KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
The last Governor-General left the country when Ghana
A.
joined the United Nations
B.
joined the Commonwealth
C.
became independent
D.
became a republic
Answer: D
2.
The large percentage of the youth in Ghana's population implies that Ghana has
A.
a free market economy.
B.
a lot of future labour force.
C.
adequate supply of consumer goods.
D.
equitable distribution of wealth.
Answer: B
3.
Which of the following mostly influences the type of facility provided by District Assemblies?
A.
The Central Government.
B.
The needs of the people.
C.
The general needs of the nation.
D.
Desire to generate revenue.
Answer: B
4.
Socialization of the child begins
A.
at school
B.
at home
C.
at church
D.
with the peer group
Answer: B
5.
The year 2000 is in the
A.
thirteenth century
B.
fifteenth century
C.
twentieth century
D.
twenty first century
E.
two hundredth century
Answer: D
6.
Adolescents who engage in early sex, risk
A.
dropping out of school.
B.
increasing the size of their family.
C.
looking older than their age.
D.
losing their parents.
Answer: A
7.
Which of the following countries is within the same time zone as Ghana?
A.
Nigeria
B.
Senegal
C.
Britain
D.
Canada
Answer: C
8.
Which of the following festivals is associated with fire display?
A.
Kundum
B.
Bugum
C.
Aboakyir
D.
Ohum
Answer: B
9.
Rotation of the earth causes
A.
Day and night
B.
Seasons
C.
Eclipses
D.
Equinoxes
E.
Solstices
Answer: A
10.
Which of the following types of timber is not found in the tropical forest of West Africa?
A.
Mahogany
B.
Spruce
C.
Wawa
D.
Odum
E.
Sapele
Answer: B
11.
The Mediterranean lands are well known for the production of
A.
minerals
B.
textiles
C.
citrus
D.
metals
E.
chemicals
Answer: C
12.
The outermost part of the earth is called the
A.
core
B.
mantle
C.
atmosphere
D.
crust
Answer: D
13.
The world is divided into Northern and Southern Hemispheres by the
A.
Tropic of Cancer
B.
Tropic of Capricorn
C.
Equator
D.
Greenwich Meridian
Answer: C
14.
Which of the following methods is not a way of managing conflicts?
A.
Arbitration
B.
Negotiation
C.
Reconciliation
D.
Suppression
Answer: D
15.
In northern Ghana, chiefs are
A.
enthroned
B.
enskinned
C.
enstooled
D.
enlisted
E.
empowered
Answer: B
16.
Which of the following activities can constitute human rights abuse in Ghana?
A.
Child labour
B.
Dropping out of school
C.
Drug abuse
D.
Employing an 18 year old girl
Answer: A
17.
An important source of locally generated revenue for District Assemblies in Ghana is
A.
the common fund
B.
court fines
C.
market tolls
D.
road tolls
Answer: C
18.
In order to protect one's rights, a citizen should be
A.
a law student
B.
a youth leader
C.
educated on them
D.
an observer at court sittings
Answer: C
19.
. Efficiency of the labour force is achieved through
A.
poor work attitude
B.
moral education
C.
sacrificial work
D.
training and retraining
Answer: D
20.
The sun is vertically overhead on the Tropic of Cancer on
A.
21st January
B.
21st March
C.
21st June
D.
23rd September
E.
22nd December
Answer: C
21.
Which of the following is not an agent of erosion?
A.
Wind
B.
River
C.
Sea
D.
Ice
E.
Volcano
Answer: E
22.
Which of the following levels is imposed by the District Assemblies in Ghana
A.
Income tax
B.
Driving Licenses
C.
Market tolls
D.
Court fines
Answer: C
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.
Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through
A.
tolerating opposing views
B.
adopting a common language.
C.
banning of private newspapers.
D.
voting for a strong president.
Answer: A
25.
The South-Western corner of Ghana has rains throughout the year because it is mostly influenced by the
A.
North-East Trade Winds
B.
Overhead Sun
C.
Easterly Winds
D.
South-West Monsoon
E.
Inter-tropical Convergence Zone
Answer: D
26.
The original home of the Ewe was
A.
Ho
B.
Keta
C.
Ketu
D.
Kpando
E.
Gafe
Answer: C
27.
The Mamprusi are believed to have come from
A.
Northern Mali
B.
Western Nigeria
C.
Southern Ghana
D.
The east of Lake Chad
E.
The south of Lake Victoria
Answer: D
28.
The Cape Coast castle is a valuable national asset because it promotes
A.
trade
B.
education
C.
tourism
D.
civilization
Answer: C
29.
Which of the following festivals has helped to conserve wildlife?
A.
Damba
B.
Hogbetsotso
C.
Homowo
D.
Aboakyer
Answer: D
30.
Trokosi and female genital mutilation are cultural practices that must be abolished because
A.
some people become rich through their performance
B.
the police dislike them
C.
they are against the rights of the victim
D.
they are practised all over the country
Answer: C
31.
Ethnic conflicts must be avoided because they slow down
A.
urban to rural migration
B.
rural to urban migration
C.
tribal integration
D.
economic growth
Answer: D
32.
Relief rainfall is also known as
A.
convectional rainfall
B.
frontal rainfall
C.
orographic rainfall
D.
cyclonic rainfall
Answer: C
33.
The Sagrenti war was fought in the year
A.
1834
B.
1864
C.
1874
D.
1884
Answer: C
34.
Which of the following is used to represent landmarks on maps?
A.
Conventional signs
B.
Histogram
C.
Mathematical symbols
D.
Plain sketches
Answer: A
35.
In order to fully develop our natural resources, we must
A.
bring in experts from abroad
B.
go for loans from abroad
C.
train our human resources
D.
compel our youth to undertake farming
Answer: C
36.
Protecting national property is the obligation of
A.
all citizens
B.
government officials
C.
the fire service
D.
the police
Answer: A
37.
Productivity measures
A.
production of goods
B.
production of services
C.
profit made out of production
D.
output per-man-hour
Answer: D
38.
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
39.
One major way by which Ghana cooperates with other nations is by
A.
allowing them to establish military base in Ghana
B.
lending large sums of money to them
C.
removing all taxes on goods imported from them
D.
sending ambassadors and high commissioners to them
Answer: D
40.
One of the ways of promoting unity among the ethnic groups in Ghana is through
A.
Christian and Islamic rights.
B.
consulting the gods.
C.
adult education.
D.
inter-ethnic marriages.
Answer: D
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
(a)
Identify any four causes of the 1948 riots.
(b)
Outline any three recommendations of the Watson Commission.
(a)
Causes of the 1948 riots
1. The Burns Constitution did not provide enough room for African participation in the Legislative and Executive Assembly
2. There were too many Europeans in the Civil Service with a few Africans
3. The Association of West African Merchants (AWAM) dwarfed and crippled African businesses
4. There was general shortage in the supply of essential commodities which led to high prices
5. The practice of conditional sales aggravated the plight of the people
6. The cutting down of cocoa trees affected by the swollen shoot disease
7. The plight of the ex-service men/returnee soldiers or The ex-service men lacked housing, pension, incentives, jobs, etc.
8. The shooting of the ex-service men at the Christiansburg Crossroads
(b)
Recommendations of the Watson Commission
1. The promulgation of a new constitution was needed as a step towards self Government
2. An African must head the Civil Service
3. The grievances of the ex-soldiers must be addressed
4. Ghanaians should have more control over all things that were done in the country
5. The people should be made happy at their work places through provision of social amenities such as housing
6. More schools (Secondary and Agriculture Schools) should be set up to educate Ghanaians to serve the country
2.
(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. |
3.
Study the vegetation map of Ghana below and use it to answer the questions that follow:
(a)
Identify the vegetation types numbered on the map as follows: I, II, III, IV and V.
(b)
Highlight five benefits of water bodies in Ghana.
(a)
I → Rain forest (evergreenn)
II → Semi deciduous forest
III → Coastal thicket and grassland/mangrove
IV → Guinea savanna
V → Sudan savanna
(b)
Benefits of water bodies in Ghana
1. Reducing the occurrence of floods
2. For domestic purposes
3. Drainage system
4. Fish for human consumption
5. Source of food for aquatic life
6. Home for aquatic life
7. Generation of electricity
8. Transportation
9. Formation of rain
10. Provision of minerals
11. Tourism/recreation
12. Agricultural purposes
13. Industrial purposes
14. Used as boundaries
4.
a)
i)
Define conflict management.
ii)
List five sources of conflict in society.
b)
Outline four effects of ethnic conflicts in Ghana.
a)
i)
Conflict management is the various measures used to reduce tension during period of misunderstanding to facilitate resolution.
ii)
Sources of conflict in society
1. Property
2. Intolerance of people
3. Chieftancy disputes/power struggle
4. Poor media report
5. Suspicion
6. Tribalism/ethnocentrism
7. Abuse of human rights
8. Location/siting of public facilities
9. Stereotyping/derogatory remarks
10. Greed/selfishness/covetousness
11. Partiality/injustice
12. Misrepresentation of facts/issues
13. Favouritism/nepotism
14. Looking down on minority group/discrimination
15. Land ownership
b)
Effects of ethnic conflicts in Ghana
1. Loss of property
2. Loss of lives
3. Prevent/retard development
4. Discourage local investments
5. Discourage foreign investments
6. Create instability/insecurity
7. Destruction of infrastructure
8. Intensify ethnic hatred and bigotry
9. Human rights abuses
10. Suffering among children and women
11. Displacements of people and property
12. Increase of government expenditure
13. Restriction of goods and services
14. Living with constant fear of attack
15. Imposition of curfews/state of emergency
16. Economic activity becomes stagnant
17. Lead to famine
18. Lead to braindrain/loss of professionals
19. Lead to emotional and psychological problems
20. Retardation of education
5.
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
6.
a)
List four minerals mined in Ghana
b)
Name one important town associated with each of the minerals listed in (a) above
c)
Explain any four benefits of mining to Ghana
a & b)
Minerals and associated towns in Ghana
| Minerals | Associated Town |
| Gold | 1. Obuasi
|
| Diamond | Akwatia |
| Manganese | Nsuta |
| Bauxite | Awaso |
| Salt | 1. Daboya
|
| Crude oil | Offshore Western Region |
c)
Benefits of mining to Ghana
1. Jewellery/ornaments making: Gold and diamond are used in making regalia of chiefs, crowns and ornaments for decorations
2. Foreign Exchange: Minerals are major foreign exchange earners for most countries in the sub-region
3. Employment creation: Mining creates jobs for drivers, laborers, engineers in the mining and jewellery industries
4. Infrastructural facilities: It leads to the development of social amenities such as hospitals, stadiums, schools, roads in the mining communities
5. Source of government revenue: Payment of taxes and royalties from the mining companies provides revenue for the states to run their respective economics
6. Raw material: Most minerals are important raw materials for various processing/manufacturing industries