KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

The first general election in the history of Ghana was held in

A.

1949

B.

1951

C.

1955

D.

1957

E.
1960

Answer: B

2.

One major benefit Ghana derives from legal mining activities is

A.

generation of revenue for development.

B.

granting of loans for mining activities and employment.

C.

availability of rocks for road construction.

D.

presidential awards received by mining companies.

Answer: A

3.

The head of the extended family among the Akans is called

A.

Abusuapanin

B.

Krontihene

C.

Nifahene

D.

Nana

E.
Kyidomhene

Answer: A

4.

A constitution is important for a country because it

A.

allows criminals to be detained without trial

B.

serves as the basis for good governance

C.

is interpreted by the judiciary

D.

can be defended by the military

Answer: B

5.

All the big textile factories in Ghana are located at

A.

Tamale

B.

Winneba

C.

Tema

D.

Kumasi

E.
Nsawam

Answer: C

6.

Which type of map will be most suitable for determining the elevation of a mountain range?

A.

Topographical map

B.

Road map

C.

Political map

D.

Weather map

Answer: A

Topographic maps are detailed, accurate graphic representations of features that appear on the Earth's surface. These features include: cultural: roads, buildings, urban development, railways, airports, names of places and geographic features, administrative boundaries, state and international borders, reserves.

These maps depict in detail ground relief (landforms and terrain), drainage (lakes and rivers), forest cover, administrative areas, populated areas, transportation routes and facilities (including roads and railways), and other man-made features.

7.

In Ghana, state-owned enterprises are important because they

A.

make a lot of profit

B.

employ a majority of the labour force

C.

produce all the goods for society

D.

provide vital goods and services

Answer: D

8.

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

9.

The farming practice which combines crop cultivation and animal rearing is called

A.

mixed cropping

B.

mixed farming

C.

ranching

D.

nomadism

Answer: B

10.

Bakatue festival is celebrated by the people of

A.

Elmina

B.

Cape Coast

C.

Winneba

D.

Ajumako

Answer: A

11.

The Chairman of the Centre for Civic Education in Ghana before 1969 was

A.

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

B.

Dr. Arko Adjei

C.

Dr. K. A. Busia

D.

Dr. J. B. Danquah

Answer: C

12.

The cool winds that blow from the sea to the land during the day are referred to as

A.

land breeze

B.

sea breeze

C.

trade winds

D.

off-shore winds

E.
air mass

Answer: B

13.

Sustainable development in Ghana depends upon

A.

peace and stability.

B.

untapped natural resources.

C.

untapped natural resources.

D.

University graduates.

Answer: B

14.

The symbol on topographic maps represents

A.

settlements.

B.

farmlands.

C.

marshy areas.

D.

areas liable to flood.

Answer: C

15.

The highest point in the Akwapim-Togo ranges is

A.

Djebobo

B.

Torogbani

C.

Afadjato

D.

Ayegbadje

Answer: C

16.

Latitudes and Longitudes can be used to

A.

show contour lines on maps.

B.

locate objects on the maps.

C.

show the direction of a stream.

D.

show heights of mountains.

Answer: B

17.

The first governor of the Gold Coast Colony was appointed in

A.

1821

B.

1850

C.

1874

D.

1900

E.
1957

Answer: A

18.

Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below

What feature is marked F on the map?

A.

Rubber plantation

B.

Dam

C.

Airport

D.

Railway Station

E.
Quarry

Answer: B

19.

The international organization formed to maintain world peace after the Second World War is known as

A.

The League of Nations

B.

United Nations Organisation

C.

Commonwealth of Nations

D.

Non-aligned Movement

Answer: B

20.

Barometer is an instrument for measuring

A.

atmospheric pressure

B.

temperature

C.

wind speed

D.

wind direction

Answer: A

21.

The longest latitude is known as the

A.

Equator

B.

Arctic Circle

C.

Tropic of Cancer

D.

Tropic of Capricorn

Answer: A

22.

The first political event leading to the formal establishment of British colonial rule in the Gold Coast was the

A.

declaration of Sagrenti war

B.

disturbances of 1948

C.

introduction of the Poll Tax Ordinance

D.

signing of the bond of 1844

Answer: D

23.

Which of the following countries introduced Indirect Rule in her colonies in West Africa?

A.

France

B.

Britain

C.

Portugal

D.

Germany

E.

Belgium

Answer: B

24.

Which of the following organizations was set up mainly to help solve the problem of hunger and disease in the world?
A.
The FAO
B.
The ECA
C.
The UNDP
D.
The OAU
E.
The UNHCR

Answer: A

25.

Which of the following should be the basis for signing Foreign Agreement in Ghana?

A.

Government interest

B.

Business Executive interest

C.

Majority interest

D.

National interest

Answer: D

26.

Which of the following is the main reason for the protection of the physical environment?

A.

Survival of living things

B.

Ensuring adequate rainfall

C.

Improved standard of living

D.

Ensuring environmental sanitation

Answer: A

27.

Movement and supply of utilities in settlements become easier and faster when the

A.

layout is good.

B.

layout is haphazard.

C.

layout is haphazard.

D.

settlement is linear.

Answer: A

28.

Who led the 1948 boycott of European goods in the Gold Coast?

A.

Paa Grant

B.

Nii Kwabena Bonney

C.

Ako Adjei

D.

Obetsebi Lamptey

E.
Kojo Botsio

Answer: B

29.

The most popular mode of transport in Ghana is by

A.

sea

B.

rail

C.

air

D.

road

E.
river

Answer: D

30.

Every Ghanaian citizen is expected to demonstrate commitment to democratic values. Which of the following actions best demonstrates the above expectation?

A.

Criticizing the government on social media

B.

Volunteering for community service

C.

Voting in national elections

D.

Participating in peaceful protests

Answer: C

31.

An example of positive effects of colonization in Ghana is

A.

barter trade.

B.

formal education.

C.

Christian marriage.

D.

human sacrifice.

Answer: B

32.

One of the many ways by which conflicts are reduced in the society is through

A.

prayers.

B.

meditation.

C.

mediation.

D.

punishment.

Answer: C

33.

Mixed farming involves the growing of a

A.

single crop on a large scale

B.

variety of crops on a large scale

C.

single crop for export only

D.

variety of crops and rearing of animals

E.
single crop for feeding animals

Answer: D

34.

The conventional sign on topographical maps represents

A.

Church

B.

Mosque

C.

Chief's palace

D.

Fort

Answer: B

35.

The most economical way to dispose of domestic and industrial waste is

A.

sieving

B.

burning

C.

recycling

D.

dumping

Answer: C

36.

Ghana's dependence on foreign loans can be minimized by

A.

diversifying and processing more for exports.

B.

the importation of skilled labour.

C.

the size of her population.

D.

printing more money.

Answer: A

37.

The revolution of the earth results in

A.

high and low tides

B.

day and night

C.

the four seasons

D.

wind directions

Answer: C

38.

Use the table below, which shows the temperature and rainfall figures recorded for town A to answer the question below.

Climate
Months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Temperature
°C
20 28 30 30 25 26 30 20 20 21 20 20
Rainfall
(mm)
10 20 30 56 110 120 100 35 35 30 20 10

The total amount of rainfall recorded for the year was

A.

576 mm

B.

607 mm

C.

667 mm

D.

706 mm

E.

767 mm

Answer: A

39.

The primary aim of elections in Ghana is to

A.

allow the powerful to govern without restrain.

B.

protect the rights of children and mothers only.

C.

provide tax reliefs to groups of people with common interests.

D.

change governments peacefully and orderly.

Answer: D

40.

In order to fully develop our natural resources we must

A.

bring in experts from abroad

B.

train our human resource

C.

go for loans from abroad for farming

D.

compel the youth to undertake farming

Answer: B

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

a)

List four features of a slum.

b)

Enumerate four measures that can be taken to prevent slums in the urban towns of Ghana.

a)

Features of a slum

1. Overcrowded settlement
2. Filthy/dirty environment/poor sanitation
3. Buildings not well arranged
4. Narrow or no streets
5. Presence of criminals
6. Buildings are made from inferior materials
7. Pressure on social facilities
8. Presence of social vices
9. Frequent outbreak of diseases e.g. cholera

b)

Measures to prevent slums in the urban towns of Ghana

1. Town planners to provide good layout
2. Building plans to be approved by the authorities
3. Demolishing of unauthorized buildings
4. Provision of streets before settlements develop
5. Waste collection facilities must be provided/improvement in sanitation
6. Orderly arrangement of buildings
7. Control of rural-urban migration
8. Putting up of low-cost building/states
9. Public education on the dangers of slums
10. Enforcement of bye-laws on town planning

2.

Write an essay on one of the following:

a)

The achievements of Dr Kwame Nkrumah

b)

The achievements of Sir Gordon Guggisberg

a)

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

1. Was the first president of Ghana and the leading instrument in the fight for independence
2. He was the prime minister in 1952 and later ruled Ghana as president from 1960 to 1966
3. Born at Nkroful on 21st September, 1909 in the Western Region of Ghana
4. He attended Roman Catholic Primary and Middle Schools at Half-Assini and taught for a year as a pupil teacher in the same town
5. He attended Achimota College in 1926 and got a teaching certificate in 1930
6. He travelled to America in 1935 and studied at Lincoln University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Sociology and a Degree in Theology
7. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania and received a Masers Degree in Philosophy and a Master of Science Degree in Education
8. He left the USA for Britain to study Economics at the London School of Economics between 1945 and 1947
9. He was invited to the Gold Coast by the leadership of the UGCC in 1947 to occupy the post of General Secretary of the party
10. He later left the UGCC to form his own political party, the Convention People's Party (CPP) on 12th June, 1949
11. He helped Ghana to gain independence on 6th March, 1957
12. His government was overthrown on 24th February, 1966
13. He died on 27th April, 1972 in Bucharest (Romania)

Achievements of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

1. He led Ghana to attain her independence from the colonial masters
2. He constructed the Tema motorway and townships
3. He constructed the Adomi Bridge
4. He started the Akosombo Dam in 1961 and completed it in 1965
5. He introduced irrigation farming particularly for rice and sugar cultivation at Komenda and Asutuare
6. He built the Tema Harbour
7. He played a major role in the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
8. He introduced the compulsory and free-tuition primary education including the free text-books scheme
9. He established several institutions of higher learning such as Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology at Kumasi in 1952 and Cape Coast University in 1962 at Cape Coast
10. He built new hospitals such as Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi and Effia Nkwanta Hospital at Secondi Takoradi
11. He established the University of Ghana Medical School at Korle-Bu in Accra

b)

Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg

1. He was a Canadian born British Governor who ruled the Gold Coast from 1919 to 1927
2. He was born in 1869
3. He first arrived in Gold Coast in 1901 to draw survey maps of the country and left in 1908
4. He also took part in the first world war from 1914 to 1918

Achievements of Sir Gordon Guggisberg

1. Development of health centres
2. Initiative development plan
3. Construction of ports and harbour
4. Construction of roads
5. Construction of railway lines
6. Proposed electrification projects
7. Establishment of schools
8. Release of seized lands to owners
9. Drafted more Africans into Administration/civil service
10. Drafted a constitution for the country
11. Brokered peace between the British and the country
12. Chiefs were represented in legislation
13. Set up of Provincial Councils for each province
14. Helped in the development of agriculture sector
15. Encouraged the teaching of technical and vocational skills in schools
16. Encouraged the teaching of local history and languages
17. Encouraged the education of girls
18. Returned Prempeh I from Seychelles Island

3.

Describe five achievements of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)

Achievements of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)

1. Conflict resolution: It has helped to settle so many disputes and end conflicts on the continent. For instance the civil war in Congo
2. Promotion of economic co-operation: The O.A.U with other organs like Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have encouraged trade among African states
3. Promoting respect for Africans: The Union (O.A.U ) has made Africa's voice to be heard in the international community
4. Decolonization in Africa: The Union has supported many African countries (states) to gain independence. Examples are Zimbabwe, Namibia, etc.
5. Maintenance of world peace: The O.A.U has helped to maintain peace and security in Africa as well as other parts of the world. During the Israel and Egypt conflict, through O.A.U, African states were able to send troops
6. The Union has helped to abolish racial discrimination during the white regime in South Africa leading to the establishment of democracy
7. Promoting true unity: The O.A.U has succeeded in bring African countries of various colonial backgrounds and political ideologies together

4.

Use the map of Tamo to answer Question 1

a)

What is the direction of Kissi from Tamo?

b)

Calculate the distance in kilometres along the class one road from Aplu to the bridge across River Lawi

c)

What is the direction of flow of River Lawi?

d)

Name the feature marked X at the mouth of River Lawi

e)

Mention the main two lines of communication of the area.

f)

Using the map only, name two products that are likely to be exported through the Tamo port.

a)

Kissi is at the North-East of Tamo

b)

Distance in kilometres along the class one road from Aplu to the bridge across River Lawi

Distance on map = 5 cm

Scale = 1 cm : 2 km

If 1 cm = 2 km
5 cm = 5 cm x 2 km 1 cm = 10 km

∴ Actual distance between Aplu and River Lawi is 10 km

c)

River Lawi flows from North-East to South-West

d)

The feature marked X at the mouth of River Lawi is a estuary

e)

Railway and road are the two lines of communication of the area

f)

Products that are likely to be exported through the Tamo port

1. Timber
2. Gold
3. Sugar cane

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)

List five examples of cases which can be reported at the office of Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service (DOVVSU).

b)

Describe five functions of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service (DOVVSU).

a)

1. Child Abuse

2. Rape

3. Domestic Violence

4. Child Labour

5. Human trafficking

6. Child kidnapping

7. Defilement

8. Harrasment

9. Child marriage

b)

1. Mediation

2. Public Education

3. Prosecution

4. Advice on preventing crime

5. Offers Counselling to victims

6. Maintain law and order

7. Investigate on female and child abuse