1.
The original home of the Ewe was
Ho
Keta
Ketu
Kpando
Gafe
Answer: C
2.
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
3.
One reason for the migration of many ethnic groups into Ghana is
education
security
marriage
religion
Answer: B
4.
Which of the following towns is well noted for Manganese mining?
Obuasi
Nyinahin
Tarkwa
Akwatia
Answer: E
5.
Fruits are good sources of
vitamin A and C
vitamin A and B
vitamin B and C
vitamin A and D
Answer: A
6.
In what way does the ageing population of Ghana affect the country's health system? It
decreases the demand for healthcare services.
increases the burden on healthcare resources.
leads to a surplus of healthcare professionals.
reduces supply of medication to children.
Answer: B
7.
In which continent are the Appalachian mountains located?
Africa
North America
South America
Australia
Answer: B
The Appalachian Mountains, often called the Appalachians, are a mountain range in eastern to northeastern North America. The term "Appalachian" refers to several different regions associated with the mountain range, and its surrounding terrain.
8.
Which of the following minerals is not mined in Ghana?
Diamond
Gold
Potassium
Bauxite
Answer: C
9.
The demand for 'self government now' was made in 1949 by
Dr J. B. Danquah
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
Dr K. A. Busia
Dr Kwegyir Aggrey
Answer: B
10.
The main purpose of the Bond of 1844 was to
establish British rule
resist British rule
eliminate ethnic conflict
eliminate human sacrifice
Answer: D
11.
The white settlers of South Africa introduced a system of government known as
apartheid
democracy
autocracy
theocracy
Answer: A
12.
The principle of separation of powers ensures that
political parties do not work together
the police and the military do not work together
the president appoints different ministers
various organs of government work independently
Answer: D
13.
The Second World War was fought between
1914 – 1918
1919 – 1925
1939 – 1945
1957 – 1960
Answer: C
14.
What role does cultural tourism play in preserving Ghana's traditional heritage? It
promotes drumming and dancing.
promotes cultural exchange and appreciation of our way of life.
facilitates access to traditional artefacts in the community.
exposes cultural activities.
Answer: B
15.
One factor which result in high birth rate in Ghana is
effective use of contraceptives.
drifting of the youth to urban centre.
ineffective birth control measures.
failure of the youth to acquire skills.
Answer: C
16.
In Ghana deep shaft mining is generally associated with
gold
salt
bauxite
diamond
manganese
Answer: A
17.
Coal often occurs in
igneous rocks
volcanic rocks
sedimentary rocks
plutonic rocks
Answer: C
18.
Answer: E
19.
How many seats were contested for in the 1992 Parliamentary elections in Ghana?
100
110
154
200
Answer: B
20.
The first Europeans to come to the Gold Coast landed at
Cape Coast
Elmina
Axim
Accra
Answer: B
21.
In the Ghanaian society, irresponsible parenting is one of the causes of
rural-urban migration
teenage pregnancy
late marriages
infant mortality
Answer: B
22.
Which of the following is not a cereal crop?
Rice
Maize
Wheat
Millet
Answer: E
23.
Laws made by the District Assemblies are called
bye-laws
decrees
ordinance
bills
Answer: D
24.
Emotional characteristics of adolescents include the following except
worry
love
pimples
shyness
Answer: C
25.
The vegetation found in the northern part of Ghana is called
savanna
rain forest
coastal scrub
mangrove swamp
Answer: A
26.
Which type of rain occurs when cold and warm air masses meet?
Orographic
Convectional
Cyclonic
Thunderstorm
Answer: C
27.
Convectional rainfall is caused by
sinking cold air
ocean currents
mountains
rising warm air
Answer: D
28.
People from various ethnic groups are found in the cities of Ghana because of
tourism
trade
conflicts
food
Answer: B
29.
The Mediterranean lands are known for the production of
citrus
tea
grains
vegetables
Answer: A
30.
A good layout and enforcement of town planning laws can help reduce
emergence of slums
influx of immigrants
population growth
substance abuse
Answer: A
31.
An advantage of a good layout for settlement is that
it reduces overcrowding of families
it promotes trading and church activities
it makes the inhabitants very rich
modern houses and schools are built
Answer: A
32.
The safest place to save money is the
susu
bank
credit union.
money box.
Answer: B
33.
The most industrialized country in Africa is
Ghana
South Africa
Egypt
Libya
Answer: B
34.
Which of the following countries is within the same time zone as Ghana?
Nigeria
Senegal
Britain
Canada
Answer: C
35.
The first British governor to draw up a development plan for the Gold Coast was
Sir Alan Burns
Commander Hill
Lord Listowel
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
Answer: D
36.
The Greenwich Meridian passes through
Accra
Kumasi
Sunyani
Tamale
Answer: E
37.
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
38.
The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) consist of
two member countries
three member countries
four member countries
five member countries
Answer: D
39.
The executive arm of government comprises of the President, the Cabinet and
Civil servants
Lawyers
the Speaker
the Chief Justice
Answer: A
40.
Which of the following features is not associated with rivers?
Waves
Delta
Meander
Valley
Answer: D
(a)
Why was the Watson Commission set up?
(b)
Give four reasons for the 1948 riots.
(a)
Reason why the Watson Commission was set up
The Watson Commission was set up to go into the 1948 disturbances that took place in Gold Coast (Ghana) and make recommendations.
(b)
Reasons for the 1948 riots
1. The Gold Coasters were not satisfied with the Burns Constitutions because there were too many Europeans and few Ghanaians in the Executives and legislative Council
2. Ghanaian soldiers who fought for the colonial masters during the second world war (world war II) were dissatisfied with their lot after returning home. They faced many problems - had no jobs, no houses to sleep and were not paid pensions
3. The general shortage of essential goods led to high prices of goods
4. Insufficient jobs
5. Poor handling of the swollen shoot diseases that attacked cocoa trees
6. The Gold Coasters disliked conditional sales
7. People hated the control of goods by the Syrians and Lebanese
8. Shooting of three (3) ex-servicemen was the immediate cause
a)
What was the Trans-Saharan Trade?
b)
State four effects of the Trans-Saharan Trade on Western Sudan
c)
State five items of the Trans-Saharan Trade
a)
Trans-Saharan Trade was the barter trade between the people of Western Sudan and North Africa across the Sahara Desert. The trade was conducted among three continents, Africa, Europe and Asia
b)
Positive effects of the Trans-Saharan Trade on Western Sudan
1. Travelling possibilities: The trade paved way for many people such as traders, scholars, religious groups to cross the Saharan Desert for the first time
2. Spread of culture: It led to the spread of the culture of the North Africans and the Arabs in Western Sudan
3. Wealth creation: It made the people of Western Sudan very rich
4. Spread of religion: It also led to the spread of the Islamic Religion in the Western Sudan
Negative effects of the Trans-Saharan Trade on Western Sudan
1. Insecurity in the desert: It made the trade routes to become very dangerous. Attacks by armed robbers were common
2. Lack of water: Water was a problem to those who lost their way in the desert from or to Western Sudan
c)
Items of the Trans-Saharan Trade
1. Salt
2. Gold
3. Ostrich feathers
4. Spices
5. Cloth
6. Beads
7. Ivory
8. Guns
9. Gun powder
10. Camels
(a)
Name the three (3) types of rainfall.
(b)
With the aid of a diagram, describe how any one type of rainfall is formed.
a)
Types of rainfall experienced in Ghana
1. Convectional
2. Relief/Orographic
3. Cyclonic/frontal
b)
Convectional Rainfall
1. The heating of the land surface causes evaporation of warm moist
2. The warm moist air becomes light and it is forced to rise by convection currents
3. The moist air becomes cooler in the upper atmosphere
4. The moist air condenses and forms cumulus rain clouds
5. With further cooling, cumulus clouds develop into cumulonimbus clouds
6. Heavy rain often accompanied by thunder and lightning falls
7. Hailstones may fall
8. Convectional rainfall occurs mostly in the afternoon

Relief/Orographic Rainfall
1. Warm moist air from the sea, lake or any water body blows against a highland barrier
2. The air formed is rise above the highland
3. The air becomes cooler in the upper atmosphere
4. The air is condensed to form cumulus clouds
5. With further cooling the cumulus clouds develop into cumulonimbus clouds
6. Much rain falls on the windward side of the highland
7. Very little rain falls on the leeward side of the highland

Cyclonic/frontal Rainfall
1. Cold air mass and warm air meets at a front
2. The cold air mass sinks because it is denser/heavier
3. The warm air mass rises over the cold air mass
4. The warm air mass rises into the upper atmosphere
5. It condenses to form cumulus clouds
6. Further cooling of the clouds causes the formation of cumulonimbus clouds
7. Rain falls ahead of the cold front
8. It falls in showers
9. It covers a wide area

(a)
State four causes of irresponsible adolescent behaviour
(b)
Explain four benefits of adolescent chastity
(a)
Causes of irresponsible adolescent behaviour
1. Refusal of parents to provide children with their needs
2. Pressure from their peers to engage in bad behaviour
3. The adventurous nature of some children/curiosity
4. Failure of parents in show respect to their children
5. Parents engage in irresponsible behaviour themselves for instance engaging in prostitution, drunkenness, etc.
6. Some parents fail to show affection to their children and rather blame them for everything that goes wrong
7. Some children enjoy it when they are branded as "Bad boys"
8. Some children copy bad behaviour from the media such as films, magazines, adverts, etc.
9. Breakdown of the extended family system
10. Broken homes
11. Ignorance of some children/lack of education
12. Poverty on the part of the child/parent
13. The uncontrolled desire for material things
(b)
Benefits of adolescent chastity
1. Self dignity
2. Self confidence
3. Respect from adults or community
4. Easy to attract responsible partner for marriage
5. Uninterrupted education
6. Promotes self discipline
7. Brings honour to parents
8. Keeping focus on goals in life
9. Freedom from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) including HIV/AIDS
10. Avoidance of early parenthood/teenage pregnancy
11. Avoidance of abortion and its effects
12. Brings about trust in marriage
a)
State four conditions necessary for economic growth and high productivity.
b)
Give three reasons why Ghana's economy is not growing.
a)
Conditions necessary for economic growth and high productivity
1. The use of modern technology: The use of computers, automated machines in agriculture and industries for instance has led to increase productivity in these sectors
2. Effective management: Management can acquire new skills from institutions like Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration which enable them improve on their efficiency and also perform their supervisory duties well to achieve higher productivity
3. Planning and target setting: This is necessary for increase in output. The experts should undertake thorough feasibility studies, formulate and implement policies that would lead to resource exploitation for sustainable development of the country
4. Training of workers: This could take the form of technical or vocational education, on the job training, in-service training or other institutional training programme for workers
5. Paying high wages to workers: Workers whose performances are appreciable must be paid in accordance with their output. This serves as motivation for greater performance
6. The use of appropriate tools in farming, manufacturing and other sectors of the economy has led to higher productivity for local use and export to earn foreign exchange for the country
b)
Reasons why Ghana's economy is not growing
1. Inadequate Infrastructure: The economy of Ghana is not growing because of its poor infrastructural facilities. The country's roads and railway networks are very poor and the supply of electricity and communication system are under-developed. These poor infrastructural facilities hinder the exploitation of the country's natural resources
2. Negative attitude towards work: Many Ghanaians especially those in the public sector exhibit poor attitude to work like absenteeism, lateness, loitering, laziness and so on. These negative attitudes result in time lost to production, breaks in smooth running of production and these affect the quality of work
3. Illiteracy: There are many people who are illiterates in Ghana. It has been estimated that about 50% Ghanaian children of school going age do not attend school. Illiterate population cannot easily adopt modern technology and scientific methods of farming to increase output
4. Political instability: The frequent changes of government by the military and ethnic conflicts do not make the economy to grow. New governments tend to discontinue the plans of the government they replace. Ghana has had about three changes of government through coup d'états and these adversely affected the nation's development
5. Lack of capital: Capital in the form of machines, equipment and others are limited. Since we do not have the technology or cannot buy the machines which we can use to exploit our natural resources, the economy cannot grow
6. Lack of effective supervision: There is lack of effective supervision in the public sector. Supervision in the economy particularly in the government sector is very poor and workers loiter about, converse and work lotto thereby wasting working hours which could have been used to increase productivity to grow the economy
The table below shows the production of some commodities of a country. Use the data to answer the questions that follow
| Commodity | Production in Tonnes |
| Cocoa | 90,000 |
| Coffee | 70,000 |
| Maize | 80,000 |
| Sorghum | 30,000 |
| Rice | 60,000 |
a)
Draw a simple bar graph to represent the data using a scale of 1cm to 10,000 tonnes
b)
Calculate the total volume of production in tonnes
c)
Mention one other method that can be used to represent the data above
a)

b)
Total volume of production = 90000 + 70000 + 80000 + 30000 + 60000
Total volume of production = 330,000 tonnes
c)
Other method that can be used to represent the data above
1. Pie chart
2. Line graph
3. Percentage bar graph
4. Proportional circle
5. Divided bar graph