KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the

A.

Fantes and Asantes

B.

British and Fantes

C.

Akyems and Asantes

D.

British and Asantes

E.
Akwapims and Akwamus

Answer: D

2.

At the United Nations Organization, veto power is used by the

A.

International Court of Justice

B.

Food and Agricultural Organization

C.

Permanent Members of the Security Council

D.

General Assembly

E.
Secretary General

Answer: C

3.

The Casablanca Group that helped with the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was made up of Morocco, Guinea, Egypt, Libya, Mali and

A.

Ghana

B.

Congo

C.

Nigeria

D.

Kenya

E.
Zambia

Answer: D

4.

The people of Ghana were freed from Colonial rule on

A.

28th February, 1948

B.

6th March, 1957

C.

1st July, 1961

D.

4th June, 1979

E.
31st December, 1980

Answer: B

5.

1cm to 1 km expressed as representative fraction is

A.

1:100

B.

1:1,000

C.

1:10,000

D.

1:50,000

E.
1:100,000

Answer: E

6.

The conventional signshown on a topographical map refers to a

A.

path

B.

dam

C.

bridge

D.

waterfall

Answer: C

7.

Who is the head of the judiciary in Ghana?

A.

the Speaker of Parliament

B.

the President

C.

the Chief Justice

D.

the Vice President

E.
the Attorney-General

Answer: C

8.

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

9.

The motto in Ghana's Coat of Arms is

A.

Freedom and Love.

B.

Independence and Freedom.

C.

Freedom and Justice.

D.

Unity and Integrity.

Answer: C

10.

The body that is working to prevent another world war is the

A.

United Nations Organization (UNO)

B.

League of Nations

C.

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

D.

Organization of African Unity (OAU)

E.
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Answer: A

11.

Which of the following would you advise against by way of reducing dependence on foreign financial support?

A.

Developing the human resource

B.

Patronizing Ghanaian products

C.

Adding value to our primary products

D.

Borrowing from the international market

Answer: D

12.

The primary function of the legislature is to

A.

administer justice

B.

make laws

C.

register citizens

D.

protect wrong doers

Answer: B

13.

Latitude normally marked zero on maps is called the

A.

Capricorn

B.

Cancer

C.

Equator

D.

Hemisphere

E.
Meridian

Answer: C

14.

Which of the following was a positive effect of the 1948 riot in the Gold Coast?

A.

Led to the release of the Big Six.

B.

Increased political awareness among the people.

C.

The 1951 constitution was replaced

D.

The 1951 constitution was replaced

Answer: B

15.

What is the cheapest source of power for large industries?

A.

Petroleum

B.

Coal

C.

Gas

D.

Water

E.
Firewood

Answer: D

16.

Which of the following features is not associated with rivers?

A.

Waves

B.

Delta

C.

Meander

D.

Valley

Answer: D

17.

The headquarters of the League of Nations was i

A.

The Hague

B.

New York

C.

Berlin

D.

Moscow

E.
Geneva

Answer: E

18.

The colour used for showing rivers and lakes on topographical maps is

A.

red

B.

blue

C.

brown

D.

green

E.
yellow

Answer: B

19.

Peaceful co-existence among ethnic groups is important for

A.

sustainable development.

B.

population growth.

C.

increasing government revenue.

D.

reducing crime in society.

Answer: A

20.

The language spoken by the largest group of people in Ghana is

A.

Hausa

B.

Ewe

C.

Akan

D.

Guan

E.
Dagaare

Answer: C

21.

People running away from Liberia because of the war to stay at Budumburam near Accra become ............... in Ghana

A.

victims

B.

armed robbers

C.

soldiers

D.

refugees

Answer: D

22.

Which of the following factors help a nation to develop?

I. Internal peace and security

II. Participating in international games

III. A healthy economy

IV. A large population

A.
I and III only
B.
I and IV only
C.
II and III only
D.
II and IV only

Answer: A

23.

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

24.

Which of the following situations is an effect of rapid population growth in Ghana?

A.

Decrease in food production

B.

High dependency burden

C.

High standard of living

D.

Low productivity

Answer: B

25.

Which of the following activities is a duty of a citizen of Ghana?

A.

Attending religious meetings

B.

. Instigating mass boycott of development

C.

Owning huge property

D.

Defending the 1992 constitution

Answer: D

26.

The efficiency of labour can be increased if one

A.

reports to work early

B.

has a good supervisor

C.

uses appropriate technology

D.

works for longer hours

Answer: C

27.

The Education Act of 1961

A.

reduced the school-going age

B.

introduced the Junior Secondary School System

C.

made Primary Education free and compulsory

D.

made Basic Education universal

E.
increased accessibility to Secondary School

Answer: C

28.

Which of the following business units raises its capital through the sale of shares?

A.

Public Corporations

B.

Joint-stock Companies

C.

Partnership

D.

Co-operative societies

Answer: B

29.

During their migration, the Akan first settled at

A.

Bono Manso.

B.

Dormaa Ahenkro.

C.

Asante Manso.

D.

Denkyira.

Answer: A

30.

If a distance of 40 kilometres on land is represented by 10 centimetres on a map, what is the scale of the map?

A.

1 centimetre to 2 kilometres

B.

1 centimetre to 4 kilometres

C.

1 centimetre to 5 kilometres

D.

1 centimetre to 8 kilometres

Answer: B

31.

Daboya is noted for the mining of

A.

salt

B.

gold

C.

diamond

D.

bauxite

Answer: A

32.

Which of the following is not a main food crop cultivated in Ghana?

A.

Maize

B.

Plantain

C.

Cocoyam

D.

Wheat

E.
Rice

Answer: D

33.

When one behaves in an honest and just manner one performs his/her

A.

civic right.

B.

civic responsibilities.

C.

natural responsibilities.

D.

social responsibilities.

Answer: B

34.

The prairie provinces in Canada are noted for the production of

A.

wheat

B.

oats

C.

cotton

D.

barley

Answer: A

35.

The best approach to help resolve the difference between political parties during general elections is

A.

encouraging youth participation in national politics.

B.

encouraging traditional leaders to play partisan politics.

C.

allowing the formation of more political parties.

D.

strengthening the judiciary.

Answer: D

36.

The system of apartheid was practiced in

A.

Ireland

B.

Congo

C.

Korea

D.

South-Africa

E.
Britain

Answer: D

37.

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

38.

An effect of slavery on Africa was that it

A.

took active persons away

B.

improved its image

C.

brought about co-operation

D.

increased its population

Answer: A

39.

A draft law is also known as

A.

Bill

B.

Decree

C.

Ordinance

D.

Legislation

Answer: A

40.

The Mediterranean lands are well known for the production of

A.

minerals

B.

textiles

C.

citrus

D.

metals

E.
chemicals

Answer: C

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

Explain the importance of a named festival of one tribe in Ghana.

Festivals in Ghana and the people who celebrate them

Festival People who celebrate
Bakatue Elmina
Homowo Ga
Aboakyir Efutu (Winneba)
Kundum Nzema
Foo (Fao) Navrongo
Ohum Akim
Hogbetsotso Anlo
Ngmayem Krobo
Volo (Me/Lomo) Volos
Yam Ho
Bugum Mamprusi
Beng Gonja
Lukusi Ve (near Hohoe)
Danyiba Kpando
Fetu Oguaa (Cape Coast)
Addaekese Asante

Note:
1. You can state any of the above festival and the people who celebrate them
2. Afterward, you can explain any of the following points that matches with the named festival

Reasons why festivals are celebrated in Ghana

1. To honour the gods and the ancestors for their protection and ask for their guidance and blessings for the coming year
2. To settle family or individual disputes
3. To plan community development projects and raise funds
4. To promote tourism: Some of the festivals celebrated in Ghana attract a lot of foreigners (tourist) into the country
5. To pay homage: Festivals bring people from far places to their hometowns to pay homage to their chiefs
6. To preserve and maintain cultural and traditional heritage
7. Purification of gods: The period is used to clean ancestral stools and perform important rites
8. Thanksgiving: It is used to thank the Supreme God and the lesser gods for guidance and protection

2.

(a)

What are the four major problems related to cattle rearing in Africa.

(b)

Suggest solutions to any two of these problems.

(a)

Major problems related to cattle rearing in Africa

1. Lack of financial assistance to enable farmers expand their businesses
2. Prevalence of pests and diseases such as tsetse flies, rinderpest, trypanosomiasis, etc.
3. Shortage of water: Many parts of Africa experience low amount of rainfall. The irregular pattern of rainfall causes shortage of water when dams and rivers reduce in volume or dry up completely
4. Shortage of feed: As a result of water shortage, there are low yield of grass (pasture) for the cattle to feed on and this eventually affect their growth
5. Inadequate veterinary services and extension officers and high cost of drugs and vaccines
6. Because the cattle are not properly housed or kept under free-running system, animals are stolen or killed
7. Bush fire: Burning of bush destroys the pasture which requires an alternative source of feeding and that will lead to high cost of feeding

(b)

Solutions to problems

1. Government should assist cattle owners with loans. Cattle owners can also form co-operatives and apply for bank loans to enable them expand their businesses
2. Regular clearing of bushes around ranches as well as spraying of pesticides and insecticides
3. Irrigation dams and wells could be constructed to ensure the availability of drinking water for the cattle at all times of the year
4. Farmers should prepare hay and silage in times of abundance of grass to feed the cattle in dry seasons
5. More veterinary service stations must be built and resourced in cattle rearing areas and extension officers trained to offer regular services to animals and farmers
6. Farmers should properly house their cattle or guide the cattle by herdsmen for free-running system to prevent being stolen or killed
7. Bush fires should be checked for instance using fire belt and enacting by-laws to punish the culprits

3.

(a)

Identify four challenges mostly associated with human resource development in Ghana.

(b)

Explain four ways in which your government can use the tourism industry to drive development in Ghana.

(a)

Challenges mostly associated with human resource development in Ghana

1. Brain drain
2. Inadequate training and retraining facilities
3. Limited welfare service
4. Poor conditions of service
5. Financial challenges
6. Inadequate job opportunities
7. Inconsistent government policies
8. Bribery and corruption
9. Nepotism/favouritism
10. Poor exhibition of values and attitudes/poor work ethics
11. Improper implementation of educational policies
12. Ineffective monitoring and supervision

(b)

Ways government can use the tourism industry to drive development in Ghana

1. Brings about infrastructural development in Ghana
2. Helps to promote local industries

4.

a)

Mention four causes of conflicts in the world

b)

Explain any four effects of conflicts in the world

a)

Causes of conflicts in the world

1. Ideological differences: Alignment of major power blocs or ideological difference in capitalism and socialism
2. Struggle over strategic positions: The struggle to secure important strategic position/area for examples Iraq and Kuwait, Nigeria and Cameroon
3. Border disputes: Boundary disputes and clashes between neighbouring countries
4. Ethnic and tribal differences: The situation where one group looks down on the other could cause conflict
5. Racial discrimination: Conflict arises when one race considers itself superior to the other

b)

Effects of conflicts in the world

1. Loss of lives: During conflict/wars, thousands of people are killed while others are maimed
2. Environmental pollution: During wars, decaying dead bodies and explosives lead to the outbreak of epidemics. Almost all sources of drinking water for the people are polluted
3. Hunger and disease lead to malnutrition, starvation and death
4. Damage and loss of properties during conflicts make people homeless/vacate their towns and cities to seek shelter elsewhere
5. Breakdown of laws and order: During conflict/wars the human rights of people are abused and violated. People are indiscriminately arrested, detained and their movements get restricted by the imposition of curfew
6. Loss of International credibility: Conflict/wars portray a bad image which makes countries lose international credibility and their membership to international organizations/communities suspended
7. It stifles economic development: The economic policies and programs of the government become disrupted during the period of conflict/war

5.

a)

List any four ethnic groups in Ghana.

b)

Explain any four ways of sustaining unity among the different ethnic groups in Ghana.

a)

Ethnic groups in Ghana

1. Akan
2. Ga-Dangme
3. Ewe
4. Guan
5. Mole-Dagbani

b)

Ways of sustaining unity among the different ethnic groups in Ghana

1. Respect for other cultures/tolerance
2. Encouragement of inter-ethnic marriages
3. Public education
4. Need to be patriotic and development conscious
5. Need to value peace and stability
6. Fair representation in government
7. Promotion of religious activities
8. Promotion of formal education/boarding system
9. Promotion of inter-cultural activities
10. Political parties need to foster unity
11. Avoid discrimination/nepotism
12. Promotion of games and sports

6.

a)

Name the three arms of Government

b)

State two functions of each of the three arms of Government

c)

Mention four sources of revenue for the district assemblies in Ghana.

a)

The three arms of Government

1. Executive
2. Legislative
3. Judiciary

b)

Functions of the executive

1. Appoints ministers, chief Justices, etc.
2. Sign treaties on behalf of government
3. Prepares budget for the nation

Functions of the legislative

1. Making and amending of laws for the country
2. Vetting of ministers and judges nominated by the executive
3. Impeachment of President, Vice President and Supreme Court Judges when necessary

Functions of the judiciary

1. Protect human rights
2. Settle disputes and dispense justice and ensure fair judgement
3. Interpret the laws of the land and the constitution

c)

Sources of revenue to the District Assemblies in Ghana

1. Tolls or fees
2. Court fines
3. Property rates
4. Government grants for paying salaries and pensions
5. District Assembly Common Fund
6. Basic rates/land poll tax (lampoon)
7. Issuing of licenses
8. Economic ventures
9. Loans
10. Donations from NGO's
11. Royalties