KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
Peaceful coexistence among the ethnic groups in Ghana is important for
A.
population growth
B.
increasing government revenue
C.
reducing crime in society
D.
sustainable development
Answer: D
2.
The dry season in southern Ghana starts from the month of November and ends in
A.
February.
B.
May.
C.
June.
D.
April.
Answer: A
3.
The people of British Togoland joined Ghana through
A.
conquest.
B.
persuasion.
C.
voting.
D.
declaration.
Answer: C
4.
Which of the following factors may cause rural-urban drift?
A.
Better employment opportunities in the urban areas
B.
Better health facilities in the rural areas
C.
Even distribution of social amenities in the country
D.
Absence of recreational facilities in the urban areas
Answer: A
5.
The demarcation of administrative regions and districts of Ghana are best highlighted on
A.
an imaginary map.
B.
an economic map.
C.
a political map.
D.
a historical map.
Answer: C
A political map is a type of map that primarily displays human-created boundaries and features, such as countries, states, cities, and other administrative divisions. It contrasts with physical maps, which focus on natural features like mountains and rivers. Political maps are essential for understanding the political organization and structure of a specific area.
6.
Which country uses Naira as her currency?
A.
Ghana
B.
Sierra Leone
C.
Nigeria
D.
Togo
E.
Liberia
Answer: C
7.
A lowland between two hills is known as a
A.
valley
B.
plain
C.
ridge
D.
spur
Answer: A
8.
Which of the following vegetation zones is most suitable for the cultivation of maize?
A.
Moist semi-deciduous forest
B.
Sudan savanna
C.
Guinea savanna
D.
Tropical rain forest
Answer: C
9.
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
10.
Which of the following is used to teach good morals in a traditional society?
A.
Story telling
B.
Court music
C.
Funeral dirges
D.
Talking drums
Answer: A
11.
One problem hindering the effective functioning of District Assemblies in Ghana is
A.
rapid population growth
B.
mobilizing funds for development
C.
interference by traditional rulers
D.
maintaining law and order
Answer: B
12.
The first Governor-General of independent Ghana was
A.
Commander Hill
B.
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
C.
Sir Charles Arden-Clarke
D.
Lord Listowell
E.
George Maclean
Answer: C
13.
Which of the following fundamental human rights is protected by the 1992 constitution of Ghana? The right to
A.
free education at tertiary level.
B.
full employment.
C.
use arms.
D.
freedom of speech.
Answer: D
14.
Aburi is normally cooler than Nsawam because
A.
Nsawam is nearer the coast
B.
Nsawam is in the Savanna zone
C.
Nsawam is an industrial town
D.
Aburi is on a highland
E.
Aburi is in the forest belt
Answer: D
15.
One of the reasons for the signing of the Bond of 1844 was to
A.
introduce a better court system.
B.
appoint Ghanaians into the legislature.
C.
end British interference in the Gold Coast.
D.
generate revenue to pay local workers.
Answer: A
16.
Poor drainage system in our cities results in
A.
erosion.
B.
floods.
C.
earthquake.
D.
land slide.
Answer: B
17.
The last Governor-General of the Gold Coast was
A.
Lord Listowel
B.
Sir Charles Arden Clarke
C.
Sir Allan Burns
D.
Commander Hill
E.
Sir Gordon Guggisberg
Answer: A
18.
The financial security of an individual can be assured through
A.
bank loan.
B.
borrowing.
C.
hard work.
D.
money saving.
Answer: D
19.
The largest vegetation zone in West Africa is the
A.
tropical rain forest
B.
sudan savanna
C.
guinea savanna
D.
mangrove swamp
Answer: C
20.
Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below
What feature is marked F on the map?
A.
Rubber plantation
B.
Dam
C.
Airport
D.
Railway Station
E.
Quarry
Answer: B
21.
The Danes defeated the Anlos in the
A.
Sagbadre war
B.
Srogbo war
C.
Sagrenti war
D.
Dodowa war
E.
Datsutagba war
Answer: A
22.
Which of the following shows the relationship between distance on paper and actual distance on the ground?
A.
Longitude
B.
Key
C.
Scale
D.
Plan
E.
Contour
Answer: C
23.
Countries in North Africa are noted for the production of
A.
crude oil
B.
diamond
C.
iron ore
D.
gold
E.
bauxite
Answer: A
24.
The administrative body of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is the
A.
Security Council
B.
International Court of Justice
C.
General Assembly
D.
Economic and Social Council
E.
Secretariat
Answer: E
25.
Kofi is a member of parliament. He therefore contributes to
A.
arresting criminals
B.
administration of laws
C.
judging criminals
D.
making laws
Answer: D
26.
Which of the following is produced on a large scale in the Middle East?
A.
Gold
B.
Diamond
C.
Coal
D.
Petroleum
E.
Iron
Answer: D
27.
Which of the following rivers does not flow into the sea?
A.
River Volta
B.
River Afram
C.
River Densu
D.
River Tano
Answer: B
28.
Another name for the North-East Trade Winds is
A.
Fohn
B.
Harmattan
C.
Monsoon
D.
Westerlies
Answer: B
29.
Which of the following is not a source of capital for the sole proprietor?
A.
Bank loan
B.
Personal loan
C.
Loan from friends
D.
Government subventions
Answer: D
30.
Which of the following rivers flows into the Atlantic Ocean ?
A.
Orange
B.
Limpopo
C.
Nile
D.
Zambezi
E.
Ruvuma
Answer: A
31.
Which of the following is not an element of the weather?
A.
Rain
B.
Wind
C.
Cloud
D.
Sunshine
E.
Dust
Answer: E
32.
The largest delta along the West Coast of Africa is that of the
A.
Nile
B.
Volta
C.
Densu
D.
Niger
Answer: D
33.
The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the
A.
Fante and Asante.
B.
British and Fante
C.
Akyem and Asante.
D.
British and Asante.
Answer: D
34.
The moon is a satellite of the
A.
Earth
B.
Jupiter
C.
Mars
D.
Mercury
Answer: A
35.
Which of the following features is not part of the physical environment?
A.
Air
B.
Building
C.
Music
D.
Rivers
Answer: C
36.
The Gonja in Ghana migrated from
A.
Gambaga
B.
Mende
C.
Mamprugu
D.
Goa
E.
Timbuktu
Answer: B
37.
Which of the following conducted the District Assembly Election in Ghana?
A.
B.
National Commission for Democracy
C.
National Council on Women and Development
D.
Statistical Services Department
E.
National House of Chiefs
Answer: B
38.
In the history of Ghana, Yaa Asantewaa is noted for the
A.
War of 1901
B.
Akatamanso war
C.
War of 1874
D.
Adaamanso war
E.
Feyiase war
Answer: A
39.
Which country lies West of Ghana?
A.
Cote d‟Ivoire
B.
Togo
C.
Senegal
D.
Nigeria
Answer: A
40.
What is the southernmost point of Ghana?
A.
Cape Coast
B.
Cape Three Points
C.
Cape Verde
D.
Cape of Good Hope
E.
Cape Agulhas
Answer: B
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
a)
State four ways by which the unity of the various ethnic groups of Ghana can be sustained
b)
Highlight four negative effects of colonization on the people of Ghana.
a)
1. Respecting other ethnic groups’ culture and values.
2. Respecting other ethnic groups’ culture and values.
3. Promoting inter-ethnic marriages
5. Value peace and stability
6. Discouraging people from stereotyping
7. Tolerating and respecting other people’s political and general opinions.
b)
1. Reduce the number of able-bodied men in Ghana.
2. Hundreds of thousands of people were kidnapped and sold as slaves
3. Dependence on colonial masters
4. Taste for foreign
5. Loss of true identity and respect
6. Distortion of culture
7. degradation of natural resources
8. introduction of foreign diseases to livestock and humans.
2.
a)
Explain the following:
i)
cardinal points;
ii)
scale of a map.
b)
Draw a diagram to show the four cardinal points of a compass.
c)
Describe how one can use the four cardinal points to determine direction without the use of a compass.
a)
i)
Cardinal points are the four principal directions of a compass used to find locations. They are North, South, East and West
ii)
The scale of a map is the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground. For example, on a 1:100000 scale map, 1cm on the map equals 1km on the ground.
b)
c)
Having knowledge in the position of the sun Hands should be extended sideways, with the right hand pointing in the direction of the sun rising (East) and the left hand pointing in the direction of the sun set (West). The direction you are facing is North, and the direction opposite North is South.
In the morning, stand in the sun and look for your shadow on the ground, approximately the direction of your shadow is northwest. When you stand in the sun in the afternoon, you can see your shadow on the ground. It approximately points to the south-east.
3.
a)
Describe three duties of a citizen of Ghana.
b)
Explain any two rights of a citizen of Ghana.
a)
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
b)
Rights of a citizen of Ghana
1. Right to freedom of his/her opinion
2. Right to acquire property through works
3. Right to live
4. Right to vote when qualified
5. Right to education, health care and freedom of association (religion)
6. Right to dignity
7. Right to personal liberty
8. Right to equality
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)
What is secondary production?
Give two examples of secondary production.
b)
Outline four reasons why the secondary production sector is important in Ghana.
a)
Secondary production is the process of turning raw materials into finished and semi-finished goods.
Examples of secondary production
1. Manufacturing
2. Industrialization/Processing
3. Construction
b)
Reasons why the secondary production sector is important in Ghana
1. It serves as a source of employment e.g. plumbers, electricians, etc.
2. It helps a country earn and conserve foreign exchange from export of the goods
3. Sources of revenue to government (taxation)
4. It provides market for the agricultural sector
5. It helps in the development of infrastructure e.g. roads, good water, electricity, etc.
6. It adds value to raw materials for export
7. It leads to an increase in technological development
8. Reduces post harvest losses for instance abundant harvest are processed into finished and semi-finished products e.g. canned fish, meat, tomatoes, etc.
9. Diversification of the economy, moving away from the dependence on raw materials like minerals, cocoa and timber to canned fruits, textiles and knock down furniture, etc.
10. Produces manufactured goods for local consumption
6.
a)
i
List four ways in which Ghanaians demonstrate their culture
ii
Name an example each of the ways in which Ghanaians demonstrate their culture as listed in 2(a)(i) above.
b)
Highlight four ways in which education can cause change in the society
c)
State four symbols of national society unity.
a)
i
1. Religion
2. Funerals
3. Festivals
3. Language
4. Games
5. Dance
6. Music
6. Chieftaincy
ii
Religion: eg. Christianity, Islamic,Traditional religion
Funerals: eg. burial, waking-keeping
Festivals: eg. Homowo, Aboakyire, Kpanlogo, Adowa, Bakatue
Language: eg. Twi, Ga, Ewe, Dagbani, Akan
Games: eg. Ampe, Oware,Draught
Dance: eg. Kpanlogo, Adowa, Bobobo
Music: eg. Gospel Songs, Highlife songs
Chieftaincy: eg. Enstoolment, Enskinment
b)
1. Acquisition of skills through education
2. Learning new languages
3. Change in preference or taste
4. Change in Mindset of people e.g Mental Liberation
4. Change in cultural beliefs
c)
1. The National Pledge
2. The State Sword and Arch
3. The National Flag
4. The Coat of Arms
5. The Ghana Coat of Arms
6. The Currency (Ghana Cedi or GH¢)
7. The State Sceptre