Social Issues - Illiteracy - JSS2 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does illiteracy refer to?
Ability to read and write proficiently
Inability to read and write proficiently
Ability to speak multiple languages
Inability to speak fluently
Which of the following is a cause of illiteracy?
Universal access to quality education
Gender equality in education
Limited access to education
Socioeconomic prosperity
How does poverty contribute to illiteracy?
By increasing access to educational resources
By limiting opportunities for education
By promoting literacy initiatives
By ensuring universal access to education
What is a consequence of illiteracy?
Economic prosperity
Social inclusion
Health risks
Gender equality
How does illiteracy affect economic mobility?
By enhancing employment opportunities
By perpetuating poverty
By promoting entrepreneurship
By ensuring economic prosperity
What is a potential consequence of illiteracy on social participation?
Enhanced civic engagement
Improved political representation
Social exclusion
Gender equality
What is a solution to the issue of illiteracy?
Limiting access to education
Implementing literacy programs
Ignoring gender disparities in education
Disregarding cultural barriers
How can empowering women and girls contribute to combating illiteracy?
By perpetuating gender disparities
By promoting gender equality in education
By limiting educational opportunities for girls
By reinforcing patriarchal norms
What role does language diversity play in addressing illiteracy?
It hinders educational access
It promotes multilingual education
It reinforces cultural barriers
It limits linguistic resources
How can community engagement help combat illiteracy?
By discouraging grassroots initiatives
By mobilizing resources
By perpetuating social exclusion
By limiting awareness about the issue