1.
Which of the following can constitute human rights abuse in Ghana?
Child labour
Employing an 18 year old girl
Dropping out of school
Drug abuse
Answer: A
2.
The seat of government of Ghana (then Gold Coast) was removed from Cape Coast to Accra in
1870
1876
1901
1919
Answer: B
3.
A long narrow depression with a downward slope on the earth‟s surface is called
an inselberg
sand dune
valley
a ridge
Answer: C
4.
Limestone changes under great heat and pressure to form
graphite
shale
gneiss
coal
Answer: E
5.
The earth rotates on its axis every
12 hours
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
Answer: B
6.
The main purpose of sex education in Ghanaian schools is to
increase the likelihood of early marriage.
promote reproductive health and responsible behavior.
discourage communication between adolescents and health care providers.
promote chastity among adolescents.
Answer: B
7.
Which of the following developments is not associated with Sir Gordon Guggisberg?
Construction of harbours.
Promotion of health.
Europeanization of Ghanaians.
Establishment of schools.
Answer: C
8.
The first Europeans to come to the Gold Coast landed at
Cape Coast
Elmina
Axim
Accra
Answer: B
9.
The moon is a satellite of
Jupiter
Mars
Earth
Mercury
Answer: C
10.
The leading producer of copper in Africa is
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Botswana
Namibia
Answer: B
11.
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
12.
The first Europeans to arrive at Elmina in the fifteenth century were the
Portuguese
Danes
Dutch
British
Answer: A
13.
Governance becomes more efficient when the Executive and the Legislature
perform each other's function.
work independently.
perform the same functions.
rely on guidance from Britain.
Answer: B
14.
Which of the following is a symbol of national unity in Ghana? The
National anthem
Akosombo Dam
Gye Nyame
Judiciary
Answer: A
15.
Adolescent chastity is beneficial to the girl because it helps her to
enjoy free education
gain automatic scholarship.
have uninterrupted education
pass examination easily
Answer: C
16.
Which of the following diseases is caused by pollution of water bodies?
River blindness
Asthma
Cholera
Hepatitis B
Answer: C
17.
The physical environment of Ghana be protected through
recycling of waste materials.
re-directing river channels.
practicing traditional farming.
burning of traditional waste.
Answer: A
18.
The following factors can increase productivity in Ghana except
positive work ethics.
improved salaries.
involving workers in decision making.
increasing working hours.
Answer: D
19.
A company is expanding globally and needs to socialize employees to new cultural norms. Which of the following approaches would be most effective?
Provide employees with a cultural sensitivity training program
Encourage employees to maintain their existing cultural practices.
Encourage employees to adapt to the new culture on their own
Provide employees with a detailed guide to world cultures.
Answer: A
20.
26. Which of the following is a secondary economic activity?
Forestry
Fishing
Quarrying
Ranching
Answer: E
21.
Which of the following conducted the District Assembly Election in Ghana?
National Commission for Democracy
National Council on Women and Development
Statistical Services Department
National House of Chiefs
Answer: B
22.
The rotation of the earth on its axis causes
eclipse of the moon
eclipse of the sun
day and night
seasonal changes
Answer: C
23.
The Mediterranean lands are well known for the production of
minerals
textiles
citrus
metals
Answer: C
24.
Which of the following agencies cater for the welfare of women and children in the country?
National Council for Civic Education (NCCE)
National Council on Women and Development (NCWD)
Non-Formal Education (NFED)
Electoral Commission (EC)
Answer: B
25.
The maintenance of law and order in traditional societies in Ghana is the responsibility of
chiefs and their elders
priests and their elders
teachers and family heads
police and soldiers
Answer: A
26.
One way of improving the economy which Ghana inherited from colonization is
forming consumer cooperative societies.
increasing demands of foreign aid.
promoting intensive industrialization.
refusing to send students overseas.
Answer: C
27.
The Dagombas are descendants of
Ndewura Jakpa
Samori
Babatu
Dariziogo
Answer: E
28.

Use the diagram above to answer the question below
The feature marked A in the diagram above is a
valley
spur
ridge
elbow
Answer: E
29.
Which of the following is a cardinal point of the compass?
North –East
South-West
East
South-East
Answer: C
30.
Which of the following institutions is most useful in the provision of social amenities in Ghana?
The Bank of Ghana
Ghana Highway Authority
District Assemblies
Internal Revenue Service
Answer: C
31.
Longitude 0° is referred to as the
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Greenwich Meridian
Answer: D
32.
Which of the following measures can increase tomato yield in Ghana
Improved marketing strategies
Availability of credit to farmers
Reliance on rainfall agriculture
Establishment of relating processing factories
Answer: B
33.
The language spoken by the largest group of people in Ghana is
Hausa
Ewe
Akan
Guan
Answer: C
34.
An extensive area of lowland is called a
ridge.
valley.
plain.
plateau.
Answer: C
35.
The revolution of the earth round the sun causes
day and night
high tides
four seasons
earthquakes
Answer: C
36.
One of the problems facing the primary production in Ghana is
availability of skilled labour
long period of bush burning
poor road network
the use of complex machines.
Answer: C
37.
One of the works of a Member of Parliament (MP) is to
make laws
judge criminals
arrest criminals
conduct state elections
Answer: A
38.
The integrity of the nation can be defended by
educating the youth.
encouraging immigration.
cleaning the environment.
reporting saboteurs.
Answer: D
39.
In which country does the River Nile enter the sea?
Ethiopia
Sudan
Kenya
Egypt
Answer: D
40.
The rotation of the earth causes
the seasons.
day and night.
eclipse of the moon.
changes in vegetation.
Answer: B
a)
Draw and label the structure of the earth.
b)
Name the three types of rocks
c)
State four importance of rocks
a)
b)
Types of rocks
1. Igneous rocks
2. Sedimentary rocks
3. Metamorphic rocks
c)
Importance of rocks
1. Tourist Attraction: The shapes and layers of some rocks are so wonderful and beautiful that they sometimes serve as tourist attraction. An example is the umbrella rocks at Boti Falls
2. Source of Minerals: Minerals like gold, diamond and coal are obtained from rocks
3. Building and Construction: Rocks like igneous and metamorphic are used in building houses, constructing of bridges, dams, roads and sea ports
4. Sources of water: The source of underground water supply depends largely on the nature of rocks. An example is spring wells. Water can be obtained from the ground by constructing a well to reach the aquifer
5. Source of salt: Certain rocks contain salt which are mostly used by people living far from the coastal areas. One can be found at Daboya in Northern Ghana
6. Making of ornaments
7. Production of glass
8. Formation of soil
9. Production of cement, gravel, chippings, etc.
10. Habitat for wildlife
a)
Mention the four main organs of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)
b)
Write notes on any two of them
a)
The main organs of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)
1. The Assembly of Heads of States and Governments (General Assembly)
2. The Council of Ministers
3. The General Secretariat
4. The Specialized Commission for specific functions
b)
1. Assembly of Heads of States and Governments
i. It is the highest organ, comprising of Heads of States of member countries
ii. It appoints the Administrative Secretary General
iii. Apart from extraordinary sessions which may be convened at the request of any member state, the assembly meets at least once a year
2. The Council of Ministers
i. It is next to the Assembly of Heads of State in terms of power
ii. It comprises all foreign ministers of each member state and reports to the assembly
iii. Its main function is to draw agenda for the assembly's meetings and to implement its decisions
iv. The council meets at least twice annually
3. The General Secretariat
i. It is headed by Secretary General appointed by the Assembly
ii. It carries out all correspondence and administrative duties of the organization
iii. It also implements the decision of the General Assembly
iv. It is based in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
v. The Secretary has three (3) year term in office
a)
List four minerals mined in Ghana and indicate where they are mined.
b)
Describe four ways in which minerals are important to the economy of Ghana.
a)
Minerals mined in Ghana and where they are mined
Gold
1. Obuasi
2. Tarkwa
3. Bogoso
4. Prestea
5. Konongo
6. Kenyasi
7. New Abirem
8. Sekoti
9. Ayamfuri
10. Bibiani
11. Dunkwa-on-ofin
12. Namoorantenga
13. Dosi
14. Asonge
Diamond
1. Akwatia
2. Oda
3. Kade
4. Bonsa Valley
5. Ayamfuri
Crude oil
1. Cape Three Points
2. Takoradi
Salt
1. Ada
2. Accra
3. Keta
4. Ningo
5. Daboya
6. Apam
7. Elmina
Clay
1. Winneba
2. Vume
3. Oframase
4. Tanoso
5. Anfoega
Manganese
Nsuta
Limestone
Oterkpolu
b)
Ways in which minerals are important to the economy of Ghana
1. Job creation
2. Revenue generation for government
3. Income generation for employees
4. Foreign exchange earnings for the government
5. Development of communities/growth of towns
6. Improvement of the image of Ghana in the international community
7. Source of raw material for industries
8. Acquisition of skills
9. Provision of infrastructure and social amenities
10. Provision of scholarship
11. Creation of allied industries e.g. goldsmith
12. Attraction of foreign investors
(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.
(a)
(i)
How would you explain the term constitution to your study group as you prepare for examination?
[4 marks]
(ii)
List four important reasons for which Ghana decided to practice republican system of government.
[4 marks]
(b)
As the principal speaker during a class debate on the constitution of Ghana, what four points will you make to convince the audience on the contributions of the 1992 constitution to the development of the nation?
[12 marks]
(a)
(i)
A constitution is a body of rules and regulations that governs the way a country is run. It is the highest law of the land to which all other laws must conform.
A constitution can be written or unwritten. Example is the 1992 constitution of Ghana.
4 marks
(ii)
Important reasons Ghana decided to practice republican system of government
1. To gain sovereignty and break colonial ties
2. To promote nationalism and Pan-African ideals
3. Guarantees the fundamental human rights of the people
4. In order to establish institutions/organs of government
5. In order for citizens to choose their leaders, influence decisions and hold leaders accountable
6. For economic prosperity and stability
7. To maintain peace and stability
8. To control and manage the country's resources to the benefit of the people
9. To establish a strong central executive government for nation building
10. To promote national unity and identity
11. To promote democratic ideals such as accountability and Rule of law
12. To gain constitutional autonomy
13. It was considered modern and progressive compared to the constitutional monarchy
14. To give popular legitimacy to government
15. To reflect the popular demand of the will of the people
Any 4 @ 1 mark each = 4 marks
(b)
Contributions of the 1992 constitution of Ghana to the development of the nation
1. Prevention of dictatorial rule
2. Serves as a guide for change of government
3. Serves as terms of reference to maintain law and order
4. Determines type of political system used to run the country
5. Given legitimacy to government and political institutions
6. Gives Ghana the status of nationhood
7. Ensures accountability and good governance
8. Protects human right
9. Establishes various organs/arms of government and their functions
10. Recognises chieftaincy as an institution
11. Allocates functions of the organs of Government
Any 4 @ 3 marks each = 12 marks
a)
Describe four attitudes and values needed to prevent conflicts in the community.
b)
Explain two effects of conflicts on the community.
c)
List two peaceful ways by which conflicts in society can be resolved.
a)
1. Love
2. Honesty
3. Commitment
4. Kindness
5. Tolerance
6. Prevent Stereotyping
7. Fairness
b)
1. Destruction of lives
2. Destruction of properties
3. Lead to hunger
4. Displacement of people
5. Outbreak of diseases
6. Abuse of human right
7. Increase government expenditure
c)
1. Reconciliation
2. Meditation
3. Arbitration
4. Negotiation
5. Persuasion
6. Collaboration
7. Counselling