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WASSCE nov 2015 social studies

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

A positive view of an individual's capabilities is his/her

A.

aspiration.

B.

self-concept.

C.

self-confidence.

D.

status.

2.

A factor which does not influence the development of the self-image of an individual is

A.

education and training.

B.

experience.

C.

peer influence.

D.

wealth.

3.

The basic level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory is

A.

esteem needs.

B.

physiological needs.

C.

safety needs.

D.

social needs.

4.

Reproductive health education requires the provision of suitable and acceptable

A.

confidential service.

B.

customer care service.

C.

health service.

D.

information service.

5.

Irresponsible adolescent behaviours can be minimized through the following except

A.

education and training.

B.

guidance and counselling.

C.

faithfulness and divorce.

D.

patience and tolerance.

6.

Which of the following measures can best promote cordial gender relations?

A.

Giving priority to female education

B.

Identifying shortcomings of female

C.

Organisation of single gender competitions

D.

Showing mutual respect and equality.

7.

A common practice endorsed by both Islamic and traditional religions is

A.

burying the death with ornament.

B.

marrying more than one wife.

C.

showing reverence to the ancestors.

D.

showing reverence to the gods.

8.

In the Ghanaian society, the value of an individual's education is measured by his/her

A.

ability to speak in public.

B.

contribution to development.

C.

level of intelligence.

D.

stock of wealth.

9.

The basis of all marriages in Ghana is

A.

Christian marriage.

B.

Islamic marriage.

C.

customary marriage.

D.

ordinance marriage.

10.

The main purpose of courtship is to enable the would-be suitors to

A.

announce their intention.

B.

love each other.

C.

seek counselling.

D.

study each other.

11.

A child's responsibility to the family does not include

A.

ensuring the survival of members.

B.

respecting the parent.

C.

running errands for the peers.

D.

washing dishes after meals.

12.

A married couple, their children and relatives constitute the

A.

composite family.

B.

external family.

C.

extended family.

D.

primary family.

13.

Irresponsible parenting can result in

A.

broken homes.

B.

high maternal mortality.

C.

increased unemployment.

D.

religious conflicts

14.

Which of the following is not an agent of socialization?

A.

Parent

B.

Religious leaders

C.

Teachers

D.

The mass media

15.

The school system undermines the socialization process in Ghana because it places more emphasis on

A.

attitude training.

B.

book knowledge.

C.

character training.

D.

skill development.

16.

One effect of global warming on the earth is the increase in the levels of

A.

carbon dioxide.

B.

nitrogen.

C.

oxygen.

D.

ozone gas.

17.

Gold miners pollute streams and river with

A.

Carbon dioxide

B.

Cyanide

C.

Gasoil

D.

Sodium chloride

18.

For education to play it role in the society, it must be structured to meet the aims and aspirations of

A.

only the educated.

B.

only the illiterate.

C.

the entire citizens.

D.

the ruling government.

19.

One positive contribution of formal education in Ghana is

A.

acceptance of cross-cultural marriage.

B.

high rate of rural urban - urban marriage.

C.

increased demand for local product.

D.

increased preference for white collar jobs.

20.

An advantage of the principle of self-reliance is that it enables countries to

A.

attract foreign investors.

B.

develop their economies.

C.

have access to foreign loans.

D.

maximize utilization of resources.

21.

Which of the following measures is the most effective means of resolving ethnic conflict?

A.

Arrest of suspected trouble makers

B.

Banishing the ring leaders

C.

Mediation between the feuding parties

D.

Seizure of illegal arms

22.

One leadership style that promote effective participation of followers is

A.

autocratic.

B.

democratic.

C.

laissez-faire.

D.

paternalistic.

23.

Which of the following trait must not be associated with followers?

A.

Carrying out assigned tasks

B.

Giving good suggestion to solve problem

C.

Seeking out for responsibilities

D.

Taking passive approach to issues

24.

A function of a leader in nation building is

A.

eliminating poverty in the whole country.

B.

giving impressive speeches at function.

C.

initiating policies to solve problems.

D.

working with only the rich in society.

25.

The mechanism for preventing abuse of authority among the institution of government is known as

A.

balance of power.

B.

checks and balances.

C.

separation of powers.

D.

rule of law.

26.

An individual can play a key role in nation building by

A.

being a member of a political party.

B.

criticizing the policies of the government.

C.

organizing people in demonstration.

D.

taking part in communal activities.

27.

The right of the individual in a nation to work and earn income is termed as

A.

economic right.

B.

natural right.

C.

occupational right.

D.

social right.

28.

Citizens are expected to obey the laws of their nations because

A.

it is their responsibility.

B.

the state provides all their needs.

C.

they can lose their citizenship status.

D.

they want to be enlisted in the security.

29.

The rights of citizen can be curtailed in a democratic state when he/she

A.

criticises the government constructively.

B.

fulfil his/her tax obligations.

C.

participate in voluntary service in the community.

D.

suffers from dangerous infectious disease.

30.

The form of cooperation that exist between Ghana and any other individual member country of the African Union is described as

A.

bilateral cooperation.

B.

multilateral cooperation.

C.

multinational cooperation.

D.

regional cooperation.

31.

The main benefit Ghana derives from trading with other countries is

A.

creating employment for political leaders.

B.

getting aid for her refugees.

C.

getting food, which is unable to produce.

D.

improvement in foreign relations.

32.

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.

33.

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.

34.

The process of utilizing scientific knowledge to satisfy human needs through ingenuity and creativity is

A.

engineering.

B.

productivity.

C.

science.

D.

technology.

35.

One benefit of science and technology to society is the

A.

ensuring of effective prioritization of project.

B.

production of drugs with correct concentration.

C.

traditional timing of the seasons of farming.

D.

use of charcoal to reduce the concentration of salt in soup.

36.

One condition that forms the basis for national development is

A.

adequate capital formation.

B.

government development policy.

C.

human resource development.

D.

positive work ethics.

37.

Labour force becomes more useful for production when it is

A.

highly paid.

B.

urban based.

C.

well nourished.

D.

well trained.

38.

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.

39.

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.

40.

Which of the following is often regarded as the potential engine of growth of Ghana's economy? The

A.

public sector.

B.

import sector.

C.

service sector.

D.

private sector.

41.

One best way of promoting increased food production is

A.

awarding prices to national farmers.

B.

establishing state farms to absorb the unemployed.

C.

making credit and input readily available.

D.

recruiting more skilled personnel into the agriculture sector.

42.

One factor which is most lacking in Ghana's effort to develop is

A.

democratic governance.

B.

indigenous technology.

C.

natural resource.

D.

skilled personnel.

43.

Achieving marked improvement in the standard of living of people in a country is an indication of

A.

cultural development.

B.

economic development.

C.

economic growth.

D.

social benefit.

44.

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

45.

Roads and bridges can best be sustained through

A.

controlling heavy cargo vehicles from using them.

B.

effective collection of tools for rehabilitating them.

C.

the use of services civil engineers in constructing them.

D.

the use of quality materials for their construction.

46.

The safest way of not falling into the trap of financial fraudsters is to transact business with

A.

banks with computerized systems.

B.

foreign banks in the country.

C.

reputable registered banks.

D.

the use of credit cards.

47.

Effective family planning makes it possible for couples to

A.

have belief in large families.

B.

have small family size.

C.

increase fertility rate.

D.

sustain marital stability.

48.

The growth rate of Ghana population has increased in recent years because of

A.

a decline in mortality rate.

B.

decrease in productivity.

C.

high profit margins.

D.

increase in productivity.

49.

Poor sanitation at the work place leads to

A.

decrease in accident.

B.

decrease in productivity.

C.

high profit margins.

D.

increase in productivity.

50.

Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as

A.

attitude

B.

productivity.

C.

skill.

D.

work.

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

Highlight five ways in which couples can sustain their marriages.

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2.

(a)

Distinguish between the nuclear family and the extended family.

(b)

Outline four advantages of the extended family system in the Ghanaian society.

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3.

(a)

Explain parenting.

(b)

Highlight four ways in which parents can show that they are responsible to their children.

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4.

(a)

State four characteristics of formal education.

(b)

Discuss four benefits of formal education to the Ghanaian society.

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5.

(a)

Explain self-reliance.

(b)

Outline four measures that can be adopted by the government of Ghana to make the country self-reliance.

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6.

(a)

Differentiate between leadership and followership.

(b)

Describe four roles leaders play toward the development of their communities.

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7.

(a)

With two examples each, distinguish between social rights and legal rights.

(b)

Explain four measures put in place by the state to protect the rights of individuals in Ghana.

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8.

Outline five ways of promoting science and technology in Ghana.

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9.

In what five ways can the youth of Ghana contribute to the socio-economic development of their communities?

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10.

(a)

Explain the term sustainable development.

(b)

Discuss four benefits Ghana can derive from sustainable development.

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