KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
The longest river in West Africa is
A.
River Senegal
B.
River Volta
C.
River Niger
D.
River Gambia
E.
River Sassandra
Answer: C
2.
The primary reason for the arrival of the British to the Gold Coast was to
A.
trade in spices
B.
trade in gold
C.
rule the people
D.
evangelize
Answer: B
3.
The shared values which will promote unity among Ghanaians is
A.
loyalty
B.
humility
C.
hospitality
D.
tolerance
Answer: D
4.
The Akan originally settled in the basin of River
A.
Pra
B.
Ankobra
C.
Densu
D.
Volta
Answer: A
5.
Ghana's export are highly dominated by
A.
capital goods
B.
primary products
C.
finished goods
D.
crude exports
Answer: B
6.
A major environmental problem facing municipal and metropolitan assemblies in Ghana is
A.
waste management.
B.
air pollution.
C.
deforestation.
D.
gully erosion
Answer: A
7.
Which Asante leader brought all his people together to form the Asante Kingdom?
A.
Osei Tutu
B.
Agyeman Prempeh I
C.
Obiri Yeboah
D.
Opoku Ware I
E.
Kusi Obodum
Answer: C
8.
The first political party which was formed in Ghana in 1947 was the
A.
National Liberation Movement (NLM)
B.
United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
C.
Convention People‟s Party (CPP)
D.
Northern People‟s Party (NPP)
Answer: B
9.
In order to fully develop our natural resources, we must
A.
bring in experts from abroad
B.
go for loans from abroad
C.
train our human resources
D.
compel our youth to undertake farming
Answer: C
10.
Which of the following was an empire in Western Sudan ?
A.
Songhai
B.
Oyo
C.
Dahomey
D.
Mossi
E.
Asante
Answer: B
11.
Productivity measures
A.
production of goods.
B.
production of services.
C.
output per man-hours.
D.
profit made out of production.
Answer: C
12.
The constitution of a country is important because it
A.
punishes criminals and politicians.
B.
allows the Speaker to become the Head of State.
C.
Serves as basis for the practice of good governance.
D.
can be amended anytime and has fixed term.
Answer: C
13.
Malnutrition among children often results in
A.
Polio
B.
Tetanus
C.
Measles
D.
Kwashiorkor
E.
Malaria
Answer: D
14.
Utilities and services are more easily supplied when settlements are
A.
built anyhow.
B.
close together.
C.
far apart.
D.
well planted.
Answer: D
15.
The first general election held in the Gold Coast in 1951 was won by the
A.
National Alliance for the Liberals.
B.
National Liberation Movement.
C.
Convention People's Party.
D.
United Goad Coast Convention.
Answer: C
16.
The Panama Canal links the Pacific Ocean to the
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
North Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
South Atlantic Ocean
E.
Antarctic Ocean
Answer: B
17.
In which continent are the Appalachian mountains located?
A.
Africa
B.
North America
C.
South America
D.
Australia
Answer: B
The Appalachian Mountains, often called the Appalachians, are a mountain range in eastern to northeastern North America. The term "Appalachian" refers to several different regions associated with the mountain range, and its surrounding terrain.
18.
A model of the earth is called
A.
a globe
B.
an atlas
C.
a map
D.
a longitude
E.
an equator
Answer: A
19.
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
20.
The main duty of the police service is to
A.
Collect debts for creditors
B.
Maintain law and order
C.
Arrest and judge thieves
D.
Protect national property
E.
Check drug abuse
Answer: B
21.
The first general election in the history of Ghana was held in
A.
1949
B.
1951
C.
1955
D.
1957
E.
1960
Answer: B
22.
The Sagbadre war was fought between the Anlo and the
A.
Dutch
B.
British
C.
Germans
D.
Portuguese
E.
Danes
Answer: E
23.
The institution established under the 1992 Constitution to educate the public on their rights is the
A.
National Commission for Civic Education
B.
National Media Commission
C.
Electoral Commission
D.
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)
Answer: A
24.
One way of raising the per capita income of Ghana is to
A.
increase productivity
B.
go in for foreign loans
C.
import more foreign goods
D.
give workers higher salaries
Answer: A
25.
The African Union is a new name to replace the
A.
United Nations Organization (UNO)
B.
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
C.
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
D.
African Development Bank (ADB)
Answer: C
26.
Peace, as one of the reasons for the migration of our ancestors to modern Ghana, cannot be sustained, if we promote
A.
ethnic conflict
B.
ethnic integration
C.
western democracy
D.
western education
Answer: A
27.
Which of the following is a symbol of national unity in Ghana? The
A.
National anthem
B.
Akosombo Dam
C.
Gye Nyame
D.
Judiciary
Answer: A
28.
One measure that can best help to minimize indiscipline among the youth is
A.
police arrest.
B.
long-term imprisonment.
C.
corporal punishment.
D.
access to quality education.
Answer: D
29.
Which of the following is not a feature of relief?
A.
Plain
B.
Plateau
C.
Inselberg
D.
River
E.
Mountain
Answer: D
30.
Bauxite is the raw material for the production of
A.
brass
B.
steel
C.
aluminium
D.
bronze
E.
copper
Answer: C
31.
The insect responsible for spreading river blindness is the
A.
tsetsefly
B.
simulium fly
C.
mosquito
D.
housefly
Answer: B
32.
The soldiers who returned to the Gold Coast after the Second World faced all the following problems except
A.
non-payment of pension benefits
B.
unavailability of houses
C.
absence of jobs
D.
high prices of goods
E.
being denied the right to vote
Answer: E
33.
When two air masses of different temperatures meet, the condition results in the formation of
A.
rain shadow.
B.
cyclonic rainfall.
C.
relief rainfall.
D.
thunder and lighting.
Answer: B
34.
The birds in the Coat-of-Arms of Ghana are
A.
hawks
B.
eagles
C.
crows
D.
parrots
Answer: B
Ghana's Coat-of-Arms
35.
The tertiary sector of the Ghanaian economy provides
A.
services
B.
raw materials
C.
finished goods
D.
industrial machinery
Answer: A
36.
Ethnic conflicts must be avoided because they slow down
A.
urban to rural migration
B.
rural to urban migration
C.
tribal integration
D.
economic growth
Answer: D
37.
Fish can be preserved in the following ways except by
A.
smoking
B.
salting
C.
drying
D.
cooking
E.
freezing
Answer: D
38.
Which ethnic group in Ghana migrated from the region?
A.
Akan
B.
Gonja
C.
Mole-Dagbon
D.
Ga
E.
Ewe
Answer: C
39.
Convectional rainfall is caused by
A.
sinking cold air
B.
ocean currents
C.
mountains
D.
rising warm air
E.
air masses
Answer: D
40.
Which of these countries is in the Southern Hemisphere?
A.
Japan
B.
Malaysia
C.
Brazil
D.
North Korea
Answer: C
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
Describe the following:
i)
rotation of the earth;
ii)
revolution of the earth.
b)
Mention any two effects of each of the following:
i)
rotation of the earth;
ii)
revolution of the earth.
a)
i)
Rotation of the earth is the movement of the earth on its axis for 24 hours (one day)
ii)
Revolution of the earth is the movement of the earth around the sun on its orbit. This movement occurs every 365 days (one year)
b)
i)
Effects of rotation of the earth
1. It brings about day and night
2. It causes the deflection of winds and ocean currents
3. It brings about the division of the earth into time zones
4. It causes the tides, making a rise and fall in the level of the sea
5. It brings differences in local time
ii)
Effects of revolution of the earth
1. It brings differences in the altitude of the midday sun at different times of the year
2. Winter, spring, summer and autumn occur as a result of the revolution of the earth
3. Different length of day and night at varying times of the year occur due to the revolution
4. It causes the eclipses (moon and sun)
2.
a)
State the two classifications of human resource.
b)
Outline four measures the government can take to ensure efficient use of human resource in Ghana.
a)
Classifications of human resource
1. Academically trained persons e.g. Schoolteachers, medical doctors, lawyers, engineers
2. Artisans e.g tailors, carpenters, masons, electricians
b)
Measures to ensure efficient use of human resource in Ghana
1. Education
General education helps people to read and write producing intelligent and responsible people for administrative positions. Technical education provides the individual with skills in the field of engineering, construction, law, medicine, etc. Education makes it possible for a person to develop his/her potentials to become a valuable resource.
2. Training
After general education, training programmes impact new skills and correct common mistakes, among individuals while performing their duties. The objective of training is to make human labour more efficient.
3. Welfare services
The improvement in the welfare of the human being whose resources are needed also need to be taken into consideration to make labour more efficient. Such services as scholarships, insurance, health schemes, social security are conditions that help in developing human resource.
4. Working conditions
The general conditions under which people work also affects their productivity. A good working condition encourages the individual to bring out his/her best.
5. Remuneration
For human resources/labour to be developed efficiently, and quantitatively, one should be motivated. If the salaries and wages of workers are low, they will not be compelled to show extreme devotion to their work.
6. Employment
A person will be able to release his/her talents if he/she puts it into practical use. A person who has been trained should find a job to apply the skills and be utilized. Employment therefore affords the opportunity for labour to be put to the fullest benefit possible.
7. Efficient tools
Good working environment as well as efficient tools should be made available e.g. up-to-date computers etc.
8. Proper supervision
Management should effectively supervise subordinates for higher efficiency.
3.
a)
i
State three forms in which the scale of a map can be expressed with the aid of an example each
ii
If the distance between Town A and Town B on a map is 12.5 cm, calculate the actual distance on the ground using a scale of 1 cm to 4 km.
b)
Outline four benefits that can be derived from the relief feature of Ghana.
a)
i)
1.
linear scale — This consists of a straight line which is divided into lengths that represent given distances on the earth’s surface.
2.
Statement scale — is a scale expressed in the form of a statement and figures. for example, one centimetre represents two kilometers or 1cm to 2km, which means that two centimetres on a map represents one kilometer on the ground
3.
Representative fraction (RF) — This is a fraction in which the numerator expresses the distance on the map and the denominator represents the actual distance on the ground. It must be noted that the numerator is always 1 and both the numerator and the denominator are expressed in the same unit.
ii)
Let x = the actual distance on the ground
1 cm = 4 km
12.5 cm = x
Now cross multiply and solve for the value of x
1 cm x x = 4 km x 12.5 cm
Divide both sides of the equation by 1 cm to make x the subject
1 cm x x /1 cm = (4 km x 12.5 cm)/1 cm
The cm cancels each other
x = 4 km x 12.5
x = 50 km
The actual distance on the ground is 50 km
4.
a)
Describe the structure of government at the district level in Ghana.
b)
Identify four problems facing District Assemblies in Ghana.
c)
Suggest four ways by which the problems identified in (b) can be solved.
a)
1. District chief executive
2. District assembly
3. Area committee
4. Unit committee
b)
1. Inadequate funding
2. Ineffective project management
3. Poor infrastructural facilities
4. Community conflicts
5. Mismanagement of funds
6. Government interference
7. Ineffective district assembly policy education
8. Inability to bring in investment
c)
1. Education
2. Improving infrastructural facilities
3. Assembly members delivering helpful information
4. A development strategy that includes attainable goals
5. Prudent use of funds
6. Reducing Government interference
7. Easy accessibility of information
8. Peace and order in the communities
5.
(a)
What is cultural change?
(b)
Explain four factors responsible for cultural change in Ghana.
(a)
Cultural change means adaptation and shift in social, economic and general culture life to be able to cope with present development.
(b)
Factors responsible for cultural change in Ghana
1. Education: Education has positively changed the culture of many societies in Ghana, changing how people think and behave and has exposed many people to cultures that are different from theirs
2. Trade: Trading activities lead to interactions between people from different cultures which help people to adopt cultural traits such as language, dressing and also changed aspects of their own culture considered as outmoded
3. Inventions and other forms of technology: Inventions expose people to new lifestyles, dressing, beliefs and new way of doing things causing changes in their old and traditional culture
4. Travelling/migration: When people travel/migrate from their hometowns, communities and countries, they discover new aspects of culture which are easier and better and may adopt and integrate the new culture into theirs
5. Changes in the physical environment such as deforestation, increase in rainfall, etc.
6. Changes in the social environment such as increased population, smaller families and changes in the respect for leaders
7. Social upheavals such as civil wars, conflicts, revolutions, etc.
8. Research and new discoveries such as plant medicine, mineral discoveries, etc.
9. Influence of other cultures due to religion, colonization, media influence, etc.
10. Inter-marriages: Marriages between people from different cultures lead to the adoption of new aspects of culture such as language, religion, dress, food, etc.
6.
a)
List four duties of the police in Ghana
b)
Explain four responsibilities of the individual in Ghana
a)
Duties of the police in Ghana
1. The keep/maintain law and order. They also see to it that people respect and obey the laws of the country
2. They prevent accidents on the roads by making sure that drivers and their vehicles are worthy and licensed and do not carry too many passengers and loads
3. The police see to it that there is peace and order
4. They fight against crime
5. They protect lives and properties
6. They investigate and detect crimes
b)
Responsibilities of the individual in Ghana
1. To be law-abiding in order to bring peace
2. To defend the country in times of external invasion and crises
3. To assist the police by reporting known criminals and criminal cases to them
4. To pay taxes
5. To participate in communal labour
6. To vote when qualified