KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
How many times in a year is the sun vertically overhead at the equator?
A.
Once
B.
Twice
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Answer: B
2.
The Kakum Forest in Ghana promotes economic development through its
A.
supply of firewood
B.
supply of timber
C.
suitable location
D.
tourist attraction
Answer: D
3.
The secretary of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society was
A.
John Sey
B.
Mensah Sarbah
C.
James Kwegyir Aggrey
D.
Sir Arko Korsah
Answer: C
4.
Power derived from rivers is called
A.
Thermal Power
B.
Hydroelectric power
C.
Solar power
D.
Nuclear power
E.
Gas power
Answer: B
5.
Latitude normally marked zero on maps is called the
A.
Capricorn
B.
Cancer
C.
Equator
D.
Hemisphere
E.
Meridian
Answer: C
6.
The main cause of the formation of the Volta Lake was the
A.
construction of a dam across the Volta River
B.
generation of hydro-electric power from the Volta River
C.
activities of the fishermen along the Volta River
D.
construction of a bridge across the Volta River
E.
development of river transportation on the Volta River
Answer: A
7.
The four cardinal points are
A.
East, South-West, North, West
B.
North, South, North-East, South-west
C.
North, South, East, West
D.
West, South – East, North-East, South
Answer: C
8.
The farming practice which combines crop cultivation and animal rearing is called
A.
mixed cropping
B.
mixed farming
C.
ranching
D.
nomadism
Answer: B
9.
Where did the Akans first settle during `their migration?
A.
Dormaa Ahenkro
B.
Bono Manso
C.
Denkyira
D.
Asante Manso
Answer: B
10.
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
11.
One of the aims of the African Union (AU) is to
A.
eliminate cultural differences in Africa
B.
increase the size of foreign aid to Africa
C.
increase the growth of Africa‟s population
D.
eliminate conflicts in Africa
Answer: D
12.
The largest ethnic group in Ghana is the
A.
Ga-Adangmes.
B.
Ewes.
C.
Guans.
D.
Akans.
Answer: D
13.
The main reason for encouraging farmers in Ghana to produce more cocoa is to
A.
generate more foreign exchange
B.
help determine the best cocoa farmer
C.
set up more cocoa factories
D.
promote the manufacturing of more cocoa products
Answer: A
14.
The common fish caught in the lagoons of Ghana is
A.
mudfish
B.
tuna
C.
tilapia
D.
herrings
E.
dogfish
Answer: C
15.
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
16.
What is the most likely effect of a large family size on the family's living conditions?
A.
Increased access to resources
B.
Improved housing conditions
C.
Environmental conditions enhanced
D.
Overcrowding and reduced space
Answer: D
17.
A major reason for developing a good layout settlement is to reduce
A.
free movement and ethnic conflicts
B.
overcrowding and criminal activities
C.
rural-urban migration and street hawking
D.
truancy and illiteracy rate
Answer: B
18.
The insect responsible for spreading sleeping sickness disease is
A.
locust
B.
housefly
C.
mosquito
D.
tsetse fly
Answer: D
19.
One benefit Ghana derives from her co-operation with other countries is the
A.
prevention of dumping of expired goods.
B.
introduction of foreign culture.
C.
prevention of the spread of communicable diseases.
D.
country's ability to access international funds.
Answer: D
20.
Bullying of pupils in schools constitutes
A.
sex discrimination.
B.
child labour.
C.
sexual harassment.
D.
child abuse.
Answer: D
21.
Which of the following towns is well noted for Manganese mining?
A.
Obuasi
B.
Nyinahin
C.
Tarkwa
D.
Akwatia
E.
Nsuta
Answer: E
22.
Water bodies on a physical map are represented by
A.
blue colour
B.
green colour
C.
yellow colour
D.
brown colour
Answer: A
23.
The body that is working to prevent another world war is the
A.
United Nations Organization (UNO)
B.
League of Nations
C.
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
D.
Organization of African Unity (OAU)
E.
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Answer: A
24.
Which of the following vegetation types is not found in Ghana?
A.
Sahel woodland
B.
Guinea savanna
C.
Mangrove forest
D.
Tropical rain forest
Answer: A
25.
The main purpose of the Bond of 1844 was to
A.
establish British rule
B.
resist British rule
C.
eliminate ethnic conflict
D.
eliminate human sacrifice
Answer: D
26.
Which of the following military rulers of Ghana implemented the Economic Recovery Program (ERP)?
A.
Jerry J. Rawlings
B.
Ignatius K. Acheampong
C.
Frederick K. Akuffo
D.
Joseph A. Ankrah
Answer: A
27.
Private businesses help in building the nation when they
A.
increase their profits
B.
import consumer goods
C.
pay appropriate taxes
D.
produce more goods
Answer: C
28.
The Bond of 1844 was a peace agreement signed between the people of Southern Ghana and
A.
Captain George Maclean
B.
Sir Alan Burns
C.
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
D.
Sir Charles McCarthy
E.
Commander Hill
Answer: E
29.
The first Europeans to arrive at Elmina in the fifteenth century were the
A.
Portuguese
B.
Danes
C.
Dutch
D.
British
Answer: A
30.
Commonwealth Day falls on
A.
12th March
B.
1st May
C.
1st July
D.
24th October
E.
31st December
Answer: A
31.
An extensive area of lowland is called a
A.
ridge.
B.
valley.
C.
plain.
D.
plateau.
Answer: C
32.
Encouraging greater participation of girls in education in Ghana will help reduce
A.
adultery in society
B.
number of maternal health care centres
C.
population growth rate
D.
urban-rural drift
Answer: C
33.
The Asante king who first brought the states together to form a union was
A.
Obiri Yeboah
B.
Osei Tutu I
C.
Opoku Ware I
D.
Osei Kwadwo
E.
Agyeman Prempeh I
Answer: A
34.
Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on
A.
foreign financial support.
B.
crude agricultural tools.
C.
primary industries.
D.
subsistence agriculture.
Answer: A
35.
Longitude 0° is also known as the
A.
Tropic of Cancer
B.
Tropic of Capricorn
C.
Greenwich Meridian
D.
International Date Line
Answer: C
36.
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
37.
The primary reason for the arrival of the British to the Gold Coast was to
A.
trade in spices
B.
trade in gold
C.
rule the people
D.
evangelize
Answer: B
38.
Which of the towns in the sketch below lies directly south of Miva?
A.
Kofa
B.
Aposa
C.
Soka
D.
Kutu
Answer: D
39.
Which of the following is not a business enterprise?
A.
Rural banks
B.
Joint stock companies
C.
Financial savings
D.
Co-operative societies.
Answer: C
40.
Which of the following languages is not indigenous to Ghana?
A.
Dagaare
B.
Dagbani
C.
Hausa
D.
Ga
Answer: C
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
List any two major relief features in Ghana.
b)
List four oceans of the world.
c)
Outline four ways by which the forest vegetation in Ghana can be preserved.
a)
Major relief features in Ghana
1. Mountains/highlands
2. Valleys
3. Plateaus
4. Plains
5. Lowland
b)
Oceans of the world
1. Atlantic
2. Arctic
3. Antarctic
4. Indian
5. Pacific
c)
Ways the forest vegetation in Ghana can be preserved
1. Creation of forest reserves where people are not allowed to cut down the trees or undertake farming activities
2. Creation of forest/sacred grooves
3. Reforestation and afforestation projects
4. Prevention of forest from being burnt down e.g. creation of fire belts, controlling the activities of palm wine tappers, institution of fire brigades etc.
5. Adoption of better agricultural practices such as mixed cropping, cover cropping, crop rotation, etc.
6. Public education on forest conservation
7. Implementation and enforcement of existing laws
8. Provision of substitutes to forest resources e.g. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (L.P.G)
9. Control of sand winning/mining activities in the forest
2.
a)
Define the following:
i
Human settlement
ii
A slum
b)
What four benefits do people derive from going on tour to dfferent places?
c)
State four uses of land in your community
a)
i
Human settlement is a place where people have put up their homes to live in or reside.
ii
A slum is an overcrowded and filthy area where the buildings are not arranged in any order due to improper planning and inhabited by poor people.
b)
Benefits people derive from going on tour to dfferent places
1. For enjoyment and relaxation
2. To learn new things/experience
3. To acquire new artifacts and souvenirs
4. For education and research
5. For health reason
6. For religious purpose
7. For sight seeing/appreciate nature
c)
Uses of land in the community
1. For building houses
2. For farming
3. For transport
4. For mining
5. For animal rearing
6. For recreational purposes
7. Exchange for money
8. For building industries
9. For building of markets
10. For burial grounds
11. For cultural purposes
12. For creating forest reserves
13. For building hospitals
14. For building schools
15. For cultivation of herbal plants
3.
a)
Outline five features of the rain forest.
b)
State any five benefits of the rain forest.
a)
Features of the rain forest
1. The forest is evergreen throughout the year with broad leaves
2. The forest is arranged in layers
3. The trees are tall and straight
4. There are many lianas and/or woody climbers which twist around trees
5. The trees have inter-locking canopies
6. Dead leaves, trees and fungi are common in the undergrowth
7. The trees are not found in pure stands
8. The trees have thin barks with buttress roots
b)
Benefits of the rain forest
1. Provides timber exported for foreign exchange
2. Provides timber for construction and furniture
3. Provides raw materials for crafts e.g. cane for basket and wood for carving
4. Provides bark, roots and leaves for preparation of herbal medicine
5. Provides habitat for wild animals e.g. elephants, monkeys, lions, etc.
6. Protects sources of many rivers and keeps them from drying up
7. Provides food e.g. fruits, wild yam
8. Provides the condition for the cultivation of certain crops such as cocoa, cola, rubber, etc.
9. Serves as source of employment for chain-saw operators, farmers, etc.
10. Serves as tourist attractions e.g. Kakum Forest Reserves, the Big Tree near Akim Oda
11. Serves as source of fuel wood and charcoal
4.
Describe any four methods used for showing relief features on maps.
1. Contours: These are lines drawn to show places of equal heights above sea level. The closer the contours, the steeper the slope and the wider the contours, the gentle the slope. They have the same vertical intervals such as 50, 100, 150, 200, 250.
2. Spot heights: These are accurately measured figures to show the height of places on maps and on the ground. It is indicated by a dot or small circle with the height written against it.
Example,
.
200
3. Trigonometrical points/stations: These are points on the ground that have been measured accurately. On maps they are represented by a triangle with a dot in it and figures written besides it.
Example,
1820
4. Hachures: These are lines used to show directions of flow of rivers from higher to lower grounds. It also shows the nature of the slope. Thick crowded lines represent steep slopes while widely spaced lines represent gentle slope. Very flat areas are left blank. Hachures do not give specific information about height of the land
5.
a)
Mention four causes of desertification in West Africa.
b)
What measures can be taken to control desertification in West Africa?
a)
Causes of desertification in West Africa
1. Deforestation: Felling of trees without replanting their seedlings
2. Over-grazing: Allowing animals to feed on a particular piece of land continuously
3. Bush Burning: Indiscriminate burning of the grassland
4. Soil erosion/the wearing away of the top soil by wind and water
5. Natural dry climate conditions which do not support the growth of some plants and trees
6. Poor farming methods such as continuous farming on a particular piece of land
b)
Measures that can be taken to control desertification in West Africa
1. Afforestation: Planting of seedlings to replace trees that have been felled
2. Education: People should be educated on the damages of bush fires and the need to create fire-belts before burning
3. Crop rotation should be practiced to check erosion
4. Good farming methods such as contour ploughing and terracing should be practiced to check erosion
5. Incorporate cover crops into the main crops
6. Preventing overgrazing by ensuring that farm animals do not feed on plants in one area continuously
7. Creating forest reserves by reserving forests that will be kept from human exploitation
8. Legislation: Making and enforcing laws that seek to preserve the forests
6.
The table below shows the population information X
Use the figues in the table to answer the questions that follow
| Age | Population | Percantage |
| 0 - 17 | 10,815,000 | 54.4 |
| 18 - 59 | 8,836,000 | ___ |
| 60+ | 948,400 | 3.6 |
a)
Define the term population
b)
Calculate showing working:
i
The percentage of the working population of country X
ii
The total population of country X
c)
Outline four disadvantages of Ghana's population structure
| Age | Population | Percantage |
| 0 - 17 | 10,815,000 | 54.4 |
| 18 - 59 | 8,836,000 | ___ |
| 60+ | 948,400 | 3.6 |
a)
Population refers to the number of people living in a particular or specific geographical area within a specific time.
b)
i
The percentage of the working population = 100 - (54.4+3.6)
The percentage of the working population = 100 - 58
The percentage of the working population = 42%
ii
The total population = 10,815,000 + 8,836,000 + 948,400 = 20,599,400
c)
Disadvantages of Ghana's population structure
1. Increase in dependency ratio
2. Government expenses on social services will be high
3. High government expenditure on pensioners
4. Slow development
5. There will be low savings and low investment
6. High government expenditure on the youth and the aged
7. Low tax revenue
8. High expenditure on training and retaining of manpower