Corruption: JAMB Christian Religious Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What Corruption covers in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus

Corruption is dishonest, fraudulent or immoral conduct, especially by those in power, and includes bribery, fraud, embezzlement, cheating and extortion. The Bible condemns it: bribery perverts justice, and the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Biblical examples of corruption include Gehazi's greed and deceit (punished with leprosy), Judas betraying Jesus for money, and Ananias and Sapphira lying about their offering (who died). By contrast, Zacchaeus, after meeting Jesus, repented and restored fourfold what he had taken dishonestly. Corruption harms society, especially the poor, betrays the people's trust, and destroys a nation's progress; God will judge those who practise it. A believer should be upright and honest, resisting and rejecting corruption. The cure includes the fear of God, integrity, honesty and accountability. The lesson: reject corruption and dishonest gain, and live with integrity, honesty and the fear of God.

For Corruption, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• Define corruption and its forms (bribery, fraud, embezzlement)
• Recall biblical examples: Gehazi, Judas, Ananias/Sapphira, Zacchaeus (repentance)
• State that corruption harms society and God judges it; the cure is integrity

Key facts & revision notes: Corruption

These are the recurring points our Corruption questions test — revise them until each feels automatic, then practise the questions above to lock them in.

• Corruption is dishonest, fraudulent or immoral conduct, especially by those in power.
• Taking bribes is a common form of corruption.
• The Bible condemns bribery because it perverts/corrupts justice.
• Gehazi's greed and deceit to get money from Naaman is an example of corruption, punished with leprosy.
• Judas betraying Jesus for thirty pieces of silver is an example of corruption and greed.
• Forms of corruption include bribery, fraud, embezzlement, cheating and extortion.
• Corruption harms society, especially the poor, by denying them justice and services.
• The Bible says the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, which fuels corruption.
• Ananias and Sapphira lying about their money was a form of dishonesty/corruption, and they died.
• A believer should be upright, honest and of integrity, rejecting corruption.
• Corrupt leaders betray and abuse the trust of the people.
• Corruption is against God's command to be honest, just and fair.
• Zacchaeus, after meeting Jesus, repented and restored fourfold what he had taken dishonestly.
• Corruption often stems from greed and the love of money.
• The cure for corruption includes the fear of God, integrity, honesty and accountability.
• God will judge and punish those who practise corruption and injustice.
• Corruption destroys the progress and development of a nation.
• Believers should resist and reject corruption and expose evil where possible.
• Honesty and integrity are the opposites of corruption.
• The main lesson is to reject corruption and dishonest gain, and live with integrity, honesty and the fear of God.

Worked examples

Three Corruption questions with the answer and a short explanation, so you can see how the topic is set before you practise the full set.

How Corruption is tested in JAMB Christian Religious Studies

Our Corruption bank holds 20 questions (14 medium, 6 hard). JAMB Christian Religious Studies typically returns to Corruption year after year, so steady practice on this topic is high-value revision. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, and at UTME pace you get roughly 40 seconds each — which is why timed practice matters.

How to answer Corruption questions

Work the stem first and predict the answer before you look at the options; then eliminate the ones that contradict the key facts above. Watch for “which is not…”, “all of the above” and “except” style stems, which are where rushed candidates lose easy marks on Corruption. If a calculation or a precise definition is involved, work it from first principles rather than guessing from a half-remembered rule. When two options look right, re-read the stem for the qualifier that separates them — JAMB rarely repeats an option by accident. If you are still unsure, eliminate the two weakest choices to lift your odds, flag the question, and move on; never burn a full minute on one Christian Religious Studies item when the exam gives you about forty seconds each. Then come back to flagged questions with whatever time remains. The single most reliable way to get faster at Corruption is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in Corruption

The errors that cost marks on Corruption are usually careless rather than conceptual: misreading a negative stem, confusing two similar terms, or rushing a definition you actually know. Candidates also over-rely on “expo” and last-minute cramming instead of understanding the topic — which fails the moment JAMB rephrases a familiar idea. Treat every option as a claim to be checked against the facts above, keep your working tidy for any calculation, and don’t change a considered answer on a hunch. Above all, revise Corruption actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Corruption part of the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus?

Yes. Corruption is a recognised topic in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus, covering define corruption and its forms (bribery, fraud, embezzlement). You should be able to recall its key facts and apply them to multiple-choice questions.

How many Corruption questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard Corruption questions in our free bank, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. You can practise them untimed or as a timed test.

What are the most important points to know about Corruption?

Corruption is dishonest, fraudulent or immoral conduct, especially by those in power, and includes bribery, fraud, embezzlement, cheating and extortion. The Bible condemns it: bribery perverts justice, and the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Biblical examples of corruption include Geha…

How do I answer Corruption questions quickly in JAMB?

Read the stem carefully, eliminate clearly wrong options, and match the remaining choices to the key facts for Corruption. Practising timed Corruption questions builds the speed you need for UTME's pace of about 40 seconds per question.

Are these JAMB Christian Religious Studies Corruption questions past questions or original?

They are original questions written to JAMB (UTME) standard and mapped to the official syllabus — not reproduced past papers. This keeps them legal to use freely while closely mirroring how the real exam tests the topic.

Where can I practise Corruption questions free without signing up?

Right here — tap “Start Corruption practice” on this page to begin instantly. Belmadeng's CBT practice is completely free and needs no sign-up, download or subscription.

About these questions: original, JAMB-standard items written from the official UTME Christian Religious Studies syllabus (last reviewed 2026-09-18). Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with JAMB. Spotted an error? Use the report link.