KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
1.
The area with the highest amount of rainfall in Ghana is
Cape Coast
Koforidua
Kumasi
Axim
Answer: D
2.
The tropical rainforest region of West Africa is important for the production of
cattle
millet
tomatoes
groundnuts
Answer: E
3.
In the seventeenth century the first capital of the Ga state was
Pokuase
Bortianor
Abokobi
Ayawaso
Answer: A
4.
Rural-urban drift increases demand in the urban centres for
social facilities.
foreign exchange.
crude oil.
higher wages.
Answer: A
5.
Which of the following trees is not used as Timber?
Wawa
Odum
Sapele
Nim
Obeche
Answer: D
6.
The Akans are believed to have migrated from
Old Ghana Empire.
The Chad basin.
Benin Republic.
Ile Ife.
Answer: A
7.
Which of the following is a regional capital in Northern Ghana
Navrongo
Wa
Bawku
Yendi
Answer: B
8.
The highest points in Ghana are found on the
Gambaga Escarpment
Akwapim Ridge
Togo Range
Mampong Scarp
Answer: C
9.
One benefit that Ghana derives from co-operating with international bodies is
payment of dues to such bodies
contributing soldiers to peace keeping
accepting refugees
technology transfer
Answer: D
10.
The prevailing winds that blow over most parts of northern Ghana between November and February are the
South-West monsoon winds
North-East monsoon winds
North-East Trade winds
Westerly winds
Answer: C
11.
Which of the following is a good measure for preventing human rights violation in Ghana?
Extending formal education to all
Organizing free and fair elections
Making external travel more accessible
Establishing more human rights institutions
Answer: D
12.
Which of the following minerals is not mined in Ghana?
Diamond
Gold
Potassium
Bauxite
Answer: C
13.
The Fante Confederation agreed to have an assembly at
Komenda
Elmina
Mankesim
Cape Coast
Answer: C
14.
Utilities and services are more easily supplied when settlements are
built anyhow.
close together.
far apart.
well planted.
Answer: D
15.
Adolescents who engage in early sex, risk
dropping out of school.
increasing the size of their family.
looking older than their age.
losing their parents.
Answer: A
16.
Which of the following features is not part of the physical environment?
Air
Building
Music
Rivers
Answer: C
17.
Otumfuo Opoku Ware I ruled the Asante kingdom after the death of
Obiri Yeboah
Kusi Obodum
Osei Kwadwo
Osei Tutu I
Answer: D
18.
The Fon and Aja of the Republic of Benin are closely related to the
Guan of Ghana
Ewe of Ghana
Ga of Ghana
Mamprusi of Ghana
Answer: B
19.
The Mole-Dagbon ethnic group migrated from
the northern part of Mauritania
the southern part of Mali
east of lake Chad
west of Senegal
Answer: C
20.
Foreigners in Ghana enjoy all the following rights except that of
expression
worship
voting
association
Answer: C
21.
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
22.
The right to enjoy social amenities goes together with the responsibility of
attending communal labour
offering voluntary service
paying of taxes regularly
attending political meetings
Answer: C
23.
The Education Act of 1961
reduced the school-going age
introduced the Junior Secondary School System
made Primary Education free and compulsory
made Basic Education universal
Answer: C
24.
Cape Town in South Africa falls within the
Warm Temperate Climate
Cool Temperate Climate
Tundra Climate
Tropical Climate
Answer: A
25.
What a person is obliged to perform as a in the society constitutes his/her
achievements
dignity
responsibilities
rights
Answer: C
26.
Which of the following types of vegetation is not found in Ghana?
Sudan Savanna
Guinea Savanna
Tropical Savanna
Sahel Savanna
Answer: D
27.
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
28.
The process of identifying signals of conflict and encouraging people to work out their differences is known as
resolution
prevention
involvement
management
Answer: B
29.
If the time at town (A) on longitude 20oE is 9:00 a.m., what will be the time at town (B) on longitude 80oE?
1:00 p.m.
1:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
Answer: A
The angle between the two places = 80o - 20o
The angle between the two places = 60o
Every 1o = 4 minutes
60o = 4 x 60 minutes = 240 minutes
60 minutes = 1 hour
240 minutes = 4 hours
9:00 a.m. + 4 hours = 1:00 p.m.
Note: 3 hours will give 12 noon (9+3 = 12) and the remaining hour gives 1 p.m.
30.
Which of the following places of interest attracts most tourists to Ghana?
Kotoka International Airport
Tema Harbour
Kakum National Park
Takoradi Harbour
Answer: C
31.
The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean sea to the
Baltic Sea
Red Sea
Adriatic Sea
Arctic Sea
Answer: B
32.
The main reason for the transatlantic slave trade was that
the trans-Saharan trade had declined
trade in gold was no longer profitable
Red Indians could not work on plantations
cheap labour was needed on American plantations
Answer: D
33.
Which of the following towns in Ghana is important for mining of bauxite
Obuasi
Awaso
Tarkwa
Akwatia
Answer: B
34.
The main reason for which Ghana cooperates with other countries is to
benefit in times of need.
get free goods for her citizens
maintain political stability.
prevent attack on Ghanaians.
Answer: A
35.
A teacher explained to his class that Kete Krachi is sited at the meeting place of two rivers, Kete Krachi can therefore be described as a
delta town
riverine settlement
ridge settlement
confluence town
Answer: D
36.
Community conflicts are best settled through
arbitration and reconciliation
court ruling
government intervention
police action
Answer: A
37.
When the wet bulb and the dry bulb thermometers at the weather station record the same reading it means the air is
saturated
dry
condensed
warm
Answer: A
38.
Which of the following may not be considered in finding one‟s direction home, when one‟s way is lost in the forest?
Prominent landscape
Shouting for help
Direction of the sun
Direction of the wind
Answer: D
39.
The local government system is meant to
provide resources for all.
elect leaders.
support the traditional justice system.
bring government closer to the people.
Answer: D
40.
There is a large population of white settlers in the highland areas of East Africa because
of the beautiful natural vegetation
it is safe to travel along the steep slopes
of sufficient sunshine and warmth
of the availability of rainfall
Answer: E
a)
List four features of a good map.
b)
Calculate the time at town 'A' on longitude 45o E if the time at town 'B' on longitude 0o is 9 a.m.
c)
In what five ways are rocks useful to the human being?
a)
Features 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)
Difference of longitude between town 'A' and 'B' = 45o - 0o
Difference of longitude between town 'A' and 'B' = 45o
Every 1o = 4 minutes
45o = 45 x 4 minutes = 180 minutes
60 minutes = 1 hour
180 minutes = 3 hours
East is addition and West is subtraction.
Time at town 'A' = 9 a.m. + 3 hours = 12 noon.
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. For example, the unbrella rocks at Boti falls.
2. Sources of Minerals
Minerals such as gold, diamond and coal are obtained from rocks.
3. Building and Construction
Rocks like igneous and metamorphic are used in building houses, construction 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.
(a)
Mention four minerals in Ghana.
(b)
Name one important town associated with each mineral mentioned in Ghana.
(c)
Mention the method of extraction of any three of the minerals.
(d)
Give one use each of any three minerals mentioned.
a, b & c)
| Minerals | Associated Town | Method of extraction |
| Gold | 1. Obuasi
|
Deep shaft mining |
| Diamond | Akwatia |
Dredging/Open cast |
| Manganese | Nsuta |
Open cast |
| Bauxite | Awaso |
Open cast |
(d)
Uses of minerals
| Mineral | Uses |
| Gold | Jewellery, gold coins, chief's regalia |
| Diamond | Cutting tools, jewellery |
| Manganese | Manufacturing of steel, dry cell batteries, glass-making, drugs-making |
| Bauxite | Processed into aluminium which can be used for making roofing sheets, cooking utensils, etc. |
a)
Outline five features of the rain forest.
b)
State any five benefits of the rain forest.
a)
Features of the rain forest
1. The forest is evergreen throughout the year with broad leaves
2. The forest is arranged in layers
3. The trees are tall and straight
4. There are many lianas and/or woody climbers which twist around trees
5. The trees have inter-locking canopies
6. Dead leaves, trees and fungi are common in the undergrowth
7. The trees are not found in pure stands
8. The trees have thin barks with buttress roots
b)
Benefits of the rain forest
1. Provides timber exported for foreign exchange
2. Provides timber for construction and furniture
3. Provides raw materials for crafts e.g. cane for basket and wood for carving
4. Provides bark, roots and leaves for preparation of herbal medicine
5. Provides habitat for wild animals e.g. elephants, monkeys, lions, etc.
6. Protects sources of many rivers and keeps them from drying up
7. Provides food e.g. fruits, wild yam
8. Provides the condition for the cultivation of certain crops such as cocoa, cola, rubber, etc.
9. Serves as source of employment for chain-saw operators, farmers, etc.
10. Serves as tourist attractions e.g. Kakum Forest Reserves, the Big Tree near Akim Oda
11. Serves as source of fuel wood and charcoal
In what five ways can Ghana reduce her dependency on foreign financial support?
Ways Ghana can reduce her dependency on foreign financial support
1. Producing more to earn more income
2. Adding value to primary products such as processing cocoa into cocoa butter, timber into plywood, etc.
3. Depending more on local expertise to conserve foreign exchange
4. Patronizing secondary goods made in Ghana
5. Educating, training and retraining our human resource locally
6. Generating more revenue locally through the expansion of the tax net
7. Developing appropriate technology to suit local demand
8. Widening and expanding the export base of non-traditional products
9. Encouraging the production and consumption of locally-grown food crops
10. Investment in research and development
11. Developing positive attitudes towards work
12. Good policies and long term planning by the government
13. Encouraging savings/capital formation
14. Promotion of industrialization
15. Adherence to existing population policy in the country to bring down the rate of population growth in the country
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)
What is productivity
(b)
In which four ways can productivity be increased in Ghana?
(a)
Productivity is output per man-hour. It is said to be high when a person, within a given time, produces more goods/services than another person.
(b)
Ways of increasing productivity in Ghana
1. Public education of negative practices that lower productivity
2. Emphasis should be laid on technical education to train middle-level manpower
3. Workers should be motivated by improving service conditions and other benefits
4. Workers should be given on-the-job training and should attend refresher courses to improve their skills
5. In agriculture, irrigation projects should be set up to increase agricultural production
6. Credit facilities should be granted to entrepreneurs to make them put up their best
7. Planning and target setting
8. Using appropriate tools and equipment
9. Using modern technology such as computers, tractors, combine harvesters, etc.
10. Effective work ethics such as punctuality, regularity, hard work, honesty, etc.
11. Increase in the level of supervision or managerial skills