KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
1.
Some Ghanaians mishandle the Cedi notes by
burning it
crumpling it
saving it
spending it
Answer: B
2.
The farming practice which combines crop cultivation and animal rearing is called
mixed cropping
mixed farming
ranching
nomadism
Answer: B
3.
The following options are advantages of colonization in Ghana except
introduction of formal education.
excessive use of foreign goods.
introduction of new crops.
introduction of paper currency.
Answer: B
4.
Free movement of people, goods and services is one of the main aims of the
Non-Aligned Movement
United Nations Organisation
Economic Community of West African States
Commonwealth
Answer: C
5.
The following are continents in the world except
Africa
Canada
Europe
Australia
Answer: B
6.
Motivation and supervision help in the efficient use of
human resources
national resources
mineral resources
capital resources
Answer: A
7.
. Gold in ancient Ghana was mined a
Wangara
Timbuktu
Jenne
Gao
Answer: A
8.
Bugum is a festival of the
Dagomba
Nanumba
Mamprusi
Sisala
Answer: C
9.
Which of the following factors least affects vegetation in Ghana?
Climate
Human activities
Relief
Soil
Answer: C
10.
Irresponsible adolescent behaviour usually results in
self-reliance
loss of dignity
broken homes
drug abuse
Answer: B
11.
The motto in Ghana's Coat of Arms is
Freedom and Love.
Independence and Freedom.
Freedom and Justice.
Unity and Integrity.
Answer: C
12.
The hot dry winds that blow over most parts of Ghana during the harmattan are the
south-west monsoon
south easterly winds
north-westerly winds
north-east trade winds
Answer: D
13.
The common fish caught in the lagoons of Ghana
tuna
herrings
plaice
tilapia
Answer: D
14.
Industries must be located outside residential areas to
avoid pollution
encourage competition among firms
reduce cost of production
reduce industrial accidents
Answer: A
15.
Which of the following business enterprises is the commonest and easiest to form in Ghana?
Partnerships
Sole proprietorship
Public joint stock companies
Co-operative Societies
Answer: B
16.
The process of identifying signals of conflict and encouraging people to work out their differences is known as
resolution
prevention
involvement
management
Answer: B
17.
What will be the best effect on the development of your community if you engage in voluntary activities? It will
encourage people to pay their taxes.
promote peace and harmony.
foster a sense of belonging and shared responsibility.
hinder social progress and development.
Answer: C
18.
The colour blue is used on topographical map to indicate
buildings and construction
rivers and lakes
mountains and hills
rocks and stones
Answer: B
19.
Children under the age of five years should be immunized against all the following diseases except
Polio
Tetanus
Cholera
Diphtheria
Answer: C
20.
Which of these countries is in the Southern Hemisphere?
Japan
Malaysia
Brazil
North Korea
Answer: C
21.
The Coussey Committee was set up by
Sir Allan Burns.
Sir Gordon Guggisberg.
Sir Arden Clarke.
Sir Gerald Creasy.
Answer: C
22.
Which of the following business units raises its capital through the sale of shares?
Public Corporations
Joint-stock Companies
Partnership
Co-operative societies
Answer: B
23.
The League of Nations was formed immediately after the
Middle East War
Gulf War
First World War
Second World War
Answer: C
24.
Which of the following is important in the manufacture of cutting tools?
Tin
Iron
Silver
Lead
Answer: E
25.
Who was the chairman of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
George Grant
Dr JB Danquah
Ako Adjei
EA Akuffo-Addo
Answer: A
26.
Answer: A
27.
People join social security and pension schemes in order to
raise money to satisfy political ambitions.
maintain standard of living in the cities.
ensure retirement income.
supplement income for relations in the villages.
Answer: C
28.
The dry season in southern Ghana starts from the month of November and ends in
February.
May.
June.
April.
Answer: A
29.
Ghanaians can contribute towards rapid development of the nation by
engaging in the domestic trade.
importing more food items.
participating in festivals.
patronizing made in Ghana goods.
Answer: D
30.
Which of the following latitudes almost divides the African continent into two equal halves?
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Prime Meridian
Answer: C
31.
Sources of revenue for District Assemblies in Ghana include
Sales tax
purchase tax
basic rates
income tax
Answer: A
32.
A common feature of people associated with the same ethnic group people in Ghana
name
occupation
clothes
language
Answer: D
33.
Workers in Ghana are required by law to contribute towards their future upkeep through
Company shares
Treasury bills
Government bonds
Social Security schemes
Answer: D
34.
Ghana cooperates with other nations mainly to
ensure her political stability
develop her national trade
maintain internal peace
maintain international peace
Answer: D
35.
Land in most rural communities in Ghana is mainly used for
farming activities.
recreational facilities
human settlements.
football fields.
Answer: A
36.
A major reason for developing a good layout settlement is to reduce
free movement and ethnic conflicts
overcrowding and criminal activities
rural-urban migration and street hawking
truancy and illiteracy rate
Answer: B
37.
In the seventeenth century the first capital of the Ga state was
Pokuase
Bortianor
Abokobi
Ayawaso
Answer: A
38.
The first missionaries to introduce secondary education in Ghana were the
Wesleyan
Catholic
Basel
Breman
Answer: C
39.
The meeting of warm air mass and cold air mass causes
cyclonic rainfall
relief rainfall
torrential rainfall
convectional rainfall
Answer: A
40.
Which of the following cereals grows well in the Sudan Savana?
Wheat
Rice
Sorghum
Millet
Answer: D
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
a)
State four contributions of the manufacturing industry to the economy of Ghana.
b)
List any four problems facing the manufacturing industry in Ghana.
a)
Contributions of the manufacturing industry to the economy of Ghana
1. Creating employment for the youth
2. Generating revenues for the government through tax
3. Supplying goods and services to the general public for consumption
4. Helping to correct balance of payment problem in Ghana/Source of foreign exchange
5. Adding value to raw produce locally for instance cocoa beans is processed into cocoa butter
b)
Problems facing the manufacturing industry in Ghana
1. Lack of available markets for finished products
2. Lack of capital for expansion
3. Lack of skilled labour (workers)
4. Lack of stable government
5. High tax burden on industries
6. Low development of our roads
7. Lack of enough raw materials
(a)
Identify four sources of conflicts in Ghana.
(b)
Explain four effects of conflicts in Ghana.
(a)
Sources of conflicts in Ghana
1. Location/siting of a public facility
2. Unacceptable ways of choosing leaders
3. Denigrating/belittling/defaming minority groups
4. Infringing on the rights of a section of the people
5. Suspicion
6. Stereotyping
7. Negative attitude towards other people
8. Ownership of land/property
9. Intolerance
(b)
Effects of conflicts in Ghana
1. Destruction of life and property
2. Creation of insecurity
3. Distortion of economic and social life
4. Retardation of progress
5. Hunger and disease leading to malnutrition, starvation and death
6. Discouragement of investors
7. Displacement of people
8. Brain drain/loss of professionals
9. Hatred and emnity
10. Emotional and psychological trauma
11. Abuse of human rights
12. Increase in government expenditure
a)
List five examples of natural disasters.
b)
Outline five ways by which the physical environment can be protected from degradation.
a)
Examples of natural disasters
1. Flood/torrential rain
2. Hurricane/typhoon
3. Tsunamis
4. Volcanic eruption
5. Land slides
6. Wildfire/bush fire
7. Drought
8. Avalanche
9. Tornado
10. Earth quake
11. Earth tremor
12. Sink holes
13. Blizzards
14. Cyclonic storms
15. Thunder storms
16. Hail stone
17. Heat wave
18. Water scarcity
19. Solar flare
20. Limnic eruption
21. Lightening
b)
Ways by which the physical environment can be protected from degradation
1. Enforcement of legislation against degradation
2. Use of appropriate farming methods eg. contour ploughing, shifting cultivation
3. Use of appropriate technology
4. Setting up of conservation of forest
5. Public education
6. Afforestation
7. Re-afforestation
8. Recycle of resources
9. Using lesser known resources
10. Exploration of alternative energy sources
11. Proper disposal of waste
12. Use of bio-degradable materials
13. Proper waste management
14. Controlling of soil erosion
15. Use of proper fishing methods
16. Forest reserves
17. Exploration of alternative sources of resources
18. Setting up of conservation agencies
19. Controlled grazing
20. Cutting down on consumption of limited resources
21. Reuse of physical resources
22. Green transportation eg. the use of bicycles/walking to reduce vehicle emission
23. Rain water harvest
24. Pursuing sustainable development goals/policy
25. Environmental monitoring
26. Implementing voluntary action on environmental education eg. Communal labour
27. Keeping vehicles in good condition against emission of excessive smoke
28. Using of public transport instead of personal vehicles
29. Environmental impact assessment before establishing industries
30. Avoiding the use of genetically modified organisms
31. Partaking in programmes supporting protecting the environment
32. Control of sand winning/mining
33. Planting of trees along water bodies
34. Use of proper mining methods
35. Setting firebelts
(a)
Mention any four causes of urbanization
(b)
State four effects of urbanization
(a)
Causes of urbanization
1. Better educational facilities
2. For commercial activities (trading, banking, etc.)
3. To enjoy better social amenities such as hospitals, electricity, pipe-borne water etc.
4. Employment or job opportunities
5. Expectation of a higher standard of living or prestige
6. Industrialization/Opening of more industries
7. Rural-urban drift due to poor development in the rural areas
8. Natural increase in population
9. Avoidance of family commitment, social responsibilities and outmoded cultural practices
(b)
Effects of urbanization
1. Overpopulation in the urban areas/depopulation in the rural areas
2. Pressure on social amenities
3. Development of slums
4. Proliferation of social vices
5. Unemployment
6. Environment pollution
7. Overcrowding/congestion/streetism/street hawkers
8. Traffic jams (vehicle and human)
9. High cost of living - rent, food
10. Low agricultural productivity in rural areas
(a)
Mention four types of agricultural practices in Ghana.
(b)
Give two advantages and two disadvantages each of any two of the types of agricultural practices mentioned in (a) above.
(a)
Types of agricultural practices in Ghana
1. Land rotation
2. Shifting cultivation
3. Mixed farming
4. Mixed cropping
(b)
1. Land rotation
Advantages
i. The land becomes fertile when left to fallow
ii. The farmer has fewer problems of pest and disease
Disadvantages
i. Virgin forests are destroyed
ii. Cultivation each year gives the farmer a hell of work
2. Shifting Cultivation
Advantages
i. The land becomes fertile again during the fallow period without the use of fertilizer or little fertilizer is used
ii. It reduces disease build-up in the farm
Disadvantages
i. It destroys the virgin forest
ii. It cannot be practised in places where land is scarce
3. Mixed farming
Advantages
i. Different crops are grown on the same piece of land
ii. The farmer is assured of regular income from both animals and crops growth
iii. Animals droppings are used to fertilize the land
iv. Animals can be fed with surplus or by-products of crops
Disadvantages
i. It is expensive
ii. The farmer needs much skill to manage his crops and animals
iii. The farmer has very little or no rest throughout the year
iv. The crops can be destroyed by the farm animals
4. Mixed cropping
Advantages
i. The farmer obtains most of his crops from his farm
ii. The dense cover of the leaves of crops protects the soil surface from being eroded
Disadvantages
i. Improper spacing may lead to shading of crops
ii. There is likely competition for water, space, nutrients and light among the various crops