50 minutes
1.
One of the ways by which national integration can be fostered in Ghana is
promoting the interests of majority ethnic groups.
encouraging ethnic consciousness on resources.
promoting equitable distribution of national resources.
protecting the identity of the majority groups.
2.
An individual can ensure sustainability in life by
being enthusiastic about his or her responsibilities.
developing the attitude of self-reliance.
protecting his or her property and those of society.
cultivating relationship in his or her community.
3.
One of the ways by which children cause their parents to be seen as irresponsible is
performing excessive chores.
promoting parental neglect.
engaging in gross misconduct.
engaging in domestic service.
4.
Conflicts in Ghana can best be resolved through
debates.
dialogue.
conviction.
security agencies.
5.
High level of education, good working conditions, good investments, competent legal system and effective security services are components of
an efficient maintenance culture.
human resource development.
national socio-economic life.
sustainable development.
6.
Individuals need to perform their responsibilities in society because
taxes need to be paid
rights can be enjoyed through public funds.
state property must be protected.
national development is a collective responsibility
7.
Which of the following conditions can best help improve the quality of a nation's human resource?
Encouraging people to display their capabilities during trade fairs
Educating the individual to acquire oratory skills
Identification of opportunities for development
Training of workers to maintain old techniques
8.
Fostering good relations is primarily based on the principle of
freedom and social justice.
equity and mutual respect.
societal virtues.
peaceful co-existence.
9.
Under the Interstate Succession Law (PNDCL 111), extended family members are forbidden to eject surviving spouse and children from the
matrilocal residence.
matrimonial residence.
paternal home.
patrilocal residence.
10.
The most effective way of abolishing outmoded socio-cultural practices is through
public education.
traditional rulers.
law enforcement.
political campaigns
11.
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) originated from the mandate given by
AU to develop integrated socio-economic development framework for Africa
ECOWAS Summit on threats from terrorist activities in the sub-region.
UN to ensure African leaders re-position the continent for integration into the world economy
Commonwealth of Nations to ensure countries in Africa unite for development.
12.
One positive impact of formal education on the Ghanaian society is
adoption of western culture.
discipline and character building.
strengthening of the extended family system.
improved standard of living.
13.
One effective way of solving post-independence economic problems in Ghana is to
stop borrowing from foreign banks.
provide affordable housing to the people.
export natural resources.
invest in local industries.
14.
The individual's talent can be tapped and utilized through
leadership training.
voluntary labour.
policy framework.
technical education.
15.
Which of the following statements is true?
A self-reliant individual can meet all his needs without support.
An individual needs ethics and technical skills to be self-reliant.
An independent individual is a self-reliant person.
An individual must rely on others to be self-reliant.
16.
Separation of powers can be useful when it is backed by
rule of law.
checks and balances.
delegated authority.
decentralization.
17.
The most important attitude expected of an employee is
ability to solve problems.
maintenance culture.
respect for authority.
high sense of duty.
18.
Virilocal residence pattern of marriage refers to a couple living in a house provided by
the husband.
themselves.
the wife's relatives.
the husband's relatives.
19.
Which of the following options springs out of stability in marriage?
Agreement on family size
Religious pluralism
Obedient children
Sexual compatibility
20.
A leader is paternalistic when he or she
encourages initiative and self-development.
has answers to all problems.
participates actively in decision-making.
accepts suggestions from followers.
21.
One best way of promoting increased productivity in Ghana is
provision of on the job training.
ensuring stable leadership at the work place.
paying of taxes due promptly.
using funds to solve every problem.
22.
Which of the following national symbols fosters allegiance to the Ghanaian?
Independence Square
National Anthem
The State Sword
The Castle
23.
One consideration in community decision-making process is
scientific way of doing things.
effective leadership in development.
sensitization of the people for development.
initiative and drive in the process.
24.
The most effective way of controlling rapid population growth in Ghana is through
promotion of adolescent chastity.
provision of vacation jobs for girls.
free distribution of contraceptives in rural areas.
extensive application of family planning services.
25.
One way of growing and sustaining the gains of an economy is by
encouraging attitude of complacency.
encouraging formation of co-operatives.
ensuring capacity building of citizens.
promising high standard of living.
26.
International community can best be explained as
countries relying on one another for survival.
all nations that share common boundaries and trade with each other.
countries which co-operate among themselves for individual benefits.
nations of the world who share common interest, values and goals.
27.
The interest of a group of people with similar characteristics is maintained and promoted through
family solidarity.
marriage ceremony.
social interest.
peer education.
28.
To attain good reproductive health, the adolescent girl should
have a good sense of sanitation.
despise promiscuous behaviours.
foster good gender relations.
engage in peer group activities.
29.
Which of the following problems is associated with false identity?
Over-ambition
Over-dependence
Self-centredness
Inferiority-complex
30.
Ghana is not yet self-reliant because of
inadequate human resources.
inadequate natural resources.
low level of technology.
low level of education.
31.
An effective national leader is one who is dynamic, selfless, patriotic and always upholds
democracy and individual responsibility.
democracy and self-determination.
rule of law and partisan politics.
rule of law and national integration.
32.
Human dignity is realized when the individual's
desires are known.
rights are respected.
aspirations are satisfied.
goals are achieved.
33.
Which of the following processes will enhance peace-building during conflicts?
Existence of good relationship
Prolonged arbitration
Interrupted compromise
Stable mediation
34.
One reason sustained development thrives in democratic governance is that
democracy allows the people to govern themselves.
democracy creates the climate for popular participation.
democratic governance recognizes the masses.
democratic governance is a necessary condition for development.
35.
The most important factor that makes it difficult for Ghana to provide sustainable infrastructural facilities is
military interventions in the governance of the country.
negative attitude of citizens to state resources.
delay in carrying out maintenance work.
irregular accumulation of financial resources.
36.
Which of the following options greatly hinders the realization of community development in Ghana?
Inadequate financial resource
Chieftaincy dispute
Strong-willed chiefs
Lack of skilled labour
37.
The greatest challenge of the youth in their effort to contribute to national development is
religious influence.
irresponsible parentage.
acquisition of non-skilled oriented education.
adapting to new socio-cultural environment.
38.
Social control mechanism in the extended family is the responsibility of
all male members.
every family member.
elderly members.
every family head.
39.
Social change refers to
a high rate of unemployment.
alteration in society's behaviour
rural-urban migration.
an agent of change in the society.
40.
The best way to control bush fires in the country is through
continuous public education.
creation of fire belts.
establishment of volunteer groups.
punishment of culprits.
41.
To ensure adequate volume of water in the Bui dam for constant generation of electric power,
irrigation activities must be intensified along the banks of the lake.
afforestation programmes must be instituted along the banks of the lake.
there must be a programme for periodic de-silting of the dam.
settlements along the lake must practice responsible fishing.
42.
Which of the following institutions is not an avenue of youth training in Ghana?
National Youth Employment Agency (NYEA)
National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI)
Opportunities Industrialisation Centre (OIC)
National Youth Association and Clubs (NYAC)
43.
Which of the following conditions is a challenge imposed by Ghana's political independence?
Living an easy life as citizens
Positive attitude to work
Development of local languages
Non-tolerance of divergent views
44.
The best measure for resolving parent-child conflict is
ensuring the child obeys his or her parents.
helping the child to overcome his or her challenges.
ensuring parents discover their own weaknesses.
making parents to accept the demands of the child.
45.
A major consequence of deviant behaviour is
armed robbery and violence.
bribery and corruption.
non-performance of duty.
non-achievement of results.
46.
Which of the following statements best differentiates science from technology?
Science is an enquiry into the physical world whereas technology is invention of machines.
Science is the acquisition of knowledge about nature but technology is the use of any knowledge to create things.
Science is the knowledge of principles that work in nature but technology on the other-hand is the use of scientific principles to create human needs.
Science is a body of knowledge about nature acquired through systematic study, however, technology deals with scientific materials.
47.
Which of the following is not a contribution of enterprises to economic development?
Constant misappropriation of funds by officials
Provision of employment opportunities to many people
Provision of goods and services at lower rates
Engagement of high profile technocrats
48.
One notable contribution of science and technology to the socio-economic development of Ghana is
purification of the environment.
high rate of labour employment.
management of soil.
eradication of the six childhood killer diseases.
49.
Which of the following statements best explains courtship in the institution of marriage? A period
during which a man tries to win the love of a woman for marriage.
when a man and a woman are joined together.
when customary procedures are followed to make marriage legal.
when a man and a woman are out-doored at the courtyard of a home.
50.
Ghana has not been able to achieve the 4th and 5th Millennium Development Goals related to child and maternal mortality because of
expansion of community based health services.
gender equality and total empowerment of women.
introduction of Community Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds.
inadequate and poor access to healthcare facilities.
3 hours
ESSAY
[100 marks]
Answer five questions in all, choosing at least one and not more than two questions from each section.
SECTION A
THE ENVIRONMENT
What five useful lessons can an individual learn from Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory for personal development?
[20 marks]
Discuss five ways by which expensive funerals retard the development of the Ghanaian society.
[20 marks]
In what five ways has Western formal education transformed the social outlook of the Ghanaian?
[20 marks]
(a)
Identify any four shared Ghanaian values.
[4 marks]
(b)
In what four ways do common values contribute to national cohesion?
[16 marks]
(a)
State four conflicts that may arise in the exercise of rights and responsibilities.
[4 marks]
(b)
Highlight four reasons why rights and freedoms were entrenched in the 1992 Republican Constitution of Ghana.
[16 marks]
(a)
State four socio-economic challenges associated with Ghana's political independence.
[4 marks]
(b)
Outline four measures an individual can take to become self-reliant.
[16 marks]
(a)
Distinguish between bi-lateral and multi-lateral co-operation.
[4 marks]
(b)
Discuss four areas of co-operation between Ghana and the United Nations Organization (UNO).
[16 marks]
(a)
Briefly identify the difference between high standard of living and high cost of living.
[4 marks]
(b)
Highlight four social intervention policies implemented by governments of the fourth republic aimed at enhancing the living standards of the Ghanaian.
[16 marks]
What five adverse effects does rapid population growth have on the physical environment of Ghana?
[20 marks]
(a)
Distinguish between economic growth and social development.
[4 marks]
(b)
Discuss four measures an individual can adopt to better his/her socio-economic life in Ghana.
[16 marks]
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