KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
1.
When the time at Tema is 12 noon, the time at a place on longitude 30°w is
9 am
10 am
11 am
2 pm
Answer: B
2.
Which of the following factors help a nation to develop?
I. Internal peace and security
II. Participating in international games
III. A healthy economy
IV. A large population
Answer: A
3.
Which of the following is not found in West Africa?
Fouta Djallon Mountains
Guinea highlands
Jos Plateau
Akwapim-Togo Ranges
Ahaggar Plateau
Answer: E
4.
Independence of the judiciary implies that judges
should get everything free
should not pay taxes
can do whatever they like
should be free from political interference
Answer: D
5.
Which of the following political parties advocated for federalism in Ghana in 1957?
The National Liberation Movement (NLM)
The Convention People‟s Party (CPP)
The Northern People‟s Party (NPP)
The Togoland Congress (TP)
Answer: A
6.
In order to fully develop our natural resources, we must
bring in experts from abroad
go for loans from abroad
train our human resources
compel our youth to undertake farming
Answer: C
7.
Parents can reduce conflicts at home when they
use corporal punishment
increase children‟s privileges
offer advice to children
detain children
Answer: C
8.
The most effective agency of cultural change is
drama.
education.
language.
music.
Answer: B
9.
Productivity in the Public Service is low because of
poor work attitude
aged workers
abundant production
effective supervision
Answer: A
10.
The first Europeans to arrive at Elmina in the fifteenth century were the
Portuguese
Danes
Dutch
British
Answer: A
11.
Wine production from grapes is an important industry in
Senegal
South Africa
Sierra Leone
Zimbabwe
Answer: B
12.
The main function of the executive organ of government is
approval of budget.
implementation of policies.
interpretation of the law.
law making and arbitration.
Answer: B
13.
The revolution of the earth results in
high and low tides
day and night
the four seasons
wind directions
Answer: C
14.
Which of the following is not an ethnic group in Ghana?
Dagomba
Hausa
Gonja
Fante
Answer: B
15.
Which of the following factors is most important for national development?
Capital resource
Foreign aid
Human resource
Natural resource
Answer: C
16.
The Poll Tax Ordinance failed because the
chiefs did not agree with the British to levy tax
people had no money to pay the tax
British used the money to support the Asantes against the Fantes
tax was too high for the people
Answer: E
17.
What type of climate, typically found near the equator is characterized by very high temperatures and very low rainfall?
Temperature climate
Polar climate
Desert climate
Tropical climate
Answer: D
18.
The safest place to save money is the
susu
bank
credit union.
money box.
Answer: B
19.
Some rivers meander in their lower course because
the land there is almost flat
the land there is very steep
the river erodes vertically at that stage
deposition is very low at this stage
Answer: D
20.
Sheep are reared for
wool and hide
hide and mutton
mutton and wool
wool and beef
Answer: C
21.
Bush fires occur very often during the
rainy season
harvesting season
marketing days
harmattan season
Answer: D
22.
The highest authority in the traditional area is the
Divisional chief.
Clan heads.
Paramount chief.
Lineage heads.
Answer: C
23.
Government of the people, by the people and for the people is referred to as
socialism
monarchy
democracy
apartheid
Answer: C
24.
The former capital of the Gold Coast (Ghana) was
Sekondi
Cape Coast
Dodowa
Ho
Answer: B
25.
Which of the following is not an element of the weather?
Wind
Humidity
Tide
Thermometer
Answer: D
26.
Which of the following towns is well noted for Manganese mining?
Obuasi
Nyinahin
Tarkwa
Akwatia
Answer: E
27.
According to the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, an individual can claim Ghanaian citizenship if
his/her grandparents are Ghanaians.
he/she attends school in Ghana.
he/she works in Ghana.
his/her parents reside in Ghana.
Answer: A
28.
The most industrialized country in Africa is
Ghana
South Africa
Egypt
Libya
Answer: B
29.
Most aspect of Ghanaian culture are displayed during
traditional festivals.
naming ceremonies.
funeral rites.
puberty rites
Answer: A
30.
If the scale of a map is 1:10,000 cm and the distance on the map is 20cm, then the actual distance on the ground is
20km
0.2km
2km
20,000km
Answer: C
If 1 cm = 10,000 cm
20 cm = 20 x 10000 = 200,000 cm
Change centimetres to metres
100 cm = 1 m
200, 000 cm = = 2000 m = 2km
Note: Kilo means 1000
31.
Which of the following towns in a manganese producing centre in Ghana?
Nkwatia
Nsuta
Saltpond
Mpraeso
Answer: B
32.
Which of the following is a killer disease among children?
Tuberculosis
Yellow fever
Measles
Malaria
Answer: D
33.
Family planning is beneficial to Ghanaians because it
helps in giving respect and honour to fathers
increase life expectancy of children
helps restore the health of mothers
brings about equitable distribution of income
Answer: D
34.
One factor Ghana needs to consider before accepting any co-operation agreement is
fairness.
population.
religion.
distance.
Answer: A
35.
A line drawn on maps to show places of equal height above sea level is
a contour
an isotherm
a latitude
an isobar
a longitude
Answer: A
36.
Which of the minerals is not mined in Ghana?
Gold
Bauxite
Tin
Manganese
Diamond
Answer: C
37.
Which of the following factors promotes political stability in a country?
Food security
Free education
Rigid constitution
Rule of law
Answer: D
38.
If Musah wants a new law to be made against armed robbery whom will he contact?
A Judge
A Parliamentarian
The Police
The President
Answer: B
39.
What is the most common form of marriage in Ghana?
Monogamous marriage
Common-Law marriage
Arranged marriage
Polygamous marriage
Answer: A
Monogamy, marriage to only one partner at a time, rather than multiple partners.
Polygamy, marriage to more than one spouse at a time. The most typical forms of polygamy have been polygyny, in which cowives share a husband, or polyandry, in which co-husbands share a wife.
40.
An important source of locally generated revenue for District Assemblies in Ghana is
the common fund
court fines
market tolls
road tolls
Answer: C
(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. |
a)
Name the three arms of Government
b)
State two functions of each of the three arms of Government
c)
Mention four sources of revenue for the district assemblies in Ghana.
a)
The three arms of Government
1. Executive
2. Legislative
3. Judiciary
b)
Functions of the executive
1. Appoints ministers, chief Justices, etc.
2. Sign treaties on behalf of government
3. Prepares budget for the nation
Functions of the legislative
1. Making and amending of laws for the country
2. Vetting of ministers and judges nominated by the executive
3. Impeachment of President, Vice President and Supreme Court Judges when necessary
Functions of the judiciary
1. Protect human rights
2. Settle disputes and dispense justice and ensure fair judgement
3. Interpret the laws of the land and the constitution
c)
Sources of revenue to the District Assemblies in Ghana
1. Tolls or fees
2. Court fines
3. Property rates
4. Government grants for paying salaries and pensions
5. District Assembly Common Fund
6. Basic rates/land poll tax (lampoon)
7. Issuing of licenses
8. Economic ventures
9. Loans
10. Donations from NGO's
11. Royalties
a)
i)
Define primary production.
ii)
List two examples of a primary production industry in Ghana.
b)
Identify five problems facing primary industries in Ghana.
a)
i)
Primary production is the production/extraction of raw materials from the natural environment/nature
ii)
Examples of primary production industry in Ghana
1. Mining
2. Fishing/Fishing industry
3. Lumbering/Timber Industry
4. Quarrying
5. Salt winning
6. Farming
7. Hunting
8. Gathering of seeds and fruits
b)
Problems facing the primary production industries in Ghana
1. Diseases
2. Pests
3. Poor road network
4. Transportation difficulties
5. Land tenure system
6. Rainfall vagaries/Unpredictable rainfall
7. Inadequate credit facilities
8. Inadequate storage facilities/post harvest losses
9. High lending rate
10. Traditional methods of extraction
11. Lack of ready market
12. Price instability
13. High cost of inputs
14. Inadequate protection form government policies
15. Inadequate labour
16. Competition from imported goods
17. Inadequate capital
a)
Mention the four main organs of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)
b)
Write notes on any two of them
a)
The main organs of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U)
1. The Assembly of Heads of States and Governments (General Assembly)
2. The Council of Ministers
3. The General Secretariat
4. The Specialized Commission for specific functions
b)
1. Assembly of Heads of States and Governments
i. It is the highest organ, comprising of Heads of States of member countries
ii. It appoints the Administrative Secretary General
iii. Apart from extraordinary sessions which may be convened at the request of any member state, the assembly meets at least once a year
2. The Council of Ministers
i. It is next to the Assembly of Heads of State in terms of power
ii. It comprises all foreign ministers of each member state and reports to the assembly
iii. Its main function is to draw agenda for the assembly's meetings and to implement its decisions
iv. The council meets at least twice annually
3. The General Secretariat
i. It is headed by Secretary General appointed by the Assembly
ii. It carries out all correspondence and administrative duties of the organization
iii. It also implements the decision of the General Assembly
iv. It is based in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
v. The Secretary has three (3) year term in office
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
Outline five ways of fostering national unity in Ghana.
Ways of fostering national unity in Ghana
1. Showing patriotism and selflessness
2. Tolerance of opposing views, opinions and beliefs
3. Respect for country's national symbols, national anthem, national flag, pledges etc.
4. Celebration of national cultural festivals e.g. National Festivals of Arts and Culture (NAFAC)
5. Respect and appreciation of other people's Culture
6. Promotion of inter-ethnic marriages
7. Encouraging the boarding school systems
8. Teaching of local music and dance (culture) in schools
9. Encouraging the national service scheme
10. Learning and speaking other people's language
11. Wearing of various Traditional Ghanaian dresses in schools and workplaces
12. Avoiding stereotyping
13. Need to value peace and stability
14. Promotion of inter-regional sports and games
15. Fair representation in government
16. Fair distribution of natural resources and development
17. Public education on the need for national unity
18. Adherence to the Rule of law
19. Free, fair and periodic election