KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
The date AD 1852 falls within the
A.
sixteenth century
B.
seventeenth century
C.
eighteenth century
D.
nineteenth century
Answer: D
2.
Government policies are implemented at the District levels by the
A.
Chief Executive
B.
Co-ordinating Director
C.
Presiding Member
D.
Regional Minister
Answer: A
3.
The symbol
shown on topographical maps represents
A.
a marshy area
B.
an area liable to flood
C.
a waterfall
D.
a farm
E.
a settlement
Answer: A
4.
The farming practice, which combines crop cultivation and animal rearing, is called
A.
Mixed cropping
B.
Mixed farming
C.
Ranching
D.
Nomadism
E.
Transhuman
Answer: B
5.
The eagles in Ghana‟s Coat of Arms signify
A.
the wealth of the nation
B.
protection of the people
C.
unity of the people
D.
a continued link with the Commonwealth
Answer: B
6.
Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?
A.
Child labour
B.
Sex trade
C.
Truancy
D.
Favouritism
Answer: A
7.
The main duty of the police in a community is to
A.
arrest criminals
B.
terrorize little children
C.
direct traffic
D.
settle disputes
E.
keep law and order
Answer: E
8.
Peaceful coexistence among the ethnic groups in Ghana is important for
A.
population growth
B.
increasing government revenue
C.
reducing crime in society
D.
sustainable development
Answer: D
9.
Which of the following countries introduced Indirect Rule in her colonies in West Africa?
A.
France
B.
Britain
C.
Portugal
D.
Germany
E.
Belgium
Answer: B
10.
The people of British Togoland joined Ghana through
A.
conquest.
B.
persuasion.
C.
voting.
D.
declaration.
Answer: C
11.
Habitats of endangered species of animals can be protected through the creation of
A.
land guards.
B.
forest reserves.
C.
tourist centres.
D.
veterinary clinics
Answer: B
12.
The territorial waters of Ghana are protected by the
A.
Air force
B.
Police
C.
Navy
D.
Immigration Service
Answer: C
13.
All the following are methods of preserving fish in Ghana except
A.
smoking
B.
drying
C.
freezing
D.
steaming
E.
canning
Answer: D
14.
The people of Gonja migrated to their present home from
A.
Yendi
B.
Yagbon
C.
Mande
D.
Dagomba
Answer: C
15.
Industries must be located outside residential areas to
A.
avoid pollution
B.
encourage competition among firms
C.
reduce cost of production
D.
reduce industrial accidents
Answer: A
16.
The breakdown of extended families in our communities is mainly caused by
A.
numerous family meetings
B.
high increase in population
C.
pressure of work
D.
adoption of foreign culture
Answer: D
17.
The main function of the executive of government is
A.
interpretation of laws
B.
impeachment of the president
C.
implementation of laws
D.
law making
Answer: C
18.
Ghana lies between latitudes
A.
1o North and 11o North.
B.
5o North and 11o North.
C.
11o North and 15o South.
D.
5o North and 11o South.
Answer: B
19.
In which of the following countries was the practice of racial segregation not prominent?
A.
Senegal
B.
South Africa
C.
Zimbabwe
D.
Kenya
Answer: A
20.
Industries which are controlled and managed by the state are called
A.
cottage industries.
B.
public corporations
C.
government departments.
D.
co-operative societies.
Answer: B
21.
The great pyramids of Egypt were built as
A.
temples for Egyptian gods
B.
palaces for living pharaohs
C.
tourist attractions
D.
royal burial places
E.
warehouses for goods
Answer: D
22.
The outbreak of Cholera can be prevented by
A.
supplying drugs.
B.
improving nutrition
C.
providing clinics.
D.
improving sanitation.
Answer: D
23.
Which of the following is produced on a large scale in the Middle East?
A.
Bauxite
B.
Coal
C.
Petroleum
D.
Gold
E.
Diamond
Answer: C
24.
Most of the lakes in East Africa were formed as a result of the
A.
rift valley system
B.
fold mountain system
C.
action of volcanoes
D.
action of tropical winds
E.
action of waves
Answer: A
25.
In which year was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
A.
1970
B.
1979
C.
1980
D.
1989
E.
1990
Answer: E
26.
Which of the following rock types is formed in layers?
A.
Sandstone
B.
Marble
C.
Clay
D.
Granite
Answer: A
27.
The time in Accra on longitude 0° is 8 am. What is the time in Cairo on longitude 30°E ?
A.
9 am
B.
10 am
C.
11 am
D.
12 noon
Answer: B
28.
The Poll Tax Ordinance was passed in
A.
1820
B.
1825
C.
1852
D.
1874
E.
1896
Answer: C
29.
The leading producer of coal in Africa is
A.
Zambia
B.
Morocco
C.
Botswana
D.
South Africa
Answer: D
30.
The North-East Trade Winds are
A.
Monsoon
B.
Fohn
C.
Easterlies
D.
Harmattan
E.
Westerlies
Answer: D
31.
Which of the following rocks are formed from magma?
A.
Basalt
B.
Shale
C.
Sandstone
D.
Clay
E.
Coal
Answer: A
32.
Ghana's high indebtedness to foreign countries can be reduced by
A.
ensuring good neighbourliness.
B.
using locally produced goods.
C.
investing more in education.
D.
increasing tax revenue.
Answer: B
33.
The most important commodities of the Trans-Saharan trade were
A.
salt and kola nuts
B.
gold and gunpowder
C.
salt and gold
D.
palm oil and gold
E.
beads and salt
Answer: C
34.
National development can be sustained when it involves the
A.
foreign donors
B.
citizens of the country
C.
rich few in society
D.
officials from the World Bank
Answer: B
35.
Which type of map will be most suitable for determining the elevation of a mountain range?
A.
Topographical map
B.
Road map
C.
Political map
D.
Weather map
Answer: A
Topographic maps are detailed, accurate graphic representations of features that appear on the Earth's surface. These features include: cultural: roads, buildings, urban development, railways, airports, names of places and geographic features, administrative boundaries, state and international borders, reserves.
These maps depict in detail ground relief (landforms and terrain), drainage (lakes and rivers), forest cover, administrative areas, populated areas, transportation routes and facilities (including roads and railways), and other man-made features.
36.
On a relief map, the colour brown usually represents
A.
plains.
B.
mountains.
C.
water bodies.
D.
lowlands.
Answer: B
37.
Which of the following factors is usually available in the rural areas of Ghana?
A.
skilled labour
B.
capital
C.
Entrepreneurs
D.
unskilled labour
Answer: D
38.
The main cause of the formation of the Volta Lake was the
A.
construction of a dam across the Volta River
B.
generation of hydro-electric power from the Volta River
C.
activities of the fishermen along the Volta River
D.
construction of a bridge across the Volta River
E.
development of river transportation on the Volta River
Answer: A
39.
Right to life means
A.
living forever
B.
living without interference
C.
acquiring wealth
D.
sustaining the family line.
Answer: B
40.
A teacher explained to his class that Kete Krachi is sited at the meeting place of two rivers. Kete Krachi can therefore be described as
A.
group town
B.
delta town
C.
ridge settlement
D.
riverine settlement
E.
confluence town
Answer: E
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
(a)
Identify four factors that led to the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.
[8 marks]
(b)
Highlight four ways in which the 1948 riots contributed to Ghana's independence.
[12 marks]
(a)
Factors that led to the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast
1. Shooting and killing of the three Ex-servicemen at the Osu cross road
2. Non-payment of pension to the veterans/unfulfilled promises to the ex-servicemen
3. Unemployment among school leavers in the country
4. Shortage of essential commodities
5. Refusal to grant loans to local traders
6. Poor living conditions for ex-soldiers
7. Monopolisation of wholesale and international trade by foreigners (AWAM)
8. General discrimination against the local people
9. Introduction of conditional sales by foreign traders
10. Cutting down diseased cocoa trees
11. High cost of goods
12. Dissatisfaction of the Burns constitution
13. Resentment towards colonial rule
Any 4 @ 2 marks each = 8 marks
(b)
Ways the 1948 riots contributed to Ghana's independence
1.
It led to the formation of the Watson Commission which recommended a new constitution to be drafted as a prelude to self-rule and independence.
2.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah left the UGCC to form a new party, C.P.P(The Convention People's Party)
3.
Gave people of Gold Coast a sense of Political awareness/Nationalism/Hatred for colonial rule
4.
Led the formation of the Coussey Committee that drew the 1951 constitution of the Gold Coast/Constitutional reforms
5.
More Africans were recommended to lead the Civil Service
6.
More schools were to be set up to educate Gold Coasters
7.
It led to the arrest of the Big Six which made them popular
8.
Led to an increase in the member of Gold Coasters in both the Legislative and Executive Council
9.
It drew international attention to Gold Coast's struggle for independence
Any 4 points @ 3 marks each = 12 marks
2.
a)
What is World Health Organization (WHO)
b)
Mention four achievements of WHO
a)
World Health Organization (WHO) is a wing of the United Nations (UN) tasked with the role to enhance the health conditions of people and to protect the environment. It is to train health workers and to promote health/research geared towards the provision of improved health services to people in the whole worldwide. It was established in 1948.
b)
Achievements of WHO
1. Embarking on immunization campaign to eradicate the six childhood killer diseases (Polio, Tetanus, Measles, Tuberculosis, Whooping cough and Diphtheria)
2. Intensive programs to keep the spread of yaws (a dangerous disease affecting children) under control
3. Education of most water borne disease such as bilharzias and cholera
4. Education and campaigns on general cleanliness and its benefits
5. Provision of safe drinking water for most people
3.
(a)
What is private enterprise?
(b)
Outline any four roles the Government of Ghana could play to promote private enterprise.
(a)
Private enterprise is an organization which is not set up by the government but rather owned by individuals or a group of individuals and managed by them.
(b)
Roles the Government of Ghana could play to promote private enterprise
1. Guarantee financial support to private business men
2. Organize training courses for private business to make them abreast with modern trends
3. The government should provide tax relief or tax holidays to new businesses
4. Importation of goods into the country must be checked
5. The state must sponsor local businessmen abroad to participate in trade fairs in order to expose their products to the outside world
6. Advertising the products of the private sector internally and externally
7. Ensuring that goods produced are of very good quality
8. Providing an enabling environment such as infrastructural development, setting up of a National Investment Council, establishing of National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), good investment laws, etc. for businesses
4.
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
5.
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
6.
(a)
State four problems created in the urban areas by rural-urban migration.
(b)
Describe four measures that can be adopted to reduce rural-urban migration.
(a)
Problems created in the urban areas by rural-urban migration
1. Increase in urban unemployment
2. Increase in crime wave (e.g Armed robbery, pick pocketing, etc.)
3. Pressure on social amenities
4. Creation of slums/overcrowding
5. Increase in transport problems
6. Increase in spread of diseases
7. Increase in environmental pollution
8. Increase in social vices
9. High cost of living
10. Streetism
11. Increase in government expenditure
(b)
Measures that can be adopted to reduce rural-urban migration
1. The provision of social amenities in rural areas would reduce the number of people migrating to the urban areas to look for such facilities
2. Development of industries such as basketry, cloth weaving, food processing, pottery in rural areas would provide alternative livelihood support to people living in rural areas
3. Extension of electricity to all parts of the country to promote the growth of small-scale industries and serve as an incentive to would-be entrepreneurs
4. The government must speed up decentralization process to help develop the rural areas
5. The government must link the rural areas with transport facilities to the extension of business and medical services to the rural areas. This will encourage farming and siting of rural industries to prevent people from drifting to the urban areas in seek of employment/jobs
6. Making the acquisition of land easy/land tenure system should be revised to attract young people into farming
7. Abolishing or changing of some traditional practices and beliefs such as female genital mutilation, forced marriages, Trokosi,etc.
8. Improvement of agriculture in the rural areas by providing agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, storage facilities, credit facilities, etc.
9. Sensitizing/educating the youth on the dangers and negative effects of urban areas e.g. unemployment, overcrowding, etc.
10. Providing ready market and guaranteeing prices for agricultural produces
11. Provision of job opportunities in the rural areas
12. Provision of recreational facilities such as parks in the rural areas