KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
1.
A society is said to be disciplined when its members
work hard to promote the well-being of the society.
obey the rules and regulations that govern the society.
agree to choose their leaders very peacefully.
are friendly especially towards foreigners.
Answer: B
2.
Which of the following situations is an effect of rapid population growth in Ghana?
Decrease in food production
High dependency burden
High standard of living
Low productivity
Answer: B
3.
The financial security of an individual can be assured through
bank loan.
borrowing.
hard work.
money saving.
Answer: D
4.
One of the founding member of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) was
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
Dr J.B. Danquah
Mr Kojo Botsio
Mr K.A. Gbedemah
Answer: B
5.
The main source of light energy on the Earth is the
Hydro.
Moon.
Sun.
Stars.
Answer: C
6.
The first chairman of the United Gold Coast Convention was
Obetsebi Lamptey
E. A. Akuffo Addo
Dr. J. B. Danquah
George Grant
Answer: D
7.
Which of the following rivers flows into Lake Volta?
Tano
Afram
Pra
Bia
Densu
Answer: B
8.
The beast of burden which was used to increase the volume of the Trans-Saharan Trade was the
camel
ass
bull
donkey
Answer: A
9.
The following activities bring disgrace to the people and Ghana as a whole except
the chieftaincy institution.
female genital mutilation.
armed robbery.
galamsey mining.
Answer: A
10.
Floods can best be controlled in our communities through
construction of boreholes
planned layout
harvesting of rainwater
tarring of roads
Answer: B
11.
The Aborigines‟ Rights Protection Society was formed in the Gold Coast to protect
political interest of the chiefs
lands and minerals
traditional religious practices
the golden stool from the British
Answer: B
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
Answer: A
13.
Which of the following institutions of government protects the liberty and rights of the people? The
legislature
police
executive
judiciary
Answer: D
14.
The Voluntary Service Overseas is associated with the
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
United Nations Organization (UNO)
African Union (AU)
Commonwealth
Answer: D
15.
A hill with a steep slope on one side and a gentle slope on the other is
a ridge
a knoll
a plateau
an escarpment
Answer: D
16.
The prairie provinces in Canada are noted for the production of
wheat
oats
cotton
barley
Answer: A
17.
The 1979 Constitution of Ghana was the
first after independence
second after independence
third after independence
fourth after independence
Answer: C
18.
A disciplined child is the one who
is well educated in the family.
is well trained in the family.
obeys the rules of the family.
organizes the family for communal labour.
Answer: C
19.
Which of the following state-owned enterprises is most vital to Ghana‟s development?
Ghana Railway Corporation
State Transport Corporation
Tema Oil Refinery
Ghana Highway Authority
Answer: C
20.
Cultural practices that creates health problems must be
reduced.
modified.
abolished.
legalized.
Answer: C
21.
Cotton is the raw material used in making
paper
clothes
shoes
cigarettes
Answer: B
22.
The meeting of warm air mass and cold air mass causes
cyclonic rainfall
relief rainfall
torrential rainfall
convectional rainfall
Answer: A
23.
Irresponsible adolescent behaviour usually results in
self-reliance
loss of dignity
broken homes
drug abuse
Answer: B
24.
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.
Answer: C
25.
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
Answer: C
Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land.
Forests influence the water cycle through a process called transpiration. Trees absorb water through their roots which is later released as water vapor from their leaves. This water vapor accumulates into clouds until it falls down again as rain, snow, or hail.
Trees also absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere reducing global warming
Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and solar radiation that have bounced off the earth’s surface. Normally this radiation would escape into space, but these pollutants, which can last for years to centuries in the atmosphere, trap the heat and cause the planet to get hotter.
26.
Which of the following is an abuse of human rights in Ghana?
Assisting the police during investigation
Freedom from arrest and detention
Pledging young people for money
Being a member of a religious group
Answer: C
27.
Conflicts that destroy lives and property must be prevented by
security agents
all citizens
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO)
Answer: A
28.
Answer: A
29.
Joint stock companies are owned by
government.
entrepreneurs.
directors.
share holders.
Answer: D
30.
Latitude 66 ½ ° North refers to the
Antarctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Answer: D
31.
The world is divided into Northern and Southern Hemispheres by the
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Greenwich Meridian
Answer: C
32.
The ratio between distance measured on a map and the actual distance on the ground is a
scale
layout
statement
sketch
Answer: A
33.
Which of the following is a regional capital in Northern Ghana
Navrongo
Wa
Bawku
Yendi
Answer: B
34.
What name is given to molten rock that reaches the surface of the earth?
Lava
Magma
Clay
Sand
Answer: A
35.
The main function of the executive organ of government is
law-making
implementation of law
interpretation of law
impeachment of the President
Answer: B
36.
Sisal is used in the manufacture of
polythene
wool
linen
rayon
Answer: E
37.
Which of the following is not a main food crop cultivated in Ghana?
Maize
Plantain
Cocoyam
Wheat
Answer: D
38.
The main benefit of tourism to Ghana is
political stability.
political stability.
foreign exchange.
cultural exchange.
Answer: C
39.
The farming practice which combines crop cultivation and animal rearing is called
mixed cropping
mixed farming
ranching
nomadism
Answer: B
40.
One way of managing conflict in the Ghanaian society is
arbitration
confrontation
consultation
meditation
Answer: A
a)
Mention four offences against the individual and four against the state.
b)
State four reasons why a country makes laws for its citizens
a)
Offences against the individual
1. Murdering/killing a person, except sentenced to death by a law court or in self-defence (abuses one's right to life)
2. Detaining a suspect without charge beyond 48 hours (abuses one's right to personal liberty)
3. Depriving someone of his/her private property, except by law (abuses one's right to own private property)
4. Preventing someone from expressing his/her opinion, except it breaches law and order(abuses one's right to freedom of expression)
5. Preventing someone from joining a group of his/her choice. (abuses one's right to freedom of association)
6. Disallowing a person from practising his/her religion of choice. (abuses one's right to freedom of religion)
7. Discriminating against someone based on his/her gender or tribe or colour or religion or belief or social status (abuses one's right to equality)
Offences against the state
1. Disobeying the laws of the land
2. Not paying taxes that are due the state
3. Destroying public/state property
4. Overthrowing the constitution/the constitutionally elected government
5. Assassination of a government official
6. Assisting enemies of the state to cause harm to the state
b)
Reasons why a country makes laws for its citizens
1. Reduction of crime
2. Protection of human rights
3. For social order/conformity
4. For social progress
5. For economic progress/To improve national productivity/To improve national development
6. Promotion of discipline
7. Promotion of moral uprightness
8. Promotion of peace and stability
9. Promotion of good governance
10. Attraction of foreign investment
11. Promotion of unity
12. Protection of public property
a)
i)
State the three arms of government in Ghana.
ii)
Highlight three functions of the District Chief Executive under the local government system in Ghana.
b)
Outline four reasons for which Ghana enters into cooperation with other countries.
a)
i)
The three arms of government in Ghana
1. Executive
2. Legislative
3. Judiciary
ii)
Functions of the District Chief Executive
1. He/she is a representative of the Ghana Government in the district and therefore carries out policies and programmes of the government
2. Oversees the daily administration of the district
3. Chairs/presides over meetings of the Executive committee of the assembly and represents his/her district at Regional Coordinating Council meetings
4. Ensures that peace is maintained in the district at all times
5. Supervises all heads of decentralized state departments in the district and monitors on-going projects in the district
b)
Reasons for which Ghana enters into cooperation with other countries
1. Sharing of common ideas/technical co-operation
2. Fight common interests eg. hunger diseases
3. Settlement of dispute
4. Peace, unity and security
5. Co-existence/maintain friendly relationship
6. Energy supply
7. Common industrial and manufacturing projects
8. Common banking and insurance facilities
9. Improvement of transportation and communication network
10. Easy movement of goods and services
11. Wider markets
12. Promote culture solidarity and sports
13. Solicit financial assistance
14. Relief assistance
15. Military assistance
a)
State four characteristics of a good map.
b)
Highlight the steps you will take to draw the map of your school compound.
a)
Characteristics of a good map
A good map should have:
1. Title
2. A date
3. Key or legend
4. A scale
5. Convectional signs
6. Direction
b)
Steps taken to draw the map of a school compound
1. Do a reconnaissance/survey
2. Do a rough sketch map
3. Revisit the compound for correction
4. Measure the length and breadth of the compound
5. Choose and state the scale
6. Draw the outline of the compound using the scale
7. Insert the outline of the features on the compound
8. Label the features inside the frame of the compound
9. Show the north pole
10. Show the key
11. Write the title of the map
a)
What is human resource?
b)
Explain three factors which can negatively affect human resource in Ghana.
c)
Describe four measures that can be taken to improve human resource in Ghana.
a)
Human resource refers to the skills and ability of a population to use them to facilitate development.
b)
Factors that can negatively affect human resource in Ghana
1. Incidence of diseases: The incidence of diseases like malaria, cholera, typhoid and HIV/AIDS all affect the ability/capabilities of human beings to work to contribute towards national development
2. Incidence of accidents which lead to deaths resulting in the loss of human resources
3. Insecurity: Armed robbery, ethnic conflicts, ritual murder, etc. can result in the loss of human resources or limit the use of abilities/capabilities to work to contribute towards national development
4. Disasters: Droughts, floods, bush fires lead to the loss of human power
5. Rapid growth of population leads to lack of basic facilities, low nutrition, poverty and incidence of diseases that affect human power
6. Bribery and corruption
7. Favouritism and nepotism
8. Absence of co-operant factors e.g. machinery and tools
9. Low level of education/training to upgrade skills
10. Poor conditions of work or service
11. Traditional beliefs, taboos, norms, etc.
12. Apathy/Negative attitude towards work
c)
Measures that can be taken to improve human resource in Ghana
1. Improvement in health services and sanitation
2. Increased family planning services to reduce the population
3. Reduction of accidents through the proper training of drivers, construction of good roads and all-weather roads, re-training of drivers to acquire better driving skills
4. Increased education programmes on the elimination of crimes and idleness
5. Educational reforms aimed at training technical personnel to man the various sectors of the economy
6. Increased supervision: Workers should be properly supervised to increase productivity
7. Workers should be motivated to work harder by improving their service conditions and wages
8. Career guidance and counselling
9. Providing an enabling environment for development
10. Strict enforcement of laws on corruption, bribery, etc.
11. Avoidance of nepotism and favouritism in employment
a)
Give four reasons for the rise of the old Mali Empire
b)
Mention two factors that led to the fall of the old Mali Empire
a)
Reasons for the rise of the old Mali Empire
1. Oppresive rule of Sumanguru and the support from the vessal states: Oppressed vessal states helped Sundiata to fight against Sumanguru and defeated him. Sundiata's people were also loyal to him and helped him to conquer the small kingdoms close to him. In 1240 Sundiata also conquered Old Ghana and made it part of Mali
2. Good Governance: The kings of Mali established a good metropolitan, provincial and local government system which led to peace and justices throughout the empire. The people were loyal to Sundiata, Sakora, Mansa Suleman because of their good leadership
3. Use of Islam: The introduction of Islam made Mali very popular under Mansa Musa both in North Africa and outside Africa. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca also made the empire very popular
4. Strong Standing Army: The Mali Kingdom expanded rapidly under Sakora, due to its strong army. Mansa Musa also used the strength of the army to make the Mali Kingdom as empire through conquest
5. Administration of justice: Laws were enforced without fear or favour and the citizen received preferential treatment
b)
Factors that led to the fall of the old Mali Empire
1. Collapse of central government: The collapse of the central administration led to the disintegration of the empires as the soldiers were not willing to defend the Empire and its people
2. Weak rulers: After the reign of Mansa Suleyman, the administration was taken over by incompetent leaders who misused the resources of the empire
3. The rise of the Songhai Empire: In 1468, Sunni Ali of Songhai started to raid Mali and conquered it completely
4. Disagreement: Disagreements occurred due to constant internal dissension that led to the assassination of Mausa Maghan II after a short reign
5. Division of provinces: Many provinces broke away due to the continuous attack by the Mossis and Tuaregs
State five reasons why roads are important in your country.
Importance of roads in Ghana
1. Linking towns and villages: Roads link towns and cities to the countryside/villages making remote places accessible
2. Transportation of farm inputs: They support the agriculture and industrial sector as agro-chemicals and agro-machineries are easily transported from the points of sale to the farmers
3. Enhance movement of traders: People travel by road from place to place to engage in socio-economic activities such as trading to better their standards of living
4. Easy transportation of farm produce: Agricultural produce can be transported easily by road from farming communities to market centres. This prevents loss of food from decay
5. Easy movement of people and goods: Roads help in the general transport of people from one place to another for their daily routines and goods (food stuffs and building materials) from the shops or market places to houses within the cities and towns
6. Source of employment: Transport by roads is a source of employment to people such as drivers, traffic wardens, auto mechanics, etc.
7. Hauling of foreign exchange commodities: Most of the foreign exchange earners and cash crops such as cocoa, coffee, timber, gold, bauxite are hauled to habours and airports by road