Mock 1 – Social Studies Objectives (40 Questions)

Q1. The surroundings in which we live is called the ___.

A. community

B. environment

C. society

D. settlement

Q2. Which of the following is an example of an environmental problem?

A. Good sanitation

B. Bush burning

C. Afforestation

D. National service

Q3. Deforestation means ___.

A. planting more trees

B. cutting down trees without replacement

C. preventing bush fires

D. protecting the forest

Q4. Poor sanitation in towns mostly results in ___.

A. fresh air

B. tourist attraction

C. diseases

D. high productivity

Q5. One way of controlling environmental problems is ___.

A. bush burning

B. proper waste disposal

C. open defecation

D. littering

Q6. Which of the following is an effect of environmental degradation?

A. Soil fertility

B. Clean water

C. Erosion

D. Employment

Q7. Adolescent girls should keep good personal hygiene mainly to ___.

A. avoid laughter from friends

B. prevent body odour and infection

C. look attractive to boys

D. reduce exercise

Q8. Peer pressure among adolescents can easily lead to ___.

A. teenage pregnancy

B. improved discipline

C. better study habits

D. good morals

Q9. The best way to control bushfires is ___.

A. cutting down all trees

B. education and fire belts

C. hunting animals

D. using more charcoal

Q10. Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

A. Gold

B. Crude oil

C. Forest

D. Diamond