KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
The direction of Yendi from Tamale on map of Ghana is towards the
A.
North
B.
South
C.
East
D.
West
Answer: C
2.
If the time in town (A) on longitude 20o E is 9:00 am; what will be the time in town (B) longitude 80o E?
A.
1.00 p.m.
B.
1.00 a.m.
C.
8.00 p.m.
D.
5.00 a.m.
Answer: A
3.
A good social environment can be promoted through
A.
bravery
B.
competition
C.
individualism
D.
tolerance
Answer: D
4.
Private businesses can contribute to the development of the nation by
A.
registering their businesses
B.
purchasing expensive machines
C.
paying their taxes as required
D.
producing expensive goods
Answer: C
5.
Which of the following is used to represent landmarks on maps?
A.
Conventional signs
B.
Histogram
C.
Mathematical symbols
D.
Plain sketches
Answer: A
6.
Which of the following is a land-locked country in West Africa?
A.
Burkina Faso
B.
Ghana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Sierra Leone
E.
Liberia
Answer: A
7.
Workers in Ghana are required by law to contribute towards their future upkeep through
A.
Company shares
B.
Treasury bills
C.
Government bonds
D.
Social Security schemes
Answer: D
8.
The application of checks and balances in democratic governments helps to prevent
A.
plebiscite
B.
dictatorship
C.
voting
D.
unemployment
Answer: B
9.
Which of the following political events occurred first in the history of Ghana
A.
The formation of the Convention People‟s Party (CPP)
B.
The passing of the Lands Bill
C.
The formation of the Fante Confederation
D.
The passing of the Poll Tax Ordinance
Answer: D
10.
The most common way of becoming a citizen of a country is by
A.
registration
B.
birth
C.
adoption
D.
marriage
Answer: B
11.
Before World War 1, Togoland was a colony of
A.
France
B.
Germany
C.
Britain
D.
Portugal
Answer: B
12.
The Poll Tax Ordinance was passed in
A.
1820
B.
1825
C.
1852
D.
1874
E.
1896
Answer: C
13.
People are elected into office of parliament through a process called
A.
presidential election.
B.
appointment taking.
C.
referendum.
D.
voting.
Answer: D
14.
The following are aspects of culture except
A.
beliefs
B.
ceremony
C.
language
D.
food
Answer: B
15.
A company is expanding globally and needs to socialize employees to new cultural norms. Which of the following approaches would be most effective?
A.
Provide employees with a cultural sensitivity training program
B.
Encourage employees to maintain their existing cultural practices.
C.
Encourage employees to adapt to the new culture on their own
D.
Provide employees with a detailed guide to world cultures.
Answer: A
16.
The time in Accra on longitude 0° is 8 am. What is the time in Cairo on longitude 30°E ?
A.
9 am
B.
10 am
C.
11 am
D.
12 noon
Answer: B
17.
The main cause of the formation of the Volta Lake was the
A.
construction of a dam across the Volta River
B.
generation of hydro-electric power from the Volta River
C.
activities of the fishermen along the Volta River
D.
construction of a bridge across the Volta River
E.
development of river transportation on the Volta River
Answer: A
18.
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 annual range of temperature was
A.
10 °C
B.
20 °C
C.
21 °C
D.
25 °C
E.
30 °C
Answer: A
19.
The demand for 'self government now' was made in 1949 by
A.
Dr J. B. Danquah
B.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
C.
Dr K. A. Busia
D.
Dr Kwegyir Aggrey
Answer: B
20.
Tourism involves
A.
taking time off normal duties.
B.
painting beautiful sceneries.
C.
buying new and beautiful artefacts.
D.
travelling to see and enjoy sceneries.
Answer: D
21.
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
22.
Which of the following industries is having negative influences on the Ghanaian culture?
A.
Mining
B.
Agriculture
C.
Fishing
D.
Tourism
Answer: D
23.
Peaceful co-existence among ethnic groups is important for
A.
sustainable development.
B.
population growth.
C.
increasing government revenue.
D.
reducing crime in society.
Answer: A
24.
The Committee for the Defence of the Revolution (CDR) in Ghana was introduced by
A.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
B.
Dr KA Busia
C.
Mr Victor Owusu
D.
Dr Hilla Limann
E.
Flt Lt J. J. Rawlings
Answer: E
25.
The first secondary school to be established in Ghana is
A.
Achimota School
B.
Saint Augustine's College
C.
Mfantsipim School
D.
Adisadel College
Answer: C
26.
The majority of Ghanaians acquire citizenship by
A.
naturalization.
B.
adoption.
C.
founding.
D.
birth.
Answer: D
27.
Use the diagram above to answer the question below
The vertical interval of the contour lines on the diagram is
A.
0 metres
B.
50 metres
C.
100 metres
D.
300 metres
E.
350 metres
Answer: A
28.
Who was the President of the third republic of Ghana?
A.
Dr K. Abrefa Busia
B.
Dr J. B. Danquah
C.
Mr Victor Owusu
D.
Dr Hilla Limann
E.
Dr E. V. C. de Graft Johnson
Answer: D
29.
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
30.
The highest points in Ghana are found on the
A.
Gambaga Escarpment
B.
Akwapim Ridge
C.
Togo Range
D.
Mampong Scarp
Answer: C
31.
Wine production from grapes is an important industry in
A.
Senegal
B.
South Africa
C.
Sierra Leone
D.
Zimbabwe
E.
The Sudan
Answer: B
32.
A set of rules that protects the lives of the people and shows how a nation should be governed is known as
A.
conventions
B.
constitution
C.
rules
D.
regulations
E.
customs
Answer: B
33.
Poor drainage system in our cities result in
A.
earthquakes
B.
erosion
C.
floods
D.
landslides
Answer: C
34.
State Owned Enterprises are established mainly to
A.
make substantial profit.
B.
produce goods for export.
C.
provide vital services.
D.
supervise private businesses.
Answer: C
35.
Which of the following cannot be considered as an economic activity?
A.
Farming
B.
Manufacturing
C.
Teaching
D.
Learning
E.
Driving
Answer: D
36.
The Governor of the Gold Coast during the 1948 riots was
A.
Sir Gerald Creasy
B.
Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke
C.
Sir Aiken Watson
D.
Sir Henley Coussey
E.
Captain George Maclean
Answer: A
37.
The destruction of farm lands by cattle and the confrontation between herdsmen and farming communities in Ghana can best be resolved by
A.
local farmers always standing by to drive away herdsmen.
B.
encouraging the practice of cattle ranching in our communities.
C.
allowing the game and wildlife department to take charge of cattle rearing in the communities.
D.
seizing and distributing some of the cattle to the affected communities.
Answer: B
Ranching is the practice of raising herds of animals on large tracts of land.
38.
Which of the following agricultural practices helps to prevent soil erosion?
A.
Mono-culture
B.
Crop rotation
C.
Cover cropping
D.
Shifting cultivation
Answer: C
39.
Most of the lakes in East Africa were formed as a result of the
A.
rift valley system
B.
fold mountain system
C.
action of volcanoes
D.
action of tropical winds
E.
action of waves
Answer: A
40.
Environmental pollution is caused by all the following except
A.
smoking of cigarettes
B.
making of loud noise
C.
dumping of refuse
D.
watering of flower garden
Answer: D
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
State four characteristics of a good law.
b)
Explain four benefits derived from law and order in a country.
a)
Characteristics of a good law
1. Interest of the people
2. Be publicized
3. Unambiguous
4. Reasonable
5. Enforceable
6. Understandable
7. Fair to all/equality
8. Acceptable
9. Meets moral code of people
10. Backed by authority
11. Written down to give its definiteness
12. Created and maintained by the state
13. Relates to the sovereignty of the people
14. Not to be retrospective
15. Stand the test of time
16. Must have human face
17. Protect the Fundamental Human Rights of the people
18. In accordance with the constitution
19. Flexible/not rigid
b
Benefits derived from law and order in a country
1. Promotes peace and stability
2. Promote discipline
3. Reduces crime
4. Protects human right
5. Improves National Development/Economic progress/improves productivity
6. Promotes good governance
7. Promote Unity
8. Attract foreign investment
9. Moral uprightness
10. Social progress
11. Social order/conformity
2.
(a)
Mention four examples of secondary industries and their locations in Ghana.
(b)
State four contributions of secondary industries to the economy of Ghana.
(a)
Examples of secondary industries and their locations in Ghana
| Secondary Industry | Location |
| Wood processing industry | Takoradi, Mim, Kumasi |
| Cocoa processing industry | Takoradi, Tema, Tafo |
| Food canning industry | Tema, Nsawam, Wenchi, Accra |
| Textiles industry | Tema, Akosombo, Juapong, Accra |
| Aluminium industry | Tema, Accra |
| Chemical industry | Tema, Accra |
| Oil Refinery | Tema |
| Cement industry | Tema, Takoradi, Aflao |
| Tyre Remoulding | Takoradi, Accra, Tema |
| Flour milling | Takoradi, Tema |
| Lime juice industry | Abakrampa, Asebu |
| Steel works | Tema |
| Breweries | Accra, Kumasi |
| Rubber processing industry | Bonsa/Bonsaso |
(b)
Contributions of secondary industries to the economy of Ghana
1. They add value to the goods for export
2. They earn foreign exchange from the export of the goods
3. Provision of employment opportunities to both skilled and unskilled labour
4. Preservation of our food crops
5. Conservation of foreign exchange, import substitution
6. Provides us with variety of goods such as cocoa powder, cloth, cement, etc.
7. Helps in the development of infrastructure such as roads, good water, electricity, etc.
8. Provides training on the job for citizens
9. Generates revenue for the Government through taxes
3.
Outline five ways by which State Owned Enterprises differ from Private Owned Enterprises.
Ways by which state owned enterprises differ from private owned enterprises
1. State owned enterprise is set up by central governments while private owned enterprise is set up by private individuals
2. State enterprise is owned by the state while private owned enterprise is owned by individual/group of people
3. The motive of setting up state owned enterprise is to provide essential services to people at low prices while private owned enterprise is set up to make profit
4. State owned enterprises are controlled/managed by board of directors appointed by government while private owned enterprises are controlled/managed by board of directors appointed by shareholders/owners of the business
5. State owned enterprises are financed by government while private owned enterprises raise capital by issuing shares/contributions from shareholders/financed on their own
6. Government bears the losses of state owned enterprises while owners/shareholders bear losses of private owned enterprises
7. Government pays profit into consolidated account of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises profits are paid to owners/shareholders
8. Government interferes with operations of state owned enterprises while government does not directly interfere with operations of private owned enterprises.
9. Government provides subsidies for state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises pay taxes to government
10. Huge capital is involved in the setting up and operations of state owned enterprises while minimal capital is involved in the setting up and operations of private owned enterprises
11. Government influences pricing of products of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises fix their own prices
12. Government may allow private partnerships in the setting up and operations of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises do not allow government partnerships in setting up and operations.
13. State owned enterprise is established through the Act of parliament while private enterprise is established through the Registrar General's Department
4.
a)
What four factors led to the growth of the Old Ghana Empire?
b)
State four factors that caused the fall of the Old Ghana Empire
a)
Factors that led to the growth of the Old Ghana Empire
1. Excellent leadership: The kings/leaders provided effective leadership and administration, which was well structured
2. Trans-Saharan trade: The Empire controlled the trade routes between the salt and gold mines, which were the main commercial commodities. As a result, they amassed a lot of wealth (gold, salt, spices, clothes, etc.) through payments of taxes, duties and levies
3. Strong legal system: There were traditional courts that tried cases, settled disputes and punished offenders. This promoted the maintenance of law and order in the Empire
4. Geographical location/Flourishing Agriculture: The Empire was located close to the Senegal and Niger rivers. There was also good rainfall pattern. Hence they had enough water for domestic purposes, farming and fishing
5. Efficient taxation system: There was an effective tax collecting system which ensured that the government generates sufficient revenue to run the state
6. Powerful Army: There was a powerful and disciplined army that ensured the security of the state
b)
Factors that caused the fall of the Old Ghana Empire
1. Attacks by Muslim Raiders: It started losing power when Muslim raiders began attacking areas across the empire. The attackers' main goal was to convert as many people to Islam as possible, but they also wanted control of the salt-gold trade. This started weakening the empire
2. Growth of the Mali Empire: The Mali empire emerged gradually grew more powerful and richer. Consequently, the influence of old Ghana began to decline
3. Divisions/Breakaway sections: The empire continued to crumble as many smaller provinces began to break off to form their own kingdoms
4. Seizure of Koumbi Saleh by the Mali Empire: Finally, the Mali Empire, led by Soumaoro Kanté (Sumanguru Kantey), seized and captured the capital of the old Ghana Empire, Koumbi Saleh and brought it to an end
5.
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.
6.
a)
Study the map of Ghana shown on below and identify the administrative regions marked I, II, III, IV, V.
b)
Outline five ways in which mountains and highlands are important.
a)
I → Upper West Region
II → Brong Ahafo Region
III → Volta Region
IV → Ashanti Region
V → Western Region
b)
Ways in which mountains and highlands are important
1. Influence rainfall
2. Acts as windbreak
3. Provide rocks for construction/building
4. Source of minerals
5. Influence climate of surrounding settlement
6. Serve as source of rivers and streams
7. Serve as tourist attractions
8. Serve as ground for religious activities
9. Provide fertile soil for agriculture
10. Provide security/defence
11. Provide favourable climate for settlement
12. Serve as administrative boundaries