KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

The period which marks the beginning and the end of adolescence is

A.

12 - 19 years

B.

10 - 19 years.

C.

10 - 14 years.

D.

15 - 19 years.

Answer: D

2.

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

3.

Which of these economic products is found in the savanna zone?

A.

Timber

B.

Cocoa

C.

Plantain

D.

Cotton

Answer: D

4.

The moon is a satellite of the

A.

Earth

B.

Jupiter

C.

Mars

D.

Mercury

Answer: A

5.

Which of the following activities is a duty of a citizen of Ghana?

A.

Attending religious meetings

B.

. Instigating mass boycott of development

C.

Owning huge property

D.

Defending the 1992 constitution

Answer: D

6.

Which of the following towns in Ghana is important for mining of bauxite

A.

Obuasi

B.

Awaso

C.

Tarkwa

D.

Akwatia

E.
Nsuta

Answer: B

7.

A model of the earth is called

A.

a map

B.

a picture

C.

an atlas

D.

the globe

Answer: D

8.

One factor that can make the adolescent drop out of school is

A.

chaste life.

B.

early parenthood.

C.

social dignity.

D.

moral discipline.

Answer: B

9.

Which of the following is a duty of a citizen?

A.

Joining a religious group

B.

Helping the Police financially

C.

Paying taxes for development

D.

Giving free medical care

Answer: C

10.

The world's largest producer of cocoa is

A.

Brazil

B.

La Cote d'Ivoire

C.

Ghana

D.

Argentina

E.

Nigeria

Answer: B

11.

An important town in the Sudan Savanna zone of Ghana is

A.

Bawku

B.

Kintampo

C.

Axim

D.

Accra

Answer: A

12.

Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below

The river marked R is

A.

Afram

B.

Oti

C.

Ankobra

D.

Pra

E.
Densu

Answer: B

13.

The League of Nations was formed soon after the

A.

Gulf War

B.

Middle East War

C.

World War I

D.

World War II

Answer: C

14.

Which of the following methods is used in mining crude oil ?

A.

Open cast

B.

Deep shaft

C.

Drilling

D.

Dredging

E.
Panning

Answer: C

15.

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

16.

In which of the following regions in Ghana is the Akosombo Dam?

A.

Central

B.

Volta

C.

Eastern

D.

Greater Accra

Answer: C

17.

Which of the following countries in West Africa is landlocked?

A.

Mali

B.

Nigeria

C.

Ghana

D.

Sierra Leone

Answer: A

18.

The first chairman of the United Gold Coast Convention was

A.

Obetsebi Lamptey

B.

E. A. Akuffo Addo

C.

Dr. J. B. Danquah

D.

George Grant

Answer: D

19.

Which of the following does not reflect the importance of festivals in Ghana?

A.

Plans are made for developmental projects

B.

Chiefs are enstooled

C.

Family members come together

D.

Disputes are encouraged

Answer: D

20.

Which of the following is not a cereal crop?

A.

Rice

B.

Maize

C.

Wheat

D.

Millet

E.
Coffee

Answer: E

21.

The growth rate of Ghana's population can be reduced mainly through

A.

.family planning.

B.

legislation

C.

public education.

D.

abortion

Answer: A

22.

During their migration, the Akan first settled at

A.

Bono Manso.

B.

Dormaa Ahenkro.

C.

Asante Manso.

D.

Denkyira.

Answer: A

23.

The total land area of Ghana is approximately

A.

218,447 km2

B.

228,447 km2

C.

238,447 km2

D.

258,447 km2

E.
338,447 km2

Answer: C

24.

Which of the following was an empire in Western Sudan ?

A.

Songhai

B.

Oyo

C.

Dahomey

D.

Mossi

E.
Asante

Answer: B

25.

The basic way of promoting savings habit among children is by

A.

adopting an insurance policy

B.

joining a credit union

C.

opening a current account

D.

providing money boxes

Answer: D

26.

Which one of the following towns is noted for textile manufacturing?

A.

Mampong

B.

Nkawkaw

C.

Oda

D.

Wa

E.
Juapong

Answer: E

27.

Life and property are protected in the community by the

A.

chief and his elders

B.

law and order

C.

school authorities

D.

family heads

Answer: B

28.

Kofi is a member of parliament. He therefore contributes to

A.

arresting criminals

B.

administration of laws

C.

judging criminals

D.

making laws

Answer: D

29.

Adolescent reproductive health aims at providing education on

A.

good nutrition.

B.

sexually.

C.

good marriage.

D.

security.

Answer: B

30.

Lumbering is difficult in the tropical rain forest regions because of

A.

high temperature

B.

lack of roads

C.

high technology

D.

high rainfall

E.
wild animals

Answer: B

31.

Joint stock companies are owned by

A.

government.

B.

entrepreneurs.

C.

directors.

D.

share holders.

Answer: D

32.

The instrument used for measuring humidity is

A.

barometer

B.

thermometer

C.

rain gauge

D.

wind vane

E.
hygrometer

Answer: E

33.

Coal often occurs in

A.

igneous rocks

B.

volcanic rocks

C.

sedimentary rocks

D.

plutonic rocks

E.
metamorphic rocks

Answer: C

34.

When the wet bulb and the dry bulb thermometers at the weather station record the same reading it means the air is

A.

saturated

B.

dry

C.

condensed

D.

warm

Answer: A

35.

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

36.

In which vegetational belt is Ghana‟s cocoa mostly grown?

A.

Mangrove swamp

B.

Sudan savanna

C.

Semi-deciduous forest

D.

Guinea savanna

Answer: C

37.

Which of the following shows the relationship between distance on paper and actual distance on the ground?

A.

Longitude

B.

Plan

C.

Scale

D.

Contour

Answer: C

38.

Commonwealth Day falls on

A.

12th March

B.

1st May

C.

1st July

D.

24th October

E.
31st December

Answer: A

39.

The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the

A.

Fantes and Asantes

B.

British and Fantes

C.

Akyems and Asantes

D.

British and Asantes

E.
Akwapims and Akwamus

Answer: D

40.

A model of the earth is called

A.

a globe

B.

an atlas

C.

a map

D.

a longitude

E.
an equator

Answer: A

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

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

2.

a)

State any four aims of the United Nations Organization

b)

Explain two problems facing the United Nations Organization

a)

Aims of the United Nations Organization

1. To maintain and promote world peace and security
2. To promote the respect for human rights
3. To promote mutual respect for member states through co-operation in solving economic, social and cultural problems
4. To prevent re-occurrence of another world war

b)

Problems facing the United Nations Organization

1. Financial problems: The U.N does not have adequate funds to implement and enforce its decisions or programs worldwide. The main source of revenue for the U.N is through the annual dues which member states pay. Some countries default in payment
2. Political hindrances: The veto exercise by some permanent members (countries) on the Security Council sometimes makes the organization weak because they abuse the veto power and the rule of law
3. Lack of regular (ready) troops: The absence of standing military personnel delays timely interventions by the U.N on war fronts
4. Division of the world into power blocs also poses a problem. It hinders co-operation among members and also prevents free and fair decisions at U.N.O. meetings

3.

a)

State four reasons why people embark on tours to different places.

b)

Explain four ways by which tourism is important to the Ghanaian.

a)

Reasons why people embark on tours to different places

1. For sightseeing
2. To learn new things (e.g. culture)
3. For enjoyment and relaxation
4. To acquire new artifacts
5. To appreciate and interact with nature
6. For religious purposes
7. For health reasons
8. To engage in economic activities
9. For education and research

b)

Importance of tourism to the Ghanaian

1. Provides employment
2. Serves as source of foreign exchange
3. Source of revenue to the state
4. Leads to infrastructural development
5. Helps to conserve natural resources
6. Promotes the growth and development of local craft industries
7. Projects Ghana's image abroad
8. Attracts foreign investors
9. Helps to protect historical monuments

4.

a)

Give four reasons why the Fante Confederation was formed.

b)

What four reasons led to the fall of the Fante Confederation?

a)

The Fante Confederation

1. The Fante Confederation was formed in 1868 by the Fante states and some southern states like Denkyire, Wassaw, Twifu and Assin.
2. It was one of the movements that opposed the growth of British influence in Ghana

Reasons for which the Fante Confederation was formed

1. British interference in local affairs
2. Protest against payment of taxes
3. Failure of the British to protect the less performing states e.g. Twifo Ajumako and Asikuma
4. Maltreatment of some Fante Chiefs
5. To prevent the Dutch from taking over Komenda
6. The Fante at certain time lost confidence in the British
7. Lack of social amenities in the Gold Coast Colony
8. Non representation at the legislative and executive councils

b)

Reasons for the fall of the Fante Confederation

1. The British caused confusion among the chiefs thereby dividing their front
2. The non-Fante members of the confederation lost interest in the confederation because they joined the union to help the people of Komenda against the Dutch. When the Dutch left in 1972 they saw no need to be members of the union
3. Members of the various groups felt that leaders should be chosen from their groups and this led to power struggle which eventually weakened the union
4. The British were hostile to the confederation, so they arrested and imprisoned some of its leaders in an attempt to weaken the confederation
5. Financial problems also made it impossible for the union to implement its plans

5.

a)

State any four ways by which water can be polluted in Ghana.

b)

Explain any three effects of water pollution.

a)

Ways by which water can be polluted in Ghana

1. By dumping waste materials into water
2. By using chemicals such as DDT to catch fish/Bad fishing method
3. By dumping petroleum products and oil spillage into water bodies
4. By pouring sand into the water (blocking water ways with sand)
5. By allowing animals to use same source of water with human beings
6. By human activities such as washing and bathing in rivers or lakes

b)

Effects of water pollution

1. Spread of water borne diseases such as cholera and bilharzia
2. It will also destroy fishes and other aquatic lives (animals and plants) in the water bodies
3. High cost of treating polluted water in order to make it safe for drinking
4. When water becomes polluted and unsafe for drinking, there could be shortage of water

6.

(a)

(i)

How would you explain the term Human Rights in a class discussion?

[4 marks]

(ii)

Identify two human right abuses in your community.

[4 marks]

(b)

Suggest four reasons why the society must be educated on Human Rights.

[12 marks]

(a)

(i)

Human Rights are freedoms/privileges a person cannot be deprived of without any justification (inalienable fundamental rights).

Examples include right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of movement, etc.

OR

Human Rights are privileges/freedoms that are given by nature or law that cannot be taken from a person.

Examples include right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of movement, etc.

Marking Notes

1. Explanation without example attracts 3 marks

2. Explanation with example attracts 4 marks

(ii)

Human right abuses in the community

1. Bullying
2. Rape/defilement
3. Child trafficking/human trafficking
4. Torture/Trial by ordeal
5. Discrimination
6. Denial of fair trial
7. Domestic abuse/violence
8. Forced labour
9. Child labour
10. Mob action/instant justice
11. Forced marriage
12. Unlawful arrest/detention
13. Sex trade
14. Child neglect/child abuse

Marking Notes

1. Any 2 points @ 2 marks each

2. 1 mark for mere listing and 2 marks for full/meaningful sentence

(b)

Reasons the society must be educated on human rights

1. To encourage freedom of speech
2. To prevent corruption in society/promote accountability
3. To protect the vulnerable in the society/reduction in fear
4. To live and enjoy life to the full
5. To enable citizens, enjoy freedom of movement
6. Equal opportunity to everyone to earn a living
7. To enable citizens enjoy equal legal representation and opportunity
8. To enable citizens enjoy freedom of association
9. To create awareness
10. Respect for each other in society/peaceful co-existence
11. To prevent crime in the society

Any 4 points @ 3 marks each = 12 marks