KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
If Nigeria's time is one hour ahead of that of Ghana, then Nigeria is
A.
5° west of Ghana
B.
10° east of Ghana
C.
15° east of Ghana
D.
15° west of Ghana
Answer: C
2.
Which of the following is not considered as an environmental problem?
A.
Air pollution
B.
Bush burning
C.
Shortage of water
D.
Poor drainage
E.
Afforestation
Answer: E
3.
In which vegetational belt is Ghana‟s cocoa mostly grown?
A.
Mangrove swamp
B.
Sudan savanna
C.
Semi-deciduous forest
D.
Guinea savanna
Answer: C
4.
Which of the following levels is imposed by the District Assemblies in Ghana
A.
Income tax
B.
Driving Licenses
C.
Market tolls
D.
Court fines
Answer: C
5.
Which of the following is used to teach good morals in a traditional society?
A.
Story telling
B.
Court music
C.
Funeral dirges
D.
Talking drums
Answer: A
6.
Government of the people, by the people and for the people is referred to as
A.
socialism
B.
monarchy
C.
democracy
D.
apartheid
Answer: C
7.
What is the cheapest source of power for large industries?
A.
Petroleum
B.
Coal
C.
Gas
D.
Water
E.
Firewood
Answer: D
8.
Which of the following entrepreneurial skills is most important for someone starting a business to acquire in order to help overcome unexpected challenges?
A.
Risk taking
B.
Adaptability
C.
Leadership
D.
Savings
Answer: A
9.
Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on
A.
foreign financial support.
B.
crude agricultural tools.
C.
primary industries.
D.
subsistence agriculture.
Answer: A
10.
Which of the following animals was mostly used during the Trans-Saharan Trade?
A.
Elephants
B.
Ass
C.
Donkey
D.
Horse
E.
Camel
Answer: E
11.
The treaty for the formation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was signed in
A.
Accra
B.
Abidjan
C.
Lagos
D.
Niamey
E.
Lome
Answer: C
12.
The League of Nations was formed immediately after the
A.
Middle East War
B.
Gulf War
C.
First World War
D.
Second World War
E.
Falkland War
Answer: C
13.
All the following are weekly newspapers in Ghana except the
A.
Spectator
B.
Ghanaian Times
C.
Mirror
D.
Voice
E.
People and Places
Answer: B
14.
When the needle of a compass is at rest, it points to the
A.
north
B.
south
C.
east
D.
west
Answer: A
15.
Tourism in Ghana promotes the growth of
A.
hotel industry.
B.
film industry.
C.
textile industry.
D.
health industry.
Answer: A
16.
One factor which result in high birth rate in Ghana is
A.
effective use of contraceptives.
B.
drifting of the youth to urban centre.
C.
ineffective birth control measures.
D.
failure of the youth to acquire skills.
Answer: C
17.
Which of the following countries has the least per capita income?
A.
Japan
B.
Ghana
C.
Britain
D.
Canada
Answer: B
18.
The most effective measure for reducing the rapid population growth in Ghana is promoting
A.
adolescent counselling
B.
women empowerment
C.
gender equality
D.
girl-child education
Answer: D
19.
Private business help in developing the nation when they
A.
increase their profit
B.
import consumer goods
C.
pay appropriate taxes
D.
produce more goods
Answer: C
20.
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
21.
In order to protect one's rights, a citizen should be
A.
a law student
B.
a youth leader
C.
educated on them
D.
an observer at court sittings
Answer: C
22.
The outermost part of the earth is called the
A.
core
B.
mantle
C.
atmosphere
D.
crust
Answer: D
23.
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
24.
One major cause of conflicts in the Ghanaian society is
A.
the development of slums in the cities
B.
inadequate number of law enforcement agents
C.
the encouragement of inter-ethnic marriages
D.
unacceptable way of choosing leaders
Answer: B
25.
In which vegetation zone is an oasis found
A.
Desert
B.
Tropical Forest
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Guinea Savanna
Answer: A
26.
Ocean currents which flow from the equator towards the poles are
A.
warm
B.
cool
C.
polar
D.
cold
E.
temperate
Answer: A
27.
When two air masses of different temperature meet, the result is
A.
thunder and lightning.
B.
. rain shadow zone.
C.
cyclonic rainfall.
D.
relief rainfall.
Answer: C
Cyclonic rains are caused when the warm moist air comes in contact with cool dry air. At the end of summer, the air above the water heats up and rises creating an area of low pressure. So, the high pressure cold air starts rushing in. When this cold air meets the warm air, it forms a high-speed spiral that rises up and causes rain along the coasts.
28.
The UNO has all the following aims except
A.
maintenance of international peace and security
B.
development of friendly relations among nations
C.
removal of unpopular heads of states of member countries
D.
solving international problems
E.
promotion of respect for human rights
Answer: C
29.
Which of these economic products is found in the savanna zone?
A.
Timber
B.
Cocoa
C.
Plantain
D.
Cotton
Answer: D
30.
Which of the following cultural practices is considered acceptable in the Ghanaian society?
A.
Trokosi
B.
Dipo
C.
Female Genital Mutilation
D.
Widowhood right
Answer: B
The Dipo rite is a puberty rite performed by a few Dangme Groups – namely the Shai and the Krobo. It is a rite that transitions a female from Childhood into Womanhood. In both the Shai and Krobo communities going through the Dipo rite is a prerequisite in becoming a woman who is capable of fully participating in the community, being a wife and having a family.
31.
Which of the following rivers does not flow into the sea?
A.
River Volta
B.
River Afram
C.
River Densu
D.
River Tano
Answer: B
32.
Which of the following is not found in West Africa?
A.
Fouta Djallon Mountains
B.
Guinea highlands
C.
Jos Plateau
D.
Akwapim-Togo Ranges
E.
Ahaggar Plateau
Answer: E
33.
Indecent dressing among the youth should be discouraged because it
A.
leads to increased social crime
B.
increases peer pressure
C.
makes them unpopular
D.
makes them lose dignity
Answer: D
34.
Conflicts in our schools can be solved peacefully through
A.
dismissals and suspensions
B.
the assistance of a chief linguist
C.
the intervention of a district pastor
D.
negotiation and mediation
Answer: D
35.
One way of sustaining unity among the ethnic groups in Ghana is by
A.
selecting leaders through elections.
B.
allowing people to enjoy free movement.
C.
appreciating the cultural practices of other people.
D.
keeping troublemakers in prison.
Answer: C
36.
Which of the following is used to represent landmarks on maps?
A.
Conventional signs
B.
Histogram
C.
Mathematical symbols
D.
Plain sketches
Answer: A
37.
Widowhood rites practised in Ghana should be abolished because
A.
the widow‟s needs are not properly catered for
B.
the children of the dead are not well looked after
C.
they violate the rights of the widow
D.
they are very costly to the bereaved family
Answer: C
38.
What is the southernmost point of Ghana?
A.
Cape Coast
B.
Cape Three Points
C.
Cape Verde
D.
Cape of Good Hope
E.
Cape Agulhas
Answer: B
39.
Conventional signs enable map users to identify
A.
planets.
B.
rock profiles.
C.
cardinal points.
D.
land marks.
Answer: D
40.
. When the civil war broke out in Liberia a peace-keeping force was sent there by
A.
Organization of African Trade Union Unity
B.
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
C.
United Nations Organization (UNO)
D.
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
E.
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Answer: E
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
(a)
What is productivity
(b)
In which four ways can productivity be increased in Ghana?
(a)
Productivity is output per man-hour. It is said to be high when a person, within a given time, produces more goods/services than another person.
(b)
Ways of increasing productivity in Ghana
1. Public education of negative practices that lower productivity
2. Emphasis should be laid on technical education to train middle-level manpower
3. Workers should be motivated by improving service conditions and other benefits
4. Workers should be given on-the-job training and should attend refresher courses to improve their skills
5. In agriculture, irrigation projects should be set up to increase agricultural production
6. Credit facilities should be granted to entrepreneurs to make them put up their best
7. Planning and target setting
8. Using appropriate tools and equipment
9. Using modern technology such as computers, tractors, combine harvesters, etc.
10. Effective work ethics such as punctuality, regularity, hard work, honesty, etc.
11. Increase in the level of supervision or managerial skills
2.
a)
Study the map of Ghana shown on below and identify the administrative regions marked I, II, III, IV, V.
b)
Outline five ways in which mountains and highlands are important.
a)
I → Upper West Region
II → Brong Ahafo Region
III → Volta Region
IV → Ashanti Region
V → Western Region
b)
Ways in which mountains and highlands are important
1. Influence rainfall
2. Acts as windbreak
3. Provide rocks for construction/building
4. Source of minerals
5. Influence climate of surrounding settlement
6. Serve as source of rivers and streams
7. Serve as tourist attractions
8. Serve as ground for religious activities
9. Provide fertile soil for agriculture
10. Provide security/defence
11. Provide favourable climate for settlement
12. Serve as administrative boundaries
3.
(a)
Identify four sources of conflicts in Ghana.
(b)
Explain four effects of conflicts in Ghana.
(a)
Sources of conflicts in Ghana
1. Location/siting of a public facility
2. Unacceptable ways of choosing leaders
3. Denigrating/belittling/defaming minority groups
4. Infringing on the rights of a section of the people
5. Suspicion
6. Stereotyping
7. Negative attitude towards other people
8. Ownership of land/property
9. Intolerance
(b)
Effects of conflicts in Ghana
1. Destruction of life and property
2. Creation of insecurity
3. Distortion of economic and social life
4. Retardation of progress
5. Hunger and disease leading to malnutrition, starvation and death
6. Discouragement of investors
7. Displacement of people
8. Brain drain/loss of professionals
9. Hatred and emnity
10. Emotional and psychological trauma
11. Abuse of human rights
12. Increase in government expenditure
4.
With the aid of contours, describe the following types of slope
a)
Gentle slope
b)
Steep slope
c)
Concave slope
d)
Convex slope
a)
Gentle slope: The land form of gentle slope rises gradually from the ground to the top. The slope is always gentle in nature and it is sometimes referred to as slope with contour lines spaced apart.
b)
Steep slope: Contour lines that indicated steep slope are closely packed to show that the land form they represent rises more rapidly.
c)
Concave slope: It is a type of slope of a highland which starts gently but becomes steep from the mid portion to the summit. Its contours are widely spread at first on the ground (at the lower part) and gradually become close as it rises above the sea level.
d)
Convex slope: It is a slope in which the land is steep at first on the lower ground and gradually becomes more gentle on the higher level. The contours of the convex are closely packed at the beginning and then widened as the land rises higher.
5.
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
6.
With the aid of contour lines, describe any four of the following land forms:
(a)
Valley
(b)
Spur
(c)
Col
(d)
Escarpment
(e)
Ridge
(a)
Valley is a low lying area/depression formed between two hills/highlands. They are represented by V-shaped contour lines on maps with the apex pointing upwards.
(b)
Spur is the name given to high lands which project into lower grounds. Their contour maps are V-shaped but unlike valleys, the apex points downwards.
(c)
Col or Saddle is a stretch of lowland which separates two highlands on opposite directions on a ridge. It separates or joins two peaks on either side of a ridge. If it is accessible, it is referred to as a pass
(d)
An escarpment describes a hill which has a gentle slope on one side and a steep slope on the other side. The steep slope is referred to as scarp slope and it is represented by close contours. The gentle slope on the other hand is represented by spaced lines.
(e)
A ridge is a long, narrow, steep sided stretch of land. They are shown by long and oval-shaped contours that are very close together.
