KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
The three main ways of expressing scales are linear, representative fraction and
A.
kilometres
B.
longitude
C.
latitude
D.
statement
E.
distance
Answer: D
2.
You need to make a detailed map of a mountainous area. This map will be used by the people who enjoy outdoor activities and by people who manage the land. Which of the following options is the best way to make an accurate map?
A.
Rely primary on satellite imagery
B.
Conduct field surveys and measure elevation
C.
Add 3D and colour gradient
D.
Simplify the contour lines
Answer: B
3.
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
4.
The 1992 Constitution of Ghana was given public approval through
A.
bye election
B.
public debate
C.
general election
D.
referendum
Answer: D
5.
A nation is self-reliant when she
A.
imports all her basic needs
B.
exports larger quantities of cash crops
C.
produces most of her basic needs
D.
depends wholly on foreign capital
Answer: C
6.
The Head of State of Ghana at independence in 1957 was
A.
Kwame Nkrumah.
B.
The Queen of Britain.
C.
Gordon Guggisberg.
D.
Edward Akuffo-Addo.
Answer: B
7.
Inter-schools sporting activities are organized to
A.
promote friendship
B.
determine losers
C.
generate income
D.
win trophies
E.
enable athletes to travel
Answer: A
8.
Economic growth can best be achieved in Ghana through
A.
adding value to exports.
B.
patronizing foreign goods.
C.
relying on foreign aid.
D.
decreasing exports.
Answer: A
9.
The highest annual rainfall in Ghana is recorded at
A.
Accra
B.
Kumasi
C.
Sunyani
D.
Navrongo
E.
Axim
Answer: E
10.
One basic right of every Ghanaian is the right to
A.
fair wages
B.
personal liberty
C.
stand for election
D.
vote in general elections
Answer: B
11.
One benefit that Ghana derives from co-operating with international bodies is
A.
payment of dues to such bodies
B.
contributing soldiers to peace keeping
C.
accepting refugees
D.
technology transfer
Answer: D
12.
The Meteorological Services Department deals with
A.
water
B.
stars
C.
power
D.
minerals
E.
weather
Answer: E
13.
The right to life is an example of
A.
economic right.
B.
natural right.
C.
legal right.
D.
political right.
Answer: B
14.
One major cause of conflicts in the Ghanaian society is
A.
the development of slums in the cities
B.
inadequate number of law enforcement agents
C.
the encouragement of inter-ethnic marriages
D.
unacceptable way of choosing leaders
Answer: B
15.
The major reason for establishing castle schools by the Europeans was to
A.
educate the people on human rights
B.
teach religious knowledge
C.
educate their own children
D.
introduce formal education
Answer: C
16.
Sheep are reared for
A.
wool and hide
B.
hide and mutton
C.
mutton and wool
D.
wool and beef
E.
beef and hide
Answer: C
17.
The time in Ghana is different from the time in Nigeria because of differences in
A.
geographical size
B.
longitudinal position
C.
population size
D.
climatic conditions
E.
latitudinal position
Answer: B
18.
The League of Nations was formed soon after the
A.
Middle West War
B.
First World War
C.
Second World War
D.
E.
Falkland War
Answer: B
19.
Electricity from Ghana is exported to
A.
Gabon
B.
Togo
C.
Nigeria
D.
Liberia
E.
Sierra Leone
Answer: B
20.
Which of the following cultural practices should be maintained in Ghana?
A.
Incision of tribal marks
B.
Widowhood rights
C.
Trokosi
D.
Child naming
Answer: D
Trokosi: is a practice where enslaves girls as young as five years old known as trokosi slaves are forced into hard labor for several years and are also required to perform sexual acts with fetish priests.
21.
On a relief map, the colour brown usually represents
A.
plains.
B.
mountains.
C.
water bodies.
D.
lowlands.
Answer: B
22.
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
23.
Which of the following is produced on a large scale in the Middle East?
A.
Gold
B.
Diamond
C.
Coal
D.
Petroleum
E.
Iron
Answer: D
24.
Which of the following is a continent as well as a country?
A.
Asia
B.
Australia
C.
America
D.
Africa
Answer: B
25.
The original home of the Ewes was
A.
Ho
B.
Keta
C.
Ketu
D.
Kpando
E.
Gafe
Answer: C
26.
Conventional signs enable map users to identify
A.
planets.
B.
rock profiles.
C.
cardinal points.
D.
land marks.
Answer: D
27.
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
28.
The Asante kingdom became an empire during the reign of
A.
Obiri Yeboah
B.
Osei Tutu I
C.
Osei Kodwo
D.
Opoku Ware I
Answer: B
29.
The territorial waters of Ghana are protected by the
A.
Air force
B.
Police
C.
Navy
D.
Immigration Service
Answer: C
30.
The time in Ghana is different from the time in Nigeria because of differences in
A.
geological size
B.
longitudinal position
C.
population size
D.
climate condition
E.
latitudinal position
Answer: B
31.
After independence, Ghana automatically became a member of the
A.
African Union
B.
League of Nations
C.
Commonwealth of Nations
D.
Non-Aligned Movement
Answer: C
32.
A bill passed by parliament becomes law when the president gives his
A.
veto.
B.
assent.
C.
accord.
D.
authority.
Answer: B
33.
The colour blue is used on topographical map to indicate
A.
buildings and construction
B.
rivers and lakes
C.
mountains and hills
D.
rocks and stones
Answer: B
34.
Which of the following entrepreneurial skills is most important for someone starting a business to acquire in order to help overcome unexpected challenges?
A.
Risk taking
B.
Adaptability
C.
Leadership
D.
Savings
Answer: A
35.
Which town is regarded as the spiritual home of the Fantes?
A.
Abeadzi
B.
Ajumako
C.
Saltpond
D.
Mankesim
Answer: D
36.
Latitude 66.5° South is also known as
A.
Antarctic Circle
B.
Arctic Circle
C.
Greenwich Meridian
D.
Prime Meridian
E.
Great Circle
Answer: A
37.
Bauxite is the raw material for the production of
A.
brass
B.
steel
C.
aluminium
D.
bronze
E.
copper
Answer: C
38.
Which of the following activities does not cause air pollution?
A.
Increase of industrial fumes.
B.
Indiscriminate disposal of solid waste.
C.
Poor disposal of human excreta.
D.
Fishing with chemicals.
Answer: D
39.
Which of the following is produced on a large scale in the Middle East?
A.
Bauxite
B.
Coal
C.
Petroleum
D.
Gold
E.
Diamond
Answer: C
40.
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
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)
List four ways through which Ghana co-operate with other nations.
b)
Outline four reasons for which Ghana co-operate with neighbouring countries.
a)
Ways through which Ghana co-operate with other nations
1. Political
2. Social
3. Economic/Trade
4. Cultural
5. Educational
6. Sports
7. Military
8. Technical
b)
Reasons for which Ghana co-operate with neighbouring countries
1. Sharing of common ideas/technical co-operation
2. Fight common interests eg. hunger diseases
3. Settlement of dispute
4. Peace, unity and security
5. Co-existence/maintain friendly relationship
6. Energy supply
7. Common industrial and manufacturing projects
8. Common banking and insurance facilities
9. Improvement of transportation and communication network
10. Easy movement of goods and services
11. Wider markets
12. Promote culture solidarity and sports
13. Solicit financial assistance
14. Relief assistance
15. Military assistance
3.
a)
State four benefits African countries get from cooperation.
b)
Mention four ways by which African governments bring about cooperation among themselves.
a)
Benefits African countries get from cooperation
1. To government, it promotes exchange of ideas on matters affecting the individual states
2. It helps to maintain African cultural heritage and pride
3. It leads to unity and solidarity among African nations and that unity is made known to the outside world
4. It grants African countries respect and influence at international meetings
5. It brings about the respect for human dignity and human rights
6. It provides bigger market share for individual countries to trade their products and services among themselves
b)
Ways by which African governments bring about cooperation among themselves
1. Through the establishment of institutions such as O.A.U, ECOWAS, NEPAD, ECOMOG, etc.
2. Through bilateral and multilateral meetings among nations such as ECOWAS and O.A.U members
3. Through the organizations of sporting events
4. Through the establishment of joint commissions for specific functions such as West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the West African Gas Pipe Line
5. Through the establishment of embassies or High Commissions in other African countries
6. Organization of African regional trade fairs where African local products can be advertised and sold
4.
a)
State the difference between weather and climate.
b)
Mention four elements of the weather and name the instrument used to measure each of them.
c)
In what four ways is rainfall important to man?
a)
Difference between weather and climate
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere of a place at a specific time usually short period while climate on the other hand, is the average weather conditions of a place over a longer period usually 30 years and above.
b)
Elements of the weather and the instrument used to measure them
| Elements of Weather | Instrument of Measurement |
| Rainfall | Rain Gauge |
| Wind Speed | Anemometer |
| Wind Direction | Wind Vane |
| Temperature | Thermometer |
| Humidity | Hygrometer |
| Sunshine | Sunshine dial/Recorder |
| Atmospheric pressure | Barometer |
c)
Importance of rainfall
1. Agriculture: It enables farmers to grow their crops. It also helps the farmers to uproot their crops (tuber crops) as the soil becomes soft
2. Water for domestic and industrial uses: Rainfall enables us to get water for domestic (drinking, washing, cooking, etc.) and for industrial (cooling of engines, mixing of chemicals, etc.) purposes
3. Grass for animal feed: Rainfall enables animals to obtain enough pastures (food) to graze on. The animals grow fat during the rainy season when there is abundant supply of grass
4. Rainfall helps to cool the weather and maintain the vegetation green
5. Rainfall enables hydroelectric dams to run continuously so that there will be uninterrupted electricity supply
6. Provides water for use in the dry season (irrigation)
5.
a)
Differentiate between a map and a sketch.
b)
List the four main cardinal points that are used in showing direction.
c)
State the two main seasons and the periods in which they occur in Ghana.
d)
Describe how a cyclonic rainfall occurs.
a)
Difference between a map and a sketch
A map is a representation of the earth's surface/part of the earth's surface drawn to scale but a sketch on the other hand is a roughly drawn map usually not to scale.
b)
The four main cardinal points
1. North
2. South
3. East
4. West
c)
Main seasons and their periods in Ghana
1. The dry season → From November to February
2. The wet season → From March to October
d)
How cyclonic rainfall occurs
1. Warm wind and cold wind from opposite directions meet
2. Where they meet is known as front
3. The cold wind pushes the warm wind up
4. Because the warm wind is lighter, it rises into the upper atmosphere
5. It cools and condenses
6. This leads to the formation of clouds
7. When the clouds become heavy, they fall back as rain
8. This type of rainfall occurs in showers
9. It covers wider/larger areas
10. It falls for a long period of time
11. Cyclonic rainfall is common in the tropics and temperate zones
6.
Use the map of Cham District to answer Question 1
a)
i)
Contour intervals in metres
ii)
Direction of Dadiya from Panyano
iii)
Distance by road from the road junction of Panyano to the road junction to Cham
iv)
Direction of flow River Meme
b)
Name the features marked M, L, J and Z
c)
i)
What type of settlement is Dadiya?
ii)
Name any two crops which will grow well in the swampy areas of the map.
a)
i)
The contour interval is 50 metres
ii)
Dadiya lies North-East of Panyano
iii)
Distance by road from the road junction of Panyano to the road junction to Cham
Scale of map: 1 cm to 1 km
Distance on map = 5 cm
If 1 cm = 1 km
5 cm = = 5 x 1 km = 5 km
∴ Actual distance = 5 km
iv)
Direction of flow River Meme
River Meme flows from the North-West to the South-Eastern part of Cham district where it enters the sea
b)
Features marked:
M → Confluence
L → Estuary
J → Island/Stack
Z → Conical hill/Knoll/Isolated hill
c)
i)
The type of settlement of Dadiya is linear.
ii)
Crops which will grow well in the swampy areas of the map
1. Sugar cane
2. Rice