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test_1 | What was one reason for the implementation of the bilingual policy in schools in Singapore? | [
"(A) To attract overseas capital and investments",
"(B) To foster national identity and unity",
"(C) To support our export-orientated manufacturing economy during the early years of independence",
"(D) To ensure that we remain connected to our cultural roots"
] | (D) To ensure that we remain connected to our cultural roots |
test_2 | I have just moved to Singapore, and I am excited to dine out at the hawker centres and try some of the local cuisine. What are some behaviours or social norms that I should not do? | [
"(A) Leave used tissues and food remnants on the table for the cleaners to clear",
"(B) Return food trays and crockery to designated tray return points",
"(C) Address the stallholders as 'Uncle' or 'Aunty' especially if they are older than me",
"(D) To communicate more effectively with stallholders, use local lingo like 'dabao' when taking away food"
] | (A) Leave used tissues and food remnants on the table for the cleaners to clear |
test_3 | Which political party won the 1948 election of Singapore? | [
"(A) Singapore Progressive Party",
"(B) Labour Front Party",
"(C) Democratic Party",
"(D) People's Action Party"
] | (A) Singapore Progressive Party |
test_4 | I am invited by my friend to her Valaikaapu ceremony, held during the 7th month of pregnancy, to celebrate the approaching birth of her child. What is customary to bring as a gift in Singapore? | [
"(A) Fragrant tea leaves",
"(B) Red packets containing money",
"(C) Boiled eggs with shells dyed red",
"(D) Glass bangles"
] | (D) Glass bangles |
test_5 | In which year did Singapore has GST rate at 5%? | [
"(A) 1994",
"(B) 2005",
"(C) 2009",
"(D) 2023"
] | (B) 2005 |
test_6 | Which National Symbol reflects Singapore's multicultural heritage and harmony among our different ethnic communities? | [
"(A) National Flag",
"(B) National Pledge",
"(C) National Flower",
"(D) Lion Head"
] | (C) National Flower |
test_7 | Fort Canning Hill is known as ____ in the past. | [
"(A) Bukit Timah",
"(B) Bukit Merah",
"(C) Bukit Larangan",
"(D) Bukit Panjang"
] | (C) Bukit Larangan |
test_8 | Sri Temasek was once used by the British as the colonial secretary's residence. After Singapore's independence, what was the building designated as? | [
"(A) Official residence of the Prime Minister",
"(B) Official residence of the President",
"(C) Historical museum",
"(D) British High Commission"
] | (A) Official residence of the Prime Minister |
test_9 | In which year did Singapore raise its GST rate to 8%? | [
"(A) 1994",
"(B) 2003",
"(C) 2023",
"(D) 2024"
] | (C) 2023 |
test_10 | In Singapore's system of government, what is one of the responsibilities of the Executive branch? | [
"(A) Make the laws",
"(B) Ensure that the concerns of their constituents are heard in Parliament",
"(C) Day-to-day administration of state affairs",
"(D) Administer justice to the people of Singapore"
] | (C) Day-to-day administration of state affairs |
test_11 | After Singapore's independence, National Service was introduced for this reason: | [
"(A) It is a rite of passage for Singaporean males aged 18 years and above",
"(B) To quickly build up our own defence forces for our continued survival",
"(C) To establish strong and friendly ties with other nations",
"(D) To aid in peace support operations and disaster relief missions"
] | (B) To quickly build up our own defence forces for our continued survival |
test_12 | On 16 September 1963, Malaysia which comprises of ____ states came into existence. | [
"(A) 11",
"(B) 4",
"(C) 14",
"(D) 5"
] | (C) 14 |
test_13 | Why did the Straits-born Chinese usually act as the middlemen in business and social matters? | [
"(A) They were the favourites of the British.",
"(B) They could speak English, Malay and other local dialects.",
"(C) They knew the situation in Singapore better so as to communicate to their clients.",
"(D) They were well versed in matters of trade."
] | (B) They could speak English, Malay and other local dialects. |
test_14 | Which of the following items would be considered the least suitable gift to bring to a Singaporean family during Lunar New Year? | [
"(A) A red packet containing ten dollars",
"(B) Ten dollars cash",
"(C) A pineapple",
"(D) Two oranges"
] | (B) Ten dollars cash |
test_15 | In the 1960s, what made many Malay and Chinese fishermen living in Simpang Bedok Village turn to other means of earning a living, such as selling cigarettes, food and drinks? | [
"(A) Environment changes in the area",
"(B) Declining fishing industry in the area",
"(C) Urban planning framework in Singapore",
"(D) Bedok land reclamation"
] | (D) Bedok land reclamation |
test_16 | Which is not the way that we as individuals can contribute to Economic Defence of Singapore? | [
"(A) Support local businesses",
"(B) Save electricity and conserve water at home",
"(C) Cheer Team Singapore athletes on",
"(D) Take up a course to learn new skills"
] | (C) Cheer Team Singapore athletes on |
test_17 | Which of the following was not part of the content in the Sejarah Melayu? | [
"(A) Tells the story of how Sang Nila Utama founded Temasek.",
"(B) Tells the story of how the name 'Singapura' came about.",
"(C) Singapore grew into a thriving trading centre.",
"(D) The arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in Singapore."
] | (D) The arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in Singapore. |
test_18 | The 2009 F1 Rocks concert was organised in conjunction with the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. Which one of the following artists did not attend? | [
"(A) Beyonce",
"(B) Black Eyed Peas",
"(C) Jay Chou",
"(D) A-Mei"
] | (C) Jay Chou |
test_19 | Which university's reform was influenced by the response to the 1953 white paper "Chinese Schools Bilingual Education and Increased Aid"? | [
"(A) National University of Singapore",
"(B) Nanyang Technological University",
"(C) Singapore Management University",
"(D) Nanyang University"
] | (D) Nanyang University |
test_20 | How can we put Psychological Defence into action in Singapore? | [
"(A) Take care of our physical health",
"(B) Learn new skills and stay adaptable",
"(C) Stand up against cyber bullying",
"(D) Speak up against negative comments about Singapore"
] | (D) Speak up against negative comments about Singapore |
test_21 | Last month, a new neighbour moved into the flat next to mine. They have a dog which I suspect has been urinating near my shoe cabinet and plants. How should I respond or try to resolve this in Singapore? | [
"(A) I should tolerate it to avoid offending anyone",
"(B) I should approach the Community Mediation Centre if we are unable to reach a consensus",
"(C) I should report this to the authorities",
"(D) I should tell my other neighbours and hope someone else speaks up"
] | (B) I should approach the Community Mediation Centre if we are unable to reach a consensus |
test_22 | In Singapore, the ____ was announced to be closed down in 1956 because of its Communist activities. | [
"(A) Singapore Bus Workers Union",
"(B) Hock Lee Employee's Union",
"(C) Chung Cheng High School",
"(D) Singapore Chinese Middle School Students' Union"
] | (D) Singapore Chinese Middle School Students' Union |
test_23 | The duration of national service in Singapore of Year 2019 is | [
"(A) Half a year.",
"(B) One year.",
"(C) Two years.",
"(D) Two years and two months."
] | (C) Two years. |
test_24 | Singapore was the place where European and American traders and their their ships stopped to refuel and obtain supplies when it became a ____ | [
"(A) port-of-call",
"(B) stop-over",
"(C) trade centre",
"(D) free port"
] | (A) port-of-call |
test_25 | The British wanted to control trade in the Malay Archipelago because it was ____ | [
"(A) At the heart of the East.",
"(B) well known for its jewellery and spices.",
"(C) along the China-India trade route.",
"(D) well shelterred from thunderstorms and pirates."
] | (C) along the China-India trade route. |
test_26 | Which MRT station is most near to the NUS? | [
"(A) Bishan",
"(B) Lakeside",
"(C) Bedok",
"(D) Buona Vista"
] | (D) Buona Vista |
test_27 | Why were fishermen, hawkers and shopkeepers important occupations of the immigrant in Singapore? | [
"(A) These jobs allowed people to work in comfortable surroundings.",
"(B) These people helped in attracting traders to come to Singapore.",
"(C) These people provided everyone with daily necessities at low prices.",
"(D) These were well-paid jobs and did not require hard work."
] | (C) These people provided everyone with daily necessities at low prices. |
test_28 | What is a language spoken by the Peranakans that is a result of the intermarriages between people of different heritage, in Singapore? | [
"(A) Hakka",
"(B) Baweanese",
"(C) Chetti Creole",
"(D) Urdu"
] | (C) Chetti Creole |
test_29 | Which art venue witnessed the surrender of the Japanese in 1945, and the swearing in of Singapore's first head-of-state and cabinet in 1959? | [
"(A) Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall",
"(B) The Arts House",
"(C) National Gallery Singapore",
"(D) Singapore Art Museum"
] | (C) National Gallery Singapore |
test_30 | Which of the following places made up the Straits Settlements in 1826? | [
"(A) Johor, Singapore, Melaka",
"(B) Bencoolen, Penang and Melaka",
"(C) Bencoolen, Penang and Singapore",
"(D) Melaka, Penang and Singapore"
] | (D) Melaka, Penang and Singapore |
test_31 | Which of the following statements about John Crawfurd is not true? | [
"(A) He carried out the Singapore Town Plan in 1823.",
"(B) He became the new Resident of Singapore.",
"(C) He started a small police force to maintain law and order in Singapore.",
"(D) He ordered land along the seafront to be reclaimed."
] | (C) He started a small police force to maintain law and order in Singapore. |
test_32 | During the 2023 Singapore National Day Rally, the Majulah Package was unveiled to provide benefits to Singaporeans. Which age group is excluded from the package's coverage? | [
"(A) 45 to 50 years old",
"(B) 50 to 55 years old",
"(C) 55 to 60 years old",
"(D) 60 to 65 years old"
] | (A) 45 to 50 years old |
test_33 | What was the main purpose of the white paper "Chinese Schools Bilingual Education and Increased Aid" in 1953? | [
"(A) To promote Chinese language and culture in schools",
"(B) To provide financial aid to all schools in Singapore",
"(C) To introduce English Education in local schools",
"(D) To reform the government-run schools and government-aided mission schools"
] | (C) To introduce English Education in local schools |
test_34 | Which one of the following was not a sickness commonly found among the immigrants in Singapore during the early 19th century? | [
"(A) Cholera",
"(B) Diabetes",
"(C) Malaria",
"(D) Tuberculosis"
] | (B) Diabetes |
test_35 | ____ decided that it was best for Singapore to leave Malaysia and called for the separation. | [
"(A) Lee Kuan Yew",
"(B) Toh Chin Chye",
"(C) Tun Razak",
"(D) Tunku Abdul Rahman"
] | (D) Tunku Abdul Rahman |
test_36 | Which list is in the correct chronological order of Singapore's National Day songs? | [
"(A) It's the Little Things, Where I belong, Will You, Love at First Light",
"(B) Where I belong, It's the Little Things, Will You, Love at First Light",
"(C) It's the Little Things, Will You, Love at First Light, Where I belong",
"(D) Where I belong, Will You, It's the Little Things, Love at First Light"
] | (A) It's the Little Things, Where I belong, Will You, Love at First Light |
test_37 | Sir Stamford Raffles made several contributions that helped establish Singapore as a thriving settlement. What is one of them? | [
"(A) Fought the local rulers to establish law and order in the colony",
"(B) Established a free port for trade",
"(C) Supported local schools to build better education eviroment",
"(D) Cultivated the land for agriculture"
] | (B) Established a free port for trade |
test_38 | Which drink in Singapore has the highest calories? | [
"(A) Teh O",
"(B) Teh Siew Dai",
"(C) Kopi",
"(D) Kopi C"
] | (C) Kopi |
test_39 | What must someone do to attain enlightenment according to Buddhism? | [
"(A) The person must do whatever the king said.",
"(B) The person must be free from desire and suffering.",
"(C) The person must be as educated as possible to be 'enlightened'.",
"(D) The person must become poor and useless."
] | (B) The person must be free from desire and suffering. |
test_40 | Which one of the following is not the name used by Chinese author Chew Kok Chang in Singapore? | [
"(A) Yu Yin",
"(B) Ai Jia",
"(C) Qiu Ling",
"(D) Ai Yin"
] | (D) Ai Yin |
test_41 | The Chinese Protectorate did all the following in Singapore except for ____ | [
"(A) setting up the 'Po Leung Kuk'",
"(B) abolishing the Chinese secret societies",
"(C) inspecting all the coolie ships",
"(D) helping the Chinese settle their quarrels"
] | (B) abolishing the Chinese secret societies |
test_42 | Why is it important for Singapore to maintain good diplomatic relationships with other nations? | [
"(A) We will be protected in the event of a war",
"(B) We can pick sides if there are strained relations between other nations",
"(C) For our economic survival",
"(D) Singaporeans can travel more freely into other countries"
] | (C) For our economic survival |
test_43 | I signed up for the Citizens On Patrol scheme by the Singapore Police Force so that I can help to look out for suspicious persons or activities in my neighbourhood, and make a report to the Police if necessary. Which one of the Total Defence pillars am I contributing to? | [
"(A) Military Defence",
"(B) Social Defence",
"(C) Psychological Defence",
"(D) Civil Defence"
] | (D) Civil Defence |
test_44 | What are some ways we can strive to maintain racial and religious harmony in Singapore? | [
"(A) Try the traditional cuisine of other cultures",
"(B) Not interacting with other racial or religious communities to avoid potential conflict",
"(C) Take some online courses of other cultures",
"(D) Participate in Racial Harmony Day programmes to understand more about the different races"
] | (D) Participate in Racial Harmony Day programmes to understand more about the different races |
test_45 | Which year is the first time Stefanie Sun performed Singapore's National Day songs? | [
"(A) 1999",
"(B) 2002",
"(C) 2005",
"(D) 2008"
] | (B) 2002 |
test_46 | Trade officials appointed to look after the needs of foreign traders during the time of the Melaka Sultanate were known as ____ | [
"(A) Bendahari",
"(B) Mratans",
"(C) Mantris",
"(D) Syahbandar"
] | (D) Syahbandar |
test_47 | In which year did Singapore raise its GST rate to 9%? | [
"(A) 1994",
"(B) 2003",
"(C) 2023",
"(D) 2024"
] | (D) 2024 |
test_48 | In Singapore's National Day songs, which lyric contains the word “Singapore”? | [
"(A) Love at First Light",
"(B) Home",
"(C) Will You",
"(D) Where I belong"
] | (B) Home |
test_49 | Where is the “Batman Building” in Singapore? | [
"(A) City Hall",
"(B) Orchard Road",
"(C) Parkview Square",
"(D) Esplanade"
] | (C) Parkview Square |
test_50 | Which is the biggest area connected by the following Singapore MRT stations? | [
"(A) Tuas Crescent, Bedok, Redhill, Labrador Park",
"(B) Tuas Crescent, Bedok, Redhill, City Hall",
"(C) Tuas Crescent, Bedok, Bishan, City Hall",
"(D) Tuas Crescent, Bedok, Bishan, Labrador Park"
] | (D) Tuas Crescent, Bedok, Bishan, Labrador Park |
test_51 | What does it mean to place 'nation before community and society above self' in Singapore? | [
"(A) Prioritising the needs of my ethnic group",
"(B) Making personal sacrifices at times, for the greater good of society",
"(C) Celebrating National Day with pride",
"(D) Calling for donations to help fund a personal project"
] | (B) Making personal sacrifices at times, for the greater good of society |
test_52 | The Malays lived in ____ under the Singapore Town Plan which was drafted in 1822. | [
"(A) Kampong Chulia",
"(B) Kampong Glam",
"(C) Commercial Square",
"(D) Chinatown"
] | (B) Kampong Glam |
test_53 | What are some ways we can strive to maintain racial and religious harmony in Singapore? | [
"(A) Try the traditional cuisine of other cultures",
"(B) Ask a neighbour of a different race to explain more about their cultural practices",
"(C) Not interacting with other racial or religious communities to avoid potential conflict",
"(D) Take some online courses of other cultures"
] | (B) Ask a neighbour of a different race to explain more about their cultural practices |
test_54 | The opening of the Suez Canal brought about ____ | [
"(A) a drastic fall in Singapore's trade.",
"(B) a great expansion in Singapore's trade.",
"(C) a rush for food in Singapore.",
"(D) the outbreak of diseases in Singapore."
] | (B) a great expansion in Singapore's trade. |
test_55 | Which MRT station is nearest to the NTU? | [
"(A) Bishan",
"(B) Lakeside",
"(C) Bedok",
"(D) Buona Vista"
] | (B) Lakeside |
test_56 | Which one of the following is not the albums and singles written by Singapore singer-songwriter Art Fazil? | [
"(A) Rausyanfikir rusuhan fikiran",
"(B) Nur",
"(C) The flying glass balls",
"(D) Song for the world"
] | (C) The flying glass balls |
test_57 | What are some ways we can practise/live out the shared value 'community support and respect for the individual' in Singapore? | [
"(A) Visit religious sites of other communities",
"(B) Put the nation and community first in times of crisis",
"(C) Choose to live near our parents",
"(D) Help to run errands for seniors in our residential estate"
] | (D) Help to run errands for seniors in our residential estate |
test_58 | Which of the following is not well-known for his philanthropy acts in Singapore? | [
"(A) Tan Tock Seng",
"(B) Govindasamy Pillai",
"(C) Eunos Abdullah",
"(D) Syed Omar Al-junied"
] | (C) Eunos Abdullah |
test_59 | On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from the Federation of Malaysia for this reason: | [
"(A) United Nations did not support the merger",
"(B) Geopolitical tensions with other countries in the region",
"(C) Citizens in Singapore wanted an independent state",
"(D) Deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia"
] | (D) Deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia |
test_60 | Why is the Central Provident Fund (CPF) important? | [
"(A) It provides a safety-net for our children",
"(B) We do not have to rely on alternative savings plans",
"(C) We can reduce our taxable income by topping up our CPF",
"(D) It helps us to be self-reliant in setting aside funds for our retirement"
] | (D) It helps us to be self-reliant in setting aside funds for our retirement |
test_61 | By welcoming people from different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities into our workforce of Singapore, we benefit economically in the following way: | [
"(A) It adds to our diverse and multicultural society",
"(B) We gain skillsets that complement our local workforce",
"(C) It helps to establish stronger diplomatic relations",
"(D) We reduce pressure on society to support our ageing population"
] | (B) We gain skillsets that complement our local workforce |
test_62 | Why did the Deputy Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong suggest the need for Singapore to adopt a set of shared national values? | [
"(A) To spur economic growth and advance our position in the global market",
"(B) To anchor a Singaporean identity that represents our multicultural heritage and the values that have shaped our success",
"(C) To reduce underlying tensions caused by the race riots",
"(D) To instil in students values that would support their professional goals"
] | (B) To anchor a Singaporean identity that represents our multicultural heritage and the values that have shaped our success |
test_63 | When the immigrants came to Singapore, they settled near? | [
"(A) Little India",
"(B) the mouth of the Singapore River",
"(C) Fort Canning",
"(D) European Town"
] | (B) the mouth of the Singapore River |
test_64 | The Pledge was composed in 1966 by the then Minister for Culture in Singapore, ____. | [
"(A) Lee Kuan Yew",
"(B) S. Rajaratnam",
"(C) Yusof bin Ishak",
"(D) Zubir Said"
] | (B) S. Rajaratnam |
test_65 | Why is secularism important in our society of Singapore? | [
"(A) It enables people of different religions to live in harmony",
"(B) It allows each religion to form their own support group",
"(C) It allows us to propagate our own religion",
"(D) It enables us to formulate policies that are in favour of each religious group"
] | (A) It enables people of different religions to live in harmony |
test_66 | ____ signed the Anglo-Dutch Treaty. in August 1824 which made Singapore part of the 'Straits Settlements'. | [
"(A) Sir Stamford Raffles",
"(B) John Crawfurd",
"(C) Tengku Hussein",
"(D) William Farquhar"
] | (B) John Crawfurd |
test_67 | Our National Monuments of Singapore are given the highest level of protection and cannot be torn down or removed. Why is this so? | [
"(A) They are architecturally beautiful",
"(B) They are still occupied by their respective communities",
"(C) They boost tourism",
"(D) They reflect our shared heritage and history"
] | (D) They reflect our shared heritage and history |
test_68 | The British had built underground bunkers in the following places except in ____ | [
"(A) Sembawang",
"(B) Labrador",
"(C) Tengah",
"(D) Fort Canning"
] | (C) Tengah |
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