KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
Water bodies on a physical map are represented by
A.
blue colour
B.
green colour
C.
yellow colour
D.
brown colour
Answer: A
2.
Which of the following men fought for the abolishing of the slave trade?
A.
Andreas Riss
B.
Gordon Guggisberg
C.
James Somerset
D.
William Wilberforce
Answer: D
3.
Countries in North Africa are noted for the production of
A.
iron ore
B.
gold
C.
crude oil
D.
diamond
Answer: C
4.
Maintenance of law and order in the country is the main function of the
A.
Airforce
B.
army
C.
navy
D.
police
Answer: D
5.
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
6.
On which date is the Sun vertically overhead on the Tropic of Cancer?
A.
21 st January
B.
21 st June
C.
23 rd September
D.
21 st March
Answer: B
7.
The most important commercial crop in Ghana is
A.
sheanut
B.
cocoa
C.
cola nut
D.
coffee
E.
groundnut
Answer: B
8.
For a society to develop faster, there is the need for
A.
progressive changes in its culture
B.
indiscriminate exploitations
C.
increase in population
D.
decline in good health
Answer: A
9.
Which of the following features forms part of our social environment?
A.
Atmosphere
B.
Buildings
C.
Land
D.
Religion
Answer: D
10.
The railway line from Dunkwa to Awaso was built by Governor
A.
Sir Charles McCarthy
B.
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
C.
Sir Alan Burns
D.
Captain Maclean
E.
Lord Listowel
Answer: C
11.
Daboya is noted for the mining of
A.
salt
B.
gold
C.
diamond
D.
bauxite
Answer: A
12.
To ensure their continuous survival, private enterprises must do all the following except
A.
producing quality goods.
B.
keeping proper records.
C.
paying taxes regularly.
D.
using only foreign labour.
Answer: D
13.
An imaginary line that divides the earth into two hemispheres is called the
A.
latitude
B.
longitude
C.
equator
D.
meridian
Answer: C
14.
Which of the following African countries is a leading producer of cotton?
A.
Kenya
B.
Malawi
C.
Egypt
D.
Zambia
E.
Uganda
Answer: C
15.
The destruction of farm lands by cattle and the confrontation between herdsmen and farming communities in Ghana can best be resolved by
A.
local farmers always standing by to drive away herdsmen.
B.
encouraging the practice of cattle ranching in our communities.
C.
allowing the game and wildlife department to take charge of cattle rearing in the communities.
D.
seizing and distributing some of the cattle to the affected communities.
Answer: B
Ranching is the practice of raising herds of animals on large tracts of land.
16.
The Peduase Lodge was built by
A.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
B.
Mr Akuffo Addo
C.
Dr K. Abrefa Busia
D.
Gen. J. A. Ankrah
E.
Justice E. N. P. Sowah
Answer: A
17.
The headquarters of the World Health Organization is at
A.
Addis Ababa
B.
Geneva
C.
Washington DC
D.
New York
E.
Cairo
Answer: B
18.
Adolescent chastity is important because it prevents
A.
contraction of HIV/AIDS by the youth.
B.
contraction of malaria by the youth.
C.
the effect of peer pressure on the youth.
D.
the occurrence of broken homes.
Answer: A
19.
Environmental degradation in Tarkwa and Prestea is mainly due to
A.
sand winning
B.
illegal mining
C.
timber lumbering
D.
palm wine tapping
Answer: B
20.
Promoting national unity in Ghana greatly on
A.
kindness
B.
politics
C.
Religion
D.
tolerance
Answer: D
21.
The rotation of the earth causes
A.
the seasons.
B.
day and night.
C.
eclipse of the moon.
D.
changes in vegetation.
Answer: B
22.
What will be the time on longitude 45° East when it is 9:00 am on longitude 15° East?
A.
7:00 am
B.
10:00 am
C.
11:00 am
D.
1:00 pm
Answer: C
23.
An account which is operated with the use of cheque, is known as
A.
Current account.
B.
Moneybox savings.
C.
Post office savings
D.
Savings account.
Answer: A
24.
The executive arm of government comprises of the President, the Cabinet and
A.
Civil servants
B.
Lawyers
C.
the Speaker
D.
the Chief Justice
Answer: A
25.
Which of the following factors cannot promote political stability in Ghana?
A.
Dictatorship in administration
B.
Freedom of speech
C.
Multiparty democracy
D.
Open government.
Answer: A
26.
Some state owned enterprises are often sold to private individuals due to
A.
sufficient raw materials
B.
adequate market
C.
adequate skilled labour
D.
poor management
Answer: D
27.
Which of the following festivals is associated with fire display?
A.
Bugum
B.
Homowo
C.
Aboakyir
D.
Kundum
E.
Ohum
Answer: A
28.
The Prairie Provinces in Canada produce the raw material for making
A.
wine
B.
bread
C.
paper
D.
wool
Answer: B
29.
Which of the following factors least affects vegetation in Ghana?
A.
Climate
B.
Human activities
C.
Relief
D.
Soil
Answer: C
30.
The revolution of the earth around the sun is the main cause of
A.
the rise and fall in the sea level
B.
day and night
C.
changes in wind direction
D.
the four seasons
E.
changes in the direction of the ocean current
Answer: D
31.
Fish can be preserved in the following ways except by
A.
smoking
B.
salting
C.
drying
D.
cooking
E.
freezing
Answer: D
32.
The direction of Yendi from Tamale on map of Ghana is towards the
A.
North
B.
South
C.
East
D.
West
Answer: C
33.
The Organization of African Unity is made up of only
A.
independent African states
B.
dependent African states
C.
colonized African states
D.
warring African states
E.
black African states
Answer: A
34.
Latitude 66 ½ ° North refers to the
A.
Antarctic Circle
B.
Tropic of Cancer
C.
Tropic of Capricorn
D.
Arctic Circle
E.
Equator
Answer: D
35.
A general pardon for offence against the state is known as
A.
amnesty
B.
freedom
C.
permit
D.
exeat
E.
visa
Answer: A
36.
The most westerly point in West Africa is Cape
A.
Three points
B.
St. Paul
C.
Palmas
D.
Mount
E.
Verde
Answer: E
37.
World Food Day is celebrated each year on
A.
1st May
B.
4th June
C.
16th October
D.
2nd November
E.
25th December
Answer: C
38.
Payments which individuals make regularly to insurance companies is called
A.
taxes
B.
salaries
C.
premiums
D.
bonds
Answer: C
39.
The North-East Trade Winds are
A.
Monsoon
B.
Fohn
C.
Easterlies
D.
Harmattan
E.
Westerlies
Answer: D
40.
In which of the following regions in Ghana is Lake Bosomtwi located?
A.
Brong Ahafo
B.
Eastern
C.
Central
D.
Ashanti
E.
Northern
Answer: D
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
Describe four attitudes and values needed to prevent conflicts in the community.
b)
Explain two effects of conflicts on the community.
c)
List two peaceful ways by which conflicts in society can be resolved.
a)
1. Love
2. Honesty
3. Commitment
4. Kindness
5. Tolerance
6. Prevent Stereotyping
7. Fairness
b)
1. Destruction of lives
2. Destruction of properties
3. Lead to hunger
4. Displacement of people
5. Outbreak of diseases
6. Abuse of human right
7. Increase government expenditure
c)
1. Reconciliation
2. Meditation
3. Arbitration
4. Negotiation
5. Persuasion
6. Collaboration
7. Counselling
2.
a)
Identify any four social problems of rapid population growth in Ghana.
b)
Suggest any four ways of reducing population growth in Ghana.
a)
Social problems of rapid population growth in Ghana
1. Drug abuse
2. Juvenile delinquency
3. Increase in crime rate
4. Teenage pregnancy
5. Broken homes
6. Malnutrition/poor nutrition
7. Early marriages
8. Environmental pollution
9. Unemployment
10. Congestion/over-crowding
11. Pressure on social amenities such as hospitals, schools, housing, water supply, etc.
b)
Ways of reducing population growth in Ghana
1. Abstaining from pre-marital sex
2. Implementation of national policies on population such as family planning, education, etc.
3. Limitations on immigrants
4. Making family life education accessible to the adolescent and the family
5. Encouraging the use of condoms
6. Instituting laws governing marriages and child birth
7. Young people of school going age should be encouraged to go to school, learn about sexual reproduction and its associate dangers and grow up to be meaningful citizens
3.
a)
Highlight four ways in which Non-Government Organization (NGO's) contribute to the development of Ghana
b)
Outline four measures that can be taken to improve agriculture output in Ghana
a)
1.provide financial aid to students
2. Provision of social amnities
3. Empowerment of Women
4. Help in eradicating of diseases
5. Environmental protection
6. Protection of Human Right
7. Provision of relief services
b)
1. Providing storage facilities
2. processing raw resource.
3. Provision of irritation
4. Using of modern technology
5. disease and pest control
6. A simple means of raising capital through a loan
7.improving the land tenure system
4.
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
5.
Draw the following relief features using contour lines
a)
A conical hill
b)
A Ridge
c)
A valley
d)
A plain
e)
A plateau
a)
A conical hill
b)
A Ridge
c)
A valley
d)
A plain
e)
A plateau
6.
a)
Identify four sources of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.
b)
Outline four effects of superstition on the social and economic development of Ghana.
a)
Sources of superstitious beliefs in Ghana
1. Myths
2. Fairy/folk tales told to children
3. African films
4. Ignorance/illiteracy
5. Fetish priests/jujumen/soothsayers/false prophets
6. Taboos
b)
Effects of superstition on the social and economic development of Ghana
1. It slows down growth and scientific development. This reduces the ability of the people to solve problems in a rational manner
2. There is abuse of human rights. Individuals accused of superstitious experience are abused against their fundamental human rights
3. It brings about irrational fear which makes people live in fear as a result of being afraid that someone who has supernatural powers may harm them
4. It reduces scientific and critical thinking for instance people do not question the reason behind some happenings
5. It brings about suspicion and mistrust which brings fear leading to break-up of families and relationships
6. It leads to animosity which can lead to ethnic conflicts
7. It leads to laziness and does not promote development
8. It brings social control and good morals
9. It preserves and conserves forest as certain forest are left because of superstitious beliefs
10. It brings about social cohesion and unity
11. Lot of resources are wasted on pacification and sacrifices
12. It promotes crime such as serial killings
13. It provides rest to farmers, fishermen, hunters
14. It maintains respect for law and order and respect for authority