to eradicate poverty

violence

fraud

acquisition of skills

stealing

58 / 60

Which of these is one of the benefits of co-operation?

there will be no peace in the society

there will be no set goals

co-operation leads to teamwork

co-operation leads to intolerance

59 / 60

All of these are law enforcement agencies EXCEPT ___________

police

teachers

ICPC

NDLEA

60 / 60

How many colours are in traffic lights?

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