KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

The prevailing winds that blow over most parts of northern Ghana between November and February are the

A.

South-West monsoon winds

B.

North-East monsoon winds

C.

North-East Trade winds

D.

Westerly winds

E.
Easterly winds

Answer: C

2.

The Sagrenti war was fought in the year

A.

1834

B.

1864

C.

1874

D.

1884

Answer: C

3.

Who is the head of the judiciary in Ghana?

A.

the Speaker of Parliament

B.

the President

C.

the Chief Justice

D.

the Vice President

E.
the Attorney-General

Answer: C

4.

The amount imposed on Ghanaians under the Poll Tax Ordinance was

A.

one shilling

B.

two shilling

C.

three shilling

D.

four shilling

Answer: A

5.

Ghana co-operates with other countries to

A.

foster friendly relationships

B.

increase her level of tax revenue

C.

adopt a common code of conduct

D.

create more jobs for her citizens

Answer: A

6.

Non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) hold office for a period

A.

two years

B.

three years

C.

four years

D.

five years

Answer: A

7.

In which country does the River Nile enter the sea?

A.

Kenya

B.

Ethiopia

C.

Egypt

D.

Sudan

Answer: C

8.

The ratio between distance measured on a map and the actual distance on the ground is a

A.

scale

B.

layout

C.

statement

D.

sketch

Answer: A

9.

Which of the following vegetation zones is most suitable for the cultivation of maize?

A.

Moist semi-deciduous forest

B.

Sudan savanna

C.

Guinea savanna

D.

Tropical rain forest

Answer: C

10.

The location of an object measured in degrees is known as

A.

cardinal point

B.

bearing

C.

landmark

D.

survey beacon

Answer: B

11.

The revolution of the earth around the sun causes

A.

day and night.

B.

deflection of winds and ocean currents.

C.

the four seasons.

D.

the rise and fall of the tides.

Answer: C

12.

Which of the following factors help a nation to develop?

I. Internal peace and security

II. Participating in international games

III. A healthy economy

IV. A large population

A.
I and III only
B.
I and IV only
C.
II and III only
D.
II and IV only

Answer: A

13.

A bill passed by parliament becomes law when the president gives his

A.

veto.

B.

assent.

C.

accord.

D.

authority.

Answer: B

14.

The most convenient way of reducing slum in cities is to

A.

remove badly laid out buildings.

B.

build more estates.

C.

increase wages and salaries.

D.

supervise siting of structures.

Answer: A

15.

The main reason for encouraging farmers in Ghana to produce more cocoa is to

A.

promote the manufacture of more cocoa products

B.

generate more foreign exchange

C.

make the farmer happy

D.

set up more factories

E.
help determine the best farmer.

Answer: B

16.

What is the major effect of illegal mining on the water bodies of Ghana?

A.

Destroys aquatic and plant life

B.

Reduces the flow of water bodies

C.

Changes the colour of the water bodies only

D.

Empowers the youth negatively

Answer: A

17.

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

18.

The Poll Tax Ordinance was passed in

A.

1820

B.

1825

C.

1852

D.

1874

E.
1896

Answer: C

19.

Increasing opportunities for employment in the Ghanaian society can help to reduce

A.

acts of indiscipline

B.

the cost of living.

C.

responsibility to the state.

D.

influx of foreign materials into the country.

Answer: A

20.

What name is given to the point where a tributary joins the main river ?/p>

A.

Source

B.

Mouth

C.

Confluence

D.

Delta

E.
Estuary

Answer: C

21.

The high dependency problem of some families can be solved by

A.

encouraging parents to feed their children properly

B.

practicing family planning

C.

sending the children to school

D.

sharing the responsibility with relatives

Answer: B

22.

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

23.

The process by which one country takes control of the administration of another is known as

A.

acculturation.

B.

colonization.

C.

socialization.

D.

assimilation.

Answer: B

24.

Which of the following measures cannot provide integration among Ghanaians?

A.

Inter-ethnic marriages

B.

Fair representation of ethnic groups in governance

C.

The study of Ghanaian music and dance in schools

D.

Minimizing rapid population growth

Answer: D

25.

Which of the following is important in the manufacture of cutting tools?

A.

Tin

B.

Iron

C.

Silver

D.

Lead

E.
Diamond

Answer: E

26.

Asante was colonized by the British through

A.

agreement.

B.

force.

C.

persuasion.

D.

plebiscite.

Answer: B

27.

The capital of the Upper East Region is

A.

Bolgatanga

B.

Tamale

C.

Wa

D.

Bawku

E.
Zuarungu

Answer: A

28.

Use the bar graph below to answer the question below

What was the total mark scored by School C?

A.

25

B.

30

C.

35

D.

42

E.

52

Answer: B

29.

The following activities bring disgrace to the people and Ghana as a whole except

A.

the chieftaincy institution.

B.

female genital mutilation.

C.

armed robbery.

D.

galamsey mining.

E.

Answer: A

30.

Environmental degradation is mainly caused by

A.

natural disasters.

B.

human activities.

C.

civil wars.

D.

global warming.

Answer: B

31.

The common fish caught in the lagoons of Ghana is

A.

mudfish

B.

tuna

C.

tilapia

D.

herrings

E.
dogfish

Answer: C

32.

The Headquarters of the United Nations Organization is in

A.

Geneva

B.

Washington

C.

New York

D.

Amsterdam

E.
Addis Ababa

Answer: C

33.

The colour used on maps for vegetation is

A.

brown

B.

green

C.

yellow

D.

red

E.
violet

Answer: B

34.

The primary function of the legislature is to

A.

administer justice

B.

make laws

C.

register citizens

D.

protect wrong doers

Answer: B

35.

Which of the following is not a coastal landform?

A.

Cliff

B.

Estuary

C.

Sandbar

D.

Lagoon

E.
Inselberg

Answer: A

36.

Public corporations are set up by the government mainly to provide

A.

youth employment

B.

emergency services

C.

entrepreneurial skills

D.

utility services

Answer: D

37.

Use the diagram above to answer the question below

What type of slope does the diagram show ?

A.

Uniform

B.

Convex

C.

Gentle

D.

Concave

E.
Steep

Answer: D

38.

The leading producer of copper in Africa is

A.

Zambia

B.

Namibia

C.

Sudan

D.

Morocco

Answer: C

39.

Which of the following vegetation types cannot be found in Ghana?

A.

Mangrove Forest

B.

Temperate Woodland

C.

Tropical Deciduous Forest

D.

Guinea Savanna

E.
Sudan Savanna

Answer: B

40.

The official seat of the government of Ghana is

A.

Gondar Barracks

B.

Peduase Lodge

C.

Osu Castle

D.

The State House

E.
The Black Star Square

Answer: C

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

(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

2.

(a)

What is private enterprise?

(b)

Outline any four roles the Government of Ghana could play to promote private enterprise.

(a)

Private enterprise is an organization which is not set up by the government but rather owned by individuals or a group of individuals and managed by them.

(b)

Roles the Government of Ghana could play to promote private enterprise

1. Guarantee financial support to private business men
2. Organize training courses for private business to make them abreast with modern trends
3. The government should provide tax relief or tax holidays to new businesses
4. Importation of goods into the country must be checked
5. The state must sponsor local businessmen abroad to participate in trade fairs in order to expose their products to the outside world
6. Advertising the products of the private sector internally and externally
7. Ensuring that goods produced are of very good quality
8. Providing an enabling environment such as infrastructural development, setting up of a National Investment Council, establishing of National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), good investment laws, etc. for businesses

3.

a)

State four advantages of saving money with the bank.

b)

Highlight four effects of poor handling of currency.

a)

1. Earn interest

2. Easy to withdraw

3. Safety of Money

4. Accumulate money for short term purposes

5. Easy to tract account transactions

6. Easy to get access to loan

7. Helps in emergencies

8. Limits debt

b)

1. Rejection of notes

2. Misunderstandings among people

3. Able to cause disorders of the skin

4. Extra costs are needed to print new notes to replace defaced notes

5. Destruct beauty of money

4.

a)

State four characteristics of a good map.

b)

Highlight the steps you will take to draw the map of your school compound.

a)

Characteristics of a good map

A good map should have:
1. Title
2. A date
3. Key or legend
4. A scale
5. Convectional signs
6. Direction

b)

Steps taken to draw the map of a school compound

1. Do a reconnaissance/survey
2. Do a rough sketch map
3. Revisit the compound for correction
4. Measure the length and breadth of the compound
5. Choose and state the scale
6. Draw the outline of the compound using the scale
7. Insert the outline of the features on the compound
8. Label the features inside the frame of the compound
9. Show the north pole
10. Show the key
11. Write the title of the map

5.

a)

On the outline map of West Africa provided, insert the following features:

i)

Accra

ii)

Lagos

iii)

River Senegal

iv)

River Volta

v)

River Niger

vi)

Jos Plateau

b)

Mention any two reasons why most rivers in West Africa are not navigable.

a)

b)

Reasons why most rivers in West Africa are not navigable

1. Waterfalls and rapids: Most West African rivers have waterfalls and rapids which make transportation difficult
2. Winding course: Most of the rivers have winding courses. For example Volta and Niger
3. Shallow in depth: Most of the rivers are shallow rendering them unfriendly for traveling with boats. Others also dry up quickly in the dry season
4. Trees in water (stumps): Some rivers also have big trees blocking the use of boats on them

6.

a)

State five characteristics of the harmattan

b)

In which two ways is the harmattan useful?

c)

Mention three disadvantages of the harmattan

The harmattan otherwise known as the North-East Trade winds, blow from the Saharan Desert to the Atlantic coast or the west coast of Africa

This wind blows from October/November to February/March annually.

It is a dry wind with little or no moisture at all.

a)

Characteristics of the harmattan

1. It is a dry wind which blows over West Africa from Sahara desert. It is dry and hazy
2. It blows from North-East to South-West direction
3. It carries a lot of dust which makes breathing very difficult
4. There are very few or no rain clouds in the sky during these periods
5. It brings about haze and makes visibility poor
6. It blows between October and November, also February and March and extends to the North in April
7. Temperatures are generally lower with coldness in the nights

b)

Usefulness of the harmattan

1. The weather conditions make it easy for farmers to dry their crops such as cocoa, maize, etc.
2. The harmattan season is mosquito-free period because stagnant water are mostly not available (dried) to breed mosquitoes
3. It helps farmers to prepare new lands for next farming season
4. The dry season helps in the production of salt
5. It helps laundry activities as cloths dry well and fast
6. It favours travellers since they could travel long distances without disturbances of rain

c)

Disadvantages of the harmattan

1. Poor visibility: The operations flights (aeroplanes) are disrupted due to bad weather
2. Bushfire: Dry land are exposed to frequent bushfires resulting in lose of properties
3. Dusty atmosphere which is harmful to human health
4. Rivers and streams reduce in size and volume rendering water supply for hydroelectric power for domestic and industrial purpose difficult
5. Easy spread of diseases like influenza and cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in the dry season
6. Quick dry lips and skin
7. Farming activities are disrupted in places where there are no irrigation facilities
8. There is shortage of water compelling man and animals to travel far distances before getting water