KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
On which of the following maps of Ghana can a Geographer easily identify the course of the River Volta?
A.
Political
B.
Physical
C.
Vegetation
D.
Climatic
Answer: B
2.
The main duty of the police service is to
A.
Collect debts for creditors
B.
Maintain law and order
C.
Arrest and judge thieves
D.
Protect national property
E.
Check drug abuse
Answer: B
3.
Which of the following countries in West Africa is landlocked?
A.
Mali
B.
Nigeria
C.
Ghana
D.
Sierra Leone
Answer: A
4.
The first political event leading to the formal establishment of British colonial rule in the Gold Coast was the
A.
signing of the bond of 1844.
B.
declaration of Sagrenti war.
C.
introduction of the poll Tax ordinance.
D.
disturbances of 1948.
Answer: A
5.
What is the southernmost point of Ghana?
A.
Cape Coast
B.
Cape Three Points
C.
Cape Verde
D.
Cape of Good Hope
E.
Cape Agulhas
Answer: B
6.
Which of the following is the highest court in Ghana?
A.
Traditional Court
B.
Magistrate Court
C.
Supreme Court
D.
Tribunal
Answer: C
7.
For Ghanaians to come out of negative influence of colonial mentality, they should
A.
develop high sense of self-reliance.
B.
stop foreigners from coming into Ghana.
C.
develop taste for European goods.
D.
adopt foreign cultures.
Answer: A
8.
The Prime Minister of the Second Republic of Ghana was
A.
Dr Hilla Limann.
B.
Dr K.A. Busia.
C.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
D.
Prof Evans Atta Mills.
Answer: B
9.
To prevent human rights abuse in Ghana, the courts must
A.
allow their sittings to be telecast by TV stations.
B.
be fair to all manner of persons.
C.
extend their sitting hours to late evening.
D.
set up a supreme court in every district.
Answer: B
10.
Which one of the following factors was not a cause of the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast?
A.
Nkrumah's suspension from the U.G.C.C.
B.
Rising prices of goods
C.
Mass unemployment
D.
General discontent against European rule
Answer: A
11.
Social change in rural areas is slow because of
A.
customs and traditions.
B.
poverty and unemployment.
C.
rural-urban migration.
D.
rural-rural migration.
Answer: C
12.
Use the table below, which shows the temperature and rainfall figures recorded for town A to answer the question below.
| Climate Months |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Temperature °C |
20 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Rainfall (mm) |
10 | 20 | 30 | 56 | 110 | 120 | 100 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
In which month was the highest rainfall recorded?
A.
April
B.
May
C.
June
D.
July
E.
August
Answer: C
13.
Which of the following is not an agent of erosion?
A.
Wind
B.
River
C.
Sea
D.
Ice
E.
Volcano
Answer: E
14.
In a traditional society, which of the following is used to teach good morals?
A.
Court music
B.
Story telling
C.
Dirges
D.
Appellations
Answer: B
15.
Which of the following is not an element of the weather?
A.
Rain
B.
Wind
C.
Thermometer
D.
Sunshine
E.
Cloud
Answer: C
16.
When one behaves in an honest and just manner, one performs his/her
A.
civic right.
B.
civic responsibility.
C.
natural responsibility.
D.
social right.
Answer: B
17.
Indiscipline among the youth can be reduced through
A.
increasing health care.
B.
enriching the youth with money.
C.
encouraging desire for wealth.
D.
public education.
Answer: D
18.
Which of the following tertiary industries is a leading foreign exchange earner in Ghana
A.
Insurance
B.
Tourism
C.
Transport
D.
Banking
Answer: B
19.
Ghana co-operates with other nations to
A.
adopt common code of conduct
B.
create more jobs
C.
foster friendly relationship
D.
increase tax revenue
Answer: C
20.
According to the 1992 constitution of Ghana, an individual can claim Ghanaian citizenship if
A.
he or she attends school in Ghana
B.
his or her grandparents are Ghanaians
C.
his or her parents reside in Ghana
D.
he or she works in Ghana
Answer: B
21.
Which of the following is not a coastal landform?
A.
Cliff
B.
Estuary
C.
Sandbar
D.
Lagoon
E.
Inselberg
Answer: A
22.
Which of the following factor can best make private sector businesses more profitable
A.
Availability of ready market
B.
Construction of improved roads
C.
Stability in supply of adequate electricity
D.
Adequate supply of labour
Answer: A
23.
The system by which a foreigner acquires citizenship of another country is
A.
registration
B.
nationalization
C.
adoption
D.
naturalization
Answer: D
24.
Which of the following is used to represent landmarks on maps?
A.
Conventional signs
B.
Histogram
C.
Mathematical symbols
D.
Plain sketches
Answer: A
25.
Landmarks are important features used in finding
A.
cardinal points.
B.
compass points.
C.
direction.
D.
layout.
Answer: C
26.
A good layout and enforcement of Town Planning laws can help reduce
A.
substance abuse.
B.
influx of immigrants.
C.
emergence of slums.
D.
population growth.
Answer: C
27.
Which of the following is not a feature of relief?
A.
Plain
B.
Plateau
C.
Inselberg
D.
River
E.
Mountain
Answer: D
28.
Which of the following minerals is not mined in Ghana?
A.
Gold
B.
Diamond
C.
Tin
D.
Manganese
E.
Bauxite
Answer: C
29.
Ghana can minimize the importation of goods mainly by
A.
increasing subsidies on local products
B.
increasing taxes on imports
C.
controlling the rate of inflation
D.
decreasing advertisement of local products
Answer: B
30.
What type of vegetation is associated with cold deserts?
A.
Steppe
B.
Tundra
C.
Prairie
D.
Coniferous
Answer: C
31.
Which of the following is not a main food crop cultivated in Ghana?
A.
Maize
B.
Plantain
C.
Cocoyam
D.
Wheat
E.
Rice
Answer: D
32.
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
33.
The risk bearing of a business organization falls on the
A.
customers.
B.
entrepreneurs.
C.
workers.
D.
bankers.
Answer: B
34.
The first general election in the history of Ghana was held in
A.
1949
B.
1951
C.
1955
D.
1957
E.
1960
Answer: B
35.
All the following locations in Ghana are important for salt mining except
A.
Songor Lagoon near Ada
B.
Axim in the Western Region
C.
Weija in Accra
D.
Daboya in the Northern Region
Answer: B
36.
Which of the following continents is uninhabited?
A.
Asia
B.
Antarctica
C.
Australia
D.
Europe
Answer: B
37.
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
38.
Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?
A.
Child labour
B.
Sex trade
C.
Truancy
D.
Favouritism
Answer: A
39.
Some Ghanaians mishandle the Cedi notes by
A.
burning it
B.
crumpling it
C.
saving it
D.
spending it
Answer: B
40.
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
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
(a)
(i)
Define the term Technology.
(ii)
Imagine you are on a trip to a village in Ghana. What four technological gadgets will you take with you to make your trip more comfortable and enjoyable?
(iii)
Explain how each technology stated in (a)(ii) will help you.
(b)
List two challenges that you may encounter when using technology.
(a)
(i)
Technology can be defined as the process whereby through human ingenuity and creativity, scientific knowledge is applied to create tools and machines to control the environment and to solve problems that confront man. It is the practical application of scientific knowledge to control the environment to satisfy human needs.
(ii - iii)
Technological gadgets to take to make a trip more comfortable and enjoyable
1. Mobile phone and charger
To help make communication with friends and relation outside the location easier.
2. Kettle/heater
To help cook and heat water and food.
3. Watch
To help tell the time.
4. Hair clippers
For hair maintenance and trimming.
5. Bicycle
To make transportation from one location to the other easier.
6. Portable power bank
To store/save some electrical power in order to recharge other technological devices such as laptops and mobile phones.
7. Compass
To assist locate direction of travel.
8. Camera
To capture memories and scenic views.
9. Computer/laptop/tablet
For recording and sending messages.
10. Radio
For listening to music and news.
11. Torch
To light up your way about.
12. Car
To help transport items and self.
Note: You must mention the name of the gadget and how it will help you in the village to score the mark.
(b)
Challenges in using technology
1. Improvement in previous technology is made constantly therefore requiring regular updates and retraining
2. There is internet connectivity issues such as slow data speeds
3. Technical issues such as system crashes may occur to disrupt workflow
4. There are security threats such as cyber attacks to breach data and compromise sensitive information or privacy
5. Regular maintenance and updates can consume time and resources
6. Technology is expensive to acquire, upgrade and maintain
7. Maintenance of the gadget in the village becomes a problem
8. Loss of gadgets leads to loss of information
2.
a)
List four minerals mined in Ghana and indicate where they are mined.
b)
Describe four ways in which minerals are important to the economy of Ghana.
a)
Minerals mined in Ghana and where they are mined
Gold
1. Obuasi
2. Tarkwa
3. Bogoso
4. Prestea
5. Konongo
6. Kenyasi
7. New Abirem
8. Sekoti
9. Ayamfuri
10. Bibiani
11. Dunkwa-on-ofin
12. Namoorantenga
13. Dosi
14. Asonge
Diamond
1. Akwatia
2. Oda
3. Kade
4. Bonsa Valley
5. Ayamfuri
Crude oil
1. Cape Three Points
2. Takoradi
Salt
1. Ada
2. Accra
3. Keta
4. Ningo
5. Daboya
6. Apam
7. Elmina
Clay
1. Winneba
2. Vume
3. Oframase
4. Tanoso
5. Anfoega
Manganese
Nsuta
Limestone
Oterkpolu
b)
Ways in which minerals are important to the economy of Ghana
1. Job creation
2. Revenue generation for government
3. Income generation for employees
4. Foreign exchange earnings for the government
5. Development of communities/growth of towns
6. Improvement of the image of Ghana in the international community
7. Source of raw material for industries
8. Acquisition of skills
9. Provision of infrastructure and social amenities
10. Provision of scholarship
11. Creation of allied industries e.g. goldsmith
12. Attraction of foreign investors
3.
Explain five reasons why the Moroccans defeated the Songhai Empire at the battle of Tondibi.
Reasons why the Moroccans defeated the Songhai Empire at the battle of Tondibi.
1. The Moroccans were fully armed with guns and musket while the Songhai armies were only using bows and arrows as their weapons
2. The braveness of the Moroccans army commander Judar Pasha was the contributing factor that led to the defeat of the Songhai army
3. Men sent by the Songhai King Ishak to destroy the wells in the deserts to prevent the Moroccans army from having water to drink were attacked and killed and because of that, they could not achieve their purpose
4. The Songhai army as well as the people were not loyal to one another at the time the Moroccans attacked them
5. They also thought the desert will prevent them from advancing towards the Moroccans
4.
a)
Mention four natural resources of a country.
b)
In what four ways can the natural resources of Ghana be exploited and used more efficiently?
a)
Natural resources of a country
1. Land: Rocks, soil, space utilization
2. Forest/Plant: Timber, cocoa, herbs roots
3. Animal: Wild and domestic
4. Mineral: Gold, oil, salt
5. Water: Rivers, lakes, seas, lagoon
6. Climate: Sun, wind, rain
b)
Ways of exploitation and efficient use of natural resources of Ghana
1. Using appropriate tools to exploit resources
2. Finding use for lesser known resources such as by-products
3. Ensuring proper maintenance of industrial plant and equipment
4. Proper implementation of conservation measures for all resources such as afforestation and reafforestation
5. Using appropriate method in resource exploitation such as avoiding the use of poisonous chemicals in fishing and hunting
6. Making laws to guide the appropriate exploitation of resource
7. Providing efficient supervision such as forest rangers
8. Training of human resources to develop the skills for exploiting natural resources efficiently
5.
(a)
What are the four major problems related to cattle rearing in Africa.
(b)
Suggest solutions to any two of these problems.
(a)
Major problems related to cattle rearing in Africa
1. Lack of financial assistance to enable farmers expand their businesses
2. Prevalence of pests and diseases such as tsetse flies, rinderpest, trypanosomiasis, etc.
3. Shortage of water: Many parts of Africa experience low amount of rainfall. The irregular pattern of rainfall causes shortage of water when dams and rivers reduce in volume or dry up completely
4. Shortage of feed: As a result of water shortage, there are low yield of grass (pasture) for the cattle to feed on and this eventually affect their growth
5. Inadequate veterinary services and extension officers and high cost of drugs and vaccines
6. Because the cattle are not properly housed or kept under free-running system, animals are stolen or killed
7. Bush fire: Burning of bush destroys the pasture which requires an alternative source of feeding and that will lead to high cost of feeding
(b)
Solutions to problems
1. Government should assist cattle owners with loans. Cattle owners can also form co-operatives and apply for bank loans to enable them expand their businesses
2. Regular clearing of bushes around ranches as well as spraying of pesticides and insecticides
3. Irrigation dams and wells could be constructed to ensure the availability of drinking water for the cattle at all times of the year
4. Farmers should prepare hay and silage in times of abundance of grass to feed the cattle in dry seasons
5. More veterinary service stations must be built and resourced in cattle rearing areas and extension officers trained to offer regular services to animals and farmers
6. Farmers should properly house their cattle or guide the cattle by herdsmen for free-running system to prevent being stolen or killed
7. Bush fires should be checked for instance using fire belt and enacting by-laws to punish the culprits
6.
a)
Study the map of Ghana shown on below and identify the administrative regions marked I, II, III, IV, V.
b)
Outline five ways in which mountains and highlands are important.
a)
I → Upper West Region
II → Brong Ahafo Region
III → Volta Region
IV → Ashanti Region
V → Western Region
b)
Ways in which mountains and highlands are important
1. Influence rainfall
2. Acts as windbreak
3. Provide rocks for construction/building
4. Source of minerals
5. Influence climate of surrounding settlement
6. Serve as source of rivers and streams
7. Serve as tourist attractions
8. Serve as ground for religious activities
9. Provide fertile soil for agriculture
10. Provide security/defence
11. Provide favourable climate for settlement
12. Serve as administrative boundaries