KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
1.
Which of the following scenarios, best describes an application of social security benefits?
A family member receives financial support after the death of the bread winner
A community receives funds for a new irrigation project
A teacher receives a scholarship to study abroad
An entrepreneur receives a loan to expand the business
Answer: A
Social security is the protection that a society provides to individuals and households to ensure access to health care and to guarantee income security, particularly in cases of old age, unemployment, sickness, invalidity, work injury, maternity or loss of a breadwinner.
2.
Most of the lakes in East Africa were formed as a result of the
rift valley system
fold mountain system
action of volcanoes
action of tropical wind
Answer: A
3.
Entrepreneurs in need of larger capital can come together to form a
joint stock company.
partnership.
state corporation.
sole proprietorship.
Answer: B
4.
Universal Adult Suffrage guarantees the right to
respect the laws of the land.
pay taxes on time.
vote to elect leaders.
register as a citizen.
Answer: C
Universal Adult Suffrage means the right of citizens to vote in regular local and national elections unless otherwise restricted in accordance with the law.
5.
The Supreme Court of Ghana
interprets the constitution and the laws of Ghana
makes and implements laws
remands criminals in custody
runs courses for judges and magistrates
Answer: A
6.
The territorial waters of Ghana are protected by the
Air force
Police
Navy
Immigration Service
Answer: C
7.
Evidence of Mamprusi origin is obtained during the Damba festival from
state linguists
state trumpeters
state drummers
sword bearers
Answer: C
8.
One of the advantages of a good layout is that
it allows for tall buildings
floods are controlled
streets are made durable
hygiene is assured
Answer: B
9.
Which of the following is not an indigenous Ghanaian language?
Dagare
Ga
Nzema
Hausa
Answer: D
10.
The financial security of an individual can be assured through
bank loan.
borrowing.
hard work.
money saving.
Answer: D
11.
If the time in town (A) on longitude 20o E is 9:00 am; what will be the time in town (B) longitude 80o E?
1.00 p.m.
1.00 a.m.
8.00 p.m.
5.00 a.m.
Answer: A
12.
The savanna vegetation zones produce cattle because of the
Fulani herdsmen
extensive grassland
hot climate
abundant rainfall
Answer: B
13.
Which of the following factors is most important for national development?
Capital resource
Foreign aid
Human resource
Natural resource
Answer: C
14.
One way of raising the per capita income of Ghana is to
increase productivity
go in for foreign loans
import more foreign goods
give workers higher salaries
Answer: A
15.
The Poll tax ordinance failed because the
chiefs did not agree with the British to levy tax
people had no money to pay the tax
British used the money to support the Asantes against the Fantes
tax was too high for the people
Answer: E
16.
One reason for the migration of many ethnic groups into Ghana is
education
security
marriage
religion
Answer: B
17.
Which of the following is not a function of the Police Service?
Arresting criminals
Controlling traffic
Judging cases in court
Maintaining peace and order
Answer: C
18.
Which of the following was established to find causes of the 1948 riots?
Justice Annan Committee
Watson Committee
Burns Commission
Coussey Commission.
Answer: B
19.
The Asante kingdom became an empire during the reign of
Obiri Yeboah
Osei Tutu I
Osei Kodwo
Opoku Ware I
Answer: B
20.
When one behaves in an honest and just manner one performs his/her
civic right.
civic responsibilities.
natural responsibilities.
social responsibilities.
Answer: B
21.
Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the UNO.?
Troops for peace keeping operations
Settlement of refugees
Payment of dues
Donation of relief items
Answer: A
22.
Axim in the Western Region of Ghana is influenced by the
South-East Polar winds
South-West Monsoon winds
North-East Monsoon winds
North-East Polar winds
Answer: B
23.
The scale on the map is 200,000. If the distance on the map is 2 cm, find the actual distance on the ground?
1.2 km
20 km
2 km
4 km
Answer: D
1 cm = 200,000
2 cm = 2 x 200,000 = 400,000 cm
Convert the centimeters to meters
100 cm = 1 m
400,000 cm = = 4000m
Convert the meters to kilometers
Kilo means 1000, hence divide the meters by 1000 to get the kilometers
4000 m = = 4 km
24.
The main reason for which Ghana cooperates with other countries is to
benefit in times of need.
get free goods for her citizens
maintain political stability.
prevent attack on Ghanaians.
Answer: A
25.
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is noted for the production of
gold
bauxite
tin
diamond
Answer: C
26.
Which of the following features is not associated with rivers?
Waves
Delta
Meander
Valley
Answer: D
27.
Which of the following minerals can be used to improve upon the fertility of the soil?
Bauxite
Iron
Phosphate
Diamond
Answer: C
28.
All the European powers left the Coast of Ghana by 1872 except the
British
Danes
Dutch
Spanish
Answer: A
29.
Private businesses can contribute to the development of the nation by
registering their businesses
purchasing expensive machines
paying their taxes as required
producing expensive goods
Answer: C
30.
On an atlas map all water bodies are coloured
blue
yellow
green
brown
Answer: A
31.
Children under the age five years should be immunized against all the following except
polio
tetanus
cholera
diphtheria
Answer: C
32.
Which principle is used to check abuse of power in governance?
Rule of law
Separation of powers
Executive Veto
Parliamentary immunity
Answer: A
33.
The revolution of the earth results in
day and night
eclipse of the moon
eclipse of the sun
the four seasons
Answer: D
34.
What name is given to the point where a tributary joins the main river ?/p>
Source
Mouth
Confluence
Delta
Answer: C
35.
Convectional rainfall is caused by
sinking cold air
ocean currents
mountains
rising warm air
Answer: D
36.
The following are instruments used in measuring the elements of the weather and climate except
barometer
thermometer
clinometers
anemometer
Answer: C
37.
The highest authority in the traditional area is the
Divisional chief.
Clan heads.
Paramount chief.
Lineage heads.
Answer: C
38.
The dry season in southern Ghana starts from the month of November and ends in
February.
May.
June.
April.
Answer: A
39.
A constitutional obligation which ensures peace and harmony in Ghana is for the citizens to
arrest criminals
pay their taxes
attend communal labour
be law-abiding
Answer: D
40.
Industrial areas are sited outside residential estates because
of easier access to labour
of environmental pollution
land acquisition is easier
cost of production is cheaper
Answer: B
a)
Define the following:
i)
adolescence;
ii)
reproductive health.
b)
Outline four factors that can promote good adolescence reproductive health.
a)
i)
Adolescence is the process through which an individual makes the gradual transition from childhood to adulthood
ii)
Reproductive Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and proceses
b)
1. Providing Sex education
2. Guidance and counselling
3. Good parental care and control
4. Giving good childhood training
5. Staying away from bad peer pressure
6. preserving healthy habits
7. Chastity
(a)
Give four reasons for the establishment of state owned enterprises in Ghana.
(b)
Highlight four problems facing state owned enterprises in Ghana.
(a)
Reasons for the establishment of state owned enterprises in Ghana
1. Provision of vital/strategic services
2. Control of vital services
3. Preventing exploitation of consumers
4. Creation of employment avenues
5. Provision of huge capital where it is required
6. Provision of infrastructure
7. Breaking monopoly power
8. Raising revenue for the government
9. Breaking the monopoly of private companies
10. Protection of national interest
(b)
Problems facing state owned enterprises in Ghana
1. Government interference
2. Inadequate finance
3. Negative attitude of management to workers
4. Inefficient management
5. Corruption
6. Nepotism
7. Negative work attitude of workers
8. Inadequate supervision
9. Poor maintenance culture
10. Inadequate modern technologies
a)
List five characteristics of the North East Trade winds in Ghana.
b)
Describe five effects of the North East Trade winds in Ghana.
a)
Characteristics of the North East Trade winds in Ghana
1. Another name is called Harmattan
2. Blow from the North east of Ghana to the South west of Ghana in direction
3. Winds are normally dry
4. The winds do not bring rains
5. The winds bring along dust
6. Blow around the months of November to March/November to February
7. Bring about hazy weather conditions/poor visibility
8. Temperature of the winds is low/winds are cold
9. Associated with movements of air pressure belts
10. Cloud cover is low
11. Low relative humidity
b)
Effects of the North East Trade winds in Ghana
1. Visibility is poor
2. The weather become cold, dry and dusty
3. Prevents rainfall
4. Volume of rivers and dams decreases
5. Dusty condition
6. Discomfort on eye, skin, nose and body
7. Air pollution
8. Rivers, streams and creeks dry up
9. Affects aircraft, rail and ship operations
10. Facilitate bush fires
11. Lips and feet bleed
12. Aid in salt production
13. Farmers harvest and dry crops
14. Cause bronchial related illnesses eg. asthma
15. Facilitate clearing of farm lands
16. Facilitate drying of laundry clothes
17. Reduce the breeding conditions of mosquitoes
18. Facilitate hunting of animals
19. Lack of pasture for animals
a)
Name the four main vegetation types in Ghana.
b)
State four ways by which the vegetation is being destroyed.
c)
Mention two ways by which the vegetation can be protected.
a)
Main vegetation types in Ghana
1. Mangrove/stand
2. Rain forest
3. Coastal shrub and grassland
4. Guinea Savannah
b)
Ways by which the vegetation is being destroyed
1. Mining activities: Galamsey mining operations and mining by the open-cast methods expose the vegetation
2. Overgrazing: Overgrazing by farm animals such as sheep and cattle leave the soil bare exposing it to erosion which eventually depletes the vegetation
3. Felling of trees: The indiscriminate felling of trees (deforestation) for fuel or timber destroys the vegetation
4. Bush burning: Burning of bush by farmers and hunters destroys the plant fob in the soil and exposes the land directly to rain water or wind to cause erosion
5. Human settlements: Putting up of houses and other structures for economic and other structures for economic and social activities call for the felling of trees which destroy the vegetation
6. Construction activities: Construction of roads and railways call for the felling of trees leading to the destruction of vegetation
c)
Ways by which the vegetation can be protected
1. Laws should be enacted to deal with people who cause bush fires
2. Education on agro-forestry should be embarked on
3. The forestry commission should take up the challenge of managing national parks and forest reserves
4. Encouragement of good farming practices such as crop rotation
5. Reafforestation projects should be encouraged
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
Outline five contributions of the District Assemblies to the development of Ghana.
contributions of the District Assemblies to the development of Ghana
1. They engage in refuse collection and other forms of sanitation
2. They help in the construction and maintenance of feeder roads
3. They help in the training and retraining of their staff
4. They provide civic education for residents
5. They help in providing social amenities such as schools, toilets, markets, lorry parks etc.
6. They develop tourist sites that bring in revenue/foreign exchange
7. They make bye-laws to maintain law and order
8. The enforce bye laws through the courts
9. They offer scholarships to needy but brilliant students
10. They offer employment to people in the area
11. They mobilize local resources for development, e.g. basic rates market tolls etc.
12. They prepare people for political leadership