KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
1.
Which of the following features is not part of the physical environment?
Air
Building
Music
Rivers
Answer: C
2.
The main reason for encouraging farmers in Ghana to produce more cocoa is to
promote the manufacture of more cocoa products
generate more foreign exchange
make the farmer happy
set up more factories
Answer: B
3.
Tourism in Ghana promotes the growth of the
film industry
hotel industry
textile industry
health industry
Answer: B
4.
Which of the following features is not associated with rivers?
Waves
Delta
Meander
Valley
Answer: D
5.
The Yaa Asentewaa war of 1900 was caused by
Governor Hudson's demand for the Golden Stool
the closure of the slave trade routes to the coast
the killing of George Ekem Ferguson
the refusal of the Asantes to accept Christianity
Answer: A
6.
What role does cultural tourism play in preserving Ghana's traditional heritage? It
promotes drumming and dancing.
promotes cultural exchange and appreciation of our way of life.
facilitates access to traditional artefacts in the community.
exposes cultural activities.
Answer: B
7.
Which of the following challenges did Ghana face soon after independence in 1957?
Dealing with internal conflicts and political instability
Building of ports and harbours
Building of new roads and drainage systems with limited funds
Sourcing for donor support
Answer: A
8.
Which of the following is produced on a large scale in the Middle East?
Bauxite
Coal
Petroleum
Gold
Answer: C
9.
Akans are said to have migrated from
South-Western Nigeria
East of Lake Chad
Old Ghana Empire
Burkina Faso
Answer: C
10.
One major cause of conflicts in the Ghanaian society is
the development of slums in the cities
inadequate number of law enforcement agents
the encouragement of inter-ethnic marriages
unacceptable way of choosing leaders
Answer: B
11.
An important source of locally generated revenue for District Assemblies in Ghana is
the common fund
court fines
market tolls
road tolls
Answer: C
12.
Which one of the following towns is noted for textile manufacturing?
Mampong
Nkawkaw
Oda
Wa
Answer: E
13.
The time in Accra on longitude 0° is 8 am. What is the time in Cairo on longitude 30°E ?
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 noon
Answer: B
14.
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 |
In which month was the highest rainfall recorded?
April
May
June
July
Answer: C
15.
The first African country to allow herself to be assessed under the New Partnership for African
Development (NEPAD) was
Ghana
South Africa
Nigeria
Rwanda
Answer: A
16.
Sheep are reared for
wool and hide
hide and mutton
mutton and wool
wool and beef
Answer: C
17.
Rocks that have their original features changed through very high temperature and pressure are called
metamorphic
sedimentary
volcanic
igneous
Answer: A
18.
The most popular mode of transport in Ghana is by
sea
rail
air
road
Answer: D
19.
Labour can be productively increased through
moral education in society
training and retraining
extension of working hours
people doing sacrificial work
Answer: B
20.
The League of Nations was formed soon after the
Gulf War
Middle East War
World War I
World War II
Answer: C
21.
The principle of checks and balances prevents
constitutionalism
democracy
dictatorship
patriotism
Answer: C
22.
Which of the following areas in Ghana is most likely to experience relief rainfall?
Lowlands
Accra Plains
Northern Lowlands
Kwahu Scarp
Answer: D
23.
Which of the following climatic regions is not found in Ghana
Dry Equatorial
Sahel Region
Wet Equatorial
Semi-Equatorial
Answer: B
24.
Dakar is to Senegal as Nouakchott is to
Benin
Gabon
Mauritania
Guinea Bissau
Answer: C
25.
The first Europeans to come to the Gold Coast landed at
Cape Coast
Elmina
Axim
Accra
Answer: B
26.
General pardon for offences against the state is
freedom
grant
amnesty
libel
Answer: C
27.
Cocoa production is classified as
cottage industry
primary industry
secondary industry
tertiary industry
Answer: B
28.
1cm to 1 km expressed as representative fraction is
1:100
1:1,000
1:10,000
1:50,000
Answer: E
29.
Productivity measures
production of goods
production of services
profit made out of production
output per-man-hour
Answer: D
30.
Ethnic groups in Ghana are distinctly identified by their
dance
music
language
food
Answer: C
31.
The best way to settle disputes is through the
Electoral Commission
District Assembly
parliamentary committee
court system
Answer: D
32.
Equal hours of day and night are experienced in Ghana when the sun is overhead on
Latitude 0°
Latitude 23 ½ ° North
Longitude 180°
Longitude 0°
Answer: A
33.
Which of the following areas in Ghana is most likely to experience relief rainfall?
Volta lowlands
Accra plains
Northern lowlands
Kwahu scarp
Answer: D
34.
General pardon for offences against the state is
freedom
grant
amnesty
libel
Answer: C
35.
Respecting the rights of others and performing our responsibilities to the state help to promote
responsible citizenship.
community development.
building political parties.
national integration.
Answer: A
36.
The shared values which will promote unity among Ghanaians is
loyalty
humility
hospitality
tolerance
Answer: D
37.
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is noted for the production of
coal
diamond
tin
bauxite
Answer: A
38.
The following are aspects of culture except
beliefs
ceremony
language
food
Answer: B
39.
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
40.
According to the 1992 constitution of Ghana, an individual can claim Ghanaian citizenship if
he or she attends school in Ghana
his or her grandparents are Ghanaians
his or her parents reside in Ghana
he or she works in Ghana
Answer: B
Outline five ways by which State Owned Enterprises differ from Private Owned Enterprises.
Ways by which state owned enterprises differ from private owned enterprises
1. State owned enterprise is set up by central governments while private owned enterprise is set up by private individuals
2. State enterprise is owned by the state while private owned enterprise is owned by individual/group of people
3. The motive of setting up state owned enterprise is to provide essential services to people at low prices while private owned enterprise is set up to make profit
4. State owned enterprises are controlled/managed by board of directors appointed by government while private owned enterprises are controlled/managed by board of directors appointed by shareholders/owners of the business
5. State owned enterprises are financed by government while private owned enterprises raise capital by issuing shares/contributions from shareholders/financed on their own
6. Government bears the losses of state owned enterprises while owners/shareholders bear losses of private owned enterprises
7. Government pays profit into consolidated account of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises profits are paid to owners/shareholders
8. Government interferes with operations of state owned enterprises while government does not directly interfere with operations of private owned enterprises.
9. Government provides subsidies for state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises pay taxes to government
10. Huge capital is involved in the setting up and operations of state owned enterprises while minimal capital is involved in the setting up and operations of private owned enterprises
11. Government influences pricing of products of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises fix their own prices
12. Government may allow private partnerships in the setting up and operations of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises do not allow government partnerships in setting up and operations.
13. State owned enterprise is established through the Act of parliament while private enterprise is established through the Registrar General's Department
a)
Name four plantation farms and their locations in Ghana.
b)
State four effects of plantation farming in Ghana
a)
Plantation farms and their locations in Ghana
| Plantation | Location |
| Rubber | Bunso, Bonsaso, Ghana Rubber Estate Ltd (GREL) at Axim |
| Oil | Kade, Kwae, Benso, Sese |
| Cocoa | Twifo Tafo, Sankore |
| Citrus | Asebu |
| Mango | Somanya, Nsawam |
| Jute | Ejura |
| Pineapple | Nsawam |
| Cashew Nuts | Wenchi |
b)
Positive Effects of plantation farming in Ghana
1. They generate revenue for Ghana
2. They create employment for the youth
3. They provide raw materials such as fruits for industries
4. They provide shelter (timber species for the building industry)
Negative Effects of plantation farming in Ghana
1. It deprives land owners of their land for other projects
2. It destroys wildlife through the tilling of the land
3. Humidity of forest dwindle as a result of destruction of the virgin forest
4. It leads to loss of valuable trees that can serve the timber industry and herbal medicine sector
a)
Match the political events listed below with their corresponding activities in the table that follows
- The Poll Tax Ordinance of 1852
- The Bond of 1844
- The 'Sagrenti' war of 1874
- The 1948 riots
- The YaaAsantewa war of 1901
| Political Activity | Event | |
| I | An agreement signed between the British government and some chiefs of the Gold Coast | |
| II | The war fought by the British soldiers under their leader Sir Garnet Wolsley and the people of Ashanti | |
| III | The disturbances that occurred in the Gold Coast after the shooting of the ex-service men by the British soldiers | |
| IV | The introduction of a law to collect taxes from the people of the Gold Coast | |
b)
Outline four attitudes and values needed to prevent conflict in the community.
a)
| Political Activity | Event | |
| I | An agreement signed between the British government and some chiefs of the Gold Coast | The Bond of 1844 |
| II | The war fought by the British soldiers under their leader Sir Garnet Wolsley and the people of Ashanti | The 'Sagrenti' war of 1874 |
| III | The disturbances that occurred in the Gold Coast after the shooting of the ex-service men by the British soldiers | The 1948 riots |
| IV | The introduction of a law to collect taxes from the people of the Gold Coast | The Poll Tax Ordinance of 1852 |
b)
Attitudes and values needed to prevent conflict in the community
1. Respect for one another
2. The need for tolerance
3. The need for forgiveness
4. We must love one another
5. We must be honest in everything we do
6. Fairness must prevail in the communities
7. Hard work and commitment to duty
8. Avoidance of derogatory remarks/stereotyping
9. Obeying rules and regulations in a state
10. The need for unity
11. Public education on the dangers of conflict
a)
In which countries of West Africa are the following minerals mined?
i)
Tin
ii)
Diamond
iii)
Phosphate
iv)
Gold
b)
Mention four ways in which mining is important to West African countries.
a)
Countries of West Africa were the following minerals mined
i)
Tin → Nigeria and Mauritania
ii)
Diamond → Ghana and Liberia
iii)
Phosphate → Senegal and Togo
iv)
Gold → Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leon and Mali
b)
Importance of mining in West African
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
(a)
Based on discussions and studies in class, define marriage in the context of Ghanaian Society.
[4 marks]
(b)
State four reasons, that will cause you to marry when the time is due.
[4 marks]
(c)
Mr and Mrs Mensah have been happily married for forty-seven years. Suggest four possible reasons that might have accounted for the longevity of their marriage.
[12 marks]
(a)
Marriage is the union between a man and a woman who have agreed to live together as husband and wife and have gone through all the procedures recognised in their society.
4 marks
(b)
Reasons people get married
1. For companionship
2. Legitimate sexual avenue
3. For procreation
4. For mutual assistance
5. For social status/respect
6. For economic support
7. For social cohesion or unity among families
8. For security/protection
9. For love/affection
10. Family/Societal pressure
Any 4 @ 1 mark = 4 marks
(c)
Reasons for a successful marriage
1. Faithfulness/Honesty
2. Hard work
3. Effective communication
4. Showing love and affection
5. Adequate preparation towards marriage/proper background checks
6. Developing a peaceful resolution to resolve conflicts
7. Tolerance
8. Understanding/compatibility
9. Trust
10. Commitment/sacrifice
11. Sexual satisfaction
12. Ignoring external influence/not comparing
13. Child bearing/fertility
14. Mutual respect
Any 4 @ 3 marks = 12 marks
Explain the importance of rivers in Ghana
Importance of rivers in Ghana
1. Source of food: Rivers serve as sources of fish for food and proteins in diet
2. Source of transport: Rivers serve as a means of transportation for instance travelling on River Volta, using canoes and platoons to convey people and foodstuffs from one end to another
3. Source of power: Rivers serve as a source of power to industries. Water rivers and dams are used to generate hydro electric power
4. Provides tourist attraction: The nature of some rivers and features serve as important scenes to tourist. Examples are the Volta Lake and Dodi Island
5. Provides irrigation: Rivers serve as sources of water for irrigation farming. Water from rivers around are used to water the crops
6. Source of employment: Rivers serve as source of employment to a lot of Ghanaians (fishermen). People living near the rivers catch large number of fish and sell to earn a living
7. Mineral deposits: Some rivers have minerals in them. Examples are gold in River Ankobra and alluvial diamond in River Birim
8. Water for industrial and domestic uses: Rivers provide water for the industries as well as domestic consumption for drinking, cooking, washing, cooling engines, mixing chemicals, etc.