KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
Fish can be preserved in the following ways except by
A.
smoking
B.
salting
C.
drying
D.
cooking
E.
freezing
Answer: D
2.
Which of the following values ensures peaceful co-existence among ethnic groups in Ghana?
A.
Kindness
B.
Tolerance
C.
Loyalty
D.
Hospitality
Answer: B
3.
An individual whose rights have been infringed upon seeks justice from the
A.
court
B.
police
C.
president
D.
military
Answer: A
4.
Which of the towns in the sketch below lies directly south of Miva?
A.
Kofa
B.
Aposa
C.
Soka
D.
Kutu
Answer: D
5.
Ghana is described as a developing country because she has a high
A.
per capita income
B.
population growth rate
C.
level of industrialization
D.
level of literacy
Answer: B
6.
A drawing of any part of the earth on a flat surface is a
A.
globe
B.
scale
C.
map
D.
compass
Answer: C
7.
The official seat of the government of Ghana is the
A.
Flagstaff House
B.
Peduase Lodge
C.
Osu Castle
D.
State House
E.
Black Star Square
Answer: C
8.
Limestone changes under great heat and pressure to become
A.
quartzite
B.
slate
C.
gneiss
D.
graphite
E.
marble
Answer: E
9.
A general pardon for an offence against the state is known as
A.
amnesty
B.
freedom
C.
permit
D.
plebiscite
Answer: A
10.
The aspect of production concerned with the provision of services is
A.
Primary Production
B.
Secondary Production
C.
Tertiary Production
D.
Industrial Production
E.
Food Crop Production
Answer: C
11.
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
12.
Cape Verde Island is found off the coast of
A.
South Africa
B.
West Africa
C.
North Africa
D.
East Africa
E.
Central Africa
Answer: B
13.
The main work of the members of parliament under the 1992 constitution is to
A.
execute laws.
B.
draw manifestos.
C.
interpret laws.
D.
make laws.
Answer: D
14.
Widowhood rites practised in Ghana should be abolished because
A.
the widow‟s needs are not properly catered for
B.
the children of the dead are not well looked after
C.
they violate the rights of the widow
D.
they are very costly to the bereaved family
Answer: C
15.
Which of the following minerals is not mined in Ghana?
A.
Gold
B.
Tin
C.
Diamond
D.
Manganese
E.
Bauxite
Answer: B
16.
To prevent human rights abuse in Ghana, the courts must
A.
allow their sittings to be telecast by TV stations.
B.
be fair to all manner of persons.
C.
extend their sitting hours to late evening.
D.
set up a supreme court in every district.
Answer: B
17.
Which of the following shows the relationship between distance on paper and actual distance on the ground?
A.
Longitude
B.
Plan
C.
Scale
D.
Contour
Answer: C
18.
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
19.
Environmental degradation is mainly caused by
A.
natural disasters.
B.
human activities.
C.
civil wars.
D.
global warming.
Answer: B
20.
The leading producer of gold in West Africa is
A.
Ghana
B.
Nigeria
C.
Liberia
D.
Sierra Leone
E.
Mali
Answer: A
21.
The most industrialized country in Africa is
A.
Ghana
B.
South Africa
C.
Egypt
D.
Libya
E.
Kenya
Answer: B
22.
The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is
A.
formal education.
B.
inter-marriages.
C.
informal education.
D.
Christian marriages.
Answer: A
23.
The Asante became a British colony through
A.
agreement
B.
appeal
C.
defeat
D.
persuasion
Answer: C
24.
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is noted for the production of
A.
gold
B.
bauxite
C.
tin
D.
diamond
E.
coal
Answer: C
25.
Commonwealth Day falls on
A.
12th March
B.
1st May
C.
1st July
D.
24th October
E.
31st December
Answer: A
26.
Bauxite is the raw material for the production of
A.
brass
B.
steel
C.
aluminium
D.
bronze
E.
copper
Answer: C
27.
The most suitable physical feature for the construction of a dam is a
A.
gorge
B.
ridge
C.
valley
D.
plateau
Answer: A
28.
The common fish caught in the lagoons of Ghana
A.
tuna
B.
herrings
C.
plaice
D.
tilapia
E.
mackerel
Answer: D
29.
Slaves who were sent to the West Indies worked on
A.
coconut plantations
B.
pineapple plantations
C.
banana plantations
D.
sugar-cane plantations
Answer: D
30.
The main reason for encouraging farmers in Ghana to produce more cocoa is to
A.
promote the manufacture of more cocoa products
B.
generate more foreign exchange
C.
make the farmers happy
D.
set up more factories
E.
help determine the best farmer
Answer: B
31.
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
32.
The Mole-Dagbon ethnic group migrated from
A.
the northern part of Mauritania
B.
the southern part of Mali
C.
east of lake Chad
D.
west of Senegal
Answer: C
33.
The revolution of the earth results in
A.
high and low tides
B.
day and night
C.
the four seasons
D.
wind directions
Answer: C
34.
The main institution that helps the Executive arm of government to implement its policies is the
A.
Civil Service
B.
Judicial Service
C.
Audit Service
D.
Statistical Service
Answer: A
35.
Private business help in developing the nation when they
A.
increase their profit
B.
import consumer goods
C.
pay appropriate taxes
D.
produce more goods
Answer: C
36.
Argentina is one of the major producers of
A.
cattle
B.
sheep
C.
rice
D.
wheat
Answer: A
37.
The earth is a
A.
planet
B.
meteorite
C.
star
D.
globe
E.
satellite
Answer: A
38.
A football match between Ghana (Longitude 0°) and Nigeria (Longitude 15°E) start in Lagos at 4 o‟clock pm. At what time will the telecast of the match start in Ghana?
A.
3 o'clock pm
B.
4 o'clock pm
C.
5 o'clock pm
D.
6 o'clock pm
Answer: A
39.
Which of the following trees is not used as Timber?
A.
Wawa
B.
Odum
C.
Sapele
D.
Nim
E.
Obeche
Answer: D
40.
Which of the following people are livestock rearers in East Africa ?
A.
Hausa
B.
Tuareg
C.
Fulani
D.
Masai
E.
Mossi
Answer: D
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
Use the map of Dano District to answer Question 1
a)
State the:
i)
Direction of Nsebiso from Dano
ii)
Contour interval in metres
iii)
Distance by road from Abinso to Lampa in kilometres
iv)
Direction of flow of River Abiri
b)
Name the features marked A, B, C and Z on the map
c)
i)
What type of settlement is at Nsebiso
ii)
What is the main occupation of the people of Dano District?
a)
i)
Nsebiso lies at the Western part of Dano
ii)
Contour interval is 100 metres
iii)
Distance by road from Abinso to Lampa in kilometres is 4 km
iv)
River Abiri flows west-ward/to southwest
b)
The features marked:
A → a plateau
B → a waterfall
C → a ridge
Z → a conical hill/knoll
c)
i)
The settlement at Nsebiso is linear settlement
ii)
The occupation of the people of Dano District is farming
2.
Give four reasons why the Poll Tax Ordinance of 1852 failed.
The Poll Tax Ordinance of 1852 was a law passed by the British which made it obligatory for every citizen in the Gold Coast to pay one shilling every year as a levy to enable the government to provide amenities such as schools, roads, etc. and to pay workers serving them.
Reasons why the Poll Tax Ordinance of 1852 failed
1. The people discovered that part of the revenue was used to pay public servants
2. The people were annoyed because the collection of taxes was done by officials appointed by the British instead of chiefs as demanded by custom
3. Some of the chiefs did not want their people to pay the tax. This was because they felt that the British did not keep their promise to protect them from the Asantes
4. The chiefs failed to consult their people before agreeing with the British to pay the tax, hence their refusal to pay the tax
5. The people assigned to collect the money were not honest and they were keeping some of the money they collected to themselves
6. The people refused to pay because they learnt that it was to be paid every year
3.
What would you consider as four main benefits of the Junior Secondary School Education?
Benefits of the Junior Secondary School Education
1. Pupils are given pre-vocational skills through the technical and vocational subjects they are taught
2. It has helped to shorten the period of education at the basic level relative to the old system
3. A wide range of subjects has been introduced to pupils
4. With the concept, it has become easier for pupils to enter technical, vocational and other second cycle institutions such as Senior Secondary Schools
5. It helps pupils to discover their talents and develop them
6. The introduction of the Continuous Assessment Programme enables the systematic way of assessing the child's performance from stage to stage
7. There is a reduction in instances of school dropouts, as pupils who may not qualify for the mainstream senior secondary schools can easily branch into vocational/technical institutions
8. Unemployment is reduced, because pupils who may not be able to continue schooling can use the practical vocational/technical skills already learnt to start a trade/enterprise/apprenticeship to fend for themselves
4.
a)
Describe the structure of government at the district level in Ghana.
b)
Identify four problems facing District Assemblies in Ghana.
c)
Suggest four ways by which the problems identified in (b) can be solved.
a)
1. District chief executive
2. District assembly
3. Area committee
4. Unit committee
b)
1. Inadequate funding
2. Ineffective project management
3. Poor infrastructural facilities
4. Community conflicts
5. Mismanagement of funds
6. Government interference
7. Ineffective district assembly policy education
8. Inability to bring in investment
c)
1. Education
2. Improving infrastructural facilities
3. Assembly members delivering helpful information
4. A development strategy that includes attainable goals
5. Prudent use of funds
6. Reducing Government interference
7. Easy accessibility of information
8. Peace and order in the communities
5.
a)
Identify five important types of timber found in the forest of Ghana
b)
Mention five uses of timber.
a)
Types of timber found in the forests of Ghana
1. Mahogany
2. Sapele
3. Wawa
4. Odum
5. Makore
6. Iroko
7. Obeche
8. Walnut
9. Teak
10. Utile
b)
Importance of the timber industry important in Ghana
1. Foreign exchange: Returns from timber exported are used to develop the nation
2. Fuel: Timber is used as firewood or charcoal in both industrial and domestic areas
3. Job creation: Jobs are offered to people such as carpenters and artisans
4. Source of revenue to the state: Income tax, duties and royalties bring revenue for government
5. Medicine: The leaves and bark of some trees such as Nim tree serve medical purposes
6. Furniture: Timber is an important raw material for the furniture industry in Ghana
7. Electrification: Tens of thousands of electric poles used each year by the Electricity Company of Ghana are made of timber.
8. Fishing: Almost all fishermen in Ghana use fishing boats or canoes that are made from timber
9. Building and Construction Industry: Timber is used for various things in the building and construction industry, including doors, window frames, ceilings, floors, etc.
6.
a)
i
State three forms in which the scale of a map can be expressed with the aid of an example each
ii
If the distance between Town A and Town B on a map is 12.5 cm, calculate the actual distance on the ground using a scale of 1 cm to 4 km.
b)
Outline four benefits that can be derived from the relief feature of Ghana.
a)
i)
1.
linear scale — This consists of a straight line which is divided into lengths that represent given distances on the earth’s surface.
2.
Statement scale — is a scale expressed in the form of a statement and figures. for example, one centimetre represents two kilometers or 1cm to 2km, which means that two centimetres on a map represents one kilometer on the ground
3.
Representative fraction (RF) — This is a fraction in which the numerator expresses the distance on the map and the denominator represents the actual distance on the ground. It must be noted that the numerator is always 1 and both the numerator and the denominator are expressed in the same unit.
ii)
Let x = the actual distance on the ground
1 cm = 4 km
12.5 cm = x
Now cross multiply and solve for the value of x
1 cm x x = 4 km x 12.5 cm
Divide both sides of the equation by 1 cm to make x the subject
1 cm x x /1 cm = (4 km x 12.5 cm)/1 cm
The cm cancels each other
x = 4 km x 12.5
x = 50 km
The actual distance on the ground is 50 km