KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
One of the founding fathers of Ghana who left the United God Coast Convention (U.G.C.C) to form his own party was
A.
J.B Danquah.
B.
Kwame Nkrumah.
C.
Ako Adjei.
D.
Nana William Ofori Atta.
Answer: B
2.
The tertiary sector of the Ghanaian economy provides
A.
services
B.
raw materials
C.
finished goods
D.
industrial machinery
Answer: A
3.
The common fish caught in the lagoons of Ghana is
A.
mudfish
B.
tuna
C.
tilapia
D.
herrings
E.
dogfish
Answer: C
4.
An imaginary line that divides the earth into two hemispheres is called the
A.
latitude
B.
longitude
C.
equator
D.
meridian
Answer: C
5.
Some Ghanaians mishandle the Cedi notes by
A.
burning it
B.
crumpling it
C.
saving it
D.
spending it
Answer: B
6.
When an individual behaves in an honest and just manner, he/she performs a
A.
civic responsibility
B.
civic right
C.
natural responsibility
D.
social right
Answer: A
7.
Which of the following institutions can make laws to check smuggling and armed robbery in Ghana?
A.
The Police Service
B.
High Court
C.
Parliament
D.
District Assembly
Answer: C
8.
. Efficiency of the labour force is achieved through
A.
poor work attitude
B.
moral education
C.
sacrificial work
D.
training and retraining
Answer: D
9.
Ghana receives loans and aid from the World Bank because of its membership of the
A.
African Union (AU)
B.
Commonwealth
C.
United Nations Organization (UNO)
D.
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Answer: C
10.
The birds in the Coat-of-Arms of Ghana are
A.
hawks
B.
eagles
C.
crows
D.
parrots
Answer: B
Ghana's Coat-of-Arms
11.
The former capital of the Gold Coast (Ghana) was
A.
Sekondi
B.
Cape Coast
C.
Dodowa
D.
Ho
E.
Sunyani
Answer: B
12.
A major way of spreading HIV and AIDS is through
A.
Eating in public places
B.
indiscriminate sexual relations
C.
Mosquito bites
D.
shaking hands with infected persons
Answer: B
13.
There is an ongoing illegal mining activity in a community. The miners are using earth moving machines, cyanide and mercury. Sixty acres of vegetation cover is pulled down every hour. Which of the following options best describes the long term effect of their activities on the land?
A.
Degradation
B.
Depletion
C.
Erosion
D.
Percolation
Answer: C
Vegetation cover prevents soil erosion. Since the vegetation cover is pulled down/destroyed, the long term effect of their activities is erosion.
14.
Which of the following scenarios explain the main purpose of the Internet?
A.
Robots building several vehicles at a time
B.
Developing new medicine kits
C.
Connecting electronic devices and making lives more convenient
D.
Scientists going to space and other planets
Answer: C
15.
The original home of the Ewe was
A.
Ho
B.
Keta
C.
Ketu
D.
Kpando
E.
Gafe
Answer: C
16.
The conventional sign 
on a topographical sheet represents a
A.
school
B.
church
C.
bridge
D.
settlement
Answer: D
17.
The Committee for the Defence of the Revolution (CDR) in Ghana was introduced by
A.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
B.
Dr KA Busia
C.
Mr Victor Owusu
D.
Dr Hilla Limann
E.
Flt Lt J. J. Rawlings
Answer: E
18.
Utilities and services are more easily supplied when settlements are
A.
built anyhow.
B.
close together.
C.
far apart.
D.
well planted.
Answer: D
19.
One similarity between Ghana and its neighbouring country, Togo is they both have
A.
same colonial parties.
B.
a coastline along the Atlantic ocean.
C.
a border with Nigeria.
D.
similar population size.
Answer: B
20.
The Ashanti came under British colonial rule through
A.
agreement
B.
treaty obligations
C.
military conquest
D.
persuasion
Answer: C
21.
Use the sketch map of Ghana above to answer below
The town marked T is
A.
Tamale
B.
Bawku
C.
Sunyani
D.
Wa
E.
Axim
Answer: D
22.
Countries in North Africa are noted for the production of
A.
iron ore
B.
gold
C.
crude oil
D.
diamond
Answer: C
23.
The Jos Plateau in Nigeria is noted for the production of
A.
gold
B.
bauxite
C.
tin
D.
diamond
E.
coal
Answer: C
24.
An important source of locally generated revenue for District Assemblies in Ghana is
A.
the common fund
B.
court fines
C.
market tolls
D.
road tolls
Answer: C
25.
Which of the following is a land-locked country in West Africa?
A.
Burkina Faso
B.
Ghana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Sierra Leone
E.
Liberia
Answer: A
26.
Adolescent chastity is beneficial to the girl because it helps her to
A.
enjoy free education
B.
gain automatic scholarship.
C.
have uninterrupted education
D.
pass examination easily
Answer: C
27.
The type of rainfall formed by the meeting of two air masses of different temperatures is
A.
relief.
B.
frontal.
C.
convectional.
D.
orographic.
Answer: B
28.
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
29.
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
30.
People running away from Liberia because of the war to stay at Budumburam near Accra become ............... in Ghana
A.
victims
B.
armed robbers
C.
soldiers
D.
refugees
Answer: D
31.
Adolescent abstinence from sexual related activity is
A.
chastity
B.
health
C.
paternity
D.
sincerity
Answer: A
32.
Which of the following is used to represent landmarks on maps?
A.
Conventional signs
B.
Histogram
C.
Mathematical symbols
D.
Plain sketches
Answer: A
33.
The mangrove swamps in Ghana are found mainly in the
A.
Afram plains
B.
coastal areas
C.
highland areas
D.
Oti basin
Answer: B
34.
A teacher explained to his class that Kete Krachi is sited at the meeting place of two rivers. Kete Krachi can therefore be described as
A.
group town
B.
delta town
C.
ridge settlement
D.
riverine settlement
E.
confluence town
Answer: E
35.
Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock?
A.
Granite
B.
Coal
C.
Potash
D.
Lignite
Answer: C
36.
The main institution that helps the Executive arm of government to implement its policies is the
A.
Civil Service
B.
Judicial Service
C.
Audit Service
D.
Statistical Service
Answer: A
37.
Ghana makes great contributions to the United Nations Organization (UNO) through
A.
the sale of cocoa
B.
peace-keeping
C.
the provision of funds to the refugees
D.
prompt payment of dues
Answer: B
38.
Which of the towns in the sketch below lies directly south of Miva?
A.
Kofa
B.
Aposa
C.
Soka
D.
Kutu
Answer: D
39.
Electricity from Ghana is exported to
A.
Gabon
B.
Togo
C.
Nigeria
D.
Liberia
E.
Sierra Leone
Answer: B
40.
When the wet bulb and the dry bulb thermometer at a weather station record the same reading, it means the air is
A.
condensed
B.
dry
C.
saturated
D.
warm
Answer: C
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
(a)
What is productivity
(b)
In which four ways can productivity be increased in Ghana?
(a)
Productivity is output per man-hour. It is said to be high when a person, within a given time, produces more goods/services than another person.
(b)
Ways of increasing productivity in Ghana
1. Public education of negative practices that lower productivity
2. Emphasis should be laid on technical education to train middle-level manpower
3. Workers should be motivated by improving service conditions and other benefits
4. Workers should be given on-the-job training and should attend refresher courses to improve their skills
5. In agriculture, irrigation projects should be set up to increase agricultural production
6. Credit facilities should be granted to entrepreneurs to make them put up their best
7. Planning and target setting
8. Using appropriate tools and equipment
9. Using modern technology such as computers, tractors, combine harvesters, etc.
10. Effective work ethics such as punctuality, regularity, hard work, honesty, etc.
11. Increase in the level of supervision or managerial skills
2.
a)
Mention four causes of conflicts in the world
b)
Explain any four effects of conflicts in the world
a)
Causes of conflicts in the world
1. Ideological differences: Alignment of major power blocs or ideological difference in capitalism and socialism
2. Struggle over strategic positions: The struggle to secure important strategic position/area for examples Iraq and Kuwait, Nigeria and Cameroon
3. Border disputes: Boundary disputes and clashes between neighbouring countries
4. Ethnic and tribal differences: The situation where one group looks down on the other could cause conflict
5. Racial discrimination: Conflict arises when one race considers itself superior to the other
b)
Effects of conflicts in the world
1. Loss of lives: During conflict/wars, thousands of people are killed while others are maimed
2. Environmental pollution: During wars, decaying dead bodies and explosives lead to the outbreak of epidemics. Almost all sources of drinking water for the people are polluted
3. Hunger and disease lead to malnutrition, starvation and death
4. Damage and loss of properties during conflicts make people homeless/vacate their towns and cities to seek shelter elsewhere
5. Breakdown of laws and order: During conflict/wars the human rights of people are abused and violated. People are indiscriminately arrested, detained and their movements get restricted by the imposition of curfew
6. Loss of International credibility: Conflict/wars portray a bad image which makes countries lose international credibility and their membership to international organizations/communities suspended
7. It stifles economic development: The economic policies and programs of the government become disrupted during the period of conflict/war
3.
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
4.
(a)
Highlight any four contributions of Ghana to the United Nations Organization.
(b)
In what four ways has Ghana benefited from the United Nations Organization?
(a)
Contributions of Ghana to the United Nations Organization
1. Peace-keeping operations in Lebanon, Liberia, Sierra Leone, etc.
2. Catering for Liberian Refugees-Budumburam and establishment of a Refugee Centre at Klikor
3. Ghanaian public servants such as Kofi Annan (former UNO Secretary General), Alexander Quaison-Sackey (a former president of the UN General Assembly) served on the UNO organs and agencies
4. Ghana has served (on two occasions) as a non-permanent member of the Security Council
5. Financial contributions as dues
6. The Audit Service of Ghana together with others audit the accounts of the UNO annually
7. Hosting of UN agencies and their diplomats
(b)
Ways Ghana has benefited from the United Nations Organization
1. Financial support from the World Bank
2. Loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
3. United Nations Development Program(UNDP) programmes and projects in agriculture and rural development
4. Medical support and control of diseases by World Health Organization (WHO)
5. Benefited from World Food Programme in 1983
6. Contributions of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) towards agriculture in Ghana
7. Election observers and promotion of democratic governance
8. Benefits from International Conferences organized by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
9. Technical assistance to Ghana such as United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
5.
a)
Name four festivals in Ghana and name the people who celebrate each of them.
b)
Give four reasons why festivals are celebrated
a)
Festivals in Ghana and the people who celebrate them
| Festival | People who celebrate |
| Bakatue | Elmina |
| Homowo | Ga |
| Aboakyir | Efutu (Winneba) |
| Kundum | Nzema |
| Foo (Fao) | Navrongo |
| Ohum | Akim |
| Hogbetsotso | Anlo |
| Ngmayem | Krobo |
| Volo (Me/Lomo) | Volos |
| Yam | Ho |
| Bugum | Mamprusi |
| Beng | Gonja |
| Lukusi | Ve (near Hohoe) |
| Danyiba | Kpando |
| Fetu | Oguaa (Cape Coast) |
| Addaekese | Asante |
b)
Reasons why festivals are celebrated in Ghana
1. To honour the gods and the ancestors for their protection and ask for their guidance and blessings for the coming year
2. To settle family disputes
3. To plan community development projects and raise funds
4. To promote tourism: Some of the festivals celebrated in Ghana attract a lot of foreigners (tourist) into the country
5. To pay homage: Festivals bring people from far places to their hometowns to pay homage to their chiefs
6. To preserve and maintain cultural and traditional heritage
6.
Highlight five ways of ensuring political stability in Ghana.
Ways of ensuring political stability in Ghana
1. Tolerance to divergent views
2. Respecting the views of the minority
3. Respecting the fundamental human rights e.g. freedom of speech, movement, life, etc.
4. Freedom of the press
5. Accountable and transparent governance
6. Those in authority accepting constructive criticisms
7. Observing rule of law or enforcing the law
8. Avoiding dictatorship
9. Promoting ethnic integration
10. Avoiding/abstaining from political insults/conflicts
11. Probity and accountability
12. Inculcating moral values in all members of society
13. Periodic free and fair election
14. Access to quality education
15. There must be national policy for successive governments to follow
16. Avoiding stereotyping or looking down on other tribes
17. Availability of employment opportunities
18. Eradication of poverty
19. Eschewing/avoiding/abstaining from tribalism or ethnicity