1.
What is the best way to address deviant behaviour in an adolescent?
Ignoring it
Counseling
Punishment
Parental neglect
2.
What is the most likely effect of a large family size on the family's living conditions?
Increased access to resources
Improved housing conditions
Environmental conditions enhanced
Overcrowding and reduced space
3.
A teacher, Mr. Jones, encourages his students to work together on a group project. What agency of socialization is influencing the students' behaviour?
Media
Family
Education
Peer group
4.
The first general election held in the Gold Coast in 1951 was won by the
National Alliance for the Liberals.
National Liberation Movement.
Convention People's Party.
United Goad Coast Convention.
5.
A market square in your community is in need of a clean-up and restoration. Which of the following options will best help address the challenge?
Joining community volunteer
Ignoring the issue and hoping someone else will take care of it
Donating money to the market square but not getting involved personally
Organizing a solo clean-up exercise
6.
Which of the following agricultural practices helps to prevent soil erosion?
Mono-culture
Crop rotation
Cover cropping
Shifting cultivation
7.
Two communities are claiming ownership of a river which serves as their livelihood. This has resulted in conflicts between the two communities for many years. Which of the following mediations will best help to resolve the conflict?
Facilitate communication and mutually acceptable solutions
Determine who is right or wrong
Avoid future conflicts
Impose a solution on the parties
8.
In 1966, a military Coup d'état overthrew the government of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
What was the main reason for the Coup?
Failure to implement socialist policies
External interference from the Russian government
Economic mismanagement and corruption
Political instability and tribal conflicts
9.
The destruction of farm lands by cattle and the confrontation between herdsmen and farming communities in Ghana can best be resolved by
local farmers always standing by to drive away herdsmen.
encouraging the practice of cattle ranching in our communities.
allowing the game and wildlife department to take charge of cattle rearing in the communities.
seizing and distributing some of the cattle to the affected communities.
10.
Ghana's public sector faces various challenges with respect to human resource development. Which of the following challenges is the most suitable challenge in the above given scenario?
Inefficient bureaucracy
Limited career advancement opportunities
Financial challenges
Limited access to quality education
11.
Which type of map will be most suitable for determining the elevation of a mountain range?
Topographical map
Road map
Political map
Weather map
12.
Which of the following military rulers of Ghana implemented the Economic Recovery Program (ERP)?
Jerry J. Rawlings
Ignatius K. Acheampong
Frederick K. Akuffo
Joseph A. Ankrah
13.
Which of the following scenarios explain the main purpose of the Internet?
Robots building several vehicles at a time
Developing new medicine kits
Connecting electronic devices and making lives more convenient
Scientists going to space and other planets
14.
There is an ongoing illegal mining activity in a community. The miners are using earth moving machines, cyanide and mercury. Sixty acres of vegetation cover is pulled down every hour. Which of the following options best describes the long term effect of their activities on the land?
Degradation
Depletion
Erosion
Percolation
15.
One similarity between Ghana and its neighbouring country, Togo is they both have
same colonial parties.
a coastline along the Atlantic ocean.
a border with Nigeria.
similar population size.
16.
What is the main function of socialization? To
teach individuals how to survive.
provide education.
enforce laws and regulations.
transmit culture and values.
17.
Which of the following entrepreneurial skills is most important for someone starting a business to acquire in order to help overcome unexpected challenges?
Risk taking
Adaptability
Leadership
Savings
18.
In 1957 the people of Ghana gained independence from the British colonial rule after a long political struggle. What was the main reason for Ghana's independence? To
make Ghanaian culture and traditions superior to the British
gain economic freedom and control our natural resources
adopt a new political system and form a government
unite with other African countries and form a single nation
19.
What type of climate, typically found near the equator is characterized by very high temperatures and very low rainfall?
Temperature climate
Polar climate
Desert climate
Tropical climate
20.
People join social security and pension schemes in order to
raise money to satisfy political ambitions.
maintain standard of living in the cities.
ensure retirement income.
supplement income for relations in the villages.
21.
Which of the following challenges did Ghana face soon after independence in 1957?
Dealing with internal conflicts and political instability
Building of ports and harbours
Building of new roads and drainage systems with limited funds
Sourcing for donor support
22.
It has been observed that the population of Ghana has been rising rapidly over the years. What is the primary reason for the rapidly growing population?
Improved health care and sanitation
Increased education and family planning
High birth rate and low death rate
Increased immigration and low emigration
23.
The following factors affect Ghana's ability to exploit its natural resources effectively except
inadequate capital resource.
limited technical expertise.
low level technology.
farming activities.
24.
What is the most common form of marriage in Ghana?
Monogamous marriage
Common-Law marriage
Arranged marriage
Polygamous marriage
25.
The most significant attitude that helps to enhance self identity of the individual in the community is
engaging in peer teaching in school.
avoiding peer influence in the community.
always wearing clean clothes.
showing respect to the elderly.
26.
Which of the following fundamental human rights is protected by the 1992 constitution of Ghana? The right to
free education at tertiary level.
full employment.
use arms.
freedom of speech.
27.
Which one of the following took place after the 27th April, 1960 referendum?
The first political party was formed.
Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as Prime Minister.
Ghana became a democratic state.
Queen Elizabeth II was inaugurated as Prime Minister.
28.
A company is expanding globally and needs to socialize employees to new cultural norms. Which of the following approaches would be most effective?
Provide employees with a cultural sensitivity training program
Encourage employees to maintain their existing cultural practices.
Encourage employees to adapt to the new culture on their own
Provide employees with a detailed guide to world cultures.
29.
Controlling plastic waste has become a major environmental concern to the city authorities in Ghana. Which of the following options best helps minimize the negative impact of plastic waste disposal problem?
Placing a ban on single use plastics
Levying plastic waste producers
Arresting all plastic waste producers
Using jute and paper bags
30.
Ghana is made up of people with different cultures. What is the primary benefit if all the people unite? It will
increase economic growth.
improve international reputation.
improve national security.
strengthen social cohesion.
31.
A farmer is preparing to plant crops next week. Why is it important for the farmer to check the weather forecast? To
plan a harvest festival.
determine the ideal time for planting.
prepare for a storm.
predict the best time for irrigation.
32.
Which of the following scenarios, best describes an application of social security benefits?
A family member receives financial support after the death of the bread winner
A community receives funds for a new irrigation project
A teacher receives a scholarship to study abroad
An entrepreneur receives a loan to expand the business
33.
You need to make a detailed map of a mountainous area. This map will be used by the people who enjoy outdoor activities and by people who manage the land. Which of the following options is the best way to make an accurate map?
Rely primary on satellite imagery
Conduct field surveys and measure elevation
Add 3D and colour gradient
Simplify the contour lines
34.
Every Ghanaian citizen is expected to demonstrate commitment to democratic values. Which of the following actions best demonstrates the above expectation?
Criticizing the government on social media
Volunteering for community service
Voting in national elections
Participating in peaceful protests
35.
Respecting the rights of others and performing our responsibilities to the state help to promote
responsible citizenship.
community development.
building political parties.
national integration.
36.
One way to maintain peace and security in your community is by
starting a fight.
joining a gang.
ignoring your neighbours.
volunteering for community service.
37.
Two political events occurred in Ghana in 1960. One of the events was the presidential election. Which of the following political developments happened after the presidential election in 1960?
Ghana remained a monarchy
Ghana became a republic
Ghana became a colony again
Ghana was divided into a northern and southern territory
38.
A region experiences a significant decrease in temperature and rainfall over a few decades. What factor could be the most likely cause of this?
Rise in global temperature
Increase in ocean current
Deforestation
Shift in wind pattern
39.
A company is planning to build a soap factory in a rural area. The factory will provide jobs for the youth but may also pollute nearby rivers.
Which of the following options best represents a sustainable development approach?
Build the factory with environmental impact assessment
Build the factory with some environmental considerations
Build the factory without environmental considerations
Reject the factory proposal to protect the environment
40.
The best approach to help resolve the difference between political parties during general elections is
encouraging youth participation in national politics.
encouraging traditional leaders to play partisan politics.
allowing the formation of more political parties.
strengthening the judiciary.
This paper consists of three sections: I, II and III. Answer three questions only. One compulsory question and two other questions from section II and III respectively. All questions carry equal marks.
(a)
How would you explain the term Environment to your study group?
(b)
In what four ways are water bodies in your community polluted?
(c)
Suggest four workable ways by which water bodies in your community can be made safe for use.
(a)
Having observed tension among the youth in your community, write to the Assemblyman four ways in which tensions could calm down and also prevent conflicts.
(b)
You are a member of a debating club in your school. Prepare a presentation using four major points on how peace and security can lead to development in Ghana.
(a)
Explain four ways by which national elections promote democracy in Ghana.
(b)
In what four ways can citizens contribute to the development of the state?
(a)
Identify four challenges mostly associated with human resource development in Ghana.
(b)
Explain four ways in which your government can use the tourism industry to drive development in Ghana.
(a)
(i)
Define the term Technology.
(ii)
Imagine you are on a trip to a village in Ghana. What four technological gadgets will you take with you to make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable?
(iii)
Explain how each technology stated in (a)(ii) will help you.
(b)
List two challenges that you may encounter when using technology.