KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
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
2.
Which type of map will be most suitable for determining the elevation of a mountain range?
A.
Topographical map
B.
Road map
C.
Political map
D.
Weather map
Answer: A
Topographic maps are detailed, accurate graphic representations of features that appear on the Earth's surface. These features include: cultural: roads, buildings, urban development, railways, airports, names of places and geographic features, administrative boundaries, state and international borders, reserves.
These maps depict in detail ground relief (landforms and terrain), drainage (lakes and rivers), forest cover, administrative areas, populated areas, transportation routes and facilities (including roads and railways), and other man-made features.
3.
One benefit that Ghana derives from co-operating with international bodies is
A.
payment of dues to such bodies
B.
contributing soldiers to peace keeping
C.
accepting refugees
D.
technology transfer
Answer: D
4.
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 |
The total amount of rainfall recorded for the year was
A.
576 mm
B.
607 mm
C.
667 mm
D.
706 mm
E.
767 mm
Answer: A
5.
The vegetation found in the northern part of Ghana is called
A.
savanna
B.
rain forest
C.
coastal scrub
D.
mangrove swamp
Answer: A
6.
Which of the following activities show interaction between the physical and social environments?
A.
A father advising the child
B.
A mother breastfeeding the baby
C.
Man listening to music
D.
Elephants drinking water from the river
Answer: D
7.
Floods in our communities can best be controlled through
A.
harvesting rain water
B.
planned layout
C.
tarring of roads
D.
construction of boreholes
Answer: B
8.
Which of the following is a cardinal point of the compass?
A.
North –East
B.
South-West
C.
East
D.
South-East
E.
West-South-West
Answer: C
9.
Water bodies on a physical map are represented by
A.
blue colour
B.
green colour
C.
yellow colour
D.
brown colour
Answer: A
10.
To become a member of the United Nations Organization, a country has to
A.
pay her membership dues
B.
belong to a sub-regional body
C.
be independent
D.
maintain a strong military force
Answer: C
11.
The Meteorological Services Department deals with
A.
water
B.
star
C.
power
D.
minerals
E.
weather
Answer: E
12.
The Organization of African Unity is made up of only
A.
independent African states
B.
dependent African states
C.
colonized African states
D.
warring African states
E.
black African states
Answer: A
13.
Which of the following is not an organ of the United Nations Organization (UNO)
A.
The General Assembly
B.
The Secretariat
C.
The Security Council
D.
The International Labour Organization
E.
The International Court of Justice
Answer: D
14.
Which of the towns in the sketch below lies directly south of Miva?
A.
Kofa
B.
Aposa
C.
Soka
D.
Kutu
Answer: D
15.
Countries in North Africa are noted for the production of
A.
iron ore
B.
gold
C.
crude oil
D.
diamond
Answer: C
16.
One factor which result in high birth rate in Ghana is
A.
effective use of contraceptives.
B.
drifting of the youth to urban centre.
C.
ineffective birth control measures.
D.
failure of the youth to acquire skills.
Answer: C
17.
Use the contour line above to answer the question below
The landform shown is a
A.
cliff
B.
valley
C.
ridge
D.
plateau
E.
spur
Answer: E
18.
The main type of vegetation found in the south-western part of Ghana is the
A.
rain forest.
B.
coastal grassland.
C.
guinea savanna.
D.
mangrove forest.
Answer: A
19.
Which instrument is used to measure rainfall amounts?
A.
Wind vane
B.
Barometer
C.
Thermometer
D.
Rain gauge
Answer: D
20.
A set of rules by which a country is governed is referred to as
A.
international law
B.
bye-laws
C.
constitution
D.
manifesto
Answer: C
21.
The leading producer of coffee in West Africa
A.
Ghana
B.
La Cote d‟Ivoire
C.
Liberia
D.
Nigeria
E.
Sierra Leone
Answer: B
22.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer:
23.
Independence of the judiciary implies that judges
A.
should get everything free
B.
should not pay taxes
C.
can do whatever they like
D.
should be free from political interference
Answer: D
24.
Government of the people, by the people and for the people is referred to as
A.
socialism
B.
monarchy
C.
democracy
D.
apartheid
Answer: C
25.
Which of the following is a man-made feature?
A.
Ridge
B.
Bridge
C.
Lowland
D.
Mountain
Answer: B
26.
Which of the following cultural practices should be maintained in Ghana?
A.
Incision of tribal marks
B.
Widowhood rights
C.
Trokosi
D.
Child naming
Answer: D
Trokosi: is a practice where enslaves girls as young as five years old known as trokosi slaves are forced into hard labor for several years and are also required to perform sexual acts with fetish priests.
27.
Which of the following may not be considered in finding one‟s direction home, when one‟s way is lost in the forest?
A.
Prominent landscape
B.
Shouting for help
C.
Direction of the sun
D.
Direction of the wind
Answer: D
28.
Argentina is one of the major producers of
A.
cattle
B.
sheep
C.
rice
D.
wheat
Answer: A
29.
One negative effect of colonization on the Ghanaian society is the
A.
introduction of formal education.
B.
introduction of currency.
C.
adulteration of our culture.
D.
introduction of plantation farming.
Answer: C
30.
The development of communities in your area is the responsibility of the
A.
Member of Parliament
B.
Traditional Council
C.
Unit Committee
D.
District Assembly
Answer: D
31.
Which of the following is not a latitude?
A.
Equator
B.
International Date Line
C.
Tropic of Cancer
D.
Tropic of Capricorn
E.
Arctic Circle
Answer: B
32.
Laws made by the District Assemblies are called
A.
bye-laws
B.
decrees
C.
ordinance
D.
bills
Answer: D
33.
Which of the following can be described as a secondary activity ?
A.
Farming
B.
Mining
C.
Lumbering
D.
Teaching
E.
Carpentry
Answer: E
34.
In which of the following countries is Lake Nasser located
A.
Tanzania
B.
Uganda
C.
Ethiopia
D.
Egypt
Answer: D
35.
The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the
A.
Fante and Asante.
B.
British and Fante
C.
Akyem and Asante.
D.
British and Asante.
Answer: D
36.
The most suitable physical feature for the construction of a dam is a
A.
gorge
B.
ridge
C.
valley
D.
plateau
Answer: A
37.
The earth revolves round the sun on its
A.
orbit
B.
meridian
C.
latitudes
D.
longitudes
Answer: A
38.
Tourism involves
A.
taking time off normal duties.
B.
painting beautiful sceneries.
C.
buying new and beautiful artefacts.
D.
travelling to see and enjoy sceneries.
Answer: D
39.
Which of the following African countries is a leading producer of cotton?
A.
Kenya
B.
Malawi
C.
Egypt
D.
Zambia
E.
Uganda
Answer: C
40.
Mixed farming involves the growing of a
A.
single crop on a large scale
B.
variety of crops on a large scale
C.
single crop for export only
D.
variety of crops and rearing of animals
E.
single crop for feeding animals
Answer: D
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
(a)
Mention four minerals in Ghana.
(b)
Name one important town associated with each mineral mentioned in Ghana.
(c)
Mention the method of extraction of any three of the minerals.
(d)
Give one use each of any three minerals mentioned.
a, b & c)
| Minerals | Associated Town | Method of extraction |
| Gold | 1. Obuasi
|
Deep shaft mining |
| Diamond | Akwatia |
Dredging/Open cast |
| Manganese | Nsuta |
Open cast |
| Bauxite | Awaso |
Open cast |
(d)
Uses of minerals
| Mineral | Uses |
| Gold | Jewellery, gold coins, chief's regalia |
| Diamond | Cutting tools, jewellery |
| Manganese | Manufacturing of steel, dry cell batteries, glass-making, drugs-making |
| Bauxite | Processed into aluminium which can be used for making roofing sheets, cooking utensils, etc. |
2.
What are the importance of festivals in Ghana?
Importance of festivals
1. To thank the gods and the ancestors for their protection and ask for their guidance and blessings for the coming year
2. To settle family disputes and litigations
3. To plan community development projects and raise funds
4. To promote tourism: Some of the festivals celebrated in Ghana attract a lot of foreigners (tourist) into the country
5. To pay homage: Festivals bring people from far places to their hometowns to pay homage to their chiefs
6. To preserve and maintain cultural and traditional heritage
7. To mark the beginning of the year: Festivals are celebrated to mark the beginning of a new year and to give thanks to the supreme being for His protection and guidance
3.
a)
Describe the following:
i)
rotation of the earth;
ii)
revolution of the earth.
b)
Mention any two effects of each of the following:
i)
rotation of the earth;
ii)
revolution of the earth.
a)
i)
Rotation of the earth is the movement of the earth on its axis for 24 hours (one day)
ii)
Revolution of the earth is the movement of the earth around the sun on its orbit. This movement occurs every 365 days (one year)
b)
i)
Effects of rotation of the earth
1. It brings about day and night
2. It causes the deflection of winds and ocean currents
3. It brings about the division of the earth into time zones
4. It causes the tides, making a rise and fall in the level of the sea
5. It brings differences in local time
ii)
Effects of revolution of the earth
1. It brings differences in the altitude of the midday sun at different times of the year
2. Winter, spring, summer and autumn occur as a result of the revolution of the earth
3. Different length of day and night at varying times of the year occur due to the revolution
4. It causes the eclipses (moon and sun)
4.
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.
5.
a)
What is citizenship?
b)
Describe four ways by which one could become a citizen of Ghana.
c)
Outline three duties of a citizen of Ghana.
a)
Citizenship means a membership of a country. A citizen is a person, who has been accepted as a member of a country either by reason of birth, adoption, descent or by registration.
b)
Ways by which one could become a citizen of Ghana
1. By birth: A child born anywhere whose parents or grandparents are Ghanaians
2. By founding: A child of not more than seven years of age found in Ghana whose parents are not known
3. By adoption: A child of not more than sixteen years of age adopted by a Ghanaian
4. By registration: A foreigner married to a Ghanaian may apply for registration as a Ghanaian
5. By conferment: The president may confer an honorary citizenship on a foreigner in appreciation of his/her contribution to the development of the country
6. By ancestry/descent: One can become a citizen by tracing his/her ancestry to the country for instance Nana Agyeman Prempeh I and children were citizens of Ghana while in exile in Seychelles
7. By naturalization: A foreigner who has stayed in the country for a long time and after renouncing his former citizenship can apply to become a citizen of the country
c)
Duties of a citizen of Ghana
1. Payment of taxes: Every citizen of Ghana should honour his/her tax obligations to the state. The government's main source of revenue is taxes which is used to provide roads, schools, hospitals, etc.
2. Obedience to laws: It is the duty of every citizen to obey the laws of the country in order to ensure peace, stability and development
3. Prevention of criminal acts: Well-behaved citizens are expected to take measures that will prevent criminal activities because they destroy people's lives and property. It is therefore the duty of citizens to make available any useful information that will help the police in investigating a crime
4. Protection of state property: Every citizen is required to use all means available to him/her to ensure the safety of state property by protecting and maintaining state properties
5. Defence: A citizen is required to defend his/her country at all times and in all circumstances. In time of war, a citizen should be prepared to join the army when called upon in order to defend the country from external attack
6. Loyalty: A citizen is expected to defend all state documents, symbols, policies and secrets wherever he/she may find themselves
7. Voluntary service: A citizen is expected to provide such services as acting as a witness or jury at the law courts whenever he/she is called upon to do so
8. Communal labour: A citizen is expected to take part in communal labour whenever he/she is called upon to do so
9. Participating in national politics: A citizen should vote, stand for elections, etc.
10. Respect the rights of other citizens
11. Exhibit positive work ethics. A citizen is expected to work conscientiously in his/her lawfully chosen occupation
12. Respecting the rights of other citizens
13. Knowing the law: It is the duty of every citizen of Ghana to know and understand basic rights and duties under the constitution because ignorance of the law is no defence
14. Defending the 1992 constitution of Ghana: Every citizen has the duty to defend the 1992 constitution of Ghana since it protects our rights
6.
a)
Identify four sources of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.
b)
Outline four effects of superstition on the social and economic development of Ghana.
a)
Sources of superstitious beliefs in Ghana
1. Myths
2. Fairy/folk tales told to children
3. African films
4. Ignorance/illiteracy
5. Fetish priests/jujumen/soothsayers/false prophets
6. Taboos
b)
Effects of superstition on the social and economic development of Ghana
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