1.
The last Governor-General left the country when Ghana
joined the United Nations
joined the Commonwealth
became independent
became a republic
Answer: D
2.
The shared values which will promote unity among Ghanaians is
loyalty
humility
hospitality
tolerance
Answer: D
3.
When the scale of a map is expressed as 1:50,000 it is known as
statement scale
representative fraction scale
linear scale
vertical scale
Answer: B
4.
When the scale of a map is expressed in the form of a ratio, it is known as
diagonal
statement
linear
representative fraction
Answer: D
5.
Which of the following towns is noted for the production of gold in Ghana?
Awaso
Nsuta
Prestea
Akwatia
Answer: C
6.
Which instrument is used to measure rainfall amounts?
Wind vane
Barometer
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Answer: D
7.
Answer: D
8.
The Mediterranean lands are well known for the production of
minerals
textiles
citrus
metals
Answer: C
9.
In which of the following regions in Ghana is Lake Bosomtwi located?
Brong Ahafo
Eastern
Central
Ashanti
Answer: D
10.
In northern Ghana, chiefs are
enthroned
enskinned
enstooled
enlisted
Answer: B
11.
It has been observed that the population of Ghana has been rising rapidly over the years. What is the primary reason for the rapidly growing population?
Improved health care and sanitation
Increased education and family planning
High birth rate and low death rate
Increased immigration and low emigration
Answer: C
12.
The integrity of the nation can be defended by
encouraging immigration.
reporting saboteurs.
educating the youth.
cleaning the environment.
Answer: B
13.
Productivity measures
production of goods.
production of services.
output per man-hours.
profit made out of production.
Answer: C
14.
The best way to settle disputes is through the
Electoral Commission
District Assembly
parliamentary committee
court system
Answer: D
15.
Which of the following statements is true? The
social and physical environments are inter-dependent.
physical environment is independent of the social environment.
physical environment is never affected by the social environment.
social environment is more important than the physical environment.
Answer: A
16.
An administrative clerk at the Ministry of Education is a
director
diplomat
public servant
civil servant
Answer: D
17.
One problem created in the rural areas as a result of rural-urban drift is
increase in streetism.
creation of slums.
environmental degradation.
increased incidence of broken homes.
Answer: D
18.
When a scale of a map is expressed as 1:1000, it is referred to as
statement scale
representative fraction scale
scale bar
linear scale
Answer: B
19.
One of the advantages of a good layout is that
it allows for tall buildings
floods are controlled
streets are made durable
hygiene is assured
Answer: B
20.

Use the diagram above to answer the question below
The vertical interval of the contour lines on the diagram is
0 metres
50 metres
100 metres
300 metres
Answer: A
21.
The most convenient way of reducing slum in cities is to
remove badly laid out buildings.
build more estates.
increase wages and salaries.
supervise siting of structures.
Answer: A
22.
Cape Town in South Africa falls within the
Warm Temperate Climate
Cool Temperate Climate
Tundra Climate
Tropical Climate
Answer: A
23.
One way of raising the per capita income of Ghana is to
increase productivity
go in for foreign loans
import more foreign goods
give workers higher salaries
Answer: A
24.
The West Coast of Africa is washed by the
Pacific Ocean
Antarctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Answer: D
25.
The interpretation of the constitution of Ghana is a function of the
legislature
executive
judiciary
cabinet
Answer: C
26.
Which of the following towns in a manganese producing centre in Ghana?
Nkwatia
Nsuta
Saltpond
Mpraeso
Answer: B
27.
The main institution that helps the Executive arm of government to implement its policies is the
Civil Service
Judicial Service
Audit Service
Statistical Service
Answer: A
28.
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
29.
Axim in the Western Region of Ghana is influenced by the
South-East Polar winds
South-West Monsoon winds
North-East Monsoon winds
North-East Polar winds
Answer: B
30.
Which of the following is used to teach good morals in a traditional society?
Story telling
Court music
Funeral dirges
Talking drums
Answer: A
31.
Industries which are controlled and managed by the state are called
cottage industries.
public corporations
government departments.
co-operative societies.
Answer: B
32.
Which of the following ethnic groups celebrates the Kundum festival?
The Asante
The Ewe
The Ga
The Nzema
Answer: D
33.
The government can best promote sector business by
increasing wages and salaries
guaranteeing financial support
offering all the needs of
supplying office equipment
Answer: B
34.
Increasing opportunities for employment in the Ghanaian society can help to reduce
acts of indiscipline
the cost of living.
responsibility to the state.
influx of foreign materials into the country.
Answer: A
35.
Floods in our communities can best be controlled through
harvesting rain water
planned layout
tarring of roads
construction of boreholes
Answer: B
36.
Who was the chairman of the Center for Civic Education in Ghana?
Dr K.A. Busia
Mr Kojo Botsio
Dr John Bilson
Mr A Casely-Hayford
Answer: A
37.
Which of the following is not a product of the forest zone in Ghana?
Palm nut
Shea nut
Cocoa
Coffee
Answer: B
38.
The Kingdom of Mamprugu was founded by
Zirile
Wudana
Tohugu
Tarana
Answer: C
39.
The bilateral co-operation between Ghana and Nigeria helps Ghana to import one of the following commodities on credit:
palm oil
refined oil
vegetable oil
crude oil
Answer: D
40.
Ethnic conflicts must be avoided because they slow down
urban to rural migration
rural to urban migration
tribal integration
economic growth
Answer: D
a)
Mention four sources from which fish are caught in Ghana.
b)
Describe two ways by which the fish are caught.
c)
Name:
i)
two types of fish caught.
ii)
two methods of preserving fish.
a)
Sources from which fish are caught in Ghana
1. Lagoons
2. Rivers
3. Lakes
4. Sea
5. Ponds
6. Streams
b)
Ways of catching fish
1. Nets: Nets are cast into the water and any fish that swims around may be trapped. After a while, the nets are pulled out and emptied
2. Fish traps: Baits are placed in traps and put into rivers to attract fishes. Any fish that get into the trap to get the bait cannot get out
3. Hooks and lines: A bait is put at the tip of a hook and with the help of a line, it is thrown into water (river, lake, dam, sea, etc.). Any fish that attempts to feed on the bait get hooked
4. Baskets: A basket is lowered into the water body. It is either left to stay for fish to swim in or moved by hand to catch fish. It is quickly pulled up and emptied
c)
i)
Types of fish caught
1. Mudfish
2. Salmon
3. Tuna
4. Tilapia
5. Herrings
6. Catfish
ii)
Methods of preserving fish
1. Salting
2. Frying
3. Drying
4. Smoking
5. Canning
6. Freezing
(a)
Identify four challenges mostly associated with human resource development in Ghana.
(b)
Explain four ways in which your government can use the tourism industry to drive development in Ghana.
(a)
Challenges mostly associated with human resource development in Ghana
1. Brain drain
2. Inadequate training and retraining facilities
3. Limited welfare service
4. Poor conditions of service
5. Financial challenges
6. Inadequate job opportunities
7. Inconsistent government policies
8. Bribery and corruption
9. Nepotism/favouritism
10. Poor exhibition of values and attitudes/poor work ethics
11. Improper implementation of educational policies
12. Ineffective monitoring and supervision
(b)
Ways government can use the tourism industry to drive development in Ghana
1. Brings about infrastructural development in Ghana
2. Helps to promote local industries
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
Give five reasons why the Mamprusi defeated the original people of Northern Ghana
The Mamprusi
1. Are the main ethnic groups found in the Upper-East Region of Ghana
2. It is however believed that the ancestors of the Mamprusi were not the first settlers in the area
3. They migrated from a place east of Lake Chad and later settled for a short period at Zamfara in northern Nigeria before moving to their present home
4. They were led by a brave warrior called "The Red Hunter"
5. Whey they arrived, some people had already settled in the area
6. These people were the Vagala, Sisala, the Komkomba and Chambas
7. They defeated the original people of Northern Ghana due to the following reasons
Reasons why the Mamprusi defeated the original people of Northern Ghana
1. The original people had no central government to unite them
2. The Mamprusi were very organized and disciplined with a very strong central government
3. The Mamprusi were well armed with better weapons such as spears, iron swords, horses and cudgels whereas the original people used only bows and arrows
4. The King of Mamprusi, Na Gbewa (a.k.a Naa Gbanwah) was a clever leader. He used his cleverness to expand the territory before the people could organized themselves
5. The Mamprusi had an organized standing army to fight the people
6. The King of Mamprusi, Na Gbewa (a.k.a Naa Gbanwah) had excellent leadership skills.
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
(a)
Why was the Watson Commission set up?
(b)
Give four reasons for the 1948 riots.
(a)
Reason why the Watson Commission was set up
The Watson Commission was set up to go into the 1948 disturbances that took place in Gold Coast (Ghana) and make recommendations.
(b)
Reasons for the 1948 riots
1. The Gold Coasters were not satisfied with the Burns Constitutions because there were too many Europeans and few Ghanaians in the Executives and legislative Council
2. Ghanaian soldiers who fought for the colonial masters during the second world war (world war II) were dissatisfied with their lot after returning home. They faced many problems - had no jobs, no houses to sleep and were not paid pensions
3. The general shortage of essential goods led to high prices of goods
4. Insufficient jobs
5. Poor handling of the swollen shoot diseases that attacked cocoa trees
6. The Gold Coasters disliked conditional sales
7. People hated the control of goods by the Syrians and Lebanese
8. Shooting of three (3) ex-servicemen was the immediate cause