KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
. Efficiency of the labour force is achieved through
A.
poor work attitude
B.
moral education
C.
sacrificial work
D.
training and retraining
Answer: D
2.
The first castle was built in Ghana in 1482 at
A.
Cape Coast
B.
Accra
C.
Axim
D.
Anomabo
E.
Elmina
Answer: E
3.
Which of the following measures can help reduce Ghana's dependency on foreign aid?
A.
Generating more revenue locally
B.
Relying on Bank of Ghana reserves
C.
Patronizing goods from abroad
D.
Repaying all foreign loans immediately
Answer: A
4.
A constitution popularly approved by the people ensures
A.
ethnic balance
B.
good governance
C.
rapid development
D.
reduction in crime
Answer: B
5.
The beast of burden which was used to increase the volume of the Trans-Saharan Trade was the
A.
camel
B.
ass
C.
bull
D.
donkey
Answer: A
6.
Ethnic conflicts must be avoided because they slow down
A.
urban to rural migration
B.
rural to urban migration
C.
tribal integration
D.
economic growth
Answer: D
7.
Foreigners in Ghana enjoy all the following rights except that of
A.
worship
B.
expression
C.
voting
D.
association
Answer: C
8.
All the European powers left the Coast of Ghana by 1872 except the
A.
British
B.
Danes
C.
Dutch
D.
Spanish
E.
Portuguese
Answer: A
9.
When two air masses of different temperatures meet, it results in
A.
the formation of relief rainfall.
B.
the formation of cyclonic rainfall.
C.
thunder and lightning.
D.
rain shadow zone.
Answer: B
10.
When the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn, areas in the Southern Hemisphere experience
A.
equinoxes
B.
spring
C.
summer
D.
autumn
E.
winter
Answer: C
11.
The most effective measure for reducing the rapid population growth in Ghana is by promoting
A.
gender equality.
B.
girl-child education.
C.
adolescent counseling.
D.
woman empowerment
Answer: B
12.
The symbol
shown on topographical maps represents
A.
a marshy area
B.
an area liable to flood
C.
a waterfall
D.
a farm
E.
a settlement
Answer: A
13.
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
14.
Which of the following types of timber is not found in the tropical forest of West Africa?
A.
Mahogany
B.
Spruce
C.
Wawa
D.
Odum
E.
Sapele
Answer: B
15.
If Afua Asantewaa is a judge, then she contributes to
A.
law making
B.
interpretation of the constitution
C.
land administration
D.
policy formulation
Answer: B
16.
The Panama Canal links the Pacific Ocean to the
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
North Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
South Atlantic Ocean
E.
Antarctic Ocean
Answer: B
17.
Parallel cultures in Ghana are seen in the institution of
A.
marriage rites
B.
puberty rites
C.
trokosi
D.
chieftaincy
Answer: A
18.
The date AD 1852 falls within the
A.
sixteenth century
B.
seventeenth century
C.
eighteenth century
D.
nineteenth century
Answer: D
19.
Which of the following is a killer disease among children?
A.
Tuberculosis
B.
Yellow fever
C.
Measles
D.
Malaria
E.
Kwashiorkor
Answer: D
20.
Limestone changes under great heat and pressure to become
A.
quartzite
B.
slate
C.
gneiss
D.
graphite
E.
marble
Answer: E
21.
The most important commodities of the Trans-Saharan trade were
A.
salt and kola nuts
B.
gold and gunpowder
C.
salt and gold
D.
palm oil and gold
E.
beads and salt
Answer: C
22.
The Greenwich meridian passes through one of the following places.
A.
Accra
B.
Sunyani
C.
Tema
D.
Ho
Answer: C
23.
The British first came to the Gold Coast as
A.
tourists
B.
teachers
C.
doctors
D.
traders
E.
engineers
Answer: D
24.
Which of the following cannot be considered as an environmental hazard?
A.
Desertification
B.
Bush fires
C.
Afforestation
D.
Soil erosion
E.
Air pollution
Answer: C
25.
A major reason for developing a good layout settlement is to reduce
A.
free movement and ethnic conflicts
B.
overcrowding and criminal activities
C.
rural-urban migration and street hawking
D.
truancy and illiteracy rate
Answer: B
26.
Which of the following factors cannot promote political stability in Ghana?
A.
Dictatorship in administration
B.
Freedom of speech
C.
Multiparty democracy
D.
Open government.
Answer: A
27.
The secretary of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society was
A.
John Sey
B.
Mensah Sarbah
C.
James Kwegyir Aggrey
D.
Sir Arko Korsah
Answer: C
28.
To become a member of the United Nations Organization, a country has to
A.
pay her membership dues
B.
belong to a sub-regional body
C.
be independent
D.
maintain a strong military force
Answer: C
29.
Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?
A.
Being searched by a security agent
B.
Interrogation by a security agent
C.
Police detention beyond forty-eight hours
D.
Lawful imprisonment beyond forty-eight hours
Answer: C
30.
The territorial waters of Ghana are protected by the
A.
Air force
B.
Police
C.
Navy
D.
Immigration Service
Answer: C
31.
Which country lies West of Ghana?
A.
Cote d‟Ivoire
B.
Togo
C.
Senegal
D.
Nigeria
Answer: A
32.
Which of the following may help solve the problem of forest destruction in Ghana?
A.
Bush burning
B.
Lumbering
C.
Mining
D.
Farming
E.
Afforestation
Answer: E
33.
The main benefit of tourism to Ghana is
A.
political stability.
B.
political stability.
C.
foreign exchange.
D.
cultural exchange.
Answer: C
34.
Which of the following countries is not a frontline state to South Africa?
A.
Botswana
B.
Angola
C.
Uganda
D.
Mozambique
Answer: C
35.
Limestone changes under great heat and pressure to form
A.
graphite
B.
shale
C.
gneiss
D.
coal
E.
marble
Answer: E
36.
The last Governor-General of Ghana was
A.
Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke
B.
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
C.
Captain George Maclean
D.
Sir Garnet Wolsley
E.
Lord Listowell
Answer: E
37.
One way of sustaining unity among the ethnic groups in Ghana is by
A.
selecting leaders through elections.
B.
allowing people to enjoy free movement.
C.
appreciating the cultural practices of other people.
D.
keeping troublemakers in prison.
Answer: C
38.
The capital of British Gold Coast was moved from Cape Coast to Accra in
A.
1850
B.
1872
C.
1874
D.
1877
E.
1896
Answer: D
39.
In 1948, there was a riot following the killing of three ex-servicemen at the Osu Christianborg Castle Cross roads.
What significant impact did it have on nationalists activities in the Gold Coast? It
A.
resulted in the transfer of the governor.
B.
strengthened agitation against colonial administration.
C.
encouraged patriotism and respect for rule of law.
D.
strengthened colonial rule against the nationalists.
Answer: B
40.
Productivity in Ghana can be increased through the use of
A.
more labour force
B.
modern technology
C.
more storage facilities
D.
force by supervisors
Answer: B
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
What is a political party?
b)
Outline four ways in which political parties are important in the practice of democracy
c)
Mention two problems facing political parties in Ghana
a)
Political party is a group of people with similar ideas about how a state should be governed and with the aim of winning political power.
b)
Ways in which political parties are important in the practice of democracy
1. They train and produce politicians and national leaders
2. They communicate to the government, the opinions and desires of the people
3. They educate the electorate/the people who vote on political issues
4. Opposition parties help the government to be efficient by talking about the wrong things done by the government
5. They provide alternative government
6. They nominate (presidential and parliamentary) candidates and present them to the electorate
7. They promote national unity by bringing together people of different ethnic groups
c)
Problems facing political parties in Ghana
1. Inadequate funds
2. Bribery and corruption during elections
3. Power struggle among members of the same party
4. Favouritism and nepotism
5. Tribalism/ethnicity
6. Low level of political or civic education
7. Violence among opposing political parties
8. Disagreement in policy formulation/implementation
2.
a)
List four minerals mined in Ghana
b)
Name one important town associated with each of the minerals listed in (a) above
c)
Explain any four benefits of mining to Ghana
a & b)
Minerals and associated towns in Ghana
| Minerals | Associated Town |
| Gold | 1. Obuasi
|
| Diamond | Akwatia |
| Manganese | Nsuta |
| Bauxite | Awaso |
| Salt | 1. Daboya
|
| Crude oil | Offshore Western Region |
c)
Benefits of mining to Ghana
1. Jewellery/ornaments making: Gold and diamond are used in making regalia of chiefs, crowns and ornaments for decorations
2. Foreign Exchange: Minerals are major foreign exchange earners for most countries in the sub-region
3. Employment creation: Mining creates jobs for drivers, laborers, engineers in the mining and jewellery industries
4. Infrastructural facilities: It leads to the development of social amenities such as hospitals, stadiums, schools, roads in the mining communities
5. Source of government revenue: Payment of taxes and royalties from the mining companies provides revenue for the states to run their respective economics
6. Raw material: Most minerals are important raw materials for various processing/manufacturing industries
3.
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
4.
a)
Outline four measures that can be taken to reduce the pollution of water bodies in Ghana.
b)
Identify four problems the rural areas of Ghana suffer from as a result of migration of the youthful population to the cities.
a)
Measures to reduce the pollution of water bodies
1. Treatment of industrial waste
2. Treatment of sewage before discharging in to rivers
3. Monitoring ships and pipeline against leakages
4. Reclamation of spilled oil
5. Change from chemical to organic fertilizers
6. Good fishing practices
7. Public education
8. Reduction of military conflicts through dialogues and mediation
9. Enforcement of legislations on water pollution
10. Provision of alternative sources of water for farm animals
11. Provision of public utilities/incinerators/toilets
12. Conduct of environmental impact assessment before mines are opened
13. Recycling of wastes
b)
Problems the rural areas of Ghana suffer from as a result of migration of the youthful population to the cities
1. Low production of food and other agricultural products
2. Increased number of broken homes as a result of breakdown of marriages
3. Lack of supervision of children which often creates a high incidence of child delinquency, early sex, teenage pregnancies and drug addiction
4. Poverty of women is high when their husbands desert them for greener pastures
5. Decline in local industries/rural crafts since there is mass exodus of the youth to the urban areas leaving family crafts behind
6. Loss of traditional cultural values
7. Loss of agricultural labour force
8. Decrease in population in the rural areas
9. Rural development slows down
5.
a)
i)
Differentiate between freedom and obligation.
ii)
State four obligations of a citizen to the state.
b)
Highlight four ways in which law and order is maintained in schools.
a)
i)
Freedom are the benefits an individual enjoys under the constitution without any hindrance/difficulties or freedom refers to our actions that do not violate the 1992 constitution but obligation on the other hand is a duty and responsibility one must do and which one is accountable for under the constitution.
ii)
Obligations of a citizen to the state
1. Payment of taxes: Every citizen of Ghana should honour his/her tax obligations to the state. The government's main source of revenue is taxes. The taxes paid by the citizens are used to provide roads, schools, hospitals and many other things.
2. Obedience to laws: It is the duty of every citizen to obey the laws of the country in order to ensure peace, stability and development.
3. Prevention of criminal acts: Well-behaved citizens are expected to take measures that will prevent criminal activities beause they destroy people's lives and property. Useful information that will help the police in investigating a crime should be made available to the police.
4. Protection of state property: Every citizen is required to use all means available to him/her to ensure the safety of state property. Every citizen is therefore duty bound to protect and maintain all properties that belong to the state.
5. Defence: A citizen is required to defend his/her country at all times and in all circumstances. In time of war, a citizen should be prepared to join the arm when called upon in order to defend the country from external attack.
6. Loyalty: A citizen is expected to defend all state documents, symbols, policies and secrets wherever he/she may find themselves.
7. Voluntary Service: A citizen is expected to provide such services as acting as a witness or jury at the law courts whenever he/she is called upon to do so.
8. Communal Labour A citizen is expected to take part in communal labour whenever he/she is called upon to do so.
9. Participating in national policies: A citizen should vote, stand for elections, etc.
10. Respect the rights of other citizens
11. Exhibit positive work ethics: A citizen is expected to work conscientiously in his/her lawfully chosen occupation.
12. Defending the 1992 constitution: A citizen is required to defend the 1992 constitution of Ghana since it protects our rights.
b)
Ways to maintain law and order in schools
1. Enforcing the law: Law and order is maintained in the school when the laws governing the school is enforced. E.g. punishing students who are late to school to serve as deterrent for others.
2. Obedience/compliance with laws: Law and order is maintained in the school when we obey laws governing the behaviour of people. E.g. Attending morning assembly to prevent punishment.
3. Moral uprightness: When students lead good lives free from immoral acts such as smoking, alcoholism, stealing and violence, it helps to maintain law and order in the school.
4. Respect for authority: Law and order is maintained in the school when students show respect to those in authority. Students must respect the Head teacher, class teachers, senior prefects and colleagues.
5. Application of sanctions: When school authorities apply stiffer punishment/sanctions to student who break the law, it deters others from breaking the law.
6.
a)
State four ways of improving the health needs of the youth in Ghana
b)
Highlight four ways by which indisciplined behaviour affects the individual in the society
a)
1. Encouraging young people to practice good hygiene
2. Comprehensive education in reproductive health
3. The utilization of qualified health professionals
4. education on health prevention
5. enhancing the transportation network
6.provision of health-related research facilities
b)
1.Being laid off or losing of job
2.High rate of school dropouts
3.Loss of respect in the society
4. High rate of poverty
5. an individual may face charges and go to prison.
6. adequate education on drug usage and its effects.
7. proper education regarding dangerous abortion