KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

District Assemblies of Ghana construct the following projects except

A.

school buildings

B.

school buildings

C.

trunk roads.

D.

clinics

Answer: C

2.

The main reason for encouraging farmers in Ghana to produce more cocoa is to

A.

generate more foreign exchange

B.

help determine the best cocoa farmer

C.

set up more cocoa factories

D.

promote the manufacturing of more cocoa products

Answer: A

3.

The largest vegetation type in Ghana is

A.

Sahel savanna

B.

Guinea savannah

C.

Mangrove forest

D.

Coastal thicket

E.
Evergreen forest

Answer: B

4.

The main vegetation types found in the Northern parts of Ghana is
A.
evergreen forest
B.
mangrove swamp
C.
hot desert
D.
semi-deciduous forest
E.
savanna grassland

Answer: E

5.

An important town in the Sudan Savanna zone of Ghana is

A.

Bawku

B.

Kintampo

C.

Axim

D.

Accra

Answer: A

6.

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

7.

The following factors can increase productivity in Ghana except

A.

positive work ethics.

B.

improved salaries.

C.

involving workers in decision making.

D.

increasing working hours.

Answer: D

8.

The first Europeans to arrive in Ghana in 1471 came from

A.

France

B.

Spain

C.

Switzerland

D.

Portugal

Answer: D

9.

The environment can best be described as

A.

man and his surrounding.

B.

animals and non-living things.

C.

vegetation and non-living things.

D.

man and the vegetation around him.

Answer: A

10.

The main effect of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade is the reduction of

A.

capital resource

B.

human resource

C.

natural resource

D.

mineral resource

Answer: B

11.

The Greenwich Meridian passes through

A.

Accra

B.

Kumasi

C.

Sunyani

D.

Tamale

E.
Tema

Answer: E

12.

Utilities and services are more easily supplied when settlements are

A.

built anyhow.

B.

close together.

C.

far apart.

D.

well planted.

Answer: D

13.

Which of the following political parties advocated for federalism in Ghana in 1957?

A.

The National Liberation Movement (NLM)

B.

The Convention People‟s Party (CPP)

C.

The Northern People‟s Party (NPP)

D.

The Togoland Congress (TP)

Answer: A

14.

The best way of disposing industrial and domestic waste is by

A.

dumping.

B.

burning.

C.

burying.

D.

recycling.

Answer: D

15.

The Gonja in Ghana migrated from

A.

Gambaga

B.

Mende

C.

Mamprugu

D.

Goa

E.
Timbuktu

Answer: B

16.

Sustainable development in Ghana depends upon

A.

peace and stability.

B.

untapped natural resources.

C.

untapped natural resources.

D.

University graduates.

Answer: B

17.

Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during

A.

funeral rites

B.

naming ceremonies

C.

puberty rites

D.

traditional festivals

Answer: D

18.

The time in Ghana is different from the time in Nigeria because of differences in

A.

geological size

B.

longitudinal position

C.

population size

D.

climate condition

E.
latitudinal position

Answer: B

19.

Rivers meander in their lower course because, the

A.

valley is almost flat.

B.

valley is very steep.

C.

valley is very steep.

D.

deposition is very low.

Answer: B

20.

One benefit Ghana derives from her co-operation with other countries is the

A.

prevention of dumping of expired goods.

B.

introduction of foreign culture.

C.

prevention of the spread of communicable diseases.

D.

country's ability to access international funds.

Answer: D

21.

When a person uses an orthodox and traditional medicine together for the treatment of disease, he is said to be practicing

A.

outmoded culture.

B.

cultural lag.

C.

cultural change.

D.

parallel culture.

Answer: D

22.

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

23.

Which of the following is not associated with celebration of festivals in Ghana?

A.

Planning Developmental Projects

B.

Cleansing Ancestral Stools

C.

Feasting and Merry-making

D.

Paying homage of chiefs

E.
Establishing a new settlement

Answer: E

24.

The type of rainfall which is mostly experienced in mountainous areas is

A.

frontal rainfall

B.

relief rainfall

C.

cyclonic rainfall

D.

conventional rainfall

Answer: B

25.

The environment can best be described as

A.

animals and non-living things

B.

man and his surroundings

C.

man and vegetation around him

D.

vegetation and non-living things

Answer: B

26.

The first political event leading to the formal establishment of British colonial rule in the Gold Coast was the

A.

signing of the bond of 1844.

B.

declaration of Sagrenti war.

C.

introduction of the poll Tax ordinance.

D.

disturbances of 1948.

Answer: A

27.

A society is said to be disciplined when its members

A.

work hard to promote the well-being of the society.

B.

obey the rules and regulations that govern the society.

C.

agree to choose their leaders very peacefully.

D.

are friendly especially towards foreigners.

Answer: B

28.

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

29.

The molten rock beneath the earth‟s surface is called

A.

solid

B.

horst

C.

layer

D.

magma

E.
swamp

Answer: D

30.

Which of the following developments is not associated with Sir Gordon Guggisberg?

A.

Construction of harbours.

B.

Promotion of health.

C.

Europeanization of Ghanaians.

D.

Establishment of schools.

Answer: C

31.

The largest delta along the West Coast of Africa is that of the

A.

Nile

B.

Volta

C.

Densu

D.

Niger

Answer: D

32.

Bakatue festival is celebrated by the people of

A.

Elmina

B.

Cape Coast

C.

Winneba

D.

Ajumako

Answer: A

33.

The highest level of Ghana's co-operation with the international community is through her membership of the

A.

African Union

B.

Economic Community of West African States

C.

Non-Aligned Movement

D.

United Nations Organization

Answer: D

34.

Which of the following countries has the least per capita income?

A.

Japan

B.

Ghana

C.

Britain

D.

Canada

Answer: B

35.

The following options are advantages of colonization in Ghana except

A.

introduction of formal education.

B.

excessive use of foreign goods.

C.

introduction of new crops.

D.

introduction of paper currency.

Answer: B

36.

The most cherished value expected of an adolescent in the Ghanaian society is

A.

hospitality

B.

patience

C.

generosity

D.

chastity

Answer: D

37.

Places which experiences equal days and equal nights are located along the

A.

Tropic of Capricorn

B.

Tropic of Cancer

C.

Arctic Circle

D.

Equator

E.
International Date Line

Answer: D

38.

Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below

What feature is marked F on the map?

A.

Rubber plantation

B.

Dam

C.

Airport

D.

Railway Station

E.
Quarry

Answer: B

39.

The 1951 general election granted Ghana

A.

political independence

B.

republican status

C.

membership of the Commonwealth

D.

internal self-government

Answer: D

40.

The struggle for Ghana‟s independence from 1951 to 1957 was led by

A.

Dr J. B. Danquah

B.

Mr Ako Adjei

C.

Dr K. A. Busia

D.

Dr Kwame Nkrumah

E.
Mr K. A. Gbedemah

Answer: D

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

a)

Write notes on contours and illustrate with diagrams

i)

a valley

ii)

a ridge

iii)

plateau

iv)

conical hill

b)

How are the following features shown on topographical maps

i)

railway line

ii)

a bridge

iii)

farm

iv)

footpath

v)

an area liable to flood

a)

Contours are lines drawn on maps to show places of equal height above sea level. They also show relief features. The distances between contour lines are known as vertical distance or vertical intervals.

i)

A valley

ii)

A ridge

iii)

Plateau

iv)

Conical hill

b)

i)

Railway line

ii)

A bridge

iii)

Farm

iv)

Footpath

v)

An area liable to flood

2.

a)

Draw a sketch map of Ghana

b)

On your sketch map, show and name

i)

the Savanna grassland vegetation zone;

ii)

Tamale and Bawku

c)

i)

Name any two cash crops produced in the Savanna grassland.

ii)

State two ways in which one of the cash crops you named is of economic importance.

a & b)

c)

i)

Cash crops produced in the Savanna grassland

1. Shea nuts
2. Cotton
3. Peanuts/groundnuts

ii)

Economic importance of shea nut

1. Shea nuts are used to produce shea butter, which is very rich in vitamins and minerals and used for body and hair cream, cooking oil, margarine making, soap making, candle making, etc.
2. Shea tree produces high amounts of sap which is a raw material for the gum and rubber industry
3. Wood from the shea tree is suitable for making hoe handles, pestles and mortars, carving talking drums

Economic importance of cotton

1. Cotton lint/fibre is used for producing cotton cloth
2. Part of the cotton seed provides cellulose for making plastics, explosives, etc.
3. Cotton seed oil is used for cooking oil and salad dressing
4. Fatty acids obtained from the oil is used in the manufacture of insecticides and fungicides
5. Cotton is used in stuffing pillows, cushions, mattresses, etc.
6. Cotton seed is used as high-protein concentrate in baked goods and other food

Economic importance of Peanuts/groundnuts

1. Groundnut paste/peanut butter, which is protein-rich, is prepared from kernels
2. Groundnut oil is a nutritious cooking/vegetable oil
3. Groundnut kernel is a rich and cheap source of vegetable portein
4. Oil is used for making soap
6. Oil is used as fuel and lubricant
7. Oil cake is used as cattle feed and organic manure

3.

a)

What is a political party?

b)

Outline four ways in which political parties are important in the practice of democracy

c)

Mention two problems facing political parties in Ghana

a)

Political party is a group of people with similar ideas about how a state should be governed and with the aim of winning political power.

b)

Ways in which political parties are important in the practice of democracy

1. They train and produce politicians and national leaders
2. They communicate to the government, the opinions and desires of the people
3. They educate the electorate/the people who vote on political issues
4. Opposition parties help the government to be efficient by talking about the wrong things done by the government
5. They provide alternative government
6. They nominate (presidential and parliamentary) candidates and present them to the electorate
7. They promote national unity by bringing together people of different ethnic groups

c)

Problems facing political parties in Ghana

1. Inadequate funds
2. Bribery and corruption during elections
3. Power struggle among members of the same party
4. Favouritism and nepotism
5. Tribalism/ethnicity
6. Low level of political or civic education
7. Violence among opposing political parties
8. Disagreement in policy formulation/implementation

4.

a)

State four negative effects of rapid population growth on the development of Ghana.

b)

Highlight any four ways by which rapid population growth can be reduced in Ghana.

a)

Negative effects of rapid population growth on the development of Ghana

1. Migration

2. Pressure on natural resources or high cost of land

3. Reduction in capital formation

4. Environmental degradation

5. High dependency ratio

6. Inadequate medical care

7. Lower standard of living or low per-capita income

8. High cost of living

9. Environmental pollution

10. High rate of unemployment

11. Poverty

12. Increase in crime rate

13. Increase in social vices

14. Over crowding or congestion

15. Pressure on social amenities

16. Slums

17. High government expenditure

18. Social unrest

b)

Ways by which rapid population growth can be reduced in Ghana

1. Family planning

2. Making laws to control early marriage

3. Increasing gender equality

4. Encouraging relatively late marriages

5. Education on adequate spacing of children

6. Check on immigrantions – nationals from other countries

7. Economic empowerment of women

8. Tax relief for small households

9. Discouraging polygamy

10. Promoting girl-child education

11. Government policies

12. Intensifying education on adolescent reproductive health

5.

Explain any five achievements of Sir Alan Burns in the Gold Coast.

Sir Alan Burns became the Governor of the Gold Coast in 1941

Achievements of Sir Alan Burns in the Gold Coast

1. Development of Education: He built many schools during his time. For instance Wesley High School at Cape Coast and Prempeh College at Kumasi
2. Railway line construction: He built railway line from Dunkwa to Awaso to carry bauxite from the mines to the harbour for export to Europe
3. Ten-Year Development Plan: He instituted a ten-year development plan into the constitution to set up a town and country planning board to plan modern types of building
4. Introduction of income tax: He drew a ten year development plan in 1943 and introduced income tax system to generate revenue for development
5. He drew a constitution (Burns Constitution of 1946) in 1946 to allow many Ghanaians into the legislative Assembly. This constitution allow eighty (80) seats for Ghanaians

6.

a)

State four conditions necessary for economic growth and high productivity.

b)

Give three reasons why Ghana's economy is not growing.

a)

Conditions necessary for economic growth and high productivity

1. The use of modern technology: The use of computers, automated machines in agriculture and industries for instance has led to increase productivity in these sectors
2. Effective management: Management can acquire new skills from institutions like Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration which enable them improve on their efficiency and also perform their supervisory duties well to achieve higher productivity
3. Planning and target setting: This is necessary for increase in output. The experts should undertake thorough feasibility studies, formulate and implement policies that would lead to resource exploitation for sustainable development of the country
4. Training of workers: This could take the form of technical or vocational education, on the job training, in-service training or other institutional training programme for workers
5. Paying high wages to workers: Workers whose performances are appreciable must be paid in accordance with their output. This serves as motivation for greater performance
6. The use of appropriate tools in farming, manufacturing and other sectors of the economy has led to higher productivity for local use and export to earn foreign exchange for the country

b)

Reasons why Ghana's economy is not growing

1. Inadequate Infrastructure: The economy of Ghana is not growing because of its poor infrastructural facilities. The country's roads and railway networks are very poor and the supply of electricity and communication system are under-developed. These poor infrastructural facilities hinder the exploitation of the country's natural resources
2. Negative attitude towards work: Many Ghanaians especially those in the public sector exhibit poor attitude to work like absenteeism, lateness, loitering, laziness and so on. These negative attitudes result in time lost to production, breaks in smooth running of production and these affect the quality of work
3. Illiteracy: There are many people who are illiterates in Ghana. It has been estimated that about 50% Ghanaian children of school going age do not attend school. Illiterate population cannot easily adopt modern technology and scientific methods of farming to increase output
4. Political instability: The frequent changes of government by the military and ethnic conflicts do not make the economy to grow. New governments tend to discontinue the plans of the government they replace. Ghana has had about three changes of government through coup d'états and these adversely affected the nation's development
5. Lack of capital: Capital in the form of machines, equipment and others are limited. Since we do not have the technology or cannot buy the machines which we can use to exploit our natural resources, the economy cannot grow
6. Lack of effective supervision: There is lack of effective supervision in the public sector. Supervision in the economy particularly in the government sector is very poor and workers loiter about, converse and work lotto thereby wasting working hours which could have been used to increase productivity to grow the economy