KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
Which of the following military rulers of Ghana implemented the Economic Recovery Program (ERP)?
A.
Jerry J. Rawlings
B.
Ignatius K. Acheampong
C.
Frederick K. Akuffo
D.
Joseph A. Ankrah
Answer: A
2.
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
3.
An advantage of chastity to the adolescence is
A.
avoiding contracting typhoid fever.
B.
gaining approval from adults.
C.
knowing blood group easily.
D.
getting the best school to attend.
Answer: B
4.
The main purpose of the Bond of 1844 was to
A.
establish British rule
B.
resist British rule
C.
eliminate ethnic conflict
D.
eliminate human sacrifice
Answer: D
5.
Unity among Ghanaians can best be promoted through
A.
inter-ethnic migration.
B.
formal education.
C.
opinion leaders.
D.
good environmental practice.
Answer: A
6.
Which of the following countries is within the same time zone as Ghana?
A.
Nigeria
B.
Senegal
C.
Britain
D.
Canada
Answer: C
7.
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 |
The annual range of temperature was
A.
10 °C
B.
20 °C
C.
21 °C
D.
25 °C
E.
30 °C
Answer: A
8.
Non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations Organization hold office for a period of
A.
two years
B.
three years
C.
four years
D.
five years
Answer: C
9.
Contours on a map indicate what phenomenon?
A.
Elevation changes
B.
Temperate changes
C.
Pressure changes
D.
Changes in rainfall
Answer: A
On a map, contour lines are lines connecting points of equal elevation. They represent the three-dimensional shape of the terrain on a two-dimensional surface, showing features like hills, valleys, and slopes. Closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, while widely spaced lines indicate gentle slopes.
10.
The chief representative of the central government in the district is the
A.
Parliamentarian of the District
B.
District Co-ordinating Director
C.
Presiding Member of the District Assembly
D.
District Chief Executive
Answer: D
11.
“Positive Action” proposed by Nkrumah in 1949 was a call for
A.
hard work and honesty
B.
cooperation with the British
C.
national strike and boycott
D.
national unity
Answer: C
12.
Which town is regarded as the spiritual home of the Fantes?
A.
Abeadzi
B.
Ajumako
C.
Saltpond
D.
Mankesim
Answer: D
13.
The demand for 'self government now' was made in 1949 by
A.
Dr J. B. Danquah
B.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
C.
Dr K. A. Busia
D.
Dr Kwegyir Aggrey
Answer: B
14.
Which of the following is a cardinal point of the compass?
A.
North –East
B.
South-West
C.
East
D.
South-East
E.
West-South-West
Answer: C
15.
The rotation of the earth on its axis causes
A.
eclipse of the moon
B.
eclipse of the sun
C.
day and night
D.
seasonal changes
Answer: C
16.
Which of the following organizations was the first to be formed?
A.
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
B.
League of Nations
C.
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
D.
United Nations Organization (UNO)
Answer: B
17.
Badu saw a man throwing a ten-thousand cedi note into a grave. What has this person done?
A.
He has rejected the money
B.
He has destroyed national property
C.
He has done what a citizen should do
D.
He has mourned properly
Answer: B
18.
Landmarks are important features used in finding
A.
cardinal points.
B.
compass points.
C.
direction.
D.
layout.
Answer: C
19.
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
20.
The best way of increasing productivity in the agricultural sector is through
A.
effective supervision.
B.
the use of modern technology
C.
instituting best farmers' awards.
D.
planning and target setting.
Answer: B
21.
High birth rate in developing countries can lead to
A.
high income per head
B.
low income per head
C.
low dependency ratio
D.
skilled labour force
Answer: B
22.
Which of the following is not a latitude?
A.
Equator
B.
International Date Line
C.
Tropic of Cancer
D.
Tropic of Capricorn
E.
Arctic Circle
Answer: B
23.
In which of the regions in Ghana is the Akosombo dam located?
A.
Volta
B.
Greater Accra
C.
Northern
D.
Eastern
Answer: D
24.
The primary function of the legislature is to
A.
administer justice
B.
make laws
C.
register citizens
D.
protect wrong doers
Answer: B
25.
The first political party which was formed in Ghana in 1947 was the
A.
National Liberation Movement (NLM)
B.
United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
C.
Convention People‟s Party (CPP)
D.
Northern People‟s Party (NPP)
Answer: B
26.
Which of the following is the best way of conserving Ghana‟s forest cover?
A.
Promoting the use of charcoal
B.
Vigilance of forest guards
C.
Encouraging the replanting of trees
D.
Growing more cover crops
Answer: C
27.
Wine production from grapes is an important industry in
A.
Senegal
B.
South Africa
C.
Sierra Leone
D.
Zimbabwe
E.
The Sudan
Answer: B
28.
Which of the following institutions can make laws to check smuggling and armed robbery in Ghana?
A.
District Assembly
B.
The Police Service
C.
Parliament
D.
High Court
Answer: C
29.
The regular payments which individuals and organizations make to insurance companies are
A.
premiums
B.
salaries
C.
taxes
D.
wages
Answer: A
30.
Human activities are generally controlled by
A.
technology
B.
social environment
C.
superstition
D.
scientific research
Answer: B
31.
Ghana is bordered to the east by which of the following countries?
A.
Togo
B.
Cote d'Ivoire
C.
Burkina Faso
D.
Nigeria
Answer: A
32.
The Greenwich Meridian passes through
A.
Accra
B.
Kumasi
C.
Sunyani
D.
Tamale
E.
Tema
Answer: E
33.
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
34.
The Gonja under the leadership of Ndewura Jakpa migrated from
A.
Liberia
B.
Senegal
C.
Mali
D.
Chad
Answer: B
35.
The Mamprusi are believed to have come from
A.
Northern Mali
B.
Western Nigeria
C.
Southern Ghana
D.
The east of Lake Chad
E.
The south of Lake Victoria
Answer: D
36.
The Ashanti came under British colonial rule through
A.
agreement
B.
treaty obligations
C.
military conquest
D.
persuasion
Answer: C
37.
The rotation of the earth causes
A.
the seasons.
B.
day and night.
C.
eclipse of the moon.
D.
changes in vegetation.
Answer: B
38.
How many seats were in the Legislative Assembly when Ghana became independent?
A.
204
B.
200
C.
120
D.
104
E.
100
Answer: D
39.
A major reason for developing a good layout settlement is to reduce
A.
free movement and ethnic conflicts
B.
overcrowding and criminal activities
C.
rural-urban migration and street hawking
D.
truancy and illiteracy rate
Answer: B
40.
One major cause of poverty in Ghana is
A.
low productivity
B.
poor health facilities
C.
small labour force
D.
corruption
Answer: A
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
Write on any five problems of food production in Africa.
Problems of food production in Africa
1. Prolonged drought: Shortage of water greatly reduce the yield of crops. In most instances, there are no irrigation facilities in the farming communities. Farming depend on the rainwater for planting which is not available
2. Pests and diseases: Pest and diseases greatly affect total yield of crops. Most farmers cannot afford the cost to control pests such as locust, grasshoppers, grasscutters, weevils and diseases like corn smut, leaf curl, fungus, etc.
3. Inadequate storage facilities: Most farmers suffer post harvest losses as a result of inadequate storage facilities
4. Lack of capital: Farmers do not practice large scale farming because they cannot access loans to purchase agro-chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and agro-machinery such as tractors, ploughs, harvesters, etc.
5. High cost of agro-chemicals and machines inputs increase output but are very costly
6. Land litigation: Because of the problems associated with the land tenure system, acquiring vast land for farming becomes difficult
7. Poor road network: Access to farms by roads to convey farm produce to market centres is not easy. Most of the roads are not motorable, as a result, vehicles that try to use them end up broken down or stuck in mud
2.
Use the map of Cham District to answer Question 1
a)
i)
Contour intervals in metres
ii)
Direction of Dadiya from Panyano
iii)
Distance by road from the road junction of Panyano to the road junction to Cham
iv)
Direction of flow River Meme
b)
Name the features marked M, L, J and Z
c)
i)
What type of settlement is Dadiya?
ii)
Name any two crops which will grow well in the swampy areas of the map.
a)
i)
The contour interval is 50 metres
ii)
Dadiya lies North-East of Panyano
iii)
Distance by road from the road junction of Panyano to the road junction to Cham
Scale of map: 1 cm to 1 km
Distance on map = 5 cm
If 1 cm = 1 km
5 cm = = 5 x 1 km = 5 km
∴ Actual distance = 5 km
iv)
Direction of flow River Meme
River Meme flows from the North-West to the South-Eastern part of Cham district where it enters the sea
b)
Features marked:
M → Confluence
L → Estuary
J → Island/Stack
Z → Conical hill/Knoll/Isolated hill
c)
i)
The type of settlement of Dadiya is linear.
ii)
Crops which will grow well in the swampy areas of the map
1. Sugar cane
2. Rice
3.
a)
State four contributions of the manufacturing industry to the economy of Ghana.
b)
List any four problems facing the manufacturing industry in Ghana.
a)
Contributions of the manufacturing industry to the economy of Ghana
1. Creating employment for the youth
2. Generating revenues for the government through tax
3. Supplying goods and services to the general public for consumption
4. Helping to correct balance of payment problem in Ghana/Source of foreign exchange
5. Adding value to raw produce locally for instance cocoa beans is processed into cocoa butter
b)
Problems facing the manufacturing industry in Ghana
1. Lack of available markets for finished products
2. Lack of capital for expansion
3. Lack of skilled labour (workers)
4. Lack of stable government
5. High tax burden on industries
6. Low development of our roads
7. Lack of enough raw materials
4.
a)
i)
Define primary production.
ii)
List two examples of a primary production industry in Ghana.
b)
Identify five problems facing primary industries in Ghana.
a)
i)
Primary production is the production/extraction of raw materials from the natural environment/nature
ii)
Examples of primary production industry in Ghana
1. Mining
2. Fishing/Fishing industry
3. Lumbering/Timber Industry
4. Quarrying
5. Salt winning
6. Farming
7. Hunting
8. Gathering of seeds and fruits
b)
Problems facing the primary production industries in Ghana
1. Diseases
2. Pests
3. Poor road network
4. Transportation difficulties
5. Land tenure system
6. Rainfall vagaries/Unpredictable rainfall
7. Inadequate credit facilities
8. Inadequate storage facilities/post harvest losses
9. High lending rate
10. Traditional methods of extraction
11. Lack of ready market
12. Price instability
13. High cost of inputs
14. Inadequate protection form government policies
15. Inadequate labour
16. Competition from imported goods
17. Inadequate capital
5.
a)
State four reasons why people embark on tours to different places.
b)
Explain four ways by which tourism is important to the Ghanaian.
a)
Reasons why people embark on tours to different places
1. For sightseeing
2. To learn new things (e.g. culture)
3. For enjoyment and relaxation
4. To acquire new artifacts
5. To appreciate and interact with nature
6. For religious purposes
7. For health reasons
8. To engage in economic activities
9. For education and research
b)
Importance of tourism to the Ghanaian
1. Provides employment
2. Serves as source of foreign exchange
3. Source of revenue to the state
4. Leads to infrastructural development
5. Helps to conserve natural resources
6. Promotes the growth and development of local craft industries
7. Projects Ghana's image abroad
8. Attracts foreign investors
9. Helps to protect historical monuments
6.
a)
List four minerals mined in Ghana
b)
Name one important town associated with each of the minerals listed in (a) above
c)
Explain any four benefits of mining to Ghana
a & b)
Minerals and associated towns in Ghana
| Minerals | Associated Town |
| Gold | 1. Obuasi
|
| Diamond | Akwatia |
| Manganese | Nsuta |
| Bauxite | Awaso |
| Salt | 1. Daboya
|
| Crude oil | Offshore Western Region |
c)
Benefits of mining to Ghana
1. Jewellery/ornaments making: Gold and diamond are used in making regalia of chiefs, crowns and ornaments for decorations
2. Foreign Exchange: Minerals are major foreign exchange earners for most countries in the sub-region
3. Employment creation: Mining creates jobs for drivers, laborers, engineers in the mining and jewellery industries
4. Infrastructural facilities: It leads to the development of social amenities such as hospitals, stadiums, schools, roads in the mining communities
5. Source of government revenue: Payment of taxes and royalties from the mining companies provides revenue for the states to run their respective economics
6. Raw material: Most minerals are important raw materials for various processing/manufacturing industries