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SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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LEADERSHIP AND FOLLOWERSHIP

1.

A good leader can effectively play his/her role in nation building by

A.

initiating valuable projects.

B.

organizing sporting activities for the youth.

C.

discouraging political opposition.

D.

encouraging divide-and-rule techniques.

2.

Which of the following leadership style is most appropriate at the work place?

A.

Autocratic

B.

Laissez-faire

C.

Democratic

D.

Paternalistic

3.

A leadership style which does not promote personal initiative among followers is

A.

Delegative.

B.

Democratic.

C.

Autocratic.

D.

Laissez-faire.

4.

A leadership style that allows for free expression of views to arrive at a decision through consensus is

A.

Paternalistic.

B.

Democratic.

C.

Laissez-faire.

D.

Autocratic.

5.

A leader with vision, drive, a fair sense of judgement and initiative could be described as

A.

authoritative and strong willed.

B.

revolutionary and possessive.

C.

benevolent and progressive.

D.

progressive and efficient.

6.

Which of the following leadership styles encourages indiscipline in society?

A.

Paternalistic

B.

Autocratic

C.

Laissez-fair

D.

Democratic

7.

Which of the following statements best explains laissez-faire leadership? The leader

A.

treats followers like children who could least reason for themselves.

B.

involves followers in decision about the affairs of the organization.

C.

does not interfere in activities, plans and decisions of followers.

D.

gives orders without consulting but expects his or her orders to be obeyed.

8.

An autocratic leadership must be avoided in society because

A.

followers are granted complete freedom.

B.

of its inability to handle emergency situations.

C.

it identifies problems for followers.

D.

it makes subordinates feel discontented.

9.

Leadership is best explained as having the authority to

A.

determine what should happen to followers.

B.

guide others towards the attainment of a group's objectives.

C.

guide others towards the attainment of one's objectives.

D.

use community resources as one deems fit.

10.

One unique attribute of a leader is the

A.

exercise of absolute power over followers.

B.

insistence on followers allegiance.

C.

reliance on followers for directions.

D.

respect for the opinions of followers.

11.

A leader who relies solely on the followers for decision-making is

A.

autocratic.

B.

democratic.

C.

laissez-faire.

D.

paternalistic.

12.

A leader who accepts the views of followers and cultivates good relationship with them demonstrates

A.

honesty.

B.

leadership by example.

C.

problem solving skill.

D.

tolerance.

13.

A leadership style which grants complete freedom to the followers is

A.

autocratic.

B.

democratic.

C.

laissez-faire.

D.

paternalistic.

14.

The following options are the characteristics of a good leader except

A.

foresight.

B.

intelligence.

C.

obedience.

D.

tolerance.

15.

One major role a leader is expected to play in nation building is

A.

having good health.

B.

protecting the rights of deviants.

C.

organizing his or her people of action.

D.

possessing high intelligence.

16.

A leader can enjoy the co-operation of followers if he or she is

A.

individualistic.

B.

lukewarm.

C.

attractive.

D.

selfless.

17.

In which of the following situations would an autocratic leadership style be preferred to a democratic leadership style? When

A.

followers are expected to take the initiative.

B.

quick decision is needed to resolve an urgent problem.

C.

teamwork and co-operation is desired.

D.

the rights and freedoms of group members are respected.

18.

Autocratic rule needs to be prevented in a nation because it leads to

A.

adequate representation in decision-making.

B.

human rights abuses.

C.

initiative building.

D.

consensus building.

19.

A leader and a follower are inseparable mainly because, the

A.

follower accepts responsibility from the leader.

B.

follower accepts to be guided by the leader.

C.

leader and the follower are partners in development.

D.

leader has the authority to guide the follower.

20.

Democratic leadership style is widely accepted at work places because it

A.

brings about competition among workers.

B.

encourages worker participation in decision-making.

C.

ensures dependency of followers on the leader.

D.

sacrifices quality for greater work.

21.

To achieve the goals and aspirations of a group, the leader must have

A.

an attractive personality.

B.

support from the youth.

C.

vision and foresight.

D.

wealth and respect.

22.

The leadership style in which the followers are consulted for their views before a decision is taken is

A.

autocratic.

B.

democratic.

C.

laissez-faire.

D.

paternalistic.

23.

Which of the following leadership styles involves irregular and strict supervision of followers?

A.

Autocratic

B.

Democratic

C.

Laissez-faire

D.

Paternalistic

24.

A member of a group who accept to be led and guided with rules and regulations is

A.

a follower.

B.

a leader.

C.

an associate.

D.

an overseer.

25.

A leader performs the following roles except

A.

arresting deviants.

B.

decision making.

C.

enforcing rules.

D.

strategic planning.

26.

One leadership style that promote effective participation of followers is

A.

autocratic.

B.

democratic.

C.

laissez-faire.

D.

paternalistic.

27.

Which of the following trait must not be associated with followers?

A.

Carrying out assigned tasks

B.

Giving good suggestion to solve problem

C.

Seeking out for responsibilities

D.

Taking passive approach to issues

28.

A function of a leader in nation building is

A.

eliminating poverty in the whole country.

B.

giving impressive speeches at function.

C.

initiating policies to solve problems.

D.

working with only the rich in society.

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