1.
In a working environment, productivity means
output of the country
management of workers.
output per worker.
quality of resource.
2.
The best way of disposing industrial and domestic waste is by
dumping.
burning.
burying.
recycling.
3.
Which one of the following may cause unemployment in Ghana?
Greater use of locally made goods.
Reduction in tax on imported goods.
Development of inter-regional trade.
Extension of electricity to rural communities.
4.
One benefit Ghana derives from her co-operation with other countries is the
prevention of dumping of expired goods.
introduction of foreign culture.
prevention of the spread of communicable diseases.
country's ability to access international funds.
5.
One factor which result in high birth rate in Ghana is
effective use of contraceptives.
drifting of the youth to urban centre.
ineffective birth control measures.
failure of the youth to acquire skills.
6.
Which of the following factors cannot promote political stability in Ghana?
Dictatorship in administration
Freedom of speech
Multiparty democracy
Open government.
7.
The outbreak of Cholera can be prevented by
supplying drugs.
improving nutrition
providing clinics.
improving sanitation.
8.
Conflicts in the community cannot be properly managed when there is
forgiveness.
mediation.
reconciliation.
land disputes.
9.
District Assemblies of Ghana construct the following projects except
school buildings
school buildings
trunk roads.
clinics
10.
National unity in Ghana can be promoted through
formal education.
freedom of worship.
use of made in Ghana goods.
religious tolerance.
11.
Movement and supply of utilities in settlements become easier and faster when the
layout is good.
layout is haphazard.
layout is haphazard.
settlement is linear.
12.
Sustainable development in Ghana depends upon
peace and stability.
untapped natural resources.
untapped natural resources.
University graduates.
13.
Indiscipline among the youth can be reduced through
increasing health care.
enriching the youth with money.
encouraging desire for wealth.
public education.
14.
The best way of increasing productivity in the agricultural sector is through
effective supervision.
the use of modern technology
instituting best farmers' awards.
planning and target setting.
15.
The main function of the executive organ of government is
interpretation of the law.
passing of laws.
implementation of policies.
approval of budget.
16.
Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through
tolerating opposing views
adopting a common language.
banning of private newspapers.
voting for a strong president.
17.
The Latitudinal position of Ghana on the map is
6o North and 13o North approximately
5o North and 11o North approximately
4o North and 13o North approximately
. 3o North and 12o North approximately.
18.
Public corporations are set up mainly to provide
money for development.
emergency services.
utility services.
trading services.
19.
An example of positive effects of colonization in Ghana is
barter trade.
formal education.
Christian marriage.
human sacrifice.
20.
which of the following is not a coastal feature
Cliff
Beach
Tide
Valley
21.
Which of the following tourist attractions is mostly associated with Kintampo in the Bone East region
Monkey sanctuary
Bird viewing
Savanna Vegetation
Waterfalls
22.
Which of the following was a positive effect of the 1948 riot in the Gold Coast?
Led to the release of the Big Six.
Increased political awareness among the people.
The 1951 constitution was replaced
The 1951 constitution was replaced
23.
Ghana's population can best be described as youthful because a large portion of its people are between ages
45-59
. 30-44
15-29
15-29
24.
Which of the following business enterprises is the commonest and easiest to form in Ghana?
Partnerships
Sole proprietorship
Public joint stock companies
Co-operative Societies
25.
The Head of the Traditional Government in Ghana is
District Chief Executive.
Paramount Chief.
Regional Co-ordinator.
Divisional Chief.
26.
Ghana is bordered in the west by
Cote d'Ivoire
Burkina Faso.
Togo.
Nigeria.
27.
If Ghana is to be self-reliant, it must adopt the following methods except
less dependent on foreign goods.
use of expertise from Ghana
overdependence on foreign assistance.
improve agriculture.
28.
When the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn, areas in the southern hemisphere experience
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
29.
Which of the following business enterprises raise capital through the scale of shares?
Partnership
Sole proprietorship
Joint stock companies
Co-operative societies.
30.
The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the
Fante and Asante.
British and Fante
Akyem and Asante.
British and Asante.
31.
Rivers meander in their lower course because, the
valley is almost flat.
valley is very steep.
valley is very steep.
deposition is very low.
32.
Which of the following is not a business enterprise?
Rural banks
Joint stock companies
Financial savings
Co-operative societies.
33.
Which of the following values promotes unity among Ghanaians?
Logic
Tolerance
Humility
Hospitality
34.
Which of the following is not a feature of a sketched map?
Tile
Key
Scale
Landmark
35.
The main reason for producing cocoa in Ghana is to
promote the manufacture of more cocoa products.
generate more foreign exchange.
make the farmers happy.
set up more factories.
36.
An individual who behaves in an honest and just manner is said to be performing
civic responsibility
civic right.
natural responsibility.
political responsibility.
37.
Latitudes and Longitudes can be used to
show contour lines on maps.
locate objects on the maps.
show the direction of a stream.
show heights of mountains.
38.
Industries which are controlled and managed by the state are called
cottage industries.
public corporations
government departments.
co-operative societies.
39.
A general pardon for an offence against the state is known as
amnesty
freedom
permit
plebiscite
40.
The conventional sign on topographical maps represents
Church
Mosque
Chief's palace
Fort
a)
i
State three forms in which the scale of a map can be expressed with the aid of an example each
ii
If the distance between Town A and Town B on a map is 12.5 cm, calculate the actual distance on the ground using a scale of 1 cm to 4 km.
b)
Outline four benefits that can be derived from the relief feature of Ghana.
a)
i
List four ways in which Ghanaians demonstrate their culture
ii
Name an example each of the ways in which Ghanaians demonstrate their culture as listed in 2(a)(i) above.
b)
Highlight four ways in which education can cause change in the society
c)
State four symbols of national society unity.
a)
State four ways by which the unity of the various ethnic groups of Ghana can be sustained
b)
Highlight four negative effects of colonization on the people of Ghana.
a)
i
What is political stability?
ii
List four factors that can promote political stability in Ghana
b)
Highlight four ways in which conflicts can be resolved in the society
a)
State four ways of improving the health needs of the youth in Ghana
b)
Highlight four ways by which indisciplined behaviour affects the individual in the society
a)
Highlight four ways in which Non-Government Organization (NGO's) contribute to the development of Ghana
b)
Outline four measures that can be taken to improve agriculture output in Ghana