1.
The date AD 1852 falls within the
sixteenth century
seventeenth century
eighteenth century
nineteenth century
Answer: D
2.
Government policies are implemented at the District levels by the
Chief Executive
Co-ordinating Director
Presiding Member
Regional Minister
Answer: A
3.
The symbol
shown on topographical maps represents
a marshy area
an area liable to flood
a waterfall
a farm
Answer: A
4.
The farming practice, which combines crop cultivation and animal rearing, is called
Mixed cropping
Mixed farming
Ranching
Nomadism
Answer: B
5.
The eagles in Ghana‟s Coat of Arms signify
the wealth of the nation
protection of the people
unity of the people
a continued link with the Commonwealth
Answer: B
6.
Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?
Child labour
Sex trade
Truancy
Favouritism
Answer: A
7.
The main duty of the police in a community is to
arrest criminals
terrorize little children
direct traffic
settle disputes
Answer: E
8.
Peaceful coexistence among the ethnic groups in Ghana is important for
population growth
increasing government revenue
reducing crime in society
sustainable development
Answer: D
9.
Which of the following countries introduced Indirect Rule in her colonies in West Africa?
France
Britain
Portugal
Germany
Belgium
Answer: B
10.
The people of British Togoland joined Ghana through
conquest.
persuasion.
voting.
declaration.
Answer: C
11.
Habitats of endangered species of animals can be protected through the creation of
land guards.
forest reserves.
tourist centres.
veterinary clinics
Answer: B
12.
The territorial waters of Ghana are protected by the
Air force
Police
Navy
Immigration Service
Answer: C
13.
All the following are methods of preserving fish in Ghana except
smoking
drying
freezing
steaming
Answer: D
14.
The people of Gonja migrated to their present home from
Yendi
Yagbon
Mande
Dagomba
Answer: C
15.
Industries must be located outside residential areas to
avoid pollution
encourage competition among firms
reduce cost of production
reduce industrial accidents
Answer: A
16.
The breakdown of extended families in our communities is mainly caused by
numerous family meetings
high increase in population
pressure of work
adoption of foreign culture
Answer: D
17.
The main function of the executive of government is
interpretation of laws
impeachment of the president
implementation of laws
law making
Answer: C
18.
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
19.
In which of the following countries was the practice of racial segregation not prominent?
Senegal
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Kenya
Answer: A
20.
Industries which are controlled and managed by the state are called
cottage industries.
public corporations
government departments.
co-operative societies.
Answer: B
21.
The great pyramids of Egypt were built as
temples for Egyptian gods
palaces for living pharaohs
tourist attractions
royal burial places
Answer: D
22.
The outbreak of Cholera can be prevented by
supplying drugs.
improving nutrition
providing clinics.
improving sanitation.
Answer: D
23.
Which of the following is produced on a large scale in the Middle East?
Bauxite
Coal
Petroleum
Gold
Answer: C
24.
Most of the lakes in East Africa were formed as a result of the
rift valley system
fold mountain system
action of volcanoes
action of tropical winds
Answer: A
25.
In which year was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
1970
1979
1980
1989
Answer: E
26.
Which of the following rock types is formed in layers?
Sandstone
Marble
Clay
Granite
Answer: A
27.
The time in Accra on longitude 0° is 8 am. What is the time in Cairo on longitude 30°E ?
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 noon
Answer: B
28.
The Poll Tax Ordinance was passed in
1820
1825
1852
1874
Answer: C
29.
The leading producer of coal in Africa is
Zambia
Morocco
Botswana
South Africa
Answer: D
30.
The North-East Trade Winds are
Monsoon
Fohn
Easterlies
Harmattan
Answer: D
31.
Which of the following rocks are formed from magma?
Basalt
Shale
Sandstone
Clay
Answer: A
32.
Ghana's high indebtedness to foreign countries can be reduced by
ensuring good neighbourliness.
using locally produced goods.
investing more in education.
increasing tax revenue.
Answer: B
33.
Answer: C
34.
National development can be sustained when it involves the
foreign donors
citizens of the country
rich few in society
officials from the World Bank
Answer: B
35.
Which type of map will be most suitable for determining the elevation of a mountain range?
Topographical map
Road map
Political map
Weather map
Answer: A
Topographic maps are detailed, accurate graphic representations of features that appear on the Earth's surface. These features include: cultural: roads, buildings, urban development, railways, airports, names of places and geographic features, administrative boundaries, state and international borders, reserves.
These maps depict in detail ground relief (landforms and terrain), drainage (lakes and rivers), forest cover, administrative areas, populated areas, transportation routes and facilities (including roads and railways), and other man-made features.
36.
On a relief map, the colour brown usually represents
plains.
mountains.
water bodies.
lowlands.
Answer: B
37.
Which of the following factors is usually available in the rural areas of Ghana?
skilled labour
capital
Entrepreneurs
unskilled labour
Answer: D
38.
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
39.
Right to life means
living forever
living without interference
acquiring wealth
sustaining the family line.
Answer: B
40.
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
group town
delta town
ridge settlement
riverine settlement
Answer: E
(a)
Identify four factors that led to the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.
[8 marks]
(b)
Highlight four ways in which the 1948 riots contributed to Ghana's independence.
[12 marks]
(a)
Factors that led to the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast
1. Shooting and killing of the three Ex-servicemen at the Osu cross road
2. Non-payment of pension to the veterans/unfulfilled promises to the ex-servicemen
3. Unemployment among school leavers in the country
4. Shortage of essential commodities
5. Refusal to grant loans to local traders
6. Poor living conditions for ex-soldiers
7. Monopolisation of wholesale and international trade by foreigners (AWAM)
8. General discrimination against the local people
9. Introduction of conditional sales by foreign traders
10. Cutting down diseased cocoa trees
11. High cost of goods
12. Dissatisfaction of the Burns constitution
13. Resentment towards colonial rule
Any 4 @ 2 marks each = 8 marks
(b)
Ways the 1948 riots contributed to Ghana's independence
1.
It led to the formation of the Watson Commission which recommended a new constitution to be drafted as a prelude to self-rule and independence.
2.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah left the UGCC to form a new party, C.P.P(The Convention People's Party)
3.
Gave people of Gold Coast a sense of Political awareness/Nationalism/Hatred for colonial rule
4.
Led the formation of the Coussey Committee that drew the 1951 constitution of the Gold Coast/Constitutional reforms
5.
More Africans were recommended to lead the Civil Service
6.
More schools were to be set up to educate Gold Coasters
7.
It led to the arrest of the Big Six which made them popular
8.
Led to an increase in the member of Gold Coasters in both the Legislative and Executive Council
9.
It drew international attention to Gold Coast's struggle for independence
Any 4 points @ 3 marks each = 12 marks
a)
What is World Health Organization (WHO)
b)
Mention four achievements of WHO
a)
World Health Organization (WHO) is a wing of the United Nations (UN) tasked with the role to enhance the health conditions of people and to protect the environment. It is to train health workers and to promote health/research geared towards the provision of improved health services to people in the whole worldwide. It was established in 1948.
b)
Achievements of WHO
1. Embarking on immunization campaign to eradicate the six childhood killer diseases (Polio, Tetanus, Measles, Tuberculosis, Whooping cough and Diphtheria)
2. Intensive programs to keep the spread of yaws (a dangerous disease affecting children) under control
3. Education of most water borne disease such as bilharzias and cholera
4. Education and campaigns on general cleanliness and its benefits
5. Provision of safe drinking water for most people
(a)
What is private enterprise?
(b)
Outline any four roles the Government of Ghana could play to promote private enterprise.
(a)
Private enterprise is an organization which is not set up by the government but rather owned by individuals or a group of individuals and managed by them.
(b)
Roles the Government of Ghana could play to promote private enterprise
1. Guarantee financial support to private business men
2. Organize training courses for private business to make them abreast with modern trends
3. The government should provide tax relief or tax holidays to new businesses
4. Importation of goods into the country must be checked
5. The state must sponsor local businessmen abroad to participate in trade fairs in order to expose their products to the outside world
6. Advertising the products of the private sector internally and externally
7. Ensuring that goods produced are of very good quality
8. Providing an enabling environment such as infrastructural development, setting up of a National Investment Council, establishing of National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), good investment laws, etc. for businesses
a)
State four functions of the Executive Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
b)
Explain four problems facing the ECOWAS
a)
Functions of the Executive Secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
1. The secretariat is the administrative organ of ECOWAS
2. It undertakes research on behalf of ECOWAS
3. It submits periodic reports on the work of the ECOWAS
4. It is responsible for the proposing of policy measures on behalf of ECOWAS
5. The secretariat represents the Council of Ministers and the Summit when necessary
b)
Problems facing the 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
Draw the following relief features using contour lines
a)
A conical hill
b)
A Ridge
c)
A valley
d)
A plain
e)
A plateau
a)

A conical hill
b)

A Ridge
c)

A valley
d)

A plain
e)

A plateau
(a)
State four problems created in the urban areas by rural-urban migration.
(b)
Describe four measures that can be adopted to reduce rural-urban migration.
(a)
Problems created in the urban areas by rural-urban migration
1. Increase in urban unemployment
2. Increase in crime wave (e.g Armed robbery, pick pocketing, etc.)
3. Pressure on social amenities
4. Creation of slums/overcrowding
5. Increase in transport problems
6. Increase in spread of diseases
7. Increase in environmental pollution
8. Increase in social vices
9. High cost of living
10. Streetism
11. Increase in government expenditure
(b)
Measures that can be adopted to reduce rural-urban migration
1. The provision of social amenities in rural areas would reduce the number of people migrating to the urban areas to look for such facilities
2. Development of industries such as basketry, cloth weaving, food processing, pottery in rural areas would provide alternative livelihood support to people living in rural areas
3. Extension of electricity to all parts of the country to promote the growth of small-scale industries and serve as an incentive to would-be entrepreneurs
4. The government must speed up decentralization process to help develop the rural areas
5. The government must link the rural areas with transport facilities to the extension of business and medical services to the rural areas. This will encourage farming and siting of rural industries to prevent people from drifting to the urban areas in seek of employment/jobs
6. Making the acquisition of land easy/land tenure system should be revised to attract young people into farming
7. Abolishing or changing of some traditional practices and beliefs such as female genital mutilation, forced marriages, Trokosi,etc.
8. Improvement of agriculture in the rural areas by providing agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, storage facilities, credit facilities, etc.
9. Sensitizing/educating the youth on the dangers and negative effects of urban areas e.g. unemployment, overcrowding, etc.
10. Providing ready market and guaranteeing prices for agricultural produces
11. Provision of job opportunities in the rural areas
12. Provision of recreational facilities such as parks in the rural areas