Primary 2 (Basic 2) Third Term Examination for All Subjects and Answer keys

THIRD TERM SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR PRIMARY 2 (BASIC 2)

SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS 

SECTION A – Objectives INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options. 

1. _____ is an unpleasant event that happens unexpectedly.

[a] Birthday

[b] Promotion

[c] Accident

2. Accident victims can be taken to the _____.

[a] shop

[b] hospital

[c] school

3. Drugs are substances we take in when we are _____.

[a] sleeping

[b] sick

[c] laughing

4. _____ is not good for the body.

[a] Hard drug

[b] blood tonic

[c] good drug

5. Water is essential in _____.

[a] heaven

[b] life

[c] market

6. Drugs can be categorized as _____ and _____.

[a] legal and poor

[b] legal and illegal

[c] good and smell

7. Who among the following can prescribe drug? 

[a] Lawyer

[b] Teacher

[c] Doctor

8. _____ is the act of carrying people and goods from one place to another.

[a] Car

[b] Transportation

[c] Bus

9. _____ is one of the examples of harmful substances.

[a] Meat pie

[b] Stale food

[c] Juice

10. All these are sources of water except _____.

[a] rain water

[b] tap water

[c] milk water

11. Water can be used for the following except _____.

[a] for bathing

[b] for cooking

[c] for sleeping

12. Good food makes us to be _____.

[a] weak

[b] dull

[c] healthy

13. _____ means the provision of water for the people.

[a] Food supply

[b] Water supply

[c] Energy supply

14. There are _____ forms of transportation. 

[a] two

[b] four

[c] three

15. Drug abuse leads to _____.

[a] good health

[b] madness

[c] playing

SECTION B – Attempt all questions in this section. 

1. List 4 ways of preventing harmful substances.

2. State 5 uses of water.

3. What is harmful substances ?

4. List 3 examples of harmful substances.

5 Define transportation.

6. Mention 2 modern means and 2 olden days means of transportation.

7. State 2 types of drugs commonly abuse.

8. List 2 things we need to know about water.

9. Define drug abuse.

10. Mention 4 sources of water supply.

THIRD TERM SOCIAL STUDIES (PRIMARY 2) – ANSWER KEYS

SECTION A – Objectives

1. C. Accident

2. B. hospital

3. B. sick

4. A. Hard drug

5. B. life

6. B. legal and illegal

7. C. Doctor

8. B. Transportation

9. B. Stale food

10. C. milk water

11. C. for sleeping

12. C. healthy

13. B. Water supply

14. C. three

15. B. madness

SECTION B – Theory Answers

1. Four ways of preventing harmful substances:

• Avoid taking unknown drugs.

• Do not eat stale or spoiled food.

• Keep harmful substances away from children.

• Follow instructions from adults/health workers.

2. Five uses of water:

• Drinking

• Cooking

• Bathing

• Washing clothes

• Cleaning

3. Meaning of harmful substances: Harmful substances are things that can damage the body or cause illness.

4. Three examples of harmful substances:

• Hard drugs

• Stale food

• Poison

5. Definition of transportation: Transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another.

6. Two modern means and two olden means of transportation:

• Modern: Car, Aeroplane

• Olden days: Trekking (walking), Canoe

7. Two types of drugs commonly abused:

• Hard drugs

• Illegal drugs

8. Two things we need to know about water:

• Water is essential for life.

• Clean water is safe for drinking.

9. Definition of drug abuse: Drug abuse is the wrong or excessive use of drugs without proper medical advice.

10. Four sources of water supply:

• Rain water

• River

• Well

• Tap water

Note: Click the yellow “Next” button to proceed to the next question, or use the blue link provided.