KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
On an atlas map all water bodies are coloured
A.
blue
B.
yellow
C.
green
D.
brown
Answer: A
2.
The main purpose of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is to
A.
achieve economic integration
B.
expand the size of West Africa
C.
achieve political unity
D.
achieve political freedom
Answer: A
3.
To ensure the survival of private enterprises, the government of Ghana must support
A.
advertising the products of private enterprises oversees and provide tax exemption.
B.
controlling and providing vital services and strict control.
C.
payment of their tax obligation and other commitments.
D.
providing efficient management and direct control.
Answer: A
4.
The productivity of a worker in an organization can best be improved by
A.
regular supervision and punishment.
B.
engaging in short reading courses.
C.
engaging in retraining workshops.
D.
providing the necessary tools only.
Answer: C
5.
In the seventeenth century the first capital of the Ga state was
A.
Pokuase
B.
Bortianor
C.
Abokobi
D.
Ayawaso
Answer: A
6.
Which of the following countries introduced Indirect Rule in her colonies in West Africa?
A.
France
B.
Britain
C.
Portugal
D.
Germany
E.
Belgium
Answer: B
7.
One reason for the migration of many ethnic groups into Ghana is
A.
education
B.
security
C.
marriage
D.
religion
Answer: B
8.
Ghana's population can best be described as youthful because a large portion of its people are between ages
A.
45-59
B.
. 30-44
C.
15-29
D.
15-29
Answer: B
9.
The Akans are believed to have migrated from
A.
Old Ghana Empire.
B.
The Chad basin.
C.
Benin Republic.
D.
Ile Ife.
Answer: A
10.
The Mole-Dagbon ethnic group migrated from
A.
the northern part of Mauritania
B.
the southern part of Mali
C.
east of lake Chad
D.
west of Senegal
Answer: C
11.
Which of the following can promote nation building in Ghana?
A.
Democratic living at all places.
B.
Defending one's religious beliefs.
C.
Allowing minors to vote at general elections.
D.
Reducing family size to prevent unemployment.
Answer: A
12.
The most popular mode of transport in Ghana is by
A.
sea
B.
rail
C.
air
D.
road
E.
river
Answer: D
13.
The layer of gases which surrounds the earth is known as
A.
atmosphere
B.
temperature
C.
sunshine
D.
ozone
E.
cloud
Answer: A
14.
Human activities are generally controlled by
A.
technology
B.
social environment
C.
superstition
D.
scientific research
Answer: B
15.
The claim that the ancestors of the Akan migrated from Ancient Ghana is mainly based on
A.
linguistic evidence
B.
Soninke records
C.
cultural similarities
D.
genetic evidence
Answer: C
16.
The first Europeans to come to the Gold Coast landed at
A.
Cape Coast
B.
Elmina
C.
Axim
D.
Accra
E.
Kumasi
Answer: B
17.
Low savings by Ghanaian workers is mainly due to
A.
high dependency ratio
B.
low exchange rate of the cedi
C.
laziness of Ghanaian workers
D.
extravagant living of Ghanaians
Answer: A
18.
The revolution of the earth results in
A.
day and night
B.
eclipse of the moon
C.
eclipse of the sun
D.
the four seasons
Answer: D
19.
Promoting national unity in Ghana greatly on
A.
kindness
B.
politics
C.
Religion
D.
tolerance
Answer: D
20.
The capital of the Upper East Region is
A.
Bolgatanga
B.
Tamale
C.
Wa
D.
Bawku
E.
Zuarungu
Answer: A
21.
Which one of the following may cause unemployment in Ghana?
A.
Greater use of locally made goods.
B.
Reduction in tax on imported goods.
C.
Development of inter-regional trade.
D.
Extension of electricity to rural communities.
Answer: B
22.
The Meteorological Services Department deals with
A.
water
B.
star
C.
power
D.
minerals
E.
weather
Answer: E
23.
The application of science to improve upon the quality of life or work is also known as
A.
education
B.
technology
C.
computers
D.
machine
Answer: B
24.
The Education Act of 1961
A.
reduced the school-going age
B.
introduced the Junior Secondary School System
C.
made Primary Education free and compulsory
D.
made Basic Education universal
E.
increased accessibility to Secondary School
Answer: C
25.
26. Which of the following is a secondary economic activity?
A.
Forestry
B.
Fishing
C.
Quarrying
D.
Ranching
E.
Manufacturing
Answer: E
26.
A good social environment can be promoted through
A.
tolerance.
B.
bravery.
C.
competition.
D.
individualism.
Answer: A
27.
If the time in town (A) on longitude 20o E is 9:00 am; what will be the time in town (B) longitude 80o E?
A.
1.00 p.m.
B.
1.00 a.m.
C.
8.00 p.m.
D.
5.00 a.m.
Answer: A
28.
Cape Town in South Africa falls within the
A.
Warm Temperate Climate
B.
Cool Temperate Climate
C.
Tundra Climate
D.
Tropical Climate
Answer: A
29.
Which one of the following took place after the 27th April, 1960 referendum?
A.
The first political party was formed.
B.
Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as Prime Minister.
C.
Ghana became a democratic state.
D.
Queen Elizabeth II was inaugurated as Prime Minister.
Answer: C
A constitutional referendum was held in Ghana on 27 April 1960. The main issue was a change in the country's status from a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as head of state, to a republic/democratic with a presidential system of government.
30.
Latitude 23 ½ ° South is also known as
A.
Antarctic Circle
B.
Tropic of Cancer
C.
Arctic Circle
D.
Tropic of Capricorn
Answer: D
31.
The Gonja under the leadership of Ndewura Jakpa migrated from
A.
Liberia
B.
Senegal
C.
Mali
D.
Chad
Answer: B
32.
Which of the following scenarios explain the main purpose of the Internet?
A.
Robots building several vehicles at a time
B.
Developing new medicine kits
C.
Connecting electronic devices and making lives more convenient
D.
Scientists going to space and other planets
Answer: C
33.
The Poll tax ordinance failed because the
A.
chiefs did not agree with the British to levy tax
B.
people had no money to pay the tax
C.
British used the money to support the Asantes against the Fantes
D.
tax was too high for the people
E.
chiefs did not inform their people about the levy before the law was passed
Answer: E
34.
Which of the following men fought for the abolishing of the slave trade?
A.
Andreas Riss
B.
Gordon Guggisberg
C.
James Somerset
D.
William Wilberforce
Answer: D
35.
The practice of checks and balances prevents
A.
dictatorship
B.
favouritism
C.
ethnicity
D.
sectionalism
Answer: A
36.
The main reason for which Ghana cooperates with other countries is to
A.
benefit in times of need.
B.
get free goods for her citizens
C.
maintain political stability.
D.
prevent attack on Ghanaians.
Answer: A
37.
Which of the following personalities was not a member of the Convention People‟s Party
A.
Kojo Botsio
B.
N. A. Welbeck
C.
K. A. Gbedemah
D.
Dr. K. A. Busia
Answer: D
38.
The United Nations Day is celebrated every year on
A.
24th October
B.
24th November
C.
24th December
D.
24th January
E.
24th February
Answer: A
39.
Water pollution is caused by all the following except
A.
oil spillage
B.
recycling of waste
C.
sewage disposal
D.
alluvial mining
E.
oil drilling
Answer: B
40.
Axim in the Western Region of Ghana is influenced by the
A.
South-East Polar winds
B.
South-West Monsoon winds
C.
North-East Monsoon winds
D.
North-East Polar winds
Answer: B
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 Organization of African Unity (OAU)
b)
Explain any four problems facing the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was formed on 25th May 1963 by 32 independent African States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
a)
Aims of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
1. Promotion of unity and solidarity among member states
2. Removal of all forms of colonialism and the neo-colonialism in Africa
3. Defence: To defend the sovereignty and independence of African states
4. Respect: To respect the independent status of every member state
5. Promotion of international co-operation among African states and other states within the framework of the United Nations Organization
6. To work towards a better standard of living in Africa
7. To protect the rights and freedoms of African citizens
b)
Problems facing the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
1. Lack of a common language which hinders the development of a true sense of unity
2. Political upheaval and coup d'états in most African countries. These affect decision making in the organization. New leaders lack the political will to obey the rules of the organization
3. Distrust among member states due to political and ideological differences
4. The absence of a standing army to enforce/implement political decisions, especially in times of civil wars and conflicts
5. Financial constraints resulting from failure of some member states to pay dues or contributions on time
6. Inter-state border disputes between some member countries such as Ethiopia and Sudan, Mauritania and Morocco posed great challenge to the organization in conflict resolution
7. Lack of economic freedom as a result of allegiance owed to colonial masters by African nations. This most often made it impossible for them to unilaterally take decisions on trade, politics and general administration of the respective countries. Francophone countries in Africa are typical examples
3.
a)
i
What is political stability?
ii
List four factors that can promote political stability in Ghana
b)
Highlight four ways in which conflicts can be resolved in the society
a)
i
Political stability occurs when peace and security, rather than conflict, predominate in a nation for an extended period of time.
ii
1. A good and workable constitution
2.Observance of the rule of law
3. Respect fort the rights and freedoms of the people
4. Free and fair election
5. Independence of state institutions
6. Freedom of the press and the media
The existence of several political parties
8. introduction of foreign diseases to livestock and humans.
b)
1. Law enforcement: Laws used to resolve protracted conflict between two sidies
2. Negotiation: involves resolving disagreements through discussions and compromise.
3. Mediation: involves third-party to resolve conflict
4. Reconcialtion: parties in conflict decide to unite
5. Arbitrary: this is where a third-party decides who is right or wrong
4.
a)
Write notes on contours and illustrate with diagrams
i)
a valley
ii)
a ridge
iii)
plateau
iv)
conical hill
b)
How are the following features shown on topographical maps
i)
railway line
ii)
a bridge
iii)
farm
iv)
footpath
v)
an area liable to flood
a)
Contours are lines drawn on maps to show places of equal height above sea level. They also show relief features. The distances between contour lines are known as vertical distance or vertical intervals.
i)
A valley
ii)
A ridge
iii)
Plateau
iv)
Conical hill
b)
i)
Railway line
ii)
A bridge
iii)
Farm
iv)
Footpath
v)
An area liable to flood
5.
a)
i)
What is a State Enterprise?
ii)
What is a Private Enterprise?
b)
Suggest four ways by which the state can promote private enterprises.
a)
i)
A state enterprise is a business owned and controlled by the Central or State or Local to provide public services.
ii)
A private enterprise is a business setup by individuals with the aim of making money
b)
1. Financial support guarantees
2. Suitable economic environment for business
3. Legal and regulatory support
4. Patronizing made-in-Ghana goods and services
5. Trade fair supports
6. facilitation of business network access
7. business-friendly political environment
8. Ensuring production of quality goods and services
6.
(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