KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

Which of the following is not a product of the forest zone of West Africa?

A.

Coffee

B.

Cocoa

C.

Oil Palm

D.

Kola

E.
Shea

Answer: E

2.

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

A.

condensed

B.

dry

C.

saturated

D.

warm

Answer: C

3.

When two air masses of different temperatures meet, the condition results in the formation of

A.

rain shadow.

B.

cyclonic rainfall.

C.

relief rainfall.

D.

thunder and lighting.

Answer: B

4.

Which of the following is not a latitude?

A.

Equator

B.

International Date Line

C.

Tropic of Cancer

D.

Tropic of Capricorn

E.

Arctic Circle

Answer: B

5.

The first Europeans to come to the Gold Coast landed at

A.

Cape Coast

B.

Elmina

C.

Axim

D.

Accra

E.
Kumasi

Answer: B

6.

The first general election held in the Gold Coast in 1951 was won by the

A.

National Alliance for the Liberals.

B.

National Liberation Movement.

C.

Convention People's Party.

D.

United Goad Coast Convention.

Answer: C

7.

Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through

A.

tolerating opposing views

B.

adopting a common language.

C.

banning of private newspapers.

D.

voting for a strong president.

Answer: A

8.

During their migration, the Akan first settled at

A.

Bono Manso.

B.

Dormaa Ahenkro.

C.

Asante Manso.

D.

Denkyira.

Answer: A

9.

International sporting activities do not only serve to promote friendship but also to

A.

generate income for the countries.

B.

win trophies.

C.

receive aids and grants.

D.

improve cultural practices.

Answer: A

10.

Indecent dressing among the youth should be discouraged because it

A.

leads to increased social crime

B.

increases peer pressure

C.

makes them unpopular

D.

makes them lose dignity

Answer: D

11.

The main reason for producing cocoa in Ghana is to

A.

promote the manufacture of more cocoa products.

B.

generate more foreign exchange.

C.

make the farmers happy.

D.

set up more factories.

Answer: B

12.

Workers in Ghana are required by law to contribute towards their future upkeep through

A.

Company shares

B.

Treasury bills

C.

Government bonds

D.

Social Security schemes

Answer: D

13.

The human resource of a country refers to the

A.

members of parliament only

B.

skills of trade unions

C.

skills of workers and management

D.

members of local councils only

Answer: C

14.

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

15.

What type of rainfall is likely to be experienced in the Cameroon Mountains?

A.

Cyclonic

B.

Relief

C.

Conventional

D.

Monsoon

E.
Line squalls

Answer: B

16.

What role does cultural tourism play in preserving Ghana's traditional heritage? It

A.

promotes drumming and dancing.

B.

promotes cultural exchange and appreciation of our way of life.

C.

facilitates access to traditional artefacts in the community.

D.

exposes cultural activities.

Answer: B

17.

The longest river in West Africa is

A.

River Senegal

B.

River Volta

C.

River Niger

D.

River Gambia

E.

River Sassandra

Answer: C

18.

Foreigners in Ghana enjoy all the following rights except that of

A.

expression

B.

worship

C.

voting

D.

association

E.
marriage

Answer: C

19.

Which of the following is not a feature of a sketched map?

A.

Tile

B.

Key

C.

Scale

D.

Landmark

Answer: D

20.

A major way of spreading HIV and AIDS is through

A.

Eating in public places

B.

indiscriminate sexual relations

C.

Mosquito bites

D.

shaking hands with infected persons

Answer: B

21.

The township of Asuabena has an aged population of 1,000 and a youthful population of 4,000. Which of the following amenities should be given the highest priority?

A.

Post Office

B.

Recreational facilities

C.

Radio station

D.

Markets

Answer: B

22.

The president of the first republic of Ghana was

A.

Dr. J. B. Danquah

B.

Dr. Hilla Limann

C.

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

D.

Dr. K. A. Busia

Answer: C

23.

The outermost part of the earth is called the

A.

core

B.

mantle

C.

atmosphere

D.

crust

Answer: D

24.

Use the diagram above to answer the question below

The feature marked A in the diagram above is a

A.

valley

B.

spur

C.

ridge

D.

elbow

E.
gap

Answer: E

25.

When one behaves in an honest and just manner one performs his/her

A.

civic right.

B.

civic responsibilities.

C.

natural responsibilities.

D.

social responsibilities.

Answer: B

26.

Which of the following is an effect of ethnic conflicts?

A.

Interruption of development projects

B.

Decrease in government expenditure

C.

Frequent interruption of electricity supply

D.

Over dependence on foreign goods.

Answer: A

27.

In what way does the ageing population of Ghana affect the country's health system? It

A.

decreases the demand for healthcare services.

B.

increases the burden on healthcare resources.

C.

leads to a surplus of healthcare professionals.

D.

reduces supply of medication to children.

Answer: B

28.

The main duty of the police in a community is to

A.

arrest criminals.

B.

intimidate people.

C.

direct traffic.

D.

keep law and order.

Answer: D

29.

The insect responsible for spreading sleeping sickness disease is

A.

locust

B.

housefly

C.

mosquito

D.

tsetse fly

Answer: D

30.

Which of the following may not be considered in finding one‟s direction home, when one‟s way is lost in the forest?

A.

Prominent landscape

B.

Shouting for help

C.

Direction of the sun

D.

Direction of the wind

Answer: D

31.

The African Union is a new name to replace the

A.

United Nations Organization (UNO)

B.

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

C.

Organization of African Unity (OAU)

D.

African Development Bank (ADB)

Answer: C

32.

The moon is a satellite of the

A.

Earth

B.

Jupiter

C.

Mars

D.

Mercury

Answer: A

33.

The colonization process in the Gold Coast included all but one of the following:

A.

agreements

B.

persuasion

C.

force

D.

trade

Answer: D

34.

The most effective way of solving the socio-economic problems of the modern world is through the application of

A.

science and technology

B.

magic and witchcraft

C.

knowledge in politics

D.

technology and magic

Answer: A

35.

The main duty of the police in a community is to

A.

arrest criminals

B.

terrorize little children

C.

direct traffic

D.

settle disputes

E.
keep law and order

Answer: E

36.

What a person is obliged to perform as a in the society constitutes his/her

A.

achievements

B.

dignity

C.

responsibilities

D.

rights

Answer: C

37.

The main reason for establishing state owned enterprises is to

A.

create competition in the country.

B.

generate foreign exchange for the country.

C.

generate profit for the state.

D.

provide essential service to the public.

Answer: D

38.

Sir Gordon Guggisberg was the Governor of the Gold Coast from

A.

1830 to 1845

B.

1846 to 1860

C.

1901 to 1919

D.

1909 to 1926

E.
1919 to 1927

Answer: E

39.

The high dependency problem of some families can be solved by

A.

encouraging parents to feed their children properly

B.

practicing family planning

C.

sending the children to school

D.

sharing the responsibility with relatives

Answer: B

40.

Which of the following can be described as a secondary activity ?

A.

Farming

B.

Mining

C.

Lumbering

D.

Teaching

E.
Carpentry

Answer: E

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

a)

Mention five achievements of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society (A.R.P.S)

b)

Give five reasons why the Aborigines Rights Protection Society collapsed.

a)

Achievements of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society (A.R.P.S)

1. It helped to abolish the Lands Bill
2. They fought against the house tax (property tax)
3. The society provided the people a platform on which to demand changes in the way British ruled
4. It pressed forward for new laws to be made and ensured that the European land users paid compensations to the land owners
5. It stood and protected the rights of the local people
6. Its influence on the government made it not to rule the people badly
7. It also continued to fight and gained independence for the people from colonial rule

b)

Reasons why the Aborigines Rights Protection Society collapsed

1. Disturbance within the A.R.P.S due to leadership struggle
2. Members lacked ideas for the implementation of policies of A.R.P.S. This made a lot of members to loose interest
3. When the National Congress of British West Africa was formed, many members of A.R.P.S left to join the congress
4. The A.R.P.S involved only elites and rich men whose activities excluded the masses and the youth. This made the society unpopular
5. The death of their eminent lawyer, John Mensah Sarbah was a big blow to the A.R.P.S. Moreover their financier, Jacob Wilson Sey did not trust the other members
6. Guggisberg's constitutional reforms of 1924 (Provincial House of Chiefs) affected the ideas of the society

2.

(a)

Identify any four causes of the 1948 riots.

(b)

Outline any three recommendations of the Watson Commission.

(a)

Causes of the 1948 riots

1. The Burns Constitution did not provide enough room for African participation in the Legislative and Executive Assembly
2. There were too many Europeans in the Civil Service with a few Africans
3. The Association of West African Merchants (AWAM) dwarfed and crippled African businesses
4. There was general shortage in the supply of essential commodities which led to high prices
5. The practice of conditional sales aggravated the plight of the people
6. The cutting down of cocoa trees affected by the swollen shoot disease
7. The plight of the ex-service men/returnee soldiers or The ex-service men lacked housing, pension, incentives, jobs, etc.
8. The shooting of the ex-service men at the Christiansburg Crossroads

(b)

Recommendations of the Watson Commission

1. The promulgation of a new constitution was needed as a step towards self Government
2. An African must head the Civil Service
3. The grievances of the ex-soldiers must be addressed
4. Ghanaians should have more control over all things that were done in the country
5. The people should be made happy at their work places through provision of social amenities such as housing
6. More schools (Secondary and Agriculture Schools) should be set up to educate Ghanaians to serve the country

3.

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

4.

a)

Highlight any four contributions of Ghana to the United Nations Organization.

b)

State four benefits Ghana enjoys from the United Nations Organization.

a)

Contributions of Ghana to the United Nations Organization

1. Peace-keeping operations in Lebanon, Liberia, Serra-Leone, etc.
2. Catering for refugees from Liberia and Togo
3. Ghanaian public servants serving in the UNO organs and agencies e.g. Kofi Annan was the former Secretary General, Akua Kuenyehia as staff, etc.
4. Ghana served on two occasions as non-permanent member of the Security Council
5. Financial contribution - payment of dues, levies, etc.
6. Auditing of UN accounts by Ghana Audit Service, together with auditors from other countries
7. Hosting of UNO agencies and diplomats who visit the country

b)

Benefits Ghana enjoys from the United Nations Organization

1. Financial support from the World Bank
2. Loans from the IMF
3. UNDP programmes and projects in agricultural and rural development
4. Medical support and control of diseases by WHO
5. Benefits from the World Food programme
6. Observation of our election process and promotion of democratic governance in Ghana
7. Benefits from international conferences organized by the Economic and Social Council
8. Technical assistance in the area of health, education and industry

5.

a)

List four duties of the police in Ghana

b)

Explain four responsibilities of the individual in Ghana

a)

Duties of the police in Ghana

1. The keep/maintain law and order. They also see to it that people respect and obey the laws of the country
2. They prevent accidents on the roads by making sure that drivers and their vehicles are worthy and licensed and do not carry too many passengers and loads
3. The police see to it that there is peace and order
4. They fight against crime
5. They protect lives and properties
6. They investigate and detect crimes

b)

Responsibilities of the individual in Ghana

1. To be law-abiding in order to bring peace
2. To defend the country in times of external invasion and crises
3. To assist the police by reporting known criminals and criminal cases to them
4. To pay taxes
5. To participate in communal labour
6. To vote when qualified

6.

a)

State four functions of the Executive Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

b)

Explain four problems facing the ECOWAS

a)

Functions of the Executive Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

1. The secretariat is the administrative organ of ECOWAS
2. It undertakes research on behalf of ECOWAS
3. It submits periodic reports on the work of the ECOWAS
4. It is responsible for the proposing of policy measures on behalf of ECOWAS
5. The secretariat represents the Council of Ministers and the Summit when necessary

b)

Problems facing the ECOWAS

1. Lack of funds: Some member states ae impoverished to the extent that they cannot honour their financial obligations. They rely on donor countries for assistance with conditions attached to them
2. Language barrier: Because there is no common language, communication becomes difficult among member states. The countries have different official languages such as English, French and Portuguese
3. Dependent on colonial masters: Some states still receive economic aid from their colonial masters and their over dependence on these colonial masters makes them less committed to ECOWAS
4. Large community size: Decision-making is greatly hampered by the large size of the community. Currently, 16 member countries constitute ECOWAS, which is the largest economic community in the world
5. Lack of commitment: As a result of their association to other economic groups, some members do not show the required seriousness in the programs of the community
6. Absence of common currency: Absence of common currency for transactions among member states creates huge transaction losses for traders in the sub-region due to the cost incurred through exchange rates
7. Poor inter-transport and communication links: ECOWAS countries face problem with transport system to link other member countries for effective trading and marketing
8. Political instability (Military takeover): Military takeover/coup d'état in West Africa makes it difficult for ECOWAS to promote its policies and programs in all the member states