1.
A major environmental problem facing towns and cities in Ghana in recent times is
land degradation.
sound pollution.
waste disposal.
water pollution.
2.
Which of the following statements best describes the physical environment? The
building and other structures in our communities.
landforms, vegetation and climatic conditions.
mountains, lowlands and rivers in our communities
external surroundings within which all living things live.
3.
A role that is inseparable and shared by all agencies of socialization is
skills development.
language acquisition.
intellectual development.
character formation.
4.
Provision of security, sense of belonging, language acquisition and character formation are all socialization roles primarily played by the
church.
family.
peer group.
school.
5.
The youthful nature of Ghana's population implies
adequate skilled human resources for exportation.
low dependency burden for the country.
potential manpower for industrial growth.
reduced unemployment in the country.
6.
The population policy of Ghana advocates
abstinence from sex as much as possible.
marrying only one wife at a time.
reducing the number of children one can afford to have.
spacing the number of children one can give birth to.
7.
People who exhibit false identity do so in order to
achieve higher goals.
escape the realities of life.
obtain gainful employment.
please their peers.
8.
The basic capability of a person is the ability to
create.
invent.
remember.
think
9.
The home environment can contribute positively to the building of the child's self-confidence by
being over sympathetic to him or her.
providing him or her with entertainment needs.
providing him or her with learning needs.
punishing all his or her offences.
10.
The belief in one's own capabilities is
self-actualization.
self-confidence.
self-determination.
self-esteem.
11.
Which of the following statements best explains self concept? The
inborn characteristics of a person.
personal and physiological abilities of a person.
physical and psychomotor nature of a person.
whole nature of a person.
12.
Ghanaian cultural practices are fully expressed during
funeral ceremonies.
marriage rites.
outdooring ceremonies.
traditional festivals.
13.
The Sword in the Coat of Arms of Ghana represents
freedom and justice.
local administration.
national government.
struggle for independence.
14.
Outmoded cultural practices can be eradicated from the Ghanaian community through
judicial and executive control.
legislation and military action.
legislation and public education.
police action and punishment.
15.
Which of the following is not a symbol of national identity in Ghana?
National Anthem
Flag of Ghana
Coat of Arms of Ghana
Adinkra patterns
16.
Which of the following statements is not accurate about some Ghanaian cultural practices?
Celebration of festivals facilitate cleanup of communities
Chieftaincy promotes traditional heritage
Female genital mutilation ensures chastity of the adolescent girl
Naming ceremony promotes communal living.
17.
The most essential factor needed in accomplishing community computer laboratory project is
financial resources.
identification of the project.
sensitization of the people.
the support of the youth.
18.
A major source of development problem in Ghana is
foreigners working in the country.
inadequate international grants.
poor prioritization.
World Bank loans.
19.
A factor that promotes community development is
availability of human resources.
having followers with foresights.
migration of people to urban centres.
presence of apathetic citizens.
20.
Which of the following community projects is worth undertaking in a locality prone to outbreak of diarrhea and cholera?
Building of community centre
Construction of community library
Construction of more school
Sinking of boreholes.
21.
The most disastrous effect of ethnic conflicts in Ghana is
destruction of property.
displacement of people.
interruption of projects.
loss of human life.
22.
Peace building is effectively realized when the feuding parties are
generous.
humble.
patriotic.
tolerant.
23.
The following processes are means of peace building except
compromise.
consensus.
suspicion.
tolerance
24.
Regular payment of taxes mainly helps the government to
pay internal revenue workers.
pay treasury bills.
prevent internal borrowing.
provide social amenities.
25.
Which of the following options is a feature of democracy?
Constitutional rule
Controlled media
Primary socialization
Unitary party system
26.
Unity and development are more sustainable in democracy because the people
are given the right to form political parties.
are actively involved in decision-making.
elect their own local government officials.
enjoy highs standard of living.
27.
A constitution is very important because it
I. limits the arbitrary actions of government.
II. guarantees the rights of the government to rule.
III. limits the powers of the elite.
IV. portrays the cultural heritage of the people.
I and II only
II and III only
III and IV only
I and IV only
28.
Which of the following political institutions are wrongly paired in terms of their function?
I. Executive - administration of justice
II. Judiciary - policy implementation
III. Legislature - Law making
IV. Electoral commission - conduct of elections
I and II only
I and III only
III and IV only
II, III and IV only
29.
Prohibition against the entry into military security zones curtails the individual's
freedom of expression.
freedom of movement.
right to privacy.
right to self-confidence.
30.
An individual who enjoys full political rights of a country is
citizen.
a native.
an aborigine.
an alien.
31.
Ghana's economy is currently not buoyant because it is
heavily dependent on export of synthetic products.
heavily dependent on primary products.
highly industrialized.
highly politicized.
32.
In order to overcome high cost of living in Ghana,
interest on bank loans must be maintained.
the rate of inflation must be allowed to adjust itself.
the population growth should remain at the present rate.
there must be an increase in the production of goods and services.
33.
In which of the following ways has science and technology negatively affected mankind?
Invention of weapons for war
The use of hook and line in fishing
Reduction in the use of traditional farming
The use of storage facilities
34.
Measures that the government of Ghana is taking to promote science education include all the following except
making science compulsory in all secondary institutions.
engaging expatriate to man science resource centres.
the establishment of the council for scientific and industrial research (CSIR).
opening more science colleges and resource centres.
35.
Ploughing profit back enables the entrepreneur to
benefit from tax exemptions.
pay back bank loans.
pay workers attractive wages.
improve and expand business.
36.
An entrepreneur can ensure sustainability of business through
dependence on bank loans.
maintenance of high quality products.
reliance on unskilled labour.
sales of shares to the public.
37.
Anything that is available to society and is used for the production of goods and services to satisfy societal needs is
capital.
goods.
material.
resource.
38.
The best way to develop human resources in Ghana is through
education and training.
excursion and field trips.
organized visits and counselling.
retaining and guidance.
39.
The ability to depend mainly on one's own resources for survival is referred to as
economic independence.
self-actualization.
self-reliance.
political independence.
40.
Which of the following African countries has never been colonized?
Ethiopia
Tanzania
Egypt
Somalia
[2 hours]
This paper consists of six sections: I, II, III, IV, V and VI. Answer six questions only,choosing one question from each section. All questions carry equal marks.
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
Explain the following terms:
(i)
environment
(ii)
sanitation
(b)
State and explain the two types of environment.
(c)
State four environmental problems which are of national concern to Ghanaians
(d)
In what four ways can the problem identified in (c) be minimized?
(a)
Explain the term waste management.
(b)
Outline four effects of uncontrolled waste disposal in Ghana.
(c)
(i)
Define the term energy
(ii)
State the two major sources of energy and give three examples each
(iii)
State two benefits of using each of the major sources of energy stated in (c)(ii)
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
Explain the term socialization.
(b)
What role does the following agencies play in the socialization of an individual?
(i)
school
(ii)
family
(iii)
mass media
(c)
(i)
Explain agent of socialization.
(ii)
In what four ways is socialization important to the society?
(a)
State four effects of rapid population growth on your country.
(b)
Why do countries perform periodic population census?
(c)
(i)
What is population growth rate?
(ii)
State four factors that bring about high population growth rate in Ghana.
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
State four reasons why it is necessary for an individual to know himself or herself
(b)
(i)
Explain the term self-confidence.
(ii)
State four ways in which self-confidence can be built by the individual.
(c)
(i)
What is self-identity?
(ii)
State four ways by which the individual can develop his or her capabilities.
(d)
(i)
Explain the term national identity.
(ii)
State four factors that hinder the development of national identity in Ghana.
(a)
State five ways in which national symbols foster national allegiance among Ghanaians.
(b)
(i)
Explain the terms community and community development.
(ii)
State four factors to be considered in community development decision making process.
(c)
State five factors that hinder the development of one's capabilities.
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
(i)
Explain the term citizenship.
(ii)
State four ways in which citizenship is acquired.
(b)
State five duties of citizens of a state.
(c)
(i)
State four fundamental human rights enshrined in the constitution of Ghana.
(ii)
State three conditions under which the rights of an individual could be violated.
(d)
(i)
Explain the following terms:
(α)
peace building
(β)
conflict management
(γ)
conflict resolution
(ii)
State four causes of ethnic conflicts in Ghana.
(iii)
State five methods that can be adopted to resolve conflicts in the society.
(a)
(i)
What is an electoral system?
(ii)
Highlight four conditions required of a good electoral system.
(iii)
Identify two functions of an election.
(iv)
State two roles of the electoral commission.
(b)
Outline five ways by which democracy is being sustained in Ghana.
(c)
(i)
What is a constitution?
(ii)
State three reasons why a country needs a constitution.
(d)
Outline four types of freedom guaranteed under the 1992 constitution of Ghana.
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
(i)
Explain the following terms:
(α)
entrepreneur
(β)
entrepreneurship
(ii)
Outline five functions of an entrepreneur
(iii)
Outline four basic requirements an entrepreneur needs for starting a business.
(iv)
Outline five qualities which an entrepreneur must exhibit to be successful in his or her business
(b)
(i)
Outline four positive behaviours employers expect from their workers.
(ii)
Highlight four negative work attitudes that have to be discouraged in the Ghanaian worker.
(c)
Explain the folloing terms:
(i)
Science
(ii)
Technology
(d)
Outline five roles of science and technology
(i)
in the development of your country
(ii)
in the development of agriculture in your country
(a)
(i)
Differentiate between science and technology.
(ii)
Why is the Ghana government placing emphasis on the development of information technology?
(b)
(i)
Highlight three problems holding back the development of Science and Technology in Ghana
(ii)
Outline four undesirable effects of technology on the lives of people.
(c)
(i)
State four reasons why people visit scenic places in Ghana.
(ii)
Highlight four ways in which tourism can be promoted in Ghana.
(iii)
Outline four economic and social importance of tourism to the nation's development
(iv)
Outline four challenges facing the tourist industry.
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
(i)
State the names of the three ex-service men who were killed in the 1948 riots.
(ii)
State three effects of the 1948 riots.
(b)
(i)
Why was the Watson Commission formed?
(ii)
State four recommendations of the Watson Commission to the British government
(c)
(i)
Explain how the Watson Commission helped Ghana moved towards independence
(ii)
State three recommendations of the Coussey Committee
(d)
(i)
Explain the term power-sharing
(ii)
State two advantages and disadvantages each of power-sharing
(a)
What is a republic?
(b)
(i)
Mention any three political parties that existed in the Gold Coast before independence.
(ii)
State four roles played by political parties in the struggle for independence in 1957
(c)
(i)
In what three ways did military regimes abuse human rights in Ghana?
(ii)
Outline three reasons people prefer democratic governments to military regimes.
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