KUULCHAT
SOCIAL STUDIES MOCK
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
If Afua Asantewaa is a judge, then she contributes to
A.
law making
B.
interpretation of the constitution
C.
land administration
D.
policy formulation
Answer: B
2.
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
3.
The most popular mode of transport in Ghana is by
A.
sea
B.
rail
C.
air
D.
road
E.
river
Answer: D
4.
One basic right of every Ghanaian is the right to
A.
vote in general elections.
B.
personal liberty.
C.
fair wages.
D.
stand for elections.
Answer: B
5.
District Assemblies of Ghana construct the following projects except
A.
school buildings
B.
school buildings
C.
trunk roads.
D.
clinics
Answer: C
6.
The most important mineral product of the Niger Delta is
A.
Petroleum
B.
Tin
C.
Coal
D.
Bauxite
E.
Zinc
Answer: A
7.
The right to enjoy social amenities goes together with the responsibility of
A.
attending communal labour
B.
offering voluntary service
C.
paying of taxes regularly
D.
attending political meetings
Answer: C
8.
Which of the following longitudes almost divides Africa into eastern and western halves?
A.
Longitude 10° West
B.
Longitude 10° East
C.
Longitude 0°
D.
Longitude 20° East
E.
Longitude 20° West
Answer: D
9.
Which of the following mostly influences the type of facility provided by District Assemblies?
A.
The Central Government.
B.
The needs of the people.
C.
The general needs of the nation.
D.
Desire to generate revenue.
Answer: B
10.
Mixed farming involves the growing of a
A.
single crop on a large scale
B.
variety of crops on a large scale
C.
single crop for export only
D.
variety of crops and rearing of animals
E.
single crop for feeding animals
Answer: D
11.
A representation of the earth's surface not drawn to scale is known as
A.
map
B.
plan
C.
sketch
D.
globe
Answer: C
12.
The rock suitable for the construction of roads is
A.
limestone
B.
granite
C.
graphite
D.
sandstone
Answer: D
13.
The colonization process in the Gold Coast included all but one of the following:
A.
agreements
B.
persuasion
C.
force
D.
trade
Answer: D
14.
In which of the following countries was the practice of racial segregation not prominent?
A.
Senegal
B.
South Africa
C.
Zimbabwe
D.
Kenya
Answer: A
15.
The best way to settle disputes is through the
A.
Electoral Commission
B.
District Assembly
C.
parliamentary committee
D.
court system
Answer: D
16.
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
17.
The hot dry winds that blow over most parts of Ghana during the harmattan are the
A.
south-west monsoon
B.
south easterly winds
C.
north-westerly winds
D.
north-east trade winds
E.
easterly winds
Answer: D
18.
Use the diagram above to answer the question below
The vertical interval of the contour lines on the diagram is
A.
0 metres
B.
50 metres
C.
100 metres
D.
300 metres
E.
350 metres
Answer: A
19.
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
20.
The earth experiences equal day and equal night each year on
A.
21st March and 21st September
B.
21st June and 23rd September
C.
21st June and 22nd December
D.
22nd March and 22nd December
Answer: A
21.
An individual whose rights have been infringed upon seeks justice from the
A.
court
B.
police
C.
president
D.
military
Answer: A
22.
The belief in witchcraft is based on
A.
logic
B.
research
C.
science
D.
superstition
Answer: D
23.
Cotton is the raw material used in making
A.
paper
B.
clothes
C.
shoes
D.
cigarettes
E.
furniture
Answer: B
24.
The first Europeans to arrive at Elmina in the fifteenth century were the
A.
Portuguese
B.
Danes
C.
Dutch
D.
British
Answer: A
25.
What type of vegetation is associated with cold deserts?
A.
Steppe
B.
Tundra
C.
Prairie
D.
Coniferous
Answer: C
26.
Protection of the environment in Ghana must be the responsibility of
A.
the government
B.
the Environmental Protection Agency
C.
all people within the community
D.
the Forestry Department
E.
the Department of Game and Wildlife
Answer: C
27.
Which of the following ethnic groups is found between the Pra and the Densu rivers ?
A.
The Fante
B.
The Ga
C.
The Akwamu
D.
The Adangme
E.
The Sefwi
Answer: A
28.
Which of the following is not an ethnic group in Ghana?
A.
Dagomba
B.
Hausa
C.
Gonja
D.
Fante
Answer: B
29.
Which of the following is not a function of the Police Service?
A.
Arresting criminals
B.
Controlling traffic
C.
Judging cases in court
D.
Maintaining peace and order
Answer: C
30.
Maintenance of law and order in the village community is enforced by
A.
an assemblyman
B.
District Chief Executive
C.
Unit Committee elders
D.
chiefs and elders
E.
pastors
Answer: D
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?
A.
Rise in global temperature
B.
Increase in ocean current
C.
Deforestation
D.
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.
One effect of colonization is that it made Ghanaians to
A.
produce more food crops
B.
have one common language
C.
be self-reliant economically
D.
develop strong taste for foreign goods
Answer: D
33.
The title of the paramount chief of the Dagomba is
A.
Nayiri
B.
Ya – Na
C.
Yagbonwura
D.
Otumfuo
Answer: B
34.
One traditional way of preserving fish in Ghana is
A.
canning
B.
freezing
C.
salting
D.
boiling
Answer: C
35.
The greatest contribution of the Christian missionaries to Ghana is
A.
slavery
B.
trading
C.
introduction of education
D.
building of castles
Answer: C
36.
Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during
A.
funeral rites
B.
naming ceremonies
C.
puberty rites
D.
traditional festivals
Answer: D
37.
Which of the following countries in West Africa is a major exporter of groundnuts?
A.
Senegal
B.
Ghana
C.
La Cote d'Ivoire
D.
Liberia
E.
Togo
Answer: A
38.
Which of the following workers are involved in primary production
A.
Miners
B.
Goldsmiths
C.
Accountants
D.
Carpenters
Answer: A
39.
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
40.
After independence, Ghana automatically became a member of the
A.
African Union
B.
League of Nations
C.
Commonwealth of Nations
D.
Non-Aligned Movement
Answer: C
THEORY QUESTIONS
1.
Outline five ways by which State Owned Enterprises differ from Private Owned Enterprises.
Ways by which state owned enterprises differ from private owned enterprises
1. State owned enterprise is set up by central governments while private owned enterprise is set up by private individuals
2. State enterprise is owned by the state while private owned enterprise is owned by individual/group of people
3. The motive of setting up state owned enterprise is to provide essential services to people at low prices while private owned enterprise is set up to make profit
4. State owned enterprises are controlled/managed by board of directors appointed by government while private owned enterprises are controlled/managed by board of directors appointed by shareholders/owners of the business
5. State owned enterprises are financed by government while private owned enterprises raise capital by issuing shares/contributions from shareholders/financed on their own
6. Government bears the losses of state owned enterprises while owners/shareholders bear losses of private owned enterprises
7. Government pays profit into consolidated account of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises profits are paid to owners/shareholders
8. Government interferes with operations of state owned enterprises while government does not directly interfere with operations of private owned enterprises.
9. Government provides subsidies for state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises pay taxes to government
10. Huge capital is involved in the setting up and operations of state owned enterprises while minimal capital is involved in the setting up and operations of private owned enterprises
11. Government influences pricing of products of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises fix their own prices
12. Government may allow private partnerships in the setting up and operations of state owned enterprises while private owned enterprises do not allow government partnerships in setting up and operations.
13. State owned enterprise is established through the Act of parliament while private enterprise is established through the Registrar General's Department
2.
a)
List any two major relief features in Ghana.
b)
List four oceans of the world.
c)
Outline four ways by which the forest vegetation in Ghana can be preserved.
a)
Major relief features in Ghana
1. Mountains/highlands
2. Valleys
3. Plateaus
4. Plains
5. Lowland
b)
Oceans of the world
1. Atlantic
2. Arctic
3. Antarctic
4. Indian
5. Pacific
c)
Ways the forest vegetation in Ghana can be preserved
1. Creation of forest reserves where people are not allowed to cut down the trees or undertake farming activities
2. Creation of forest/sacred grooves
3. Reforestation and afforestation projects
4. Prevention of forest from being burnt down e.g. creation of fire belts, controlling the activities of palm wine tappers, institution of fire brigades etc.
5. Adoption of better agricultural practices such as mixed cropping, cover cropping, crop rotation, etc.
6. Public education on forest conservation
7. Implementation and enforcement of existing laws
8. Provision of substitutes to forest resources e.g. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (L.P.G)
9. Control of sand winning/mining activities in the forest
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)
Name the three arms of Government
b)
State two functions of each of the three arms of Government
c)
Mention four sources of revenue for the district assemblies in Ghana.
a)
The three arms of Government
1. Executive
2. Legislative
3. Judiciary
b)
Functions of the executive
1. Appoints ministers, chief Justices, etc.
2. Sign treaties on behalf of government
3. Prepares budget for the nation
Functions of the legislative
1. Making and amending of laws for the country
2. Vetting of ministers and judges nominated by the executive
3. Impeachment of President, Vice President and Supreme Court Judges when necessary
Functions of the judiciary
1. Protect human rights
2. Settle disputes and dispense justice and ensure fair judgement
3. Interpret the laws of the land and the constitution
c)
Sources of revenue to the District Assemblies in Ghana
1. Tolls or fees
2. Court fines
3. Property rates
4. Government grants for paying salaries and pensions
5. District Assembly Common Fund
6. Basic rates/land poll tax (lampoon)
7. Issuing of licenses
8. Economic ventures
9. Loans
10. Donations from NGO's
11. Royalties
5.
(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
6.
What five major problems face the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Major problems facing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
1. Lack of funds: Some member states ae impoverished to the extent that they cannot honour their financial obligations. They rely on donor countries for assistance with conditions attached to them
2. Language barrier: Because there is no common language, communication becomes difficult among member states. The countries have different official languages such as English, French and Portuguese
3. Dependent on colonial masters: Some states still receive economic aid from their colonial masters and their over dependence on these colonial masters makes them less committed to ECOWAS
4. Large community size: Decision-making is greatly hampered by the large size of the community. Currently, 16 member countries constitute ECOWAS, which is the largest economic community in the world
5. Lack of commitment: As a result of their association to other economic groups, some members do not show the required seriousness in the programs of the community
6. Absence of common currency: Absence of common currency for transactions among member states creates huge transaction losses for traders in the sub-region due to the cost incurred through exchange rates
7. Poor inter-transport and communication links: ECOWAS countries face problem with transport system to link other member countries for effective trading and marketing
8. Political instability (Military takeover): Military takeover/coup d'état in West Africa makes it difficult for ECOWAS to promote its policies and programs in all the member states