KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
The chief representative of the central government in the district is the
A.
Parliamentarian of the District
B.
District Co-ordinating Director
C.
Presiding Member of the District Assembly
D.
District Chief Executive
Answer: D
2.
The first governor of the Gold Coast Colony was appointed in
A.
1821
B.
1850
C.
1874
D.
1900
E.
1957
Answer: A
3.
Which of the following rivers flows into the Atlantic Ocean ?
A.
Orange
B.
Limpopo
C.
Nile
D.
Zambezi
E.
Ruvuma
Answer: A
4.
The Aborigines‟ Rights Protection Society was formed in the Gold Coast to protect
A.
political interest of the chiefs
B.
lands and minerals
C.
traditional religious practices
D.
the golden stool from the British
Answer: B
5.
Public corporations are set up by the government mainly to provide
A.
youth employment
B.
emergency services
C.
entrepreneurial skills
D.
utility services
Answer: D
6.
The primary function of the legislature is to
A.
administer justice
B.
make laws
C.
register citizens
D.
protect wrong doers
Answer: B
7.
Alluvial gold is found in
A.
River Oti
B.
River Offin
C.
River Densu
D.
River Bia
E.
River Pra
Answer: B
8.
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
9.
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
10.
The environment can best be described as
A.
man and his surrounding.
B.
animals and non-living things.
C.
vegetation and non-living things.
D.
man and the vegetation around him.
Answer: A
11.
Kofi is a Member of Parliament, he therefore contributes to
A.
administration of laws
B.
arresting criminals
C.
making of laws
D.
judging criminals
E.
conducting state elections
Answer: C
12.
The coastal wind which blows from land towards the sea at night is called
A.
Harmattan
B.
Sea Breeze
C.
South-West Monsoon
D.
Land Breeze
E.
Easterly Winds
Answer: D
13.
Which of the following challenges did Ghana face soon after independence in 1957?
A.
Dealing with internal conflicts and political instability
B.
Building of ports and harbours
C.
Building of new roads and drainage systems with limited funds
D.
Sourcing for donor support
Answer: A
14.
Coins and paper money are issued in Ghana by the
A.
Ghana Commercial Bank
B.
Social Security Bank
C.
National Investment Bank
D.
Bank of Ghana
E.
Bank for Housing and Construction
Answer: D
15.
A company is expanding globally and needs to socialize employees to new cultural norms. Which of the following approaches would be most effective?
A.
Provide employees with a cultural sensitivity training program
B.
Encourage employees to maintain their existing cultural practices.
C.
Encourage employees to adapt to the new culture on their own
D.
Provide employees with a detailed guide to world cultures.
Answer: A
16.
The Fon and Aja of the Republic of Benin are closely related to the
A.
Guan of Ghana
B.
Ewe of Ghana
C.
Ga of Ghana
D.
Mamprusi of Ghana
Answer: B
17.
Which of the towns in the sketch below lies directly south of Miva?
A.
Kofa
B.
Aposa
C.
Soka
D.
Kutu
Answer: D
18.
The original home of the Ewe was
A.
Ho
B.
Keta
C.
Ketu
D.
Kpando
E.
Gafe
Answer: C
19.
Foreigners in Ghana enjoy all the following rights except that of
A.
worship
B.
expression
C.
voting
D.
association
Answer: C
20.
A teacher explained to his class that Kete Krachi is sited at the meeting place of two rivers. Kete Krachi can therefore be described as
A.
group town
B.
delta town
C.
ridge settlement
D.
riverine settlement
E.
confluence town
Answer: E
21.
Badu saw a man throwing a ten-thousand cedi note into a grave. What has this person done?
A.
He has rejected the money
B.
He has destroyed national property
C.
He has done what a citizen should do
D.
He has mourned properly
Answer: B
22.
General pardon for offences against the state is
A.
freedom
B.
grant
C.
amnesty
D.
libel
Answer: C
23.
The main duty of the police in a community is to
A.
arrest criminals.
B.
intimidate people.
C.
direct traffic.
D.
keep law and order.
Answer: D
24.
The principle of checks and balances prevents
A.
constitutionalism
B.
democracy
C.
dictatorship
D.
patriotism
Answer: C
25.
If the scale of a map is 1 : 50,000 and the distance between two points on the map is 10 cm, what is the actual distance on the ground?
A.
2.5 km
B.
5.0 km
C.
10.0 km
D.
20.0 km
Answer: B
26.
The point where two streams meet is called
A.
river basin
B.
delta
C.
tributary
D.
source
E.
confluence
Answer: E
27.
Which of the following festivals has helped to conserve wildlife?
A.
Damba
B.
Hogbetsotso
C.
Homowo
D.
Aboakyer
Answer: D
28.
In which of the following countries is Lake Nasser located
A.
Tanzania
B.
Uganda
C.
Ethiopia
D.
Egypt
Answer: D
29.
A model of the earth is called
A.
a globe
B.
an atlas
C.
a map
D.
a longitude
E.
an equator
Answer: A
30.
The main means of transportation in The Gambia is
A.
road
B.
rail
C.
air
D.
water
E.
caravan
Answer: D
31.
Ghana is not economically independent because of her
A.
poor natural resources
B.
low per capita income
C.
poor banking practices
D.
over-reliance on foreign loans
Answer: D
32.
Ghana's population can best be described as youthful because a large portion of its people are between ages
A.
45-59
B.
. 30-44
C.
15-29
D.
15-29
Answer: B
33.
The settlement often described as the industrial city of Ghana is
A.
Accra
B.
Kumasi
C.
Tamale
D.
Takoradi
E.
Tema
Answer: E
34.
A hill with a steep slope on one side and a gentle slope on the other side is a/an
A.
ridge
B.
escarpment
C.
knoll
D.
plateau
Answer: B
35.
The conventional sign on a map represents
A.
spot height
B.
trigonometrical station
C.
conical hill
D.
settlement type
E.
distance
Answer: B
36.
An individual who behaves in an honest and just manner is said to be performing
A.
civic responsibility
B.
civic right.
C.
natural responsibility.
D.
political responsibility.
Answer: A
37.
A bill passed by parliament becomes law when the president gives his
A.
veto.
B.
assent.
C.
accord.
D.
authority.
Answer: B
38.
Use the bar graph below to answer the question below
Which school scored the lowest mark?
A.
School A
B.
School B
C.
School C
D.
School D
E.
School E
Answer: B
39.
A bilateral co-operation of countries can best be described as
A.
several countries coming together to pursue a common goal.
B.
several regions in a country coming together to pursue a common goal.
C.
Two countries coming together to pursue a common goal.
D.
Two regions in a country coming together to pursue a common goal.
Answer: C
40.
Topographical maps are important to study because they show
A.
mainly the drainage of the land.
B.
the plant cover of the land.
C.
the elevation of land forms.
D.
the distribution of settlements only.
Answer: C
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
Highlight any four contributions of Ghana to the United Nations Organization.
b)
State four benefits Ghana enjoys from the United Nations Organization.
a)
Contributions of Ghana to the United Nations Organization
1. Peace-keeping operations in Lebanon, Liberia, Serra-Leone, etc.
2. Catering for refugees from Liberia and Togo
3. Ghanaian public servants serving in the UNO organs and agencies e.g. Kofi Annan was the former Secretary General, Akua Kuenyehia as staff, etc.
4. Ghana served on two occasions as non-permanent member of the Security Council
5. Financial contribution - payment of dues, levies, etc.
6. Auditing of UN accounts by Ghana Audit Service, together with auditors from other countries
7. Hosting of UNO agencies and diplomats who visit the country
b)
Benefits Ghana enjoys from the United Nations Organization
1. Financial support from the World Bank
2. Loans from the IMF
3. UNDP programmes and projects in agricultural and rural development
4. Medical support and control of diseases by WHO
5. Benefits from the World Food programme
6. Observation of our election process and promotion of democratic governance in Ghana
7. Benefits from international conferences organized by the Economic and Social Council
8. Technical assistance in the area of health, education and industry
2.
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.
3.
a)
Explain natural disaster and give two examples.
b)
Outline four reasons why a good layout is necessary for a decent settlement.
a)
Natural disaster is any misfortune that occurs from a natural phenomenon leading to the destruction of the environment.
OR
Natural disaster is any misfortune caused by nature leading to the destruction of the environment.
b)
Reasons why a good layout is necessary for a decent settlement
1. Makes movement in a settlement easy
2. Makes it easy to supply of utilities to inhabitants, e.g. water, electricity
3. Ensures proper location of facilities
4. Makes for easy distribution of letters
5. Reduces the negative effects of natural disasters such as floods
6. Reduces high incidence of contagious diseases
7. Helps to minimize crimes
8. A good layout makes settlements beautiful
9. Helps to improve sanitation
10. Prevents overcrowding and development of slums
4.
The figures below represent the amount of rainfall recorded in a village from 1st to 7th September 1989
| September | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th |
| Amount of rainfall (mm) | 30 | 38 | 25 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 82 |
a)
Using a graph paper and a suitable scale draw a bar graph to illustrate the figures.
b)
On which day was the highest amount of rainfall recorded?
c)
What was the lowest amount of rainfall recorded?
d)
Name the instrument used for recording rainfall.
a)
b)
The highest amount of rainfall was recorded on the 7th day
c)
The lowest amount of rainfall recorded is 25 mm
d)
The instrument used for recording rainfall is rain gauge
5.
(a)
Identify four characteristics of a good law
(b)
Highlight four benefits of law in a society
(a)
Characteristics of a good law
1. It must serve the interest of the people
2. It must be reasonable
3. It must apply equally to everyone
4. It should be publicized
5. It should be capable of being enforced
6. It should be flexible
7. It should not infringe on the fundamental human rights of the individual
8. The law must be certain/specific/unambiguous
9. The law must not be backdated
(b)
Benefits of law in a society
1. It allows people to conform to social order
2. Promotes peace and stability in society
3. Brings crime under controll
4. Leads to social and economic progress
5. Protects public or private property
6. Protects human rights
7. Leads to discipline and moral uprightness
8. Promotes good governance
6.
a)
Name four plantation farms and their locations in Ghana.
b)
State four effects of plantation farming in Ghana
a)
Plantation farms and their locations in Ghana
| Plantation | Location |
| Rubber | Bunso, Bonsaso, Ghana Rubber Estate Ltd (GREL) at Axim |
| Oil | Kade, Kwae, Benso, Sese |
| Cocoa | Twifo Tafo, Sankore |
| Citrus | Asebu |
| Mango | Somanya, Nsawam |
| Jute | Ejura |
| Pineapple | Nsawam |
| Cashew Nuts | Wenchi |
b)
Positive Effects of plantation farming in Ghana
1. They generate revenue for Ghana
2. They create employment for the youth
3. They provide raw materials such as fruits for industries
4. They provide shelter (timber species for the building industry)
Negative Effects of plantation farming in Ghana
1. It deprives land owners of their land for other projects
2. It destroys wildlife through the tilling of the land
3. Humidity of forest dwindle as a result of destruction of the virgin forest
4. It leads to loss of valuable trees that can serve the timber industry and herbal medicine sector