1.
The Head of State is Ghana from 1957 to 1960 was
Kwame Nkrumah
Queen of Britain
K. A. Busia
Gordon Guggisberg
Answer: B
2.
Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as
productivity.
attitude.
work.
skills.
Answer: C
3.
The main benefit of tourism to Ghana is
political stability.
political stability.
foreign exchange.
cultural exchange.
Answer: C
4.
Which of the following cultural practices should be maintained in Ghana?
Incision of tribal marks
Widowhood rights
Trokosi
Child naming
Answer: D
Trokosi: is a practice where enslaves girls as young as five years old known as trokosi slaves are forced into hard labor for several years and are also required to perform sexual acts with fetish priests.
5.
Maintenance of law and order in the country is the main function of the
Airforce
army
navy
police
Answer: D
6.
The most popular mode of transport in Ghana is by
sea
rail
air
road
Answer: D
7.
If Musah wants a new law to be made against armed robbery whom will he contact?
A Judge
A Parliamentarian
The Police
The President
Answer: B
8.
. Desertification is caused by
afforestation
excessive rainfall
overgrazing
irrigation
Answer: C
9.
On an atlas map all water bodies are coloured
blue
yellow
green
brown
Answer: A
10.
The North Pole receives 24 hours of sunlight when the sun is overhead on the
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Answer: D
11.
Ghana's contribution to the United Nation (UN) can be seen in the following areas except
provision of funds to refugees.
peace keeping
payment of dues
sale of produce
Answer: D
12.
The body that is working to prevent another world war is the
United Nations Organization (UNO)
League of Nations
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Answer: A
13.
The social environment includes
settlements, churches and rivers.
settlements, festivals and political parties.
festivals, political parties and religious groups.
festivals, churches and tourist sites.
Answer: C
14.
Improvement in tourism is important for the rapid development of the nation because, more
local tourists will leave the country.
infrastructure will be provided.
local tourists will not visit places of interest.
tour guides will be unemployed
Answer: B
15.
Which of the following does not constitute a right of a Ghanaian according to the 1992 constitution?
Right to unlawful assembly
Right to personal liberty
Right to life
Freedom of Association
Answer: A
16.
The statement scale l1cm to 5km can be converted to representative fraction to read
1 : 50,000
1 : 500,000
1 : 50
1 : 5,000
Answer: B
17.
Which of the following Ghanaian rivers does not flow into the sea?
Afram
Ankobra
Densu
Pra
Answer: A
18.
Which of the following business enterprises is the commonest and easiest to form in Ghana?
Partnerships
Sole proprietorship
Public joint stock companies
Co-operative Societies
Answer: B
19.
Barometer is an instrument for measuring
atmospheric pressure
temperature
wind speed
wind direction
Answer: A
20.
Which of the following features is not an efficient way of sustaining political stability in a country?
Avoidance of dictatorship
Free and fair elections
One party system
Press freedom
Answer: C
21.
The main reason for encouraging farmers in Ghana to produce more cocoa is to
generate more foreign exchange
help determine the best cocoa farmer
set up more cocoa factories
promote the manufacturing of more cocoa products
Answer: A
22.
Which of the following festivals has helped to conserve wildlife?
Damba
Hogbetsotso
Homowo
Aboakyer
Answer: D
23.
The institution established under the 1992 Constitution to educate the public on their rights is the
National Commission for Civic Education
National Media Commission
Electoral Commission
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)
Answer: A
24.
Which of the following is not an element of the weather?
Rain
Wind
Cloud
Sunshine
Answer: E
25.
The first political party which was formed in Ghana in 1947 was the
National Liberation Movement (NLM)
United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
Convention People‟s Party (CPP)
Northern People‟s Party (NPP)
Answer: B
26.
Which of the following languages is not indigenous to Ghana?
Dagaare
Dagbani
Hausa
Ga
Answer: C
27.
The capital of the Ancient Ghana Empire was
Gao
Kumbi-Saleh
Timbuktu
Walata
Answer: B
28.
The human resource of a country refers to the
members of parliament only
skills of trade unions
skills of workers and management
members of local councils only
Answer: C
29.
One problem created in the rural areas as a result of rural-urban drift is
increase in streetism.
creation of slums.
environmental degradation.
increased incidence of broken homes.
Answer: D
30.
The most important mineral product of the Niger Delta is
Petroleum
Tin
Coal
Bauxite
Answer: A
31.
The main function of the executive of government is
interpretation of laws
impeachment of the president
implementation of laws
law making
Answer: C
32.
The high boundary line which divides the flow of rivers in opposite directions is called
gentle slope
watershed
steep slope
gap
Answer: B
33.
Which of the following minerals is not mined in Ghana?
Diamond
Gold
Potassium
Bauxite
Answer: C
34.
The original home of the Ewes was
Ho
Keta
Ketu
Kpando
Answer: C
35.
To ensure the survival of private enterprises, the government of Ghana must support
advertising the products of private enterprises oversees and provide tax exemption.
controlling and providing vital services and strict control.
payment of their tax obligation and other commitments.
providing efficient management and direct control.
Answer: A
36.
Which type of rain occurs when cold and warm air masses meet?
Orographic
Convectional
Cyclonic
Thunderstorm
Answer: C
37.
The Panama Canal links the Pacific Ocean to the
Indian Ocean
North Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
Answer: B
38.
General Pardon for offences against the state is
amnesty
freedom
grant
libel
Answer: A
39.
The right of a citizen of Ghana does not include
equality before the law.
freedom from taxes.
right to life.
right to work.
Answer: B
40.
Writing a bill into a legal language is done by the
Attorney-General's Department
Registrar-General's Department
Judicial Council
Council of State
Answer: A
Use the figures in the table below to answer the questions that follow
GHANA'S POPULATION IN THE YEAR 2000
| Age | Population | Percentage |
| 0 - 17 | 9,825,600 | 53.4% |
| 18 - 59 | 7,728,000 | 42.0% |
| 60+ | 846,400 | 4.6% |
a)
Calculate, showing working:
i)
the total population;
ii)
the percentage of the population that is supported by the working population
b)
State any four effects of this age distribution on development in Ghana.
a)
i)
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 9 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| + | 7 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| + | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ii)
The age range for those who work is 18 - 59 and the rest of the population will depend on them for support financially.
Method I
| 1 | |||||
| 5 | 3 | . | 4 | % | |
| + | 4 | . | 6 | % | |
| 5 | 8 | . | 0 | % |
Method II
Non-working population = 100% - Working population%
Non-working population = 100% - 42%
Non-working population = 58%
∴ 58% of the population is supported by the working population
b)
Effects of this age distribution on development in Ghana
1. The country will have a large labour force in the future
2. A youthful population promotes specialization
3. A youthful population increases demand for goods and services required for young people (large market)
4. Government expenses on social services will be high
5. The dependency ratio is high therefore there is too much burden on the working population
6. There will be low savings and low investment
7. The government will spend a lot of money on the youth and aged in the field of education and health respectively
8. There will be high government expenditure on pensioners
9. Development will be slow
10. Low tax revenue
a)
Study the table below and match correctly the events in column A against the year it occurred in column B.
| A (EVENT) | B (YEAR) | |
i |
Formation of Fante Confederation |
1852 |
ii |
The Yaa Asantewaa war |
1868 |
iii |
The Sagrenti war |
1900 |
iv |
The Poll Tax Ordinance |
1874 |
b)
Outline four causes of the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.
a)
Study the table below and match correctly the events in column A against the year it occurred in column B.
| A (EVENT) | B (YEAR) | |
i |
Formation of Fante Confederation |
1868 |
ii |
The Yaa Asantewaa war |
1900 |
iii |
The Sagrenti war |
1874 |
iv |
The Poll Tax Ordinance |
1852 |
b)
Causes of the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.
1.
The Burns Constitution did not provide enough room for African participation in the Legislative and Executive Assembly.
2.
Few Africans served in the white dominated civil service.
3.
The cutting down of cocoa trees affected by the swollen shoot disease and the financial difficulties as a result.
4.
The practice of conditional sales aggravated the plight of the people.
5.
The Association of West African Merchants (AWAM) crippled African businesses.
6.
The plight of the ex-service or returnee soldiers.
7.
Unfulfillment of government promises to the ex-service men
8.
The shooting of the ex-service men at the Christiansburg Crossroads.
9.
Shortage of goods leading to higher prices.
10.
Rising unemployment.
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
(a)
Explain four ways by which national elections promote democracy in Ghana.
(b)
In what four ways can citizens contribute to the development of the state?
(a)
Ways by which national elections promote democracy in Ghana
1. Prevent dictatorship
2. Serve as mechanism for selection of leaders
3. Encourage a healthy competition among political parties
4. Allow for mobilization of the people
5. Provide unity and integration in the political system
6. Express the will of the people
7. Promote good governance
8. Attraction of investors
9. Prevent strife and civil wars
10. Promote accountability and transparency
11. Promote political participation
12. Promote legitimacy of political office holders
13. Promote peaceful change of government
14. Promote political education
(b)
Ways citizens can contribute to the development of the state
1. By paying taxes
2. By reporting crime activities to the police
3. Not getting involved in criminal activities
4. By offering voluntary services to the state when called upon
5. By participating in National politics
6. Exhibiting positive work ethics
7. By honouring communal labour activities
8. By defending the constitution of the state at all times
9. By being law abiding
10. Discouraging outmoded cultural practices
11. Protecting national properties
12. Engaging in public education activities
13. Protection of the environment
14. Projecting the good image of the country
a)
Give four reasons for the rise of the old Mali Empire
b)
Mention two factors that led to the fall of the old Mali Empire
a)
Reasons for the rise of the old Mali Empire
1. Oppresive rule of Sumanguru and the support from the vessal states: Oppressed vessal states helped Sundiata to fight against Sumanguru and defeated him. Sundiata's people were also loyal to him and helped him to conquer the small kingdoms close to him. In 1240 Sundiata also conquered Old Ghana and made it part of Mali
2. Good Governance: The kings of Mali established a good metropolitan, provincial and local government system which led to peace and justices throughout the empire. The people were loyal to Sundiata, Sakora, Mansa Suleman because of their good leadership
3. Use of Islam: The introduction of Islam made Mali very popular under Mansa Musa both in North Africa and outside Africa. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca also made the empire very popular
4. Strong Standing Army: The Mali Kingdom expanded rapidly under Sakora, due to its strong army. Mansa Musa also used the strength of the army to make the Mali Kingdom as empire through conquest
5. Administration of justice: Laws were enforced without fear or favour and the citizen received preferential treatment
b)
Factors that led to the fall of the old Mali Empire
1. Collapse of central government: The collapse of the central administration led to the disintegration of the empires as the soldiers were not willing to defend the Empire and its people
2. Weak rulers: After the reign of Mansa Suleyman, the administration was taken over by incompetent leaders who misused the resources of the empire
3. The rise of the Songhai Empire: In 1468, Sunni Ali of Songhai started to raid Mali and conquered it completely
4. Disagreement: Disagreements occurred due to constant internal dissension that led to the assassination of Mausa Maghan II after a short reign
5. Division of provinces: Many provinces broke away due to the continuous attack by the Mossis and Tuaregs
a)
What is human resource?
b)
Explain three factors which can negatively affect human resource in Ghana.
c)
Describe four measures that can be taken to improve human resource in Ghana.
a)
Human resource refers to the skills and ability of a population to use them to facilitate development.
b)
Factors that can negatively affect human resource in Ghana
1. Incidence of diseases: The incidence of diseases like malaria, cholera, typhoid and HIV/AIDS all affect the ability/capabilities of human beings to work to contribute towards national development
2. Incidence of accidents which lead to deaths resulting in the loss of human resources
3. Insecurity: Armed robbery, ethnic conflicts, ritual murder, etc. can result in the loss of human resources or limit the use of abilities/capabilities to work to contribute towards national development
4. Disasters: Droughts, floods, bush fires lead to the loss of human power
5. Rapid growth of population leads to lack of basic facilities, low nutrition, poverty and incidence of diseases that affect human power
6. Bribery and corruption
7. Favouritism and nepotism
8. Absence of co-operant factors e.g. machinery and tools
9. Low level of education/training to upgrade skills
10. Poor conditions of work or service
11. Traditional beliefs, taboos, norms, etc.
12. Apathy/Negative attitude towards work
c)
Measures that can be taken to improve human resource in Ghana
1. Improvement in health services and sanitation
2. Increased family planning services to reduce the population
3. Reduction of accidents through the proper training of drivers, construction of good roads and all-weather roads, re-training of drivers to acquire better driving skills
4. Increased education programmes on the elimination of crimes and idleness
5. Educational reforms aimed at training technical personnel to man the various sectors of the economy
6. Increased supervision: Workers should be properly supervised to increase productivity
7. Workers should be motivated to work harder by improving their service conditions and wages
8. Career guidance and counselling
9. Providing an enabling environment for development
10. Strict enforcement of laws on corruption, bribery, etc.
11. Avoidance of nepotism and favouritism in employment