KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

The best way to settle disputes is through the

A.

Electoral Commission

B.

District Assembly

C.

parliamentary committee

D.

court system

Answer: D

2.

Which of the following fundamental human rights is protected by the 1992 constitution of Ghana? The right to

A.

free education at tertiary level.

B.

full employment.

C.

use arms.

D.

freedom of speech.

Answer: D

3.

A child of not more than seven years of age found in Ghana, and whose parents cannot be traced is a Ghanaian by

A.

birth.

B.

adoption.

C.

registration.

D.

conferment.

Answer: B

4.

The Asante were in 1900, led to war against the British by

A.

Osei Tutu

B.

Osei Kwadwo

C.

Kwasi Obodum

D.

Nana Afriyie

E.
Yaa Asantewaa

Answer: E

5.

Socialization of the child begins

A.

at school

B.

at home

C.

at church

D.

with the peer group

Answer: B

6.

Express 2 pm as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

A.

1400 hours GMT

B.

1600 hours GMT

C.

1800 hours GMT

D.

2000 hours GMT

Answer: A

7.

One factor that can affect the academic performance of students negatively is

A.

effective supervision

B.

loitering and truancy

C.

large number of school prefects

D.

having co-curricula activities

Answer: B

8.

Which of the following mostly influences the type of facility provided by District Assemblies?

A.

The Central Government.

B.

The needs of the people.

C.

The general needs of the nation.

D.

Desire to generate revenue.

Answer: B

9.

The crop types which grow well in the Guinea Savanna are

A.

cocoa and rice

B.

millet and groundnut

C.

plantain and cola

D.

shallots and cassava

Answer: B

10.

The ocean that washes the coast of Ghana is the

A.

Arctic

B.

Atlantic

C.

India

D.

Pacific

Answer: B

11.

Labour can be productively increased through

A.

moral education in society

B.

training and retraining

C.

extension of working hours

D.

people doing sacrificial work

Answer: B

12.

. A credit union is an example of a

A.

joint stock company

B.

co-operative society

C.

partnership

D.

public corporation

Answer: B

13.

After the Sagrenti war in 1874, a peace treaty was signed at

A.

Fomena

B.

Ejisu

C.

Cape Coast

D.

Kumasi

E.
Accra

Answer: A

14.

Democracy in our nation could be sustained by

A.

teaching the people information technology

B.

operating one party system of government

C.

holding general elections every decade

D.

giving the people political education

Answer: D

15.

One of the reasons for the partition of West Africa by the Europeans was to

A.

spread the gospel

B.

stop the slave trade

C.

protect the indigenous people

D.

protect their places of trade

E.
set up industries.

Answer: D

16.

If Nigeria's time is one hour ahead of that of Ghana, then Nigeria is

A.

5° west of Ghana

B.

10° east of Ghana

C.

15° east of Ghana

D.

15° west of Ghana

Answer: C

17.

Which governor ruled the country between 1919 and 1927?

A.

Commander Hill

B.

Sir Gordon Guggisberg

C.

Sir Alan Burns

D.

Lord Luggard

E.
Sir Charles Maclean

Answer: B

18.

Which of the following towns in Africa is associated with the production of petroleum?

A.

Nsuta

B.

Takoradi

C.

Jos

D.

Port Harcourt

E.
Johannesburg

Answer: D

19.

There is a large population of white settlers in the highland areas of East Africa because

A.

of the beautiful natural vegetation

B.

it is safe to travel along the steep slopes

C.

of sufficient sunshine and warmth

D.

of the availability of rainfall

E.
of the cool and healthy atmosphere

Answer: E

20.

The primary aim of elections in Ghana is to

A.

allow the powerful to govern without restrain.

B.

protect the rights of children and mothers only.

C.

provide tax reliefs to groups of people with common interests.

D.

change governments peacefully and orderly.

Answer: D

21.

The first Governor-General of independent Ghana was

A.

Commander Hill

B.

Sir Gordon Guggisberg

C.

Sir Charles Arden-Clarke

D.

Lord Listowell

E.
George Maclean

Answer: C

22.

The Adomi Bridge is built on one of the following rivers

A.

Volta

B.

Ankobra

C.

Tano

D.

Pra

E.
Densu

Answer: A

23.

What will be the time on longitude 45° East when it is 9:00 am on longitude 15° East?

A.

7:00 am

B.

10:00 am

C.

11:00 am

D.

1:00 pm

Answer: C

24.

The earth experiences equal day and equal night each year on

A.

21st March and 21st September

B.

21st June and 23rd September

C.

21st June and 22nd December

D.

22nd March and 22nd December

Answer: A

25.

The amount imposed on Ghanaians under the Poll Tax Ordinance was

A.

one shilling

B.

two shilling

C.

three shilling

D.

four shilling

Answer: A

26.

The year 2000 is in the

A.

thirteenth century

B.

fifteenth century

C.

twentieth century

D.

twenty first century

E.
two hundredth century

Answer: D

27.

The system of apartheid was practiced in

A.

Ireland

B.

Congo

C.

Korea

D.

South-Africa

E.
Britain

Answer: D

28.

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

A.

agreements

B.

persuasion

C.

force

D.

trade

Answer: D

29.

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

30.

One factor responsible for the low rate of economic development in Ghana is

A.

misappropriation of state resources

B.

misuse of individual resources

C.

increase of taxes on industries

D.

slow rate of population growth

Answer: A

31.

The highest annual rainfall in Ghana is recorded at

A.

Accra

B.

Kumasi

C.

Sunyani

D.

Navrongo

E.
Axim

Answer: E

32.

On a relief map, the colour brown usually represents

A.

plains.

B.

mountains.

C.

water bodies.

D.

lowlands.

Answer: B

33.

The main type of vegetation found in the south-western part of Ghana is the

A.

Coastal scrub and grassland

B.

Mangrove forest

C.

Guinea savana

D.

Sudan savana

E.
Rain forest

Answer: E

34.

Productivity measures

A.

production of goods.

B.

production of services.

C.

output per man-hours.

D.

profit made out of production.

Answer: C

35.

Who was the first chairman of the United Gold Coast Convention?

A.

Kwame Nkrumah

B.

J. B. Danquah

C.

Obetsebi Lamptey

D.

George Paa Grant

Answer: A

36.

Which of the following vegetation types experiences high temperature and heavy rainfall throughout the year?

A.

Mangrove forest

B.

Tropical vegetation forest

C.

Semi deciduous forest

D.

Woodland savanna

Answer: B

37.

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

38.

The first African country to allow herself to be assessed under the New Partnership for African

Development (NEPAD) was

A.

Ghana

B.

South Africa

C.

Nigeria

D.

Rwanda

Answer: A

39.

The first General Secretary of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) was

A.

Kwame Nkrumah

B.

J. B. Danquah

C.

Arko Adjei

D.

George Grant

E.
Obetsebi Lamptey

Answer: A

40.

The Asante became a British colony through

A.

agreement

B.

appeal

C.

defeat

D.

persuasion

Answer: C

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

(a)

Mention four causes of environmental degradation.

(b)

Outline four ways by which the environment can be protected from degradation

(a)

Causes of environmental degradation

Air
1. Cars emit smoke which pollutes the environment
2. Harmful gases from factories
3. Destroying trees that provide oxygen, leads to pollution
4. Bad odour from dead animals, gutters, refuse dump, excreta, etc. pollute the air
5. Smoke from burning
6. Dust in air through construction works

Land
1. Overgrazing
2. Mining or quarrying
3. Sand winning
4. Use of fertilizers
5. Destruction of vegetation for timber
6. Improper layout of towns/urbanization
7. Bushfires
8. Bad farming practices such as slash and burn
9. Improper waste disposal

Water
1. Discharge of industrial chemicals into water bodies
2. Poor fishing methods such as the use of dangerous chemicals like DDT
3. Spilling of oil into water bodies which kill the living things like fish
4. Dumping of solid and liquid waste into water bodies
5. Cattle grazing whereby they drink from water bodies, contaminating the water
6. Washing and bathing in and around water bodies

(b)

Ways by which the environment can be protected from degradation

1. Legislation: Laws should be passed to prosecute law breakers who pollute the environment
2. Afforestation: Growing of trees to replace burnt or cut ones
3. Education by Fire Service,NADMO and others on the need to maintain a healthy environment
4. Encourage farmers to use appropriate farming methods
5. Set-up conservation agencies to keep and maintain forest reserves such as Forestry Commission, Friends of Water Bodies, etc.
6. Recycling of solid and liquid waste
7. Encouraging proper disposal of domestic waste
8. Encouraging proper disposal of industrial waste
9. Controlling soil erosion by planting cover crops, ridging, etc.
10. Fishermen should use appropriate fishing methods
11. Encourage controlled grazing
12. Encourage controlled exploitation of forest resources

2.

(a)

What is productivity

(b)

In which four ways can productivity be increased in Ghana?

(a)

Productivity is output per man-hour. It is said to be high when a person, within a given time, produces more goods/services than another person.

(b)

Ways of increasing productivity in Ghana

1. Public education of negative practices that lower productivity
2. Emphasis should be laid on technical education to train middle-level manpower
3. Workers should be motivated by improving service conditions and other benefits
4. Workers should be given on-the-job training and should attend refresher courses to improve their skills
5. In agriculture, irrigation projects should be set up to increase agricultural production
6. Credit facilities should be granted to entrepreneurs to make them put up their best
7. Planning and target setting
8. Using appropriate tools and equipment
9. Using modern technology such as computers, tractors, combine harvesters, etc.
10. Effective work ethics such as punctuality, regularity, hard work, honesty, etc.
11. Increase in the level of supervision or managerial skills

3.

a)

Explain the following

i)

national unity;

ii)

national integrity.

b)

Outline four ways by which the integrity of the nation can be defended.

a)

i)

National unity is the living together of a particular ethnic group or nation in peace harmony, devoid of any form of disagreement

ii)

National integrity is upholding the good name of a country through uprightness at all times and in all places

b)

1.Protecting national property

2. Being Patriotic

3. Patronizing goods made in Ghana

4. living according to the country's constitution

5. Reporting criminals to law enforcement

6. Protecting the symbols national unity

7. Displaying moral character

4.

(a)

(i)

What is superstition?

(ii)

Give two examples of superstitious beliefs.

(b)

Outline five effects of superstitious beliefs on a community.

(a)

(i)

Superstition is the belief and fear of certain events which happen in way that cannot be explained.

OR

Superstition is the belief and fear of the unknown which cannot be proved.

(ii)

Examples of superstitious beliefs

1. Witchcraft
2. Curses
3. Juju
4. Myth
5. Taboo
6. Magic
7. Occultism

(b)

Effects of superstitious beliefs on a community

1. It slows down growth and scientific development. This reduces the ability of the people to solve problems in a rational manner
2. There is abuse of human rights. Individuals accused of superstitious experience are abused against their fundamental human rights
3. It brings about irrational fear which makes people live in fear as a result of being afraid that someone who has supernatural powers may harm them
4. It reduces scientific and critical thinking for instance people do not question the reason behind some happenings
5. It brings about suspicion and mistrust which brings fear leading to break-up of families and relationships
6. It leads to animosity which can lead to ethnic conflicts
7. It leads to laziness and does not promote development
8. It brings social control and good morals
9. It preserves and conserves forest as certain forest are left because of superstitious beliefs
10. It brings about social cohesion and unity
11. Lot of resources are wasted on pacification and sacrifices
12. It promotes crime such as serial killings
13. It provides rest to farmers, fishermen, hunters
14. It maintains respect for law and order and respect for authority

5.

(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

6.

a)

Give four reasons for the rise of the old Mali Empire

b)

Mention two factors that led to the fall of the old Mali Empire

a)

Reasons for the rise of the old Mali Empire

1. Oppresive rule of Sumanguru and the support from the vessal states: Oppressed vessal states helped Sundiata to fight against Sumanguru and defeated him. Sundiata's people were also loyal to him and helped him to conquer the small kingdoms close to him. In 1240 Sundiata also conquered Old Ghana and made it part of Mali
2. Good Governance: The kings of Mali established a good metropolitan, provincial and local government system which led to peace and justices throughout the empire. The people were loyal to Sundiata, Sakora, Mansa Suleman because of their good leadership
3. Use of Islam: The introduction of Islam made Mali very popular under Mansa Musa both in North Africa and outside Africa. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca also made the empire very popular
4. Strong Standing Army: The Mali Kingdom expanded rapidly under Sakora, due to its strong army. Mansa Musa also used the strength of the army to make the Mali Kingdom as empire through conquest
5. Administration of justice: Laws were enforced without fear or favour and the citizen received preferential treatment

b)

Factors that led to the fall of the old Mali Empire

1. Collapse of central government: The collapse of the central administration led to the disintegration of the empires as the soldiers were not willing to defend the Empire and its people
2. Weak rulers: After the reign of Mansa Suleyman, the administration was taken over by incompetent leaders who misused the resources of the empire
3. The rise of the Songhai Empire: In 1468, Sunni Ali of Songhai started to raid Mali and conquered it completely
4. Disagreement: Disagreements occurred due to constant internal dissension that led to the assassination of Mausa Maghan II after a short reign
5. Division of provinces: Many provinces broke away due to the continuous attack by the Mossis and Tuaregs