KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
The molten rock beneath the earth‟s surface is called
A.
solid
B.
horst
C.
layer
D.
magma
E.
swamp
Answer: D
2.
Pension benefits of Ghanaian workers are managed by the
A.
Bank of Ghana
B.
Ghana Commercial Bank
C.
Social Security and National Insurance Trust
D.
State Insurance Company
Answer: C
3.
The president of the first republic of Ghana was
A.
Dr. J. B. Danquah
B.
Dr. Hilla Limann
C.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
D.
Dr. K. A. Busia
Answer: C
4.
Improvement in tourism is important for the rapid development of the nation because, more
A.
local tourists will leave the country.
B.
infrastructure will be provided.
C.
local tourists will not visit places of interest.
D.
tour guides will be unemployed
Answer: B
5.
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
6.
One responsibility of the Ghanaian citizen is to
A.
protect the police
B.
pay taxes
C.
work and earn a living
D.
worship freely
Answer: B
7.
What makes it impossible to determine the actual distance from a sketch map? It
A.
is roughly drawn.
B.
covers a large area.
C.
has no key.
D.
has no scale.
Answer: D
8.
Productivity in the Public Service is low because of
A.
poor work attitude
B.
aged workers
C.
abundant production
D.
effective supervision
Answer: A
9.
After the Sagrenti war in 1874, a peace treaty was signed at
A.
Fomena
B.
Ejisu
C.
Cape Coast
D.
Kumasi
E.
Accra
Answer: A
10.
Private businesses can ensure their continuous survival mainly through
A.
exporting their products.
B.
making more profits.
C.
paying less tax to the government.
D.
production of quality goods.
Answer: D
11.
Non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations Organization hold office for a period of
A.
two years
B.
three years
C.
four years
D.
five years
Answer: C
12.
The state supports private businesses because they
A.
make a lot of profit
B.
organize trade fairs
C.
produce essential goods
D.
pay taxes for development
Answer: D
13.
Motivation and supervision help in the efficient use of
A.
natural resource.
B.
mineral resource.
C.
capital resource.
D.
health industry.
Answer: A
14.
The main work of the members of parliament under the 1992 constitution is to
A.
execute laws.
B.
draw manifestos.
C.
interpret laws.
D.
make laws.
Answer: D
15.
There is an ongoing illegal mining activity in a community. The miners are using earth moving machines, cyanide and mercury. Sixty acres of vegetation cover is pulled down every hour. Which of the following options best describes the long term effect of their activities on the land?
A.
Degradation
B.
Depletion
C.
Erosion
D.
Percolation
Answer: C
Vegetation cover prevents soil erosion. Since the vegetation cover is pulled down/destroyed, the long term effect of their activities is erosion.
16.
On June 21st, the sun is directly overhead at noon at the
A.
Tropic of Cancer
B.
Tropic of Capricorn
C.
Arctic Circle
D.
Antarctic Circle
Answer: C
17.
Protecting national property is the obligation of
A.
all citizens
B.
government officials
C.
the fire service
D.
the police
Answer: A
18.
The sun is vertically overhead on the Tropic of Cancer on
A.
21st January
B.
21st March
C.
21st June
D.
23rd September
E.
22nd December
Answer: C
19.
At the district level, an assemblyman is equivalent to a
A.
minister
B.
judge
C.
parliamentarian
D.
lawyer
Answer: C
20.
Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below
The town lettered C is a/an
A.
district capital
B.
national capital
C.
regional capital
D.
rail terminus
E.
industrial centre
Answer: C
21.
Entrepreneurs in need of larger capital can come together to form a
A.
joint stock company.
B.
partnership.
C.
state corporation.
D.
sole proprietorship.
Answer: B
22.
The original home of the Ewes was
A.
Ho
B.
Keta
C.
Ketu
D.
Kpando
E.
Gafe
Answer: C
23.
Which of the following is a regional capital in Northern Ghana
A.
Navrongo
B.
Wa
C.
Bawku
D.
Yendi
Answer: B
24.
Cotton is the raw material used in making
A.
paper
B.
clothes
C.
shoes
D.
cigarettes
E.
furniture
Answer: B
25.
The head of the judiciary in Ghana is the
A.
President
B.
Attorney-General
C.
Speaker of Parliament
D.
Chief Justice
E.
Auditor General
Answer: D
26.
The 1979 Constitution of Ghana was the
A.
first after independence
B.
second after independence
C.
third after independence
D.
fourth after independence
E.
fifth after independence
Answer: C
27.
Which of the following shows the relationship between distances on paper and actual distance on the ground?
A.
Longitude
B.
Key
C.
Scale
D.
Plan
E.
Contour
Answer: C
28.
The leading producer of coffee in West Africa
A.
Ghana
B.
La Cote d‟Ivoire
C.
Liberia
D.
Nigeria
E.
Sierra Leone
Answer: B
29.
The name given to the temperate grassland in South America is the
A.
Pampas
B.
Prairies
C.
Savanna
D.
Steppe
E.
Veld
Answer: A
30.
One moral value that is stressed during an outdooring and naming ceremony of a child is
A.
truthfulness
B.
love
C.
hard work
D.
respect
Answer: A
31.
Which of the following practices is the best way of conserving Ghana's forest?
A.
Growing of cover crops
B.
Replanting of trees
C.
Promoting the use of charcoal
D.
Deforestation
Answer: B
32.
The first political party formed in the Gold Coast was the
A.
Convention People's Party (CPP)
B.
National Liberation Movement (NLM)
C.
United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
D.
United Party (UP)
Answer: C
33.
Ghana lies between latitudes
A.
5⁰ South and 11⁰ North
B.
5⁰ North and 11⁰ North
C.
5⁰ North and 11⁰ South
D.
5⁰ South and 11⁰ South
Answer: B
34.
The risk bearing of a business organization falls on the
A.
customers.
B.
entrepreneurs.
C.
workers.
D.
bankers.
Answer: B
35.
Which of the following is an effect of ethnic conflicts?
A.
Interruption of development projects
B.
Decrease in government expenditure
C.
Frequent interruption of electricity supply
D.
Over dependence on foreign goods.
Answer: A
36.
Ghana's public sector faces various challenges with respect to human resource development. Which of the following challenges is the most suitable challenge in the above given scenario?
A.
Inefficient bureaucracy
B.
Limited career advancement opportunities
C.
Financial challenges
D.
Limited access to quality education
Answer: B
37.
State owned Enterprises provide
A.
foreign exchange
B.
unemployment
C.
public service
D.
insurance
Answer: C
38.
Which of the following conditions is not an effect of irresponsible adolescent behaviour?
A.
Increase in productive work force.
B.
High cost of health care.
C.
Increase in crime wave.
D.
High rate of illiteracy
Answer: A
39.
Which of the following is not an element of the weather?
A.
Rain
B.
Wind
C.
Cloud
D.
Sunshine
E.
Dust
Answer: E
40.
The central government supports District Assemblies through
A.
market tolls
B.
basic rates
C.
property rates
D.
the common fund
Answer: D
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
(a)
In what four ways is the forest vegetation important to the Ghanaian?
(b)
State three ways by which the forest can be preserved.
(a)
The importance of Forest Vegetation in Ghana
1. Timber is harvested from the forest for export to earn foreign exchange
2. Timber provides raw materials for saw milling industries
3. The logs are processed into wood for building, construction, plywood and veneer
4. Wood is used in furniture marking, construction of boats and body of cargo vehicles
5. The trees from the forest serve as a major source of fuel/energy such as firewood and charcoal
6. The forest vegetation helps to conserve the fertility of the soil
7. The forest supplies us with Pestle, Mortar and chewing sticks
8. The trees act as windbreaks to reduce the destructive power of strong winds
9. The carpet of leaves under trees in the forest also prevents soil erosion
10. The forest vegetation provides food and habitat for animals (wildlife)
11. Animals in the forest promote forest tourism. Also the creation of Natural parks and game reserves attract tourist
12. The forest vegetation protects water bodies from drying up
13. The forest is a source of employment for many people such as hunters, chainsaw operators, etc.
14. The forest is the source of local medicines. The bark, roots and leaves from trees in the forest are used in preparation of traditional medicine
(b)
Ways by which the forest can be preserved
1. Reforestation: Planting trees to replace felled trees
2. Controlled Felling: Only trees of a stipulated size should be felled
3. Afforestation: Planting trees in areas without forest to create forest
4. Agro-Forestry: Planting of various species of fast growing trees and crops on the same farm
5. The creation of forest reserves: People are not allowed to enter without permission
6. The creation of Natural Parks and game reserves to protect and regenerate the forest
7. Protecting the forest against bush fire by the creation of fire belts around the forest and by legislation
8. Prevention of overgrazing: Herdsmen should not allow their animals to graze at a particular place for a long time
9. Avoiding improper methods of farming
10. Avoiding indiscriminate felling of trees
11. Sanctions should be taken against chainsaw operators
2.
(a)
What is separation of powers?
(b)
Outline four advantages of separation of powers.
(a)
Separation of powers is the practice whereby each of the three arms of Government (the legislature, executive and judiciary) work independently of each other.
(b)
Advantages of separation of powers
1. It sets out the duties and powers of each organ of government and this brings fairness in the administration of the country
2. It prevents dictatorship because power is never vested in one organ, person or group of people
3. It ensures that all arms of government respect and abide by the Constitution
4. It protects the rights or freedoms of citizens against abuse by forcing the arms of government to comply with the laws and provisions on fundamental human rights and freedoms under the 1992 Constitution
5. It leads to efficiency and specialization due to years of carrying out the same functions
6. It limits the powers of the Executive and the Legislature for instance persons nominated as Ministers need approval from Parliament before they assume office
3.
(a)
Mention four types of agricultural practices in Ghana.
(b)
Give two advantages and two disadvantages each of any two of the types of agricultural practices mentioned in (a) above.
(a)
Types of agricultural practices in Ghana
1. Land rotation
2. Shifting cultivation
3. Mixed farming
4. Mixed cropping
(b)
1. Land rotation
Advantages
i. The land becomes fertile when left to fallow
ii. The farmer has fewer problems of pest and disease
Disadvantages
i. Virgin forests are destroyed
ii. Cultivation each year gives the farmer a hell of work
2. Shifting Cultivation
Advantages
i. The land becomes fertile again during the fallow period without the use of fertilizer or little fertilizer is used
ii. It reduces disease build-up in the farm
Disadvantages
i. It destroys the virgin forest
ii. It cannot be practised in places where land is scarce
3. Mixed farming
Advantages
i. Different crops are grown on the same piece of land
ii. The farmer is assured of regular income from both animals and crops growth
iii. Animals droppings are used to fertilize the land
iv. Animals can be fed with surplus or by-products of crops
Disadvantages
i. It is expensive
ii. The farmer needs much skill to manage his crops and animals
iii. The farmer has very little or no rest throughout the year
iv. The crops can be destroyed by the farm animals
4. Mixed cropping
Advantages
i. The farmer obtains most of his crops from his farm
ii. The dense cover of the leaves of crops protects the soil surface from being eroded
Disadvantages
i. Improper spacing may lead to shading of crops
ii. There is likely competition for water, space, nutrients and light among the various crops
4.
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.
5.
a)
What is the difference between education and training?
b)
Enumerate four advantages of using modern technology in the production of goods and services.
a)
Education is a process of learning to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. Training on the other hand is the acquisition of specific skills to perform specific tasks.
b)
Advantages of using modern technology in the production of goods and services
1. It makes labour more efficient
2. It makes difficult work easy to do
3. It speeds up work
4. It minimizes breakdown
5. It leads to mass production of goods and services - high productivity
6. It promotes specialization
7. It releases labour for use in other sectors of the economy
8. Work that is dangerous for human being can be done
9. Goods are standardized
10. Reduces unit cost of production
11. Labour cost is reduced
6.
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