1.
The main aim of promoting tourism in Ghana is to
promote building of hotels.
preserve forts and castles.
earn foreign exchange.
create employment for foreigners.
2.
Which of the following measures can help reduce Ghana's dependency on foreign aid?
Generating more revenue locally
Relying on Bank of Ghana reserves
Patronizing goods from abroad
Repaying all foreign loans immediately
3.
The Two main levels of government in Ghana are
district and municipal.
national and district.
national and regional.
regional and district.
4.
Economic growth can best be achieved in Ghana through
adding value to exports.
patronizing foreign goods.
relying on foreign aid.
decreasing exports.
5.
Which of the following governors introduced direct elections in Ghana in 1952?
Hugh Clifford
Allan Burns
Gordon Guggisberg
Arden Clarke
6.
The most common reason for the migration of various ethnic groups to modern Ghana is
tourism.
security.
religion.
adventure.
7.
Rural-urban drift increases demand in the urban centres for
social facilities.
foreign exchange.
crude oil.
higher wages.
8.
The large percentage of the youth in Ghana's population implies that Ghana has
a free market economy.
a lot of future labour force.
adequate supply of consumer goods.
equitable distribution of wealth.
9.
On which of the following maps of Ghana can a Geographer easily identify the course of the River Volta?
Political
Physical
Vegetation
Climatic
10.
Conventional signs enable map users to identify
planets.
rock profiles.
cardinal points.
land marks.
11.
Most aspect of Ghanaian culture are displayed during
traditional festivals.
naming ceremonies.
funeral rites.
puberty rites
12.
A good social environment can be promoted through
tolerance.
bravery.
competition.
individualism.
13.
Which of the following is the main reason for the protection of the physical environment?
Survival of living things
Ensuring adequate rainfall
Improved standard of living
Ensuring environmental sanitation
14.
Bullying of pupils in schools constitutes
sex discrimination.
child labour.
sexual harassment.
child abuse.
15.
The majority of Ghanaians acquire citizenship by
naturalization.
adoption.
founding.
birth.
16.
Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on
foreign financial support.
crude agricultural tools.
primary industries.
subsistence agriculture.
17.
Tourism involves
taking time off normal duties.
painting beautiful sceneries.
buying new and beautiful artefacts.
travelling to see and enjoy sceneries.
18.
The most important national symbol which identifies Ghana as an independent sovereign state is the
State Stool.
State Sword.
Flag.
Mace.
19.
The Upper East regional capital lies
North-West of Kumasi.
North-East of Kumasi.
South-East of Kumasi.
South-West of Kumasi.
20.
Which of the following is an outmoded cultural practice?
Naming ceremonies
Funerals
Puberty rites
Widowhood rites
21.
The most effective measure for reducing the rapid population growth in Ghana is by promoting
gender equality.
girl-child education.
adolescent counseling.
woman empowerment
22.
Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as
productivity.
attitude.
work.
skills.
23.
The state can best promote private sector business by
supplying office equipment.
guaranteeing financial support.
increasing wages and salaries.
offering all the needs of entrepreneurs.
24.
Productivity measures
production of goods.
production of services.
output per man-hours.
profit made out of production.
25.
Which of the following should be the basis for signing Foreign Agreement in Ghana?
Government interest
Business Executive interest
Majority interest
National interest
26.
A good layout and enforcement of Town Planning laws can help reduce
substance abuse.
influx of immigrants.
emergence of slums.
population growth.
27.
A person legally recognized to enjoy political rights in a country is known as
patriot.
compatriot.
politician.
citizen.
28.
The four cardinal points are
N, E, SW, NE.
N, S, NE, SW.
N, E, S, W.
N, W, SE, NE.
29.
Relief rainfall is mostly experienced in areas of
highlands.
savannahs.
forests.
lowlands
30.
The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is
formal education.
inter-marriages.
informal education.
Christian marriages.
31.
Habitats of endangered species of animals can be protected through the creation of
land guards.
forest reserves.
tourist centres.
veterinary clinics
32.
Joint stock companies are owned by
government.
entrepreneurs.
directors.
share holders.
33.
Which of the following is not a source of capital for the sole proprietor?
Bank loan
Personal loan
Loan from friends
Government subventions
34.
Poor drainage system in our cities results in
erosion.
floods.
earthquake.
land slide.
35.
Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the UNO.?
Troops for peace keeping operations
Settlement of refugees
Payment of dues
Donation of relief items
36.
Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through
tolerating opposing views.
adopting a common language.
banning of private newspapers.
voting for a very strong president.
37.
Which of the following factors promote political stability in a country?
Food security
Rule of law
Free education
Rigid constitution
38.
The highest authority in the traditional area is the
Divisional chief.
Clan heads.
Paramount chief.
Lineage heads.
39.
Which of the following is an effect of ethnic conflicts?
Interruption of development projects
Decrease in government expenditure
Frequent interruption of electricity supply
Over dependence on foreign goods.
40.
The most convenient way of reducing slum in cities is to
remove badly laid out buildings.
build more estates.
increase wages and salaries.
supervise siting of structures.
a)
i)
Define the term superstition.
ii)
List two examples of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.
b)
Outline five effects of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.
a)
State four characteristics of a good map.
b)
Highlight the steps you will take to draw the map of your school compound.
a)
Study the table below and match correctly the events in column A against the year it occurred in column B.
A (EVENT) | B (YEAR) | |
i |
Formation of Fante Confederation |
1852 |
ii |
The Yaa Asantewaa war |
1868 |
iii |
The Sagrenti war |
1900 |
iv |
The Poll Tax Ordinance |
1874 |
b)
Outline four causes of the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.
Highlight five ways of ensuring political stability in Ghana.
a)
i)
Define primary production.
ii)
List two examples of a primary production industry in Ghana.
b)
Identify five problems facing primary industries in Ghana.
a)
i)
Define discipline.
ii)
List five acts of discipline in the Ghanaian society.
b)
Identify four reasons that account indiscipline in the Ghanaian society.