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THE YOUTH AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1.

One way by which the youth can contribute to national development is

A.

believing in development theories.

B.

accepting posting to rural communities.

C.

organizing cultural festivals.

D.

establishing community centres.

2.

Which of the following options is a good avenue for saving in Ghana?

A.

Colleagues at workplace

B.

Credit Unions

C.

Family members

D.

Susu Collectors

3.

Which of the following options is not an avenue for youth training in Ghana?

A.

Educational institutions

B.

Political vigilante groups

C.

Religious youth organizations

D.

Youth wing of political parties

4.

One benefit of financial security to the individual is the ability to

A.

grow money through lending to friends.

B.

meet both unexpected and planned expenses.

C.

borrow from other places to keep for the future.

D.

regulate one's expenses without a budget.

5.

A primary function of financial institutions in the country is

A.

doubling money for customers.

B.

organizing workshops for customers.

C.

sharing dividends to customers.

D.

taking deposits and lending out monies.

6.

The movement of the youth to the cities to seek for jobs can result in

A.

creating more avenues for employment.

B.

enhancing higher productivity in the villages.

C.

denying them of economic freedom.

D.

weakening their socialization process.

7.

The youth can best contribute to national development through

A.

early marriages to increase labour force.

B.

effective decision-making skills.

C.

making provisions for savings.

D.

putting pressure on leaders for their needs.

8.

A youth leader in Ghana can play a major role in nation building by

A.

being democratic.

B.

being friendly with others.

C.

initiating good policies.

D.

taking part in demonstrations.

9.

The youth can contribute effectively to national development through the acquisition of

A.

fixed capital.

B.

proper skills.

C.

university certificate..

D.

public sector jobs.

10.

The term youth refers to

A.

all persons of the world between the ages of 5 and 30.

B.

all persons whose ages fall between 15 and 65.

C.

anyone who has active economic potential.

D.

the period of life when an individual possesses absolute energy.

11.

One factor that does not cause deviant behaviour among the youth is

A.

frustration and deprivation.

B.

hereditary traits.

C.

lack of parental care.

D.

peer pressure.

12.

Moral degradation among the youth in Ghana can be addressed by

A.

less emphasis on science education.

B.

promoting religious tolerance among the youth.

C.

providing guidance and counselling services.

D.

spending more time with peers.

13.

For an individual to be gainfully employed in Ghana, he or she must initially

A.

learn to write good curriculum vitae.

B.

make personal contacts.

C.

read newspapers for advertisements.

D.

acquire the relevant education and skills.

14.

If a person spends economically and leads a modest lifestyle, he or she does not

A.

become a miser.

B.

become indebted.

C.

give donations.

D.

save money.

15.

Operating a bank account is the most appropriate way of saving money because

A.

giving out loans is minimized.

B.

it is the most secured way.

C.

bank officials are courteous.

D.

it is not easy to access your money.

16.

The youth can contribute effectively to national development when they are given

A.

full control over the country's affairs.

B.

proper guidance and education.

C.

sufficient capital to trade.

D.

unlimited access to freedom.

17.

One way of improving the moral standard of the youth is by

A.

encouraging peer influence.

B.

guidance and counselling.

C.

promoting access to night clubs.

D.

promoting free social media.

18.

The main function of commercial banks in Ghana is to

A.

accept deposits from customers.

B.

control foreign exchange transactions.

C.

control the supply of money in the country.

D.

issue new currencies into the system.

19.

The critical need for the contribution of the youth to national development means, the youth should

A.

be given enough money to start business.

B.

be given leadership positions at work places.

C.

enjoy unrestricted freedom in the community.

D.

receive the necessary education and guidance.

20.

When taking a loan from bank, the borrower must first consider

A.

his or her anticipated income.

B.

the budget for the nuclear family.

C.

the rate of inflation in the country.

D.

the interest rate and terms of payment.

21.

Which of the following cannot be classified as an avenue for youth training in Ghana?

A.

National Youth Employment Programme

B.

Opportunity Industrial Centre

C.

Illegal mining operation

D.

Voluntary Work camps for the youth

22.

The most reliable avenue for the youth to get employment is

A.

acquisition of skills.

B.

consulting the internet for vacancies.

C.

making personal contacts.

D.

searching for newspaper advertisements.

23.

In Ghana, the contribution of the youth to national development is minimal because they

A.

are marginalized.

B.

do not have sufficient capital.

C.

lack self-confidence.

D.

lack the right orientation and exposure.

24.

To contribute to national development, the youth in Ghana must be

A.

equipped with employable skills.

B.

members of religious groups.

C.

leaders in their association.

D.

university degree holders.

25.

Guidance and counselling services provided the youth prepare them to

A.

be individualistic.

B.

make informal choices.

C.

join political parties.

D.

organize social clubs.

26.

To be able to transform and modernize the economy, the youth need

A.

marriage certificates.

B.

requisite skills.

C.

to acquire leadership skills.

D.

to belong to pressure groups.

27.

The inability of the Ghanaian youth to contribute effectively to national development is mainly due to

A.

absence of white collar jobs.

B.

lack of requisite technical skills.

C.

negative work attitude.

D.

irresponsible nature of the youth.

28.

One role the youth can play in national development is

A.

felling trees for fuel wood production.

B.

helping to protect state property.

C.

protecting violently against corrupt public officials.

D.

allowing only the elderly to protect the environment.

29.

Which of the following factors is not an avenue for planning future financial security?

A.

Bank loans

B.

Buying shares

C.

Insurance schemes

D.

Monthly savings

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