1.
In Ghana, the high rate of deforestation is caused by
construction of communication networks.
dependency on fuel wood.
increase in animal rearing.
increase in traditional mining.
2.
Which of the following human activities helps in protecting the environment?
Adoption of appropriate fishing methods
Encouraging sand winning for building purposes
Increase in agricultural production
Intensive production of charcoal
3.
The agency that is responsible for the primary socialization of the child is the
extended family.
matrilineal family.
patrilineal family.
nuclear family.
4.
One significance of socialization is that it enables the individual to acquire
cultural values.
social values.
popularity.
prestige.
5.
One of the major causes of rapid population growth in a country is
decreased immigration.
decreased maternal mortality.
high child mortality rate.
high maternal mortality rate.
6.
The population size of a country is determined through
birth and death register.
periodic census.
periodic surveys.
voter register.
7.
Which of the following conditions cannot help an individual to build self-confidence?
Encouragement from teachers
Support from peers
Encouragement from parents
Pretending to be an introvert
8.
The personality of an individual involves his or her
appearance and wealth.
height and beauty.
status in society.
total behaviour.
9.
Encouragement received from members of the society enables individuals to
become self-reliant.
build their capabilities.
determine their own lifestyles.
rely on others.
10.
The development of one's self begins with
acquisition of wealth.
having formal education.
identifying one's potentials.
making numerous friends.
11.
To accomplish a task successfully, the individual above all needs
self-esteem.
self-reliance.
intelligence.
determination.
12.
One outstanding socio-cultural practice in Ghana society is
sense of individual values.
nuclear family systems.
problem solving skills.
communal living.
13.
Puberty rite should be institutionalized in Ghana because it
acts as a check on pre-marital sex.
grants undue freedom for sex.
enables people to get married.
promotes adolescent fertility.
14.
National symbols instil in the Ghanaian a sense of
ethnicity.
modesty.
patriotism.
royalty.
15.
To promote national identity, it is important to
ensure high standard of living.
maintain a strong cultural heritage.
provide avenues for social mobility.
protect the young generation.
16.
Behaviour patterns that are acceptable in a society over a period of time are
customs.
decrees.
norms.
values.
17.
Community development means
attending communal labour.
improvement in the social life of the people.
mobilizing community support.
people living with common values.
18.
A major contribution that citizens can make towards community development is to
improve upon and utilize their skills.
seriously criticize leaders in society.
take part in community demonstrations.
vote for experienced leaders.
19.
One attitude that can negatively affect community development is
acting as a role model.
participation in communal labour
tax evasion.
voting in elections.
20.
The most important amenity to be considered for a community dominated by the youth is
a court complex.
an entertainment spot.
a market square.
a school complex.
21.
The best way of resolving conflicts in society is
applying constructive dialogue.
engaging in peaceful demonstration.
the use of heavy arms.
using violent confrontation.
22.
The conscious effort to create an atmosphere of harmonious living in a society is referred to as
conflict management.
conflict resolution.
peace building.
peace restoration.
23.
The best condition necessary for peace building in the Ghanaian society is
education and hard work.
justice and fairness.
religion and politics.
independence and productivity.
24.
A constitution is important in nation building effort because it
allocates powers to the organs of government.
can be written or unwritten.
is derived from parliamentary approval.
prevents criticism from the government.
25.
The distribution of power among the institutions of government is known as
balance of power.
checks and balances.
separation of powers.
rule of law.
26.
A leader who wields absolute power over his followers is said to be
autocratic.
democratic.
paternalistic
laissez-faire.
27.
The District Assembly concept in Ghana is based on the practice of
localization.
decentralization.
politicization.
capitalization.
28.
Decision-making at the local government level is made through the
parliament.
regional coordinating council.
national commission on civic education.
district assemblies.
29.
Under which of these circumstances would the law limit the right of citizens?
Engaging in lawful occupation
Accessing basic education
Lawful movement
Mental infirmity
30.
Rights and responsibilities of citizens are
comprehensive.
political.
reciprocal.
synonymous.
31.
A common feature of developed countries is that they have
abundant natural resources.
high population growth rate.
highly skilled human resource.
several tertiary institutions.
32.
Which of the following is not classified as primary production?
Agriculture
Fishing
Fruit canning
Mining
33.
The best way of promoting the application of science and technology in our national development process is through the
invitation of foreign scientists and technologists to solve problems.
establishment of national science research fund.
sponsorship of more Ghanaians to study science and technology abroad.
funding the commercialization of science and technological innovations.
34.
Scientific knowledge is based on
tested facts.
traditional beliefs.
one's instinct.
religious beliefs.
35.
Which of the following qualities can make an entrepreneur successful?
Drive, provision of capital and supervision
Evaluation, flexibility and diligence
Organization, co-ordination and risk bearing
Vision, courage and good judgement
36.
One major advantage of sole proprietorship is that
decision making is fast.
output is normally large.
owner has limited liability.
owner shares risks with family members.
37.
Which of the following measures is an appropriate way of preventing the loss of quality human resource in Ghana?
Adopting road safety measures
Providing more recreational facilities
Improving quality food security
Encouraging in-service training for workers
38.
An example of an inexhaustible natural resource is
aluminum.
mineral deposits.
plants.
sunlight.
39.
Political independence means gaining
freedom from one party rule.
freedom from autocratic leaders.
self-rule from colonial masters.
self-rule from European traders.
40.
One way of applying independence and self-reliance to one's life is
insisting on doing things all by oneself.
leaving the care of parents early in life to fend for oneself.
having good education and professional skills to improve one's life.
soliciting votes from friends to become a leader.
[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)
(i)
What is physical environment?
(ii)
Describe five possible measures you would take to conserve the physical environment.
(b)
(i)
Define the term poor sanitation
(ii)
State three causes of poor sanitation
(iii)
State three effects of poor sanitation
(c)
(i)
What is bush fire?
(ii)
Outline four effects of bush fire on the environment.
(a)
Define the following terms
(i)
a map
(ii)
a sketch
(iii)
a scale
(b)
State and explain any three types of maps
(c)
State and explain the three types of scale
(d)
State three importance of maps
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
Highlight five factors that hinder the family from playing its role as an agency of socialization.
(b)
Give two examples each of agents and agencies of socialization.
(c)
Discuss four effects of lack of socialization on the society.
(d)
Discuss four ways by which socialization is promoted in the Ghanaian society.
(a)
State five effects of high population growth on the environment.
(b)
State five negative social implications of Ghana's population structure.
(c)
(i)
What is migration?
(ii)
State four negative effects of rural urban migration in your country.
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
(i)
Mention four outmoded customs in Ghana.
(ii)
State four ways by which outmoded customs in the Ghanaian society can be abolished.
(b)
State four elements of Ghanaian culture that bind the people together.
(c)
State five ways of promoting national integration in Ghana.
(d)
(i)
Explain the term community
(ii)
State four roles of the individual in the community development.
(a)
State five factors you would consider important in promoting community development.
(b)
(i)
Define the concept self.
(ii)
State three effects of false identity on the individual and two actions that can be taken to discourage false identity in an individual.
(c)
(i)
Explain the term volunteerism.
(ii)
State four ways by which an individual can volunteer in the community.
(iii)
State two importance of volunteerism to socio-economic development of the community.
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
(i)
Define the term citizen.
(ii)
Distinguish between rights and responsibilities.
(b)
State four ways by which the state protects the rights of the individual in Ghana.
(c)
(i)
State three human rights declared by the United Nation
(ii)
State three importance of human rights protection.
(d)
(i)
(α)
Explain the term democracy
(β)
State three features of democracy
(ii)
State two conditions for free and fair elections in a democratic state.
(iii)
Highlight three benefits Ghana derives from practising democratic governance.
(a)
(i)
Explain the term political stability
(ii)
State three importance of political stability.
(iii)
State four ways of promoting political stability.
(b)
Define the following terms:
(i)
peace
(ii)
security
(c)
(i)
State the two classes of types of peace.
(ii)
State three ways of promoting peace and security.
(iii)
State four importance of peace and security in community development
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
Explain the following terms:
(i)
currency
(ii)
financial management
(b)
(i)
State two proper and two improper ways of handling money.
(ii)
State three reasons why people save their money.
(iii)
State three ways of saving money
(iv)
State three avenues through which a person can save towards the future.
(v)
State three importance of money
(c)
Outline five measures that the government of Ghana is taking to promote science education in the country.
(d)
(i)
State two differences between science and technology.
(ii)
Highlight five ways in which Information and Communication Technology can be used to promote socio-economic development in Ghana.
(a)
(i)
What is human resource?
(ii)
Highlight five factors that hinder the efficient use of human resource.
(b)
State three reasons why Ghanaians do not show interest in tourism.
(c)
State three negative effects of tourism in Ghana.
(d)
Outline five sources of finance available to an entrepreneur in Ghana.
Answer one question only from this section.
(a)
(i)
What is Positive Action?
(ii)
Write an essay on Convention People's Party (CPP)
(ii)
Identify the leading members of the CPP
(b)
(i)
Write an essay on Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
(ii)
State three achievements of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
(iii)
Mention four reasons that led to the overthrown of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
(c)
Outline four differences between monarchy and a republic
(a)
Write an essay on United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
(b)
Outline any five reasons for the success of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP) over its rival, The United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) in the 1951 general election.
(c)
State the military regimes in the order in which they ruled Ghana.
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