KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
1.
The highest judicial officer in Ghana is the
Chief Justice
Ghana Bar Association President
Supreme Court Judge
Inspector General of Police
Answer: A
2.
The Asante were in 1900, led to war against the British by
Osei Tutu
Osei Kwadwo
Kwasi Obodum
Nana Afriyie
Answer: E
3.
The Organization of African Unity is made up of only
independent African states
dependent African states
colonized African states
warring African states
Answer: A
4.
The Yaa Asentewaa war of 1900 was caused by
Governor Hudson's demand for the Golden Stool
the closure of the slave trade routes to the coast
the killing of George Ekem Ferguson
the refusal of the Asantes to accept Christianity
Answer: A
5.
One way of sustaining unity among the ethnic groups in Ghana is by
selecting leaders through elections.
allowing people to enjoy free movement.
appreciating the cultural practices of other people.
keeping troublemakers in prison.
Answer: C
6.
Most Ghanaian communities experience flooding during the raining season due to
nature having its way.
poor hygienic conditions.
long period of dry season.
siting of buildings on water ways.
Answer: D
7.
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.
Answer: C
8.
Widowhood rites practised in Ghana should be abolished because
the widow‟s needs are not properly catered for
the children of the dead are not well looked after
they violate the rights of the widow
they are very costly to the bereaved family
Answer: C
9.
The soldiers who returned to the Gold Coast after the Second World faced all the following problems except
non-payment of pension benefits
unavailability of houses
absence of jobs
high prices of goods
Answer: E
10.
The colour used for showing rivers and lakes on topographical maps is
red
blue
brown
green
Answer: B
11.
The insect responsible for spreading sleeping sickness is
mosquitoes
tsetsefly
housefly
locust
Answer: B
12.
Water bodies on a physical map are represented by
blue colour
green colour
yellow colour
brown colour
Answer: A
13.
Which of the following rock types is formed in layers?
Sandstone
Marble
Clay
Granite
Answer: A
14.
Which of the following ethnic groups celebrates the Kundum festival?
The Asante
The Ewe
The Ga
The Nzema
Answer: D
15.
The principle of separation of powers ensures that
political parties do not work together
the police and the military do not work together
the president appoints different ministers
various organs of government work independently
Answer: D
16.
Which of the following areas in Ghana is most likely to experience relief rainfall?
Lowlands
Accra Plains
Northern Lowlands
Kwahu Scarp
Answer: D
17.
In which Republic was Dr. Hilla Limann president of Ghana?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Answer: C
18.
Until independence the Coat-of-Arms of the Gold Coast (Ghana) was
a stool and a crown
an elephant and a palm tree
an eagle
a black star
Answer: B
19.
The first General Secretary of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) was
Kwame Nkrumah
J. B. Danquah
Arko Adjei
George Grant
Answer: A
20.
The Mamprusi are believed to have come from
Northern Mali
Western Nigeria
Southern Ghana
The east of Lake Chad
Answer: D
21.
The South-Western corner of Ghana has rains throughout the year because it is mostly influenced by the
North-East Trade Winds
Overhead Sun
Easterly Winds
South-West Monsoon
Answer: D
22.
Kobine is a festival celebrated at
Yendi
Lawra
Wa
Bolgatanga
Answer: B
23.
A major source of air pollution in the cities of Ghana is
fumes from cars
burning of rubbish
Use of pesticides
odours from gutters
Answer: A
24.
The ratio between distance measured on a map and the actual distance on the ground is a
scale
layout
statement
sketch
Answer: A
25.
Which of the following African countries is a leading producer of cotton?
Kenya
Malawi
Egypt
Zambia
Answer: C
26.
A constitution is important for a country because it
allows criminals to be detained without trial
serves as the basis for good governance
is interpreted by the judiciary
can be defended by the military
Answer: B
27.
The time in Ghana is different from the time in Nigeria because of differences in
geological size
longitudinal position
population size
climate condition
Answer: B
28.
The main reason for encouraging farmers in Ghana to produce more cocoa is to
promote the manufacture of more cocoa products
generate more foreign exchange
make the farmer happy
set up more factories
Answer: B
29.
The most effective measure for reducing the rapid population growth in Ghana is by promoting
gender equality.
girl-child education.
adolescent counseling.
woman empowerment
Answer: B
30.
Which of the following areas in Ghana is most likely to experience relief rainfall?
Volta lowlands
Accra plains
Northern lowlands
Kwahu scarp
Answer: D
31.
Which of the following is a regional capital in Northern Ghana
Navrongo
Wa
Bawku
Yendi
Answer: B
32.
The instrument used for measuring humidity is
barometer
thermometer
rain gauge
wind vane
Answer: E
33.
The fundamental laws by which a country is governed is known as
bye-laws.
legislative instruments.
constitution.
court ruling.
Answer: C
34.
People are elected into office of parliament through a process called
presidential election.
appointment taking.
referendum.
voting.
Answer: D
35.
Argentina is one of the major producers of
cattle
sheep
rice
wheat
Answer: A
36.
One example of an outmoded cultural practice in Ghana is
circumcision of male children
circumcision of female children
customary marriage
outdooring of newborn babies
Answer: B
37.
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.
Answer: B
38.
The first capital town to be built by the Asantes was
Kumawu
Kumasi
Kokofu
Nsuta
Answer: A
39.
One of the aims of the African Union (AU) is to
eliminate cultural differences in Africa
increase the size of foreign aid to Africa
increase the growth of Africa‟s population
eliminate conflicts in Africa
Answer: D
40.
The four cardinal points are
N, E, SW, NE.
N, S, NE, SW.
N, E, S, W.
N, W, SE, NE.
Answer: C
a)
Mention the four main organs of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)
b)
Write notes on any two of them
a)
The main organs of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)
1. The Assembly of Heads of States and Governments (General Assembly)
2. The Council of Ministers
3. The General Secretariat
4. The Specialized Commission for specific functions
b)
1. Assembly of Heads of States and Governments
i. It is the highest organ, comprising of Heads of States of member countries
ii. It appoints the Administrative Secretary General
iii. Apart from extraordinary sessions which may be convened at the request of any member state, the assembly meets at least once a year
2. The Council of Ministers
i. It is next to the Assembly of Heads of State in terms of power
ii. It comprises all foreign ministers of each member state and reports to the assembly
iii. Its main function is to draw agenda for the assembly's meetings and to implement its decisions
iv. The council meets at least twice annually
3. The General Secretariat
i. It is headed by Secretary General appointed by the Assembly
ii. It carries out all correspondence and administrative duties of the organization
iii. It also implements the decision of the General Assembly
iv. It is based in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
v. The Secretary has three (3) year term in office
a)
State four benefits African countries get from cooperation.
b)
Mention four ways by which African governments bring about cooperation among themselves.
a)
Benefits African countries get from cooperation
1. To government, it promotes exchange of ideas on matters affecting the individual states
2. It helps to maintain African cultural heritage and pride
3. It leads to unity and solidarity among African nations and that unity is made known to the outside world
4. It grants African countries respect and influence at international meetings
5. It brings about the respect for human dignity and human rights
6. It provides bigger market share for individual countries to trade their products and services among themselves
b)
Ways by which African governments bring about cooperation among themselves
1. Through the establishment of institutions such as O.A.U, ECOWAS, NEPAD, ECOMOG, etc.
2. Through bilateral and multilateral meetings among nations such as ECOWAS and O.A.U members
3. Through the organizations of sporting events
4. Through the establishment of joint commissions for specific functions such as West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the West African Gas Pipe Line
5. Through the establishment of embassies or High Commissions in other African countries
6. Organization of African regional trade fairs where African local products can be advertised and sold
(a)
Mention four causes of environmental degradation.
(b)
Outline four ways by which the environment can be protected from degradation
(a)
Causes of environmental degradation
Air
1. Cars emit smoke which pollutes the environment
2. Harmful gases from factories
3. Destroying trees that provide oxygen, leads to pollution
4. Bad odour from dead animals, gutters, refuse dump, excreta, etc. pollute the air
5. Smoke from burning
6. Dust in air through construction works
Land
1. Overgrazing
2. Mining or quarrying
3. Sand winning
4. Use of fertilizers
5. Destruction of vegetation for timber
6. Improper layout of towns/urbanization
7. Bushfires
8. Bad farming practices such as slash and burn
9. Improper waste disposal
Water
1. Discharge of industrial chemicals into water bodies
2. Poor fishing methods such as the use of dangerous chemicals like DDT
3. Spilling of oil into water bodies which kill the living things like fish
4. Dumping of solid and liquid waste into water bodies
5. Cattle grazing whereby they drink from water bodies, contaminating the water
6. Washing and bathing in and around water bodies
(b)
Ways by which the environment can be protected from degradation
1. Legislation: Laws should be passed to prosecute law breakers who pollute the environment
2. Afforestation: Growing of trees to replace burnt or cut ones
3. Education by Fire Service,NADMO and others on the need to maintain a healthy environment
4. Encourage farmers to use appropriate farming methods
5. Set-up conservation agencies to keep and maintain forest reserves such as Forestry Commission, Friends of Water Bodies, etc.
6. Recycling of solid and liquid waste
7. Encouraging proper disposal of domestic waste
8. Encouraging proper disposal of industrial waste
9. Controlling soil erosion by planting cover crops, ridging, etc.
10. Fishermen should use appropriate fishing methods
11. Encourage controlled grazing
12. Encourage controlled exploitation of forest resources
a)
State four functions of the Executive Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
b)
Explain four problems facing the ECOWAS
a)
Functions of the Executive Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
1. The secretariat is the administrative organ of ECOWAS
2. It undertakes research on behalf of ECOWAS
3. It submits periodic reports on the work of the ECOWAS
4. It is responsible for the proposing of policy measures on behalf of ECOWAS
5. The secretariat represents the Council of Ministers and the Summit when necessary
b)
Problems facing the ECOWAS
1. Lack of funds: Some member states ae impoverished to the extent that they cannot honour their financial obligations. They rely on donor countries for assistance with conditions attached to them
2. Language barrier: Because there is no common language, communication becomes difficult among member states. The countries have different official languages such as English, French and Portuguese
3. Dependent on colonial masters: Some states still receive economic aid from their colonial masters and their over dependence on these colonial masters makes them less committed to ECOWAS
4. Large community size: Decision-making is greatly hampered by the large size of the community. Currently, 16 member countries constitute ECOWAS, which is the largest economic community in the world
5. Lack of commitment: As a result of their association to other economic groups, some members do not show the required seriousness in the programs of the community
6. Absence of common currency: Absence of common currency for transactions among member states creates huge transaction losses for traders in the sub-region due to the cost incurred through exchange rates
7. Poor inter-transport and communication links: ECOWAS countries face problem with transport system to link other member countries for effective trading and marketing
8. Political instability (Military takeover): Military takeover/coup d'état in West Africa makes it difficult for ECOWAS to promote its policies and programs in all the member states
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.
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 |
1868 |
ii |
The Yaa Asantewaa war |
1900 |
iii |
The Sagrenti war |
1874 |
iv |
The Poll Tax Ordinance |
1852 |
b)
Causes of the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.
1.
The Burns Constitution did not provide enough room for African participation in the Legislative and Executive Assembly.
2.
Few Africans served in the white dominated civil service.
3.
The cutting down of cocoa trees affected by the swollen shoot disease and the financial difficulties as a result.
4.
The practice of conditional sales aggravated the plight of the people.
5.
The Association of West African Merchants (AWAM) crippled African businesses.
6.
The plight of the ex-service or returnee soldiers.
7.
Unfulfillment of government promises to the ex-service men
8.
The shooting of the ex-service men at the Christiansburg Crossroads.
9.
Shortage of goods leading to higher prices.
10.
Rising unemployment.
Explain five measures that can be adopted to improve the quality of life in the rural areas.
1. Provision of social amenities in the rural areas e.g. health, water etc.
2. Setting up of agro-based industries/cottage industries
3. Reducing post-harvest losses
4. Introducing better farming practices e.g. herbicides, new varieties of crops.
5. Providing quality formal education for rural dwellers
6. Fixing realistic prices for agro/farm produce
7. Modernizing agriculture e.g. use of tractors, ploughs etc.
8. Improving infrastructural facilities e.g. roads, markets etc.
9. Provision of recreational facilities e.g. cinema halls, zoos, parks etc.
10. Provision of credit facilities to farmers, traders etc.
11. Promoting birth control programmes
12. Expanding non-formal education