KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
1.
The central government supports District Assemblies through
market tolls
basic rates
property rates
the common fund
Answer: D
2.
In a working environment, productivity means
output of the country
management of workers.
output per worker.
quality of resource.
Answer: C
3.
Which of the following types of rock is suitable for road construction?
Marble
Granite
Slate
Quartzite
Answer: B
4.
Which of the following should be identified as the major causes of ethnic conflicts in Ghana?
I. Chieftaincy disputes
II. Land disputes
III. Cultural similarities
IV. Struggling for contracts
I and II
II and III
II and IV
III and IV
Answer: A
5.
Which of the following means of saving ensures continuity of firms after suffering losses?
Treasury bill
Insurance
Company shares
Government bonds
Answer: B
6.
The main aim of the National Road Safety Commission in Ghana is to protect
capital resources
human resources
mineral resources
natural resources
Answer: B
7.
Bush fires occur very often during the
rainy season
harvesting season
marketing days
harmattan season
Answer: D
8.
Ethnic conflicts must be avoided because they slow down
economic development.
rural-urban migration.
tribal disintegration.
urban-rural migration
Answer: A
9.
The first Ghanaian member of the legislative council was
James Kwegyir Aggrey
George Kuntu Blankson
John Sey
Nana Sir Ofori Atta I
Answer: C
10.
The first political event leading to the formal establishment of British colonial rule in the Gold Coast was the
declaration of Sagrenti war
disturbances of 1948
introduction of the Poll Tax Ordinance
signing of the bond of 1844
Answer: D
11.
The social environment includes
settlements, churches and rivers.
settlements, festivals and political parties.
festivals, political parties and religious groups.
festivals, churches and tourist sites.
Answer: C
12.
The highest authority in the traditional area is the
clan head
divisional chiefs
lineage head
paramount chief
Answer: D
13.
When the wet bulb and the dry bulb thermometers at the weather station record the same reading it means the air is
saturated
dry
condensed
warm
Answer: A
14.
The total land area of Ghana is approximately
218,447 km2
228,447 km2
238,447 km2
258,447 km2
Answer: C
15.
The Danes defeated the Anlos in the
Sagbadre war
Srogbo war
Sagrenti war
Dodowa war
Answer: A
16.
The Supreme Court of Ghana
interprets the constitution and the laws of Ghana
makes and implements laws
remands criminals in custody
runs courses for judges and magistrates
Answer: A
17.
Which of the following factors may cause rural-urban drift?
Better employment opportunities in the urban areas
Better health facilities in the rural areas
Even distribution of social amenities in the country
Absence of recreational facilities in the urban areas
Answer: A
18.
In which city was the treaty establishing the ECOWAS signed?
Lagos
Accra
Lome
Abidjan
Answer: B
19.
Which of the following features is not associated with rivers?
Delta
Waterfalls
Ria
Meander
Crater
Answer: E
20.
Bugum is a festival of the
Dagomba
Nanumba
Mamprusi
Sisala
Answer: C
21.
The best way to settle disputes is through the
Electoral Commission
District Assembly
parliamentary committee
court system
Answer: D
22.
The Mamprusi in Ghana are believed to have come from
the Upper East Region
Western Region
southern Ghana
eastern part of Lake Chad
Answer: D
23.
The most important factor that can help improve productivity in state enterprises is
working throughout the year
working for longer hours
by increasing public holidays
proper supervision
Answer: D
24.
One way of sustaining unity among the ethnic groups in Ghana is by
selecting leaders through elections.
allowing people to enjoy free movement.
appreciating the cultural practices of other people.
keeping troublemakers in prison.
Answer: C
25.
The Kakum Forest in Ghana promotes economic development through its
supply of firewood
supply of timber
suitable location
tourist attraction
Answer: D
26.
The main types of co-operation that exist among nations are
bilateral and cultural.
bilateral and multilateral.
economic and technical.
educational and multilateral.
Answer: B
Bilateralism means coordination with another single country whereas multilateralism is coordination among 3 or more countries.
27.
Which of the following can aid economic independence of a nation?
Giving more aid to needy countries
Generating enough revenue locally
Increasing imported goods
Defending the 1992 constitution
Answer: B
28.
Relief rainfall is also known as
convectional rainfall
frontal rainfall
orographic rainfall
cyclonic rainfall
Answer: C
29.
Ghana co-operates with other countries to
foster friendly relationships
increase her level of tax revenue
adopt a common code of conduct
create more jobs for her citizens
Answer: A
30.
A layout in which the houses are not orderly arranged is likely to
produce rainfall disasters.
provide water facility easily.
prevent development of slums.
prevent the spread of disasters.
Answer: A
31.
A region experiences a significant decrease in temperature and rainfall over a few decades. What factor could be the most likely cause of this?
Rise in global temperature
Increase in ocean current
Deforestation
Shift in wind pattern
Answer: C
Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land.
Forests influence the water cycle through a process called transpiration. Trees absorb water through their roots which is later released as water vapor from their leaves. This water vapor accumulates into clouds until it falls down again as rain, snow, or hail.
Trees also absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere reducing global warming
Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and solar radiation that have bounced off the earth’s surface. Normally this radiation would escape into space, but these pollutants, which can last for years to centuries in the atmosphere, trap the heat and cause the planet to get hotter.
32.
The largest vegetation zone in West Africa is the
tropical rain forest
sudan savanna
guinea savanna
mangrove swamp
Answer: C
33.
All the European powers left the Coast of Ghana by 1872 except the
British
Danes
Dutch
Spanish
Answer: A
34.
The safest place to save money is the
susu
bank
credit union.
money box.
Answer: B
35.
Ghana lies between latitudes
1o North and 11o North.
5o North and 11o North.
11o North and 15o South.
5o North and 11o South.
Answer: B
36.
What name is given to the point where a tributary joins the main river ?/p>
Source
Mouth
Confluence
Delta
Answer: C
37.
Which of the minerals is not mined in Ghana?
Gold
Bauxite
Tin
Manganese
Diamond
Answer: C
38.
A major reason for developing a good layout settlement is to reduce
free movement and ethnic conflicts
overcrowding and criminal activities
rural-urban migration and street hawking
truancy and illiteracy rate
Answer: B
39.
The first missionaries to introduce secondary education in Ghana were the
Wesleyan
Catholic
Basel
Breman
Answer: C
40.
Which of the following ethnic groups is found between the Pra and the Densu rivers ?
The Fante
The Ga
The Akwamu
The Adangme
Answer: A
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
a)
State four ways of improving the health needs of the youth in Ghana
b)
Highlight four ways by which indisciplined behaviour affects the individual in the society
a)
1. Encouraging young people to practice good hygiene
2. Comprehensive education in reproductive health
3. The utilization of qualified health professionals
4. education on health prevention
5. enhancing the transportation network
6.provision of health-related research facilities
b)
1.Being laid off or losing of job
2.High rate of school dropouts
3.Loss of respect in the society
4. High rate of poverty
5. an individual may face charges and go to prison.
6. adequate education on drug usage and its effects.
7. proper education regarding dangerous abortion
a)
List four minerals mined in Ghana and indicate where they are mined.
b)
Describe four ways in which minerals are important to the economy of Ghana.
a)
Minerals mined in Ghana and where they are mined
Gold
1. Obuasi
2. Tarkwa
3. Bogoso
4. Prestea
5. Konongo
6. Kenyasi
7. New Abirem
8. Sekoti
9. Ayamfuri
10. Bibiani
11. Dunkwa-on-ofin
12. Namoorantenga
13. Dosi
14. Asonge
Diamond
1. Akwatia
2. Oda
3. Kade
4. Bonsa Valley
5. Ayamfuri
Crude oil
1. Cape Three Points
2. Takoradi
Salt
1. Ada
2. Accra
3. Keta
4. Ningo
5. Daboya
6. Apam
7. Elmina
Clay
1. Winneba
2. Vume
3. Oframase
4. Tanoso
5. Anfoega
Manganese
Nsuta
Limestone
Oterkpolu
b)
Ways in which minerals are important to the economy of Ghana
1. Job creation
2. Revenue generation for government
3. Income generation for employees
4. Foreign exchange earnings for the government
5. Development of communities/growth of towns
6. Improvement of the image of Ghana in the international community
7. Source of raw material for industries
8. Acquisition of skills
9. Provision of infrastructure and social amenities
10. Provision of scholarship
11. Creation of allied industries e.g. goldsmith
12. Attraction of foreign investors
Write on any five problems of food production in Africa.
Problems of food production in Africa
1. Prolonged drought: Shortage of water greatly reduce the yield of crops. In most instances, there are no irrigation facilities in the farming communities. Farming depend on the rainwater for planting which is not available
2. Pests and diseases: Pest and diseases greatly affect total yield of crops. Most farmers cannot afford the cost to control pests such as locust, grasshoppers, grasscutters, weevils and diseases like corn smut, leaf curl, fungus, etc.
3. Inadequate storage facilities: Most farmers suffer post harvest losses as a result of inadequate storage facilities
4. Lack of capital: Farmers do not practice large scale farming because they cannot access loans to purchase agro-chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and agro-machinery such as tractors, ploughs, harvesters, etc.
5. High cost of agro-chemicals and machines inputs increase output but are very costly
6. Land litigation: Because of the problems associated with the land tenure system, acquiring vast land for farming becomes difficult
7. Poor road network: Access to farms by roads to convey farm produce to market centres is not easy. Most of the roads are not motorable, as a result, vehicles that try to use them end up broken down or stuck in mud
a)
State any four aims of the United Nations Organization
b)
Explain two problems facing the United Nations Organization
a)
Aims of the United Nations Organization
1. To maintain and promote world peace and security
2. To promote the respect for human rights
3. To promote mutual respect for member states through co-operation in solving economic, social and cultural problems
4. To prevent re-occurrence of another world war
b)
Problems facing the United Nations Organization
1. Financial problems: The U.N does not have adequate funds to implement and enforce its decisions or programs worldwide. The main source of revenue for the U.N is through the annual dues which member states pay. Some countries default in payment
2. Political hindrances: The veto exercise by some permanent members (countries) on the Security Council sometimes makes the organization weak because they abuse the veto power and the rule of law
3. Lack of regular (ready) troops: The absence of standing military personnel delays timely interventions by the U.N on war fronts
4. Division of the world into power blocs also poses a problem. It hinders co-operation among members and also prevents free and fair decisions at U.N.O. meetings
(a)
How would you explain the term Environment to your study group?
(b)
In what four ways are water bodies in your community polluted?
(c)
Suggest four workable ways by which water bodies in your community can be made safe for use.
(a)
Environment refers to our physical and social surroundings. They physical surrounding includes climate, mountains, rivers, vegetation,etc. and the social surroundings include man's cultural, political and religious beliefs, etc.
(b)
Ways by which water bodies are polluted in communities
1. Discharge of industrial waste
2. Use of chemicals to fish
3. Oil spillage
4. Defecating
5. Pollution through mining
6. Dumping of solid waste
7. Dumping of liquid waste
8. Washing and bathing
9. The use of agro-chemicals for farming
10. Discharge of radioactive materials
11. Building and construction activities near water bodies
12. Erosion by running water
13. Domestic animals using same water bodies with humans
14. Farming along water bodies
(c)
Ways by which water bodies in communites can be made safe for use
1. Treatment of industrial waste
2. Treatment of sewage before discharging in to rivers
3. Monitoring ships and pipeline against leakages
4. Reclamation of spilled oil
5. Change from chemical to organic fertilizers
6. Good fishing practices
7. Public education
8. Reduction of military conflicts through dialogues and mediation
9. Enforcement of legislations on water pollution
10. Provision of alternative sources of water for farm animals
11. Provision of public utilities/incinerators/toilets
12. Conduct of environmental impact assessment before mines are opened
13. Recycling of wastes