KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
Which of the following can be described as a secondary activity ?
A.
Farming
B.
Mining
C.
Lumbering
D.
Teaching
E.
Carpentry
Answer: E
2.
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
3.
Which of the following cultural practices undermines girl-child education in Ghana?
A.
Widowhood rites
B.
Dipo
C.
Female Genital Mutilation
D.
Trokosi
Answer: D
4.
Most of the lakes in East Africa were formed as a result of the
A.
rift valley system
B.
fold mountain system
C.
action of volcanoes
D.
action of tropical winds
E.
action of waves
Answer: A
5.
Cotton is the main raw material used in making
A.
paper
B.
shoes
C.
cigarettes
D.
furniture
E.
cloth
Answer: C
6.
Motivation and supervision help in the efficient use of
A.
natural resource.
B.
mineral resource.
C.
capital resource.
D.
health industry.
Answer: A
7.
According to oral tradition, the Ga-Adangbe migrated from
A.
Eastern Nigeria
B.
Western Nigeria
C.
Western Sudan
D.
Central Sudan
Answer: A
8.
Most of the lakes in East Africa were formed as a result of the
A.
rift valley system
B.
fold mountain system
C.
action of volcanoes
D.
action of wind
E.
action of sea waves
Answer: A
9.
General elections held in Ghana (Gold Coast) in 1956 ushered Ghana into
A.
independence
B.
republic
C.
socialism
D.
colonialism
Answer: A
10.
People join social security and pension schemes in order to
A.
raise money to satisfy political ambitions.
B.
maintain standard of living in the cities.
C.
ensure retirement income.
D.
supplement income for relations in the villages.
Answer: C
11.
One way to maintain peace and security in your community is by
A.
starting a fight.
B.
joining a gang.
C.
ignoring your neighbours.
D.
volunteering for community service.
Answer: D
12.
Golden jubilee is celebrated at every
A.
10 years
B.
15 years
C.
25 years
D.
50 years
E.
100 years
Answer: D
13.
National development can be sustained when it involves the
A.
foreign donors
B.
citizens of the country
C.
rich few in society
D.
officials from the World Bank
Answer: B
14.
The territorial waters of Ghana are protected by the
A.
Air force
B.
Police
C.
Navy
D.
Immigration Service
Answer: C
15.
The application of checks and balances in democratic governments helps to prevent
A.
plebiscite
B.
dictatorship
C.
voting
D.
unemployment
Answer: B
16.
The Foo festival is celebrated by the people of
A.
Elmina
B.
Agona
C.
Navrongo
D.
Peki
Answer: C
17.
Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?
A.
Being searched by a security agent
B.
Interrogation by a security agent
C.
Police detention beyond forty-eight hours
D.
Lawful imprisonment beyond forty-eight hours
Answer: C
18.
Industries which are controlled and managed by the state are called
A.
cottage industries.
B.
public corporations
C.
government departments.
D.
co-operative societies.
Answer: B
19.
Freed slaves sent to Liberia were from
A.
Jamaica
B.
United States of America
C.
Great Britain
D.
France
E.
Nova Scotia
Answer: B
20.
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
21.
Which of these countries is in the Southern Hemisphere?
A.
Japan
B.
Malaysia
C.
Brazil
D.
North Korea
Answer: C
22.
Which of the following features is not associated with rivers?
A.
Waves
B.
Delta
C.
Meander
D.
Valley
Answer: D
23.
One duty of a citizen is to
A.
enjoy free education
B.
join a religious group
C.
assist the police in investigations
D.
support a political party
Answer: C
24.
The first republic of Ghana covered the period
A.
1957 to 1960
B.
1960 to 1966
C.
1966 to 1969
D.
1969 to 1972
E.
1972 to 1979
Answer: B
25.
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
26.
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
27.
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
28.
People from various ethnic groups are found in the cities of Ghana because of
A.
tourism
B.
trade
C.
conflicts
D.
food
Answer: B
29.
The highest mountain in Africa is
A.
Eglin
B.
Adamawa
C.
Kilimanjaro
D.
Everest
E.
Cameroon
Answer: C
30.
Which of the following is not an element of the weather?
A.
Wind
B.
Humidity
C.
Tide
D.
Thermometer
Answer: D
31.
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
32.
Which of the following is a killer disease among children?
A.
Tuberculosis
B.
Yellow fever
C.
Measles
D.
Malaria
E.
Kwashiorkor
Answer: D
33.
The leading producer of copper in Africa is
A.
Zambia
B.
Namibia
C.
Sudan
D.
Morocco
Answer: C
34.
In 1948, there was a riot following the killing of three ex-servicemen at the Osu Christianborg Castle Cross roads.
What significant impact did it have on nationalists activities in the Gold Coast? It
A.
resulted in the transfer of the governor.
B.
strengthened agitation against colonial administration.
C.
encouraged patriotism and respect for rule of law.
D.
strengthened colonial rule against the nationalists.
Answer: B
35.
Cape Verde Island is found off the coast of
A.
South Africa
B.
West Africa
C.
North Africa
D.
East Africa
E.
Central Africa
Answer: B
36.
The part of a highland that projects into a lowland is a
A.
knoll
B.
valley
C.
spur
D.
ridge
Answer: C
37.
The main function of the executive organ of government is
A.
approval of budget.
B.
implementation of policies.
C.
interpretation of the law.
D.
law making and arbitration.
Answer: B
38.
When the wet bulb and the dry bulb thermometers at the weather station record the same reading it means the air is
A.
saturated
B.
dry
C.
condensed
D.
warm
Answer: A
39.
The first British governor to draw up a development plan for the Gold Coast was
A.
Sir Alan Burns
B.
Commander Hill
C.
Lord Listowel
D.
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
E.
Captain George Maclean
Answer: D
40.
Which of the following rocks are formed from magma?
A.
Basalt
B.
Shale
C.
Sandstone
D.
Clay
E.
Coal
Answer: A
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
List four features of a good map.
b)
Calculate the time at town 'A' on longitude 45o E if the time at town 'B' on longitude 0o is 9 a.m.
c)
In what five ways are rocks useful to the human being?
a)
Features of a good map
A good map should have:
1. Title
2. A date
3. Key or legend
4. A scale
5. Convectional signs
6. Direction
b)
Difference of longitude between town 'A' and 'B' = 45o - 0o
Difference of longitude between town 'A' and 'B' = 45o
Every 1o = 4 minutes
45o = 45 x 4 minutes = 180 minutes
60 minutes = 1 hour
180 minutes = 3 hours
East is addition and West is subtraction.
Time at town 'A' = 9 a.m. + 3 hours = 12 noon.
c)
Importance of rocks
1. Tourist Attraction
The shapes and layers of some rocks are so wonderful and beautiful that they sometimes serve as tourist attraction. For example, the unbrella rocks at Boti falls.
2. Sources of Minerals
Minerals such as gold, diamond and coal are obtained from rocks.
3. Building and Construction
Rocks like igneous and metamorphic are used in building houses, construction of bridges, dams, roads and sea ports.
4. Sources of Water
The source of underground water supply depends largely on the nature of rocks. An example is spring wells. Water can be obtained from the ground by constructing a well to reach the aquifer.
5. Source of Salt
Certain rocks contain salt which are mostly used by people living far from the coastal areas. One can be found at Daboya in Northern Ghana.
2.
a)
Give four reasons why the Fante Confederation was formed.
b)
What four reasons led to the fall of the Fante Confederation?
a)
The Fante Confederation
1. The Fante Confederation was formed in 1868 by the Fante states and some southern states like Denkyire, Wassaw, Twifu and Assin.
2. It was one of the movements that opposed the growth of British influence in Ghana
Reasons for which the Fante Confederation was formed
1. British interference in local affairs
2. Protest against payment of taxes
3. Failure of the British to protect the less performing states e.g. Twifo Ajumako and Asikuma
4. Maltreatment of some Fante Chiefs
5. To prevent the Dutch from taking over Komenda
6. The Fante at certain time lost confidence in the British
7. Lack of social amenities in the Gold Coast Colony
8. Non representation at the legislative and executive councils
b)
Reasons for the fall of the Fante Confederation
1. The British caused confusion among the chiefs thereby dividing their front
2. The non-Fante members of the confederation lost interest in the confederation because they joined the union to help the people of Komenda against the Dutch. When the Dutch left in 1972 they saw no need to be members of the union
3. Members of the various groups felt that leaders should be chosen from their groups and this led to power struggle which eventually weakened the union
4. The British were hostile to the confederation, so they arrested and imprisoned some of its leaders in an attempt to weaken the confederation
5. Financial problems also made it impossible for the union to implement its plans
3.
(a)
State four problems created in the urban areas by rural-urban migration.
(b)
Describe four measures that can be adopted to reduce rural-urban migration.
(a)
Problems created in the urban areas by rural-urban migration
1. Increase in urban unemployment
2. Increase in crime wave (e.g Armed robbery, pick pocketing, etc.)
3. Pressure on social amenities
4. Creation of slums/overcrowding
5. Increase in transport problems
6. Increase in spread of diseases
7. Increase in environmental pollution
8. Increase in social vices
9. High cost of living
10. Streetism
11. Increase in government expenditure
(b)
Measures that can be adopted to reduce rural-urban migration
1. The provision of social amenities in rural areas would reduce the number of people migrating to the urban areas to look for such facilities
2. Development of industries such as basketry, cloth weaving, food processing, pottery in rural areas would provide alternative livelihood support to people living in rural areas
3. Extension of electricity to all parts of the country to promote the growth of small-scale industries and serve as an incentive to would-be entrepreneurs
4. The government must speed up decentralization process to help develop the rural areas
5. The government must link the rural areas with transport facilities to the extension of business and medical services to the rural areas. This will encourage farming and siting of rural industries to prevent people from drifting to the urban areas in seek of employment/jobs
6. Making the acquisition of land easy/land tenure system should be revised to attract young people into farming
7. Abolishing or changing of some traditional practices and beliefs such as female genital mutilation, forced marriages, Trokosi,etc.
8. Improvement of agriculture in the rural areas by providing agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, storage facilities, credit facilities, etc.
9. Sensitizing/educating the youth on the dangers and negative effects of urban areas e.g. unemployment, overcrowding, etc.
10. Providing ready market and guaranteeing prices for agricultural produces
11. Provision of job opportunities in the rural areas
12. Provision of recreational facilities such as parks in the rural areas
4.
a)
Explain the following:
i)
cardinal points;
ii)
scale of a map.
b)
Draw a diagram to show the four cardinal points of a compass.
c)
Describe how one can use the four cardinal points to determine direction without the use of a compass.
a)
i)
Cardinal points are the four principal directions of a compass used to find locations. They are North, South, East and West
ii)
The scale of a map is the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. For example, on a 1:100000 scale map, 1cm on the map equals 1km on the ground.
b)
c)
Having knowledge in the position of the sun Hands should be extended sideways, with the right hand pointing in the direction of the sun rising (East) and the left hand pointing in the direction of the sun set (West). The direction you are facing is North, and the direction opposite North is South.
In the morning, stand in the sun and look for your shadow on the ground, approximately the direction of your shadow is northwest. When you stand in the sun in the afternoon, you can see your shadow on the ground. It approximately points to the south-east.
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)
Describe four attitudes and values needed to prevent conflicts in the community.
b)
Explain two effects of conflicts on the community.
c)
List two peaceful ways by which conflicts in society can be resolved.
a)
1. Love
2. Honesty
3. Commitment
4. Kindness
5. Tolerance
6. Prevent Stereotyping
7. Fairness
b)
1. Destruction of lives
2. Destruction of properties
3. Lead to hunger
4. Displacement of people
5. Outbreak of diseases
6. Abuse of human right
7. Increase government expenditure
c)
1. Reconciliation
2. Meditation
3. Arbitration
4. Negotiation
5. Persuasion
6. Collaboration
7. Counselling