KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

Which of the following cultural practices is a drawback to development in the Ghanaian society?

A.

Celebration of festivals

B.

Naming and outdooring ceremonies

C.

Belief in the activities of demons

D.

Performing puberty rites

Answer: C

2.

People who buy company shares receive

A.

profits

B.

dividends

C.

loans

D.

overdrafts

Answer: B

3.

Which of the following Ghanaian heads of state passed the Preventive Detention Act?

A.

Kutu Acheampong

B.

K. A. Busia

C.

Hilla Limann

D.

Kwame Nkrumah

Answer: D

4.

The most important mineral product of the Niger Delta is

A.

Petroleum

B.

Tin

C.

Coal

D.

Bauxite

E.
Zinc

Answer: A

5.

On the maps, the sea is normally shown with the colour

A.

green

B.

yellow

C.

white

D.

blue

E.
brown

Answer: D

6.

The Prime Minister of the Second Republic of Ghana was

A.

Dr Hilla Limann.

B.

Dr K.A. Busia.

C.

Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

D.

Prof Evans Atta Mills.

Answer: B

7.

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

8.

All the following locations in Ghana are important for salt mining except

A.

Songor Lagoon near Ada

B.

Axim in the Western Region

C.

Weija in Accra

D.

Daboya in the Northern Region

Answer: B

9.

The primary function of the legislature is to

A.

administer justice

B.

make laws

C.

register citizens

D.

protect wrong doers

Answer: B

10.

Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on

A.

foreign financial support.

B.

crude agricultural tools.

C.

primary industries.

D.

subsistence agriculture.

Answer: A

11.

Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?

A.

Being searched by a security agent

B.

Interrogation by a security agent

C.

Police detention beyond forty-eight hours

D.

Lawful imprisonment beyond forty-eight hours

Answer: C

12.

The head of the judiciary in Ghana is the

A.

Attorney General

B.

Chief Justice

C.

Director of Public Prosecution

D.

Inspector General of Police

Answer: B

13.

Inter-schools sporting activities are organized to

A.

promote friendship

B.

determine losers

C.

generate income

D.

win trophies

E.
enable athletes to travel

Answer: A

14.

People join social security and pension schemes in order to

A.

raise money to satisfy political ambitions.

B.

maintain standard of living in the cities.

C.

ensure retirement income.

D.

supplement income for relations in the villages.

Answer: C

15.

One negative effect of colonization on the Ghanaian society is the

A.

introduction of formal education.

B.

introduction of currency.

C.

adulteration of our culture.

D.

introduction of plantation farming.

Answer: C

16.

The right to be protected and heard at trials is an example of

A.

social right.

B.

political right.

C.

legal right.

D.

natural right.

Answer: C

17.

Community conflicts are best settled through

A.

arbitration and reconciliation

B.

court ruling

C.

government intervention

D.

police action

Answer: A

18.

Which of the following personalities was a member of the United Gold Coast Convention?

A.

Kojo Botsio

B.

J.B. Danquah

C.

Krobo Edusei

D.

K. A. Gbedemah

Answer: B

19.

Use the diagram above to answer the question below

The diagram represents a

A.

mountain

B.

ridge

C.

plateau

D.

plain

E.
valley

Answer: A

20.

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

21.

Ghana was ushered into the fourth republican government in

A.

1981.

B.

1966.

C.

1979.

D.

1992.

Answer: D

22.

Encouraging greater participation of girls in education in Ghana will help reduce

A.

adultery in society

B.

number of maternal health care centres

C.

population growth rate

D.

urban-rural drift

Answer: C

23.

The best approach to help resolve the difference between political parties during general elections is

A.

encouraging youth participation in national politics.

B.

encouraging traditional leaders to play partisan politics.

C.

allowing the formation of more political parties.

D.

strengthening the judiciary.

Answer: D

24.

A lot of foreigners visit Ghana yearly to see beautiful sceneries. By this, they contribute to the economy through

A.

exploitation of natural resources.

B.

exploitation of culture.

C.

revenue generation and foreign exchange.

D.

developing infrastructure only.

Answer: C

25.

The Head of State is Ghana from 1957 to 1960 was

A.

Kwame Nkrumah

B.

Queen of Britain

C.

K. A. Busia

D.

Gordon Guggisberg

Answer: B

26.

One positive effect of colonization on Ghana is the

A.

contribution to peace keeping missions.

B.

engagement in national trade.

C.

foundation for infrastructural developments.

D.

excessive use of foreign goods.

Answer: C

27.

Which of the following factor can best make private sector businesses more profitable

A.

Availability of ready market

B.

Construction of improved roads

C.

Stability in supply of adequate electricity

D.

Adequate supply of labour

Answer: A

28.

Which of following activities is the most outstanding contribution of Ghana to the United Nations Organization?

A.

Donation of relief items

B.

Payment of dues

C.

Settlement of refugees

D.

Provision of troops for peace

Answer: D

29.

Use the sketch map of Ghana to answer questions 13 to 19

Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below

The administrative region marked A is the

A.

Central Region

B.

Ashanti Region

C.

Western Region

D.

Northern Region

E.
Brong Ahafo Region

Answer: E

30.

Another name for the North-East Trade Winds is

A.

Fohn

B.

Harmattan

C.

Monsoon

D.

Westerlies

Answer: B

31.

The best way of increasing productivity in the agricultural sector is through

A.

effective supervision.

B.

the use of modern technology

C.

instituting best farmers' awards.

D.

planning and target setting.

Answer: B

32.

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

33.

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

34.

To become a member of the United Nations Organization, a country has to

A.

pay her membership dues

B.

belong to a sub-regional body

C.

be independent

D.

maintain a strong military force

Answer: C

35.

Which of the following can constitute human rights abuse in Ghana?

A.

Child labour

B.

Employing an 18 year old girl

C.

Dropping out of school

D.

Drug abuse

Answer: A

36.

Which of the following situations is an effect of rapid population growth in Ghana?

A.

Decrease in food production

B.

High dependency burden

C.

High standard of living

D.

Low productivity

Answer: B

37.

Equal hours of day and night are experienced in Ghana when the sun is overhead on

A.

Latitude 0°

B.

Latitude 23 ½ ° North

C.

Longitude 180°

D.

Longitude 0°

Answer: A

38.

The major reason for establishing castle schools by the Europeans was to

A.

educate the people on human rights

B.

teach religious knowledge

C.

educate their own children

D.

introduce formal education

Answer: C

39.

Which of the following festivals has helped to conserve wildlife?

A.

Damba

B.

Hogbetsotso

C.

Homowo

D.

Aboakyer

Answer: D

40.

Which of the following is a man-made feature?

A.

Ridge

B.

Bridge

C.

Lowland

D.

Mountain

Answer: B

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

a)

Outline four reasons for which the Fante confederation was formed.

b)

Highlight four achievements of Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg in the Gold Coast.

a)

Reasons for which the Fante Confederation was formed

1. British interference in local affairs
2. Protest against payment of taxes
3. Failure of the British to protect the less performing states e.g. Twifo Ajumako and Asikuma
4. Maltreatment of some Fante Chiefs
5. To prevent the Dutch from taking over Komenda
6. The Fante at certain time lost confidence in the British
7. Lack of social amenities in the Gold Coast Colony
8. Non representation at the legislative and executive councils

b

The achievement of Sir Gordon Guggisberg in the Gold Coast (Ghana)

1. Development of health centres
2. Initiative development plan
3. Construction of ports and harbour
4. Construction of roads
5. Construction of railway lines
6. Proposed electrification projects
7. Establishment of schools
8. Release of seized lands to owners
9. Drafted more Africans into Administration/civil service
10. Drafted a constitution for the country
11. Brokered peace between the British and the country
12. Chiefs were represented in legislation
13. Set up of Provincial Councils for each province
14. Helped in the development of agriculture sector
15. Encouraged the teaching of technical and vocational skills in schools
16. Encouraged the teaching of local history and languages
17. Encouraged the education of girls
18. Returned Prempeh I from Seychelles Island

2.

a)

What is a scale of a map?

b)

Describe the three ways of indicating the scale of a map

c)

With a scale of 1cm to 20 km, draw a plot 200 km long and 120 km wide

a)

A scale of a map shows the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground. A scale could also be said to be the reduced form of actual distance on paper

b)

The three ways of indicating the scale of a map

Linear scale: This is expressed in the form of line, with the lines divided into smaller parts known as primary divisions

Statement scale: This is expressed in a form of statement. For example, one centimetre to ten kilometers

Representative scale: This is expressed in the form of fraction or ratio.

For example, 1:10,000 or 1 10,000

c)

If 20 km = 1 cm
200 km = 200 km x 1 cm 20 km = 10 cm

If 20 km = 1 cm
120 km = 120 km x 1 cm 20 km = 6 cm

The length on paper will be 10 cm and breadth/width, 6 cm

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)

(i)

How would you explain the concept of Social Security to your parents?

[4 marks]

(ii)

State any two national Social Security Schemes available in Ghana.

[4 marks]

(b)

Suggest four reasons to convince any individual to join a Social Security Scheme in Ghana.

[12 marks]

(a)

(i)

Social Security is a program by society/public to provide income, security and protection against the future, old age and unforseen circumstances such as invalidity, sickness or death of a breadwinner.

4 marks

(ii)

National Social Security Schemes available in Ghana

1. Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
2. National Health Insurance Scheme
3. State Insurance Corporation
4. National Pension Scheme
5. Micro Insurance Schemes eg. GLICO, Providence Life, Leap, Tier II and III

Any 2 @ 2 marks each = 4 marks

(b)

Reasons to convince any individual to join a Social Security Scheme in Ghana

1. Financial security
2. For medical care/sick benefit
3. Poverty prevention
4. Surviving benefit/Death benefit of dependents
5. For retirement benefits and old age
6. For economic stability
7. For disability benefits/invalidity benefit

Any 4 @ 3 marks each = 12 marks

5.

(a)

What is cultural change?

(b)

Explain four factors responsible for cultural change in Ghana.

(a)

Cultural change means adaptation and shift in social, economic and general culture life to be able to cope with present development.

(b)

Factors responsible for cultural change in Ghana

1. Education: Education has positively changed the culture of many societies in Ghana, changing how people think and behave and has exposed many people to cultures that are different from theirs
2. Trade: Trading activities lead to interactions between people from different cultures which help people to adopt cultural traits such as language, dressing and also changed aspects of their own culture considered as outmoded
3. Inventions and other forms of technology: Inventions expose people to new lifestyles, dressing, beliefs and new way of doing things causing changes in their old and traditional culture
4. Travelling/migration: When people travel/migrate from their hometowns, communities and countries, they discover new aspects of culture which are easier and better and may adopt and integrate the new culture into theirs
5. Changes in the physical environment such as deforestation, increase in rainfall, etc.
6. Changes in the social environment such as increased population, smaller families and changes in the respect for leaders
7. Social upheavals such as civil wars, conflicts, revolutions, etc.
8. Research and new discoveries such as plant medicine, mineral discoveries, etc.
9. Influence of other cultures due to religion, colonization, media influence, etc.
10. Inter-marriages: Marriages between people from different cultures lead to the adoption of new aspects of culture such as language, religion, dress, food, etc.

6.

a)

i)

Distinguish between education and training.

ii)

List four examples of primary production.

b)

In what four ways can productivity at work places be improved in Ghana?

a)

i)

Education is the process of learning in the classroom to deepen knowledge and mindset while training is the technique of acquiring new skills and knowledge to perform certain duties

ii)

1. Cultivation

2. Mining

2. Fishing

3. Farming

4. Sand winning

5. livestock rearing

6. Hunting

b)

1. Right attitude towards work

2. Using proper equipment

3. Use of modern technology

4. Setting goals and doing proper planning

5. Effective supervision

6. The availability of suitable resources

7. Motivation of workers