HOME ECONOMICS QUESTION FOR JSS 1-3

HOME ECONOMICS JSS 1

1. The vitamins found in fruits is called (a) Vitamin B (b) Vitamin E (c) Vitamin D (d) Vitamin C

2. The body organ that is responsible to balancing in movement is (a) skin (b) nose (c) leg (d) ear

3. A narrow tube in the skin, where each hair grows is (a) Hair follicle (b) a pit (c) a scalp (d) an organ

4. The common parasite that lives on the hairs is (a) dandruff (b) lice (c) germs (d) ring worm

5. First set of teeth which human grow are called (a) wisdom teeth (b) junior teeth (c) child teeth (d) milk teeth

6. Sweat is produced in the skin by (a) blood vessels (b) sweat glands (c) dermis (d) oil gland

7. The process of caring for the hand and finger nail is (a) pedicure (b) hand care (c) manicure (d) finger nail care

8. Which of the following prevent body odour due to sweat (a) deodorant (b) lotion (c) body cream (d) moisturizing cream

9. The outer skin of human being is known as (a) outer skin (b) dermis (c) epidermis (d) dermatol

10. Part of the tooth which we do not see is hidden in the ……………. (a) Gum (b) socket (c) jaw (d) enamel

11. The following are the type of skin diseases except     (a) Ringworm (b) Scabies   (c) Pimples (d) Headaches

12. The following are used in caring for our hair except (a) comb (b) hair cream (c) shampoo (d) detergent

13. …………. Is an example of eye defects (a) eye problem (b) eye disease (c) long sightedness (e) yellow eye

14. ……………. Is the process of caring for the hand and finger nails (a) Manicuring (b) Pedicuring (c) nail treatment (d) bathing

15. …………… are bites from insects such as wasp, bee and scorpion (a) Stings (b) burns (c) scalds (d) cuts

16. Lack of care of the nose causes the following except (a) Nose bleeding (b) Nasal infection (c) Breading difficulties (d) Nose disease

17. ……………… means keeping the natural balance of the body aligned (a) Good posture (b) manicure (c) weight lifting (d) sitting order

18. Which of the following prevents dryness of hair and scalp (a) shampoo (b) spray (c) hair cream (d) brush

19. Which of the following is important for healthy teeth (a) fluoride (b) chloride (c) nutrient (d) protein

20. The tool for filling and shaping the nails is (a) nail buffer (b) nail polish (c) nail stick (d) nail board

21. The set of teeth located in the centre of the front of the jaw are the (a) incisors (b) canines (c) molars (d) premolars

22. Which of the following is also important for balance (a) skin (b) nose (c) ear (d) tongue

23. The following are the types of teeth except (a) canine (b) molar (c) premolar (d) white teeth

24. ……….. are small animals which infest the hair (a) hair lice (b) flies (c) rashes (d) insects

25.  ……………. results when the body is given a blow with sufficient force. (a) cuts (b) bruises (c) injuries (d) stings

                                                                              SECTION B

Answer all the questions

1. (a) state two ways of preventing hair infections

    (b) List five materials used in caring for the hair

    (c) List five four hair infections

2. (a) list two eye defects

    (b) Define good posture

    (c) State four importance of maintaining good posture

3. (a)   What is manicure

     (b) List four tools used in manicuring

     (c) List three ways of caring for our teeth

                                                                   JSS 3

1.  All the items that we wear with our clothes are called (a) accessories (b) jewellery (c) shoes (d) hats

2. Your brothers and sisters are your (a) siblings (b) relations (c) aunties (d) nephews

3. Which of the following is not a flooring covering (a) carpet (b) rug (c) wood (c) mat

4. Which of the following is not a natural fibre (a) cotton (b) silk (c) wool (d) lines

5. man made fibre is also known as ……….. (a) Natural (b) animal (c) synthetic (d) vegetable

6. Which of these fabrics is most suitable for school uniform (a) nylon (b) silk (c) cotton (d) wool

7. A person who creates new styles of clothes is called a fashion ………. (a) Model (b) designer (c) decorator (d) caterer

8. Which of the following is not a sign of pregnancy (a) vomiting (b) nausea (c) breast enlargement (d) cessation of menstruation

9. The complete set of clothes required by a newborn baby is called (a) clothing (b) layette (c) fabric (d) cloths

10. Conflict resolution methods include all of these except (a) dialogue (b) mediation (c) family changes (d) listening

11. Conflict can be stressful and damaging to ………….. (a) Parent (b) friends(c) brothers (d) relationship

12. Conflict in a family is a situation where family members are ………… (a) feeding themselves (b) involved in sharing of food (c) involve in a serious disagreement (d) having a party

13. What is a seam (a) A good seam on the material (b) a beautiful seam on a cloth (c) a good stitch on a material (d) A method of sewing two or more pieces of material together

14.The most expensive among the natural fibres is …………….. (a) cotton (b) wool (c) rayon (d) silk

15. …………. are used by babies while we use napkin on tables (a) napkins (b) nappies (c) nakins (d) nappies

16. In manufacturing processes of all fabrics the last process is ………………… (a) Ironing (b) Dyeing (c) ginning (d) boiling

17. Linen fibre burns with the smell of ……….. (a) Burning paper (b) burnt hair (c) burnt cotton (d) burnt plastic

18. An instrument for protecting the middle finger when sewing is called (a) thimble (b) scissors (c) thread (d) needle

19.  Materials which are made from …………… absorb moisture easily (a) nylon (b) rayon (c) cotton (d) wood

20. Which of the following creases badly (a) Linen (b) silk (c) wool (d) nylon

21. The tiny hair-like strands used for making fabrics are (a) fibres (b) textiles (c) fabrics (d) clothes 

22. A treadle machine is operated with (a) motor (b) hand (c) electric motor (d) foot

23.  The parts of the sewing machine that raises and lowers the needle is (a) presser foot (b)  balance wheel (c) head (d) bobbin

24. One of the following may not influence meal planning (a) age (b) health (c) money (d) season

25. Which of the following will not eat the flesh of animals and fish (a) vegetarian (b) strict vegetation (c) Lacto-vegetarians (d) the aged

26. A strict vegetarian will not eat any (a) food (b) vegetable protein (c) animal food (d) carrot

27. Lactating mothers are …………….. feeding their babies (a) bottle- (b) breast- (c) over- (d) always

28. Which of the following require increased intake of energy foods (a) manual workers (b) sedentary workers (c) clerks (d) Directors

29. Meals for children should be cooked by easily ……………. Method (a) accepted (b) manipulated (c) consumed (d) digested

30 The elements that make up carbohydrates are the following except (a) carbon (b) oxygen (c) sulphur (d) hydrogen

31. With Million’s test egg-white gives a …………………. Precipitate (a) yellow (b) white (c) green (d) pink

32. Proteins, e.g. white of egg will ………….. in moist heat (a) coagulate (b) spread (c) enlarge (d) decrease

33. With the bluret’s test, protein gives …………… colour. (a) Purple (b) white (c) green (d) pink

34. Proteins are made up of the following except (a) hydrogen (b) carbon (c) nitrogen (d) oxygen

35. A brown honey-like substance formed when sugar is heated is known as ………… (a) Honey (b) liquid sugar (c) caramel (d) brown sugar1. Conflict resolution methods include all of these except (a) dialogue (b) mediation (c) family changes (d) listening

36. Conflict can be stressful and damaging to ………….. (a) Parent (b) friends(c) brothers (d) relationship

37. Conflict in a family is a situation where family members are ………… (a) feeding themselves (b) involved in sharing of food (c) involve in a serious disagreement (d) having a party

38. Which of the following best explain family values (a) family values are social living (b) family values depend upon each other for many things (c) family values are those things that family have or do because they are useful or popular (d) each family has family values

39. Which of the following is not a factor influencing family values and family lifestyles (a) income (b) peace (c) size of the family (d) likes and dislikes

40. Which of these best explains lifestyles (a) life style is the importance a family places on things (b) Life style is the proper planning and management of family resources (c) life style is the way in which a family lives and works (d) life style is the way of life of the wealthy people

41. Which of the following is not one of the rights of the child (a) Every child shall be held in slavery (b) Every child is born free and equal in dignity and right (c) No child shall be subjected to torture or to cruel treatment (d) All children have the right to security

42. Human right violation includes all these except (a) holding someone in slavery (b) subjecting someone to arbitrary  arrest, detention or exile (c) tempering with someone’s right to freedom of opinion (d) the right of equal access to public service

43.Which of the following is not a type of food nutrient (a) Carbohydrate (b) Protein (c) Legumes (d) fat and oil

44. Nutrients are …………. (a) Chemical materials in foods (b) liquid substance (c) protective foods (d) edible substances

45. Protein is ……………. (a) body-building food (b) essential food (c) incomplete foods (d) complete foods

46. Which of the following is not affected by family crisis (a) family relationship (b) family cycle (c) family goals (d) family values

47. The following are types of family crisis except …………. (a) good education (b) cultism (c) bereavement (d) accident

48. The following are the nutrients in the food we eat except (a) balanced diet (b) vitamin (c) protein (d) fats and oil

49. For the welfare of the family, conflicts are best (a) overlooked (b) resolved (c) buried (d) ignored

50. The struggle between two or more people who disagree is called (a) conflict (b) crisis (c) problem (d) challenge

51. Conflict in families can arise from any of the following (a) situations, personality, unity (b) situations, personality; power struggles (c) personality situations, affection (d) personality, power struggles, and love

52. A situation that marks a turning-point, when things cease to go on as usual in a family is called (a) crisis (b) conflict (c) debate (d) right

53. Surplus carbohydrates in the body is stored as (a) starch (b) acid (c) fat (d) glucose

54. Which of the following is a deficiency disease (a) malaria (b) fever (c) AIDS (d) Kwashiorkor

55. …………… is important for body tissues and fluids (a) fats (b) maize (c) Water (d) bread

56. …………… are for protecting the body from diseases (a) starch (b) vitamins (c) carbohydrate (d) oils

57. Which of the following is a body builder (a) Yam (b) fat (c) beans (d) oil

58. Cooking food in hot oil is (a) boiling (b) frying (c) stewing (d) oiling24. ……….. are small animals which infest the hair (a) hair lice (b) flies (c) rashes (d) insects

59.  ……………. results when the body is given a blow with sufficient force. (a) cuts (b) bruises (c) injuries (d) stings

60. Which of the following is  important for balance (a) skin (b) nose (c) ear (d) tongue

 

                                              SECTION B

1.       (a) List three properties of cotton

(b) State five reasons for caring for clothing

 (c) List five laundry agents

      2.      (a) State six uses of clothing

                (b) What is figure fault?

                (c)  State four deficiency diseases

      3.      (a) List three types of sewing machine

                (b) State three ways of caring for sewing machine

                 (c) List five factors that influence meal planning

   JSS 2

1. Conflict resolution methods include all of these except (a) dialogue (b) mediation (c) family changes (d) listening

2. Conflict can be stressful and damaging to ………….. (a) Parent (b) friends(c) brothers (d) relationship

3. Conflict in a family is a situation where family members are ………… (a) feeding themselves (b) involved in sharing of food (c) involve in a serious disagreement (d) having a party

4. Which of the following best explain family values (a) family values are social living (b) family values depend upon each other for many things (c) family values are those things that family have or do because they are useful or popular (d) each family has family values

5. Which of the following is not a factor influencing family values and family lifestyles (a) income (b) peace (c) size of the family (d) likes and dislikes

6. Which of these best explains lifestyles (a) life style is the importance a family places on things (b) Life style is the proper planning and management of family resources (c) life style is the way in which a family lives and works (d) life style is the way of life of the wealthy people

7. Which of the following is not one of the rights of the child (a) Every child shall be held in slavery (b) Every child is born free and equal in dignity and right (c) No child shall be subjected to torture or to cruel treatment (d) All children have the right to security

8. Human right violation includes all these except (a) holding someone in slavery (b) subjecting someone to arbitrary  arrest, detention or exile (c) tempering with someone’s right to freedom of opinion (d) the right of equal access to public service

9.Which of the following is not a type of food nutrient (a) Carbohydrate (b) Protein (c) Legumes (d) fat and oil

10. Nutrients are …………. (a) Chemical materials in foods (b) liquid substance (c) protective foods (d) edible substances

11. Protein is ……………. (a) body-building food (b) essential food (c) incomplete foods (d) complete foods

13. Which of the following is not affected by family crisis (a) family relationship (b) family cycle (c) family goals (d) family values

14. The following are types of family crisis except …………. (a) good education (b) cultism (c) bereavement (d) accident

15. The following are the nutrients in the food we eat except (a) balanced diet (b) vitamin (c) protein (d) fats and oil

16. For the welfare of the family, conflicts are best (a) overlooked (b) resolved (c) buried (d) ignored

17. The struggle between two or more people who disagree is called (a) conflict (b) crisis (c) problem (d) challenge

18. Conflict in families can arise from any of the following (a) situations, personality, unity (b) situations, personality, power struggles (c) personality situations, affection (d) personality, power struggles, love

19. A situation that marks a turning-point, when things cease to go on as usual in a family is called (a) crisis (b) conflict (c) debate (d) right

20. Surplus carbohydrates in the body is stored as (a) starch (b) acid (c) fat (d) glucose

21. Which of the following is a deficiency disease (a) malaria (b) fever (c) AIDS (d) Kwashiorkor

22. …………… is important for body tissues and fluids (a) fats (b) maize (c) Water (d) bread

23. …………… are for protecting the body from diseases (a) starch (b) vitamins (c) carbohydrate (d) oils

24. Which of the following is a body builder (a) Yam (b) fat (c) beans (d) oil

25. Cooking food in hot oil is (a) boiling (b) frying (c) stewing (d) oiling

                                                                      SECTION B

1.       (a)Briefly explain “family crisis”

(b) State three causes of conflicts in the family

(b) List five fundamental human rights in Nigeria

      2.    (a) State any three uses of food in the body

              (b) List three sources each of the following (i) carbohydrates (ii) fats and oils (iii) proteins (iv) vitamins

              (c) List five deficiency diseases

    3.      (a) list three methods of food preservation

(b) List three methods of food storage

(c) List three methods of cooking foods