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THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

1.

In arriving at a decision to bring development to a community, the first thing to consider is

A.

availability of resources.

B.

needs of the community.

C.

interest of the leaders.

D.

support of the community.

2.

An individual can contribute to community development in Ghana by

A.

developing the get-rich-quickly attitude.

B.

promoting high population growth.

C.

exhibiting a positive attitude to work.

D.

promoting sentiments of individualism.

3.

Which of the following options cannot be classified among types of community?

A.

Rural community

B.

Fishing community

C.

Housing community

D.

Christian community

4.

A major source of development problem in Ghana is

A.

foreigners working in the country.

B.

inadequate international grants.

C.

poor prioritization.

D.

World Bank loans.

5.

The most essential factor needed in accomplishing community computer laboratory project is

A.

financial resources.

B.

identification of the project.

C.

sensitization of the people.

D.

the support of the youth.

6.

Which of the following community projects is worth undertaking in a locality prone to outbreak of diarrhoea and cholera?

A.

Building of community centre

B.

Construction of community library

C.

Construction of more schools

D.

Sinking of boreholes

7.

A factor that promotes community development is

A.

availability of human resource.

B.

having followers with foresight.

C.

migration of people to urban centres.

D.

presence of apathetic citizens.

8.

A major contribution that citizens can make towards community development is to

A.

improve upon and utilise their skills.

B.

seriously criticise leaders in society.

C.

take part in community demonstration.

D.

vote for experienced leaders.

9.

Community development means

A.

attending communal labour.

B.

improvement in the social life of the people.

C.

mobilising community support.

D.

people living with common values.

10.

The most important amenity to be considered for a community dominated by the youth is

A.

a court complex.

B.

an entertainment spot.

C.

a market square.

D.

a school complex.

11.

One attitude that can negatively affect community development is

A.

acting as a role model.

B.

participation in communal labour.

C.

tax evasion.

D.

voting in elections.

12.

The first thing to consider when planning a community project is

A.

government support.

B.

identification of needs.

C.

source of funding.

D.

the people's commitment.

13.

An attribute which is not a necessity for an individual to contribute to community development is

A.

initiative.

B.

selflessness.

C.

vision.

D.

wealth.

14.

One major objective of community development is to raise

A.

funds for education.

B.

per capita income.

C.

political awareness.

D.

standard of living.

15.

In community development, there is a need to have a leader

A.

with aggressive and militant character.

B.

with foresight, vision and drive.

C.

who is gentle and self-control.

D.

who relies on government grants for development.

16.

The basic requirement for living harmoniously in a community is to

A.

develop the spirit of co-existence.

B.

have many good friends.

C.

obtain formal education.

D.

participate fully in communal labour.

17.

To contribute effectively to community development, the individual needs to

A.

be eloquent.

B.

be wealthy.

C.

have children.

D.

have vision.

18.

A positive change in attitudes and values which help in improving the standard of living of the people in an area is referred to as

A.

community development.

B.

cultural assimilation.

C.

cultural development.

D.

socio-cultural practice.

19.

An individual can contribute to the development of his or her community through the following ways except

A.

felling trees for charcoal production.

B.

offering technical advice.

C.

participation in decision making.

D.

participation in communal labour.

20.

As a citizen living outside your traditional community, you can best contribute to the development project in your home community by

A.

giving financial contributions.

B.

joining a vigilante group.

C.

providing arms to the youth.

D.

providing communal labour.

21.

The best way to get the individual to participate in community development project is through

A.

civic education.

B.

legal action.

C.

police supervision.

D.

political interference.

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