1.
The chief representative of the central government in the district is the
Parliamentarian of the District
District Co-ordinating Director
Presiding Member of the District Assembly
District Chief Executive
Answer: D
2.
The main cause of the formation of the Volta Lake was the
construction of a dam across the Volta River
generation of hydro-electric power from the Volta River
activities of the fishermen along the Volta River
construction of a bridge across the Volta River
Answer: A
3.
The Trans-Atlantic slave trade increased in volume because of the
opening of more goldmines in South Africa
greater use of machines in factories in Europe
demand for labour in America and Brazil
revolt of the slaves in West Indies
Answer: C
4.
In Ghana deep shaft mining is generally associated with
gold
salt
bauxite
diamond
manganese
Answer: A
5.
Use the table below, which shows the temperature and rainfall figures recorded for town A to answer the question below.
| Climate Months |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Temperature °C |
20 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Rainfall (mm) |
10 | 20 | 30 | 56 | 110 | 120 | 100 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
In which month was the highest rainfall recorded?
April
May
June
July
Answer: C
6.
The Peduase Lodge was built by
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
Mr Akuffo Addo
Dr K. Abrefa Busia
Gen. J. A. Ankrah
Answer: A
7.
On which of the following occasions is the parallel culture of prayer not demonstrated in Ghana?
Independence day
Eid-il-Fitr
Teachers‟ Day
Farmers‟ Day
Answer: B
8.
The crop types which grow well in the Guinea Savanna are
millet and groundnuts
cocoa and rice
shallots and cassava
plantain and cola
Answer: A
9.
The most suitable physical feature for the construction of a dam is a
gorge
ridge
valley
plateau
Answer: A
10.
A football match between Ghana (Longitude 0°) and Nigeria (Longitude 15°E) start in Lagos at 4 o‟clock pm. At what time will the telecast of the match start in Ghana?
3 o'clock pm
4 o'clock pm
5 o'clock pm
6 o'clock pm
Answer: A
11.
The efficiency of labour can be increased if one
reports to work early
has a good supervisor
uses appropriate technology
works for longer hours
Answer: C
12.
One traditional way of preserving fish in Ghana is
canning
freezing
salting
boiling
Answer: C
13.
Your younger brother's homework requires he identifies types of business enterprise. Which of the following should not be part of his list?
Rural Banks
Joint Stock Companies
Non-Governmental Organizations - NGO's
Co-operative societies
Answer: C
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is not considered a type of business enterprise in the traditional sense. While NGOs operate independently of governments and may have business-like structures for managing their operations, their primary goal is not to generate profit for shareholders, but rather to pursue a social or humanitarian mission.
14.
Which of the following tertiary industries is a leading foreign exchange earner in Ghana
Insurance
Tourism
Transport
Banking
Answer: B
15.
Conventional signs enable map users to identify
planets.
rock profiles.
cardinal points.
land marks.
Answer: D
16.
Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the UNO.?
Troops for peace keeping operations
Settlement of refugees
Payment of dues
Donation of relief items
Answer: A
17.
Public corporations are set up mainly to provide
money for development.
emergency services.
utility services.
trading services.
Answer: D
18.
What body replaced the League of Nations after the Second World War
OAU
IMF
ECOWAS
UNO
Answer: D
19.
Equal hours of day and night are experienced in Ghana when the sun is overhead on
Latitude 0°
Latitude 23 ½ ° North
Longitude 180°
Longitude 0°
Answer: A
20.
Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during
funeral rites
naming ceremonies
puberty rites
traditional festivals
Answer: D
21.
Harvested food crops are best preserved in
silos
barns
sacks
farms
Answer: A
22.
In what way does the ageing population of Ghana affect the country's health system? It
decreases the demand for healthcare services.
increases the burden on healthcare resources.
leads to a surplus of healthcare professionals.
reduces supply of medication to children.
Answer: B
23.
Irresponsible adolescent behaviour usually results in
self-reliance
loss of dignity
broken homes
drug abuse
Answer: B
24.
Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock?
Granite
Coal
Potash
Lignite
Answer: C
25.
The Triangular Trade was carried on among
Europe, Africa and Asia
Europe, West Africa and the Americas
Britain, Germany and America
Europe, America and Ghana
Answer: B
26.
Adopting a foreign way of life in one's native country implies
cultural assimilation
foreign domination
parallel culture
rapid modernization
Answer: A
27.
Limestone changes under great heat and pressure to become
quartzite
slate
gneiss
graphite
Answer: E
28.
The revolution of the earth round the sun causes
day and night
high tides
four seasons
earthquakes
Answer: C
29.
Lake Bosomtwe, which is one of the natural lakes in the world is located in the
Ashanti Region.
Brong-Ahafo Region.
Central Region.
Eastern Region.
Answer: A
30.
One basic right of every Ghanaian is the right to
fair wages
personal liberty
stand for election
vote in general elections
Answer: B
31.
Nsuta in Ghana is noted for the mining of
diamond
manganese
bauxite
salt
Answer: B
32.
Which of the following is engaged in tertiary production?
Carpenter
Farmer
Miner
Teacher
Answer: D
33.
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
34.
The Europeans came to the Gold Coast purposely to
engage in trading activities
establish schools
explore the land
spread the gospel
Answer: A
35.
The Akan originally settled in the basin of River
Pra
Ankobra
Densu
Volta
Answer: A
36.
Rotation of the earth causes
Day and night
Seasons
Eclipses
Equinoxes
Solstices
Answer: A
37.
One measure that can best help to minimize indiscipline among the youth is
police arrest.
long-term imprisonment.
corporal punishment.
access to quality education.
Answer: D
38.
Which of the following factors cannot promote political stability in Ghana?
Dictatorship in administration
Freedom of speech
Multiparty democracy
Open government.
Answer: A
39.
Wine production from grapes is an important industry in
Senegal
South Africa
Sierra Leone
Zimbabwe
Answer: B
40.
Which of the following is not an indigenous Ghanaian language?
Dagaare
Ga
Nzema
Efutu
Answer: E
a)
State four characteristics of a good map.
b)
Highlight the steps you will take to draw the map of your school compound.
a)
Characteristics of a good map
A good map should have:
1. Title
2. A date
3. Key or legend
4. A scale
5. Convectional signs
6. Direction
b)
Steps taken to draw the map of a school compound
1. Do a reconnaissance/survey
2. Do a rough sketch map
3. Revisit the compound for correction
4. Measure the length and breadth of the compound
5. Choose and state the scale
6. Draw the outline of the compound using the scale
7. Insert the outline of the features on the compound
8. Label the features inside the frame of the compound
9. Show the north pole
10. Show the key
11. Write the title of the map
a)
List two examples of primary economic industries in Ghana.
b)
Highlight three problems facing the primary economy industry in Ghana
c)
What four measures can be taken to improve the primary economic industry
a)
Examples of primary economic industries in Ghana
1. Cocoa industry
2. Timber (lumbering) industry
3. Fishing industry
4. Mining industry
5. Oil Palm plantation
6. Ruber plantation
7. Farming
8. Hunting
9. Gathering/Picking
b)
Problems facing the primary economy industry in Ghana
1. Poor road networks and transportation
2. Inadequate credit facilities
3. Post harvest losses
4. Lack of storage facilities
5. High cost of production inputs such as agro-chemicals and machines
6. Price fluctuations or changes
7. Inadequate fixed capital (Machinery)
8. Poor land tenure system
9. Poor marketing facilities
10. Pests
11. Diseases
12. Inadequate labour
13. Inconsistent government policies
14. Eratic rainfall pattern
15. Ineffective supervision
c)
Measures can be taken to improve the primary economic industry
1. Providing storage facilities
2. Providing good roads
3. Processing primary products
4. Waiving taxes on imports of machinery
5. Encouragement of the youth into agriculture
6. Formation of co-operative societies
7. Pest control
8. Disease control
9. Effective supervision
10. Continuity of government policies and projects
11. Development of dams and irrigation systems
12. Control credit to be made available to producers of primary products
13. Establishment of marketing boards
14. Improvement in the land tenure system
15. Improvement in village infrastructure
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
a)
State any four aims of the United Nations Organization (U.N.O).
b)
Explain two problems facing the United Nations Organization (UNO).
a)
Aims of the United Nations Organization (U.N.O)
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 (U.N.O)
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)
Having observed tension among the youth in your community, write to the Assemblyman four ways in which tensions could calm down and also prevent conflicts.
(b)
You are a member of a debating club in your school. Prepare a presentation using four major points on how peace and security can lead to development in Ghana.
(a)
Ways to reduce tensions and conflicts
1. The need for tolerance
2. Engaging the youth in an open forum/inclusiveness
3. Settlement of misunderstanding
4. Counselling
5. Compromise through negotiation
6. Collaboration
7. Providing adequate security
(b)
How peace and security can lead to development in Ghana
1. Enable provision of economic facilities i.e. Factories and markets
2. Enable the provision of infrastructure such as schools and hospitals
3. Enable access to quality human resource
4. Enable the availability of job opportunities
5. Enable attraction of foreign and domestic investments
6. Enable citizens to have confidence to contribute in nation building
7. Curtail brain drain
8. Government expenditure is geared towards proper development
9. Good governance is provided
10. Promotion of national cohesion and unity
11. Promote human rights
12. Promote stable environment for critical thinking and innovation
13. Protect lives and property
14. Promote political stability
a)
Describe the following:
i)
rotation of the earth;
ii)
revolution of the earth.
b)
Mention any two effects of each of the following:
i)
rotation of the earth;
ii)
revolution of the earth.
a)
i)
Rotation of the earth is the movement of the earth on its axis for 24 hours (one day)
ii)
Revolution of the earth is the movement of the earth around the sun on its orbit. This movement occurs every 365 days (one year)
b)
i)
Effects of rotation of the earth
1. It brings about day and night
2. It causes the deflection of winds and ocean currents
3. It brings about the division of the earth into time zones
4. It causes the tides, making a rise and fall in the level of the sea
5. It brings differences in local time
ii)
Effects of revolution of the earth
1. It brings differences in the altitude of the midday sun at different times of the year
2. Winter, spring, summer and autumn occur as a result of the revolution of the earth
3. Different length of day and night at varying times of the year occur due to the revolution
4. It causes the eclipses (moon and sun)