KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
Private businesses can ensure their continuous survival mainly through
A.
exporting their products.
B.
making more profits.
C.
paying less tax to the government.
D.
production of quality goods.
Answer: D
2.
Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock?
A.
Granite
B.
Coal
C.
Potash
D.
Lignite
Answer: C
3.
The ratio between distance measured on a map and the actual distance on the ground is a
A.
scale
B.
layout
C.
statement
D.
sketch
Answer: A
4.
A long narrow stretch of hills is called
A.
Ridge
B.
Spur
C.
Mountain
D.
Valley
Answer: A
5.
Which of the following trees is not used as Timber?
A.
Wawa
B.
Odum
C.
Sapele
D.
Nim
E.
Obeche
Answer: D
6.
The basic institution that helps an individual to learn the moral values of the society is the
A.
media
B.
family
C.
church
D.
school
Answer: B
7.
What is the most likely effect of a large family size on the family's living conditions?
A.
Increased access to resources
B.
Improved housing conditions
C.
Environmental conditions enhanced
D.
Overcrowding and reduced space
Answer: D
8.
On which of the following occasions is the parallel culture of prayer not demonstrated in Ghana?
A.
Independence day
B.
Eid-il-Fitr
C.
Teachers‟ Day
D.
Farmers‟ Day
Answer: B
9.
Which of the following tertiary industries is a leading foreign exchange earner in Ghana
A.
Insurance
B.
Tourism
C.
Transport
D.
Banking
Answer: B
10.
The first capital of Ga-Adamgbe was
A.
Accra
B.
Ayawaso
C.
Nsawam
D.
Krobo-Odumase
E.
Somanya
Answer: B
11.
The 1979 Constitution of Ghana was the
A.
first after independence
B.
second after independence
C.
third after independence
D.
fourth after independence
E.
fifth after independence
Answer: C
12.
Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?
A.
Child labour
B.
Sex trade
C.
Truancy
D.
Favouritism
Answer: A
13.
Which instrument is used to measure rainfall amounts?
A.
Wind vane
B.
Barometer
C.
Thermometer
D.
Rain gauge
Answer: D
14.
Who was the first person to represent the British government in the Gold Coast?
A.
Captain George Maclean
B.
Commander Hill
C.
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
D.
Sir Charles McCarthy
E.
Sir Alan Burns
Answer: D
15.
Lumbering is difficult in the tropical rain forest regions because of
A.
high temperature
B.
lack of roads
C.
high technology
D.
high rainfall
E.
wild animals
Answer: B
16.
The Prairie Provinces in Canada produce the raw material for making
A.
wine
B.
bread
C.
paper
D.
wool
Answer: B
17.
When one moves eastwards and crosses the International Date Line
A.
a day is gained
B.
a day is lost
C.
shorter hours of day is experienced
D.
longer hours of day is experienced
Answer: B
18.
The first castle built in Ghana in 1482 was in
A.
Cape Coast
B.
Accra
C.
Axim
D.
Anomabo
E.
Elmina
Answer: E
19.
Which of the following values promotes unity among Ghanaians?
A.
Logic
B.
Tolerance
C.
Humility
D.
Hospitality
Answer: B
20.
For a nation to be economically independent, she must
A.
educate her citizens
B.
produce her basic needs
C.
rely on her colonial master for aid
D.
co-operate with her neighbours
Answer: B
21.
In Ghana, state owned enterprises are important because they
A.
produce all the goods for the society
B.
make a lot of profit
C.
provide vital goods and services
D.
employ majority of the labour force
Answer: C
22.
The revolution of the earth results in
A.
day and night
B.
eclipse of the moon
C.
eclipse of the sun
D.
the four seasons
Answer: D
23.
Which of the following is a land-locked country in West Africa?
A.
Burkina Faso
B.
Ghana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Sierra Leone
E.
Liberia
Answer: A
24.
Use the table below, which shows the temperature and rainfall figures recorded for town A to answer the question below.
| Climate Months |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Temperature °C |
20 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Rainfall (mm) |
10 | 20 | 30 | 56 | 110 | 120 | 100 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
In which month was the highest rainfall recorded?
A.
April
B.
May
C.
June
D.
July
E.
August
Answer: C
25.
Which of the following is an abuse of human rights in Ghana?
A.
Assisting the police during investigation
B.
Freedom from arrest and detention
C.
Pledging young people for money
D.
Being a member of a religious group
Answer: C
26.
Which of the following cultural practices is considered acceptable in the Ghanaian society?
A.
Trokosi
B.
Dipo
C.
Female Genital Mutilation
D.
Widowhood right
Answer: B
The Dipo rite is a puberty rite performed by a few Dangme Groups – namely the Shai and the Krobo. It is a rite that transitions a female from Childhood into Womanhood. In both the Shai and Krobo communities going through the Dipo rite is a prerequisite in becoming a woman who is capable of fully participating in the community, being a wife and having a family.
27.
The local government system is meant to
A.
provide resources for all.
B.
elect leaders.
C.
support the traditional justice system.
D.
bring government closer to the people.
Answer: D
28.
The tertiary sector of the Ghanaian economy provides
A.
services
B.
raw materials
C.
finished goods
D.
industrial machinery
Answer: A
29.
Ghana‟s high indebtedness to foreign countries can be reduced by
A.
increasing tax revenue
B.
using locally produced goods
C.
investing more in education
D.
ensuring good neighbourliness with other countries
Answer: B
30.
The main type of vegetation found in the south-western part of Ghana is the
A.
rain forest.
B.
coastal grassland.
C.
guinea savanna.
D.
mangrove forest.
Answer: A
31.
A major cash crop to West Africa is
A.
maize
B.
cocoa
C.
plantain
D.
cassava
E.
cocoyam
Answer: B
32.
Which of the following measures can increase tomato yield in Ghana
A.
Improved marketing strategies
B.
Availability of credit to farmers
C.
Reliance on rainfall agriculture
D.
Establishment of relating processing factories
Answer: B
33.
The most significant attitude that helps to enhance self identity of the individual in the community is
A.
engaging in peer teaching in school.
B.
avoiding peer influence in the community.
C.
always wearing clean clothes.
D.
showing respect to the elderly.
Answer: A
34.
The leading producer of gold in West Africa is
A.
Ghana
B.
Nigeria
C.
Liberia
D.
Sierra Leone
E.
Mali
Answer: A
35.
Which of the following is not an organ of the United Nations Organization (UNO)
A.
The General Assembly
B.
The Secretariat
C.
The Security Council
D.
The International Labour Organization
E.
The International Court of Justice
Answer: D
36.
Which of the following accounts for the presence of the equatorial forest in south western Ghana?
A.
Lumbering
B.
Afforestation
C.
Cloud cover
D.
Rainfall
Answer: D
37.
The following are reasons for the migration of ethnic groups in Ghana except
A.
peace and security.
B.
fertile lands.
C.
outbreak of diseases.
D.
trade and commerce.
Answer: C
38.
The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is
A.
formal education.
B.
inter-marriages.
C.
informal education.
D.
Christian marriages.
Answer: A
39.
The life span of waterbodies are naturally prolonged through
A.
adequate rainfall
B.
building of dams
C.
water sanitation
D.
irrigation systems
Answer: A
40.
A child of not more than seven years of age found in Ghana, and whose parents cannot be traced is a Ghanaian by
A.
birth.
B.
adoption.
C.
registration.
D.
conferment.
Answer: B
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
Draw the following relief features using contour lines
a)
A conical hill
b)
A Ridge
c)
A valley
d)
A plain
e)
A plateau
a)
A conical hill
b)
A Ridge
c)
A valley
d)
A plain
e)
A plateau
2.
(a)
Explain four ways in which tourism contributes to the economy of Ghana.
(b)
State four ways in which tourism can be promoted in Ghana.
(a)
Ways in which tourism contributes to the economy of Ghana
1. It serves as a source of employment for people e.g. tourist guides for tourist sites, chefs, waiters, cleaners, etc. in hotels that accommodate these tourists
2. It brings in foreign exchange earnings e.g. payment of hotel bills, buying of food, souvenirs, etc.
3. It promotes the development of local crafts which are brought as souvenirs by tourists
4. It helps in the promotion of infrastructural development e.g. electricity, water, good roads, hotels, etc.
5. It also exposes/advertises the country to the outside world
6. It helps in the diversification of the economy
7. It generates revenue to the government in the form of tax e.g. airport tax
8. It leads to the preservation and development of tourist sites e.g. beaches, castles, parks, monkey sanctuaries, water falls, etc.
9. It promotes agriculture e.g. horticulture
10. It attracts foreign investors to invest in the country
(b)
Ways in which tourism can be promoted in Ghana
1. Ensuring adequate security for tourists when they come
2. Effective publicity in the media and foreign embassies
3. A clean environment to attract the tourists
4. Training of tourist personnel such as guides, drivers, etc.
5. The infrastructure/social amenities should be of acceptable standards
6. Treating tourists as guest with honesty and respect
7. Maintaining the tour sites (castles, game reserves, beaches, etc.) all the time
8. Establishing of Ghana Tourist Board to promote tourism
3.
(a)
(i)
How would you explain the term constitution to your study group as you prepare for examination?
[4 marks]
(ii)
List four important reasons for which Ghana decided to practice republican system of government.
[4 marks]
(b)
As the principal speaker during a class debate on the constitution of Ghana, what four points will you make to convince the audience on the contributions of the 1992 constitution to the development of the nation?
[12 marks]
(a)
(i)
A constitution is a body of rules and regulations that governs the way a country is run. It is the highest law of the land to which all other laws must conform.
A constitution can be written or unwritten. Example is the 1992 constitution of Ghana.
4 marks
(ii)
Important reasons Ghana decided to practice republican system of government
1. To gain sovereignty and break colonial ties
2. To promote nationalism and Pan-African ideals
3. Guarantees the fundamental human rights of the people
4. In order to establish institutions/organs of government
5. In order for citizens to choose their leaders, influence decisions and hold leaders accountable
6. For economic prosperity and stability
7. To maintain peace and stability
8. To control and manage the country's resources to the benefit of the people
9. To establish a strong central executive government for nation building
10. To promote national unity and identity
11. To promote democratic ideals such as accountability and Rule of law
12. To gain constitutional autonomy
13. It was considered modern and progressive compared to the constitutional monarchy
14. To give popular legitimacy to government
15. To reflect the popular demand of the will of the people
Any 4 @ 1 mark each = 4 marks
(b)
Contributions of the 1992 constitution of Ghana to the development of the nation
1. Prevention of dictatorial rule
2. Serves as a guide for change of government
3. Serves as terms of reference to maintain law and order
4. Determines type of political system used to run the country
5. Given legitimacy to government and political institutions
6. Gives Ghana the status of nationhood
7. Ensures accountability and good governance
8. Protects human right
9. Establishes various organs/arms of government and their functions
10. Recognises chieftaincy as an institution
11. Allocates functions of the organs of Government
Any 4 @ 3 marks each = 12 marks
4.
a)
Give four reasons why Ghana should be self-reliant.
b)
State four measures that can make Ghana self-reliant.
a)
Reasons why Ghana should be self-reliant
1. To avoid over-dependent on other countries
2. To protect the sovereignty of the state
3. To make proper utilization of natural resources
4. To make proper use of human resources
5. To preserve, conserve and reserve foreign exchange
6. Improve balance of trade/payment
7. To develop human resource
b)
Measures that can make Ghana self-reliant
1. Less depend on foreign loans and aid/stop looking constantly for help
2. Use our own expertise to solve our own problems
3. Conserve and replace our renewable resources such as forest
4. Use our own resources for development
5. Training and retraining of our own skilled personnel
6. Process and manufacture our own goods
7. Patronize made in Ghana products
8. Improve agriculture
9. Efficient management of our resources
10. Control rapid population growth
11. Promotion of private sector initiative
5.
Problems facing the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Problems facing the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
1. Lack of a common language which hinders the development of a true sense of unity
2. Political upheaval and coup d'états in most African countries. These affect decision making in the organization. New leaders lack the political will to obey the rules of the organization
3. Distrust among member states due to political and ideological differences
4. The absence of a standing army to enforce/implement political decisions, especially in times of civil wars and conflicts
5. Financial constraints resulting from failure of some member states to pay dues or contributions on time
6. Inter-state border disputes between some member countries such as Ethiopia and Sudan, Mauritania and Morocco posed great challenge to the organization in conflict resolution
7. Lack of economic freedom as a result of allegiance owed to colonial masters by African nations. This most often made it impossible for them to unilaterally take decisions on trade, politics and general administration of the respective countries. Francophone countries in Africa are typical examples
6.
(a)
What is separation of powers?
(b)
Outline four advantages of separation of powers.
(a)
Separation of powers is the practice whereby each of the three arms of Government (the legislature, executive and judiciary) work independently of each other.
(b)
Advantages of separation of powers
1. It sets out the duties and powers of each organ of government and this brings fairness in the administration of the country
2. It prevents dictatorship because power is never vested in one organ, person or group of people
3. It ensures that all arms of government respect and abide by the Constitution
4. It protects the rights or freedoms of citizens against abuse by forcing the arms of government to comply with the laws and provisions on fundamental human rights and freedoms under the 1992 Constitution
5. It leads to efficiency and specialization due to years of carrying out the same functions
6. It limits the powers of the Executive and the Legislature for instance persons nominated as Ministers need approval from Parliament before they assume office