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WASSCE nov 2016 social studies

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

An individual's self-concept can best be enhanced through

A.

education and training.

B.

joining a club.

C.

inter-personal relations.

D.

superiority complex.

2.

In Maslow's Theory of Needs, a local chorister who realizes her long term dream of performing for an international band satisfies the

A.

esteem need.

B.

self-actualization need.

C.

physiological need.

D.

social need.

3.

The sum total of the unique characteristics of a person, including emotions, intelligence, attitude and interests refers to

A.

culture.

B.

development.

C.

growth.

D.

self.

4.

Which of the following diseases is sexually transmitted?

A.

Cholera

B.

Fever

C.

Malaria

D.

Syphilis

5.

Which of the following measures is not a way of preventing teenage pregnancy?

A.

Encouragement of adolescent chastity

B.

Provision of moral training

C.

Provision of sex education

D.

Rehabilitation of teenage mothers

6.

Knowledge of reproductive health helps the adolescent to

A.

cope with their emotional problems.

B.

increase their fitness level.

C.

increase in social contacts.

D.

obtain good grades in school.

8.

A highly cherished virtue in the Ghanaian traditional society is

A.

boasting of one's wealth.

B.

having enough assets.

C.

respect for the elderly.

D.

sex before marriage.

9.

One basic feature of marriage under ordinance is that it is

A.

endogamous.

B.

monogamous.

C.

polyandrous.

D.

polygynous.

10.

A successful marriage depends on both partners

A.

being gainfully employed.

B.

belonging to the same clan.

C.

being highly religious.

D.

exhibiting genuine love.

11.

One negative effect of urbanization of the extended family system in Ghana is

A.

interference in individual members' personal affairs.

B.

unhealthy competition among family members.

C.

disregard for traditional values and norms.

D.

fragmentation of family land.

12.

Which of the following qualities is associated with good parenting?

A.

Adopting to different situation when dealing with the child.

B.

Being always strict in bringing up the child.

C.

Defending the child even when he or she goes wrong.

D.

Discouraging the child from sharing things with friends.

13.

The following options are effects of irresponsible parenting except

A.

child delinquency.

B.

child neglect.

C.

poverty.

D.

prostitution.

14.

An important role of the family in the socialization process is

A.

helping the child to learn from friends.

B.

inculcating the values of the society in the child.

C.

providing information on political event.

D.

teaching the child to read and write.

15.

One effect of responsible parenting is

A.

child labour.

B.

intelligence.

C.

resourcefulness.

D.

streetism.

16.

The standard patterns of behaviour accepted by society are referred to as

A.

beliefs.

B.

norms.

C.

taboos.

D.

traditions.

17.

Which of the following human activities has a positive impact on the environment?

A.

Agro-forestry

B.

Bush burning

C.

Hunting

D.

Lumbering

18.

Proper management of land may reduce the problem of

A.

land conservation.

B.

land guard.

C.

soil erosion.

D.

waste disposal.

19.

One influence of Western education on the Ghanaian traditional system is the

A.

achievement of academic excellence of family members.

B.

creation of wealth for extended family members.

C.

increased tendency towards the nuclear family.

D.

increased unity among extended family members.

20.

One benefit a country enjoys for being self reliant is

A.

building a well organised security force.

B.

creating a physically healthy society.

C.

promoting internal peace and security.

D.

reduce over-dependence on foreign goods.

21.

One way through which peace can be maintained is through

A.

discrimination.

B.

mediation.

C.

meditation.

D.

isolation.

22.

A conscious effort that is made to create an atmosphere of harmony in the society is

A.

conflict resolution.

B.

cultural practices.

C.

maintenance culture.

D.

peace building.

23.

The leadership style in which the followers are consulted for their views before a decision is taken is

A.

autocratic.

B.

democratic.

C.

laissez-faire.

D.

paternalistic.

24.

To improve productivity at the work place, managers and employers must allow workers to participate in

A.

communal labour.

B.

decision making.

C.

political campaign.

D.

trade fairs.

25.

A constitution of a country

A.

describes the rule of governance.

B.

differentiate between the ruler and the ruled.

C.

establishes the state.

D.

is made up of act of parliament.

26.

One feature of democracy is

A.

celebration of festivals.

B.

detention without trial.

C.

press censorship.

D.

tolerance of varied views.

27.

Nation building is basically concerned with

A.

development in social infrastructure.

B.

international security and harmony.

C.

human resource development.

D.

social integration, peace and stability.

28.

The right of the individual can be curtailed during the

A.

declaration of state of emergency.

B.

electioneering campaign period.

C.

inauguration of new regime.

D.

period of military/police keep fit exercise.

29.

The enjoyment of rights and freedom go with

A.

duties and responsibilities.

B.

hard work and determination.

C.

provision of social amenities.

D.

transparency and accountability.

30.

Ghana is a member of the Commonwealth primarily because of

A.

her historical link with her colonial masters.

B.

the attraction of economic benefit from the organization.

C.

the educational programmes of the organization.

D.

the need to maintain cordial relations with other members.

31.

The principle underlying multilateral co-operation is that

A.

one partner depends on many others for survival.

B.

one partner tries to dominate others.

C.

several partners work together.

D.

two partners work together.

32.

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.

33.

The problem of unemployment in the Ghanaian society can be minimized by

A.

discouraging rural-urban migration.

B.

encouraging early marriages.

C.

providing entrepreneurial training.

D.

shortening the duration of education.

34.

The means by which people use scientific knowledge to produce goods and service is called

A.

ingenuity.

B.

philosophy.

C.

productivity.

D.

technology.

35.

In a manufacturing firm, an improvement in technology can lead to

A.

decrease in demand for the commodity.

B.

decrease in supply for the commodity.

C.

rise in the price of the commodity.

D.

reduction in the price of the commodity.

36.

Which of the following resources cannot be classified as natural?

A.

Forest

B.

Mineral ore

C.

Machines

D.

Rivers

37.

To contribute effectively to community development, the individual needs to

A.

be eloquent.

B.

be wealthy.

C.

have children.

D.

have vision.

38.

Which of the following factors is not responsible for the low standard of living n Ghana?

A.

High dependency burden

B.

High investment opportunities

C.

Inadequate employment opportunities

D.

Poor attitude to work

39.

A feature of a buoyant economy is high

A.

dependency burden.

B.

level of productivity.

C.

population growth.

D.

unemployment rate.

40.

Which of the following measures can facilitate socio-economic development in Ghana?

A.

Adopting foreign culture

B.

Encouraging high population growth rate

C.

Formulating long term strategic plans

D.

Promoting traditional farming practices

41.

Teaching, banking and insurance are part of the

A.

Agriculture sector.

B.

Extractive sector.

C.

Industrial sector.

D.

Service sector.

42.

A nation which ensures constant maintenance of facilities is said to have

A.

sustainable development plans.

B.

a buoyant economy.

C.

a well-trained manpower.

D.

progressive financial expenditure.

43.

Growth and development in Ghana can be enhanced through

A.

abundant human resource.

B.

abundant natural resource.

C.

improved human resource.

D.

improved natural resource.

44.

One reason why an individual buys shares in a company is to receive a profit called

A.

dividend.

B.

income.

C.

premium.

D.

returns.

45.

One benefit of sustained development in Ghana is that it

A.

enhances mobility of human resources.

B.

ensures effective prioritization of project.

C.

ensures saving of funds for other projects.

D.

promotes positive attitude to work.

46.

The youthful nature of Ghana population implies

A.

a more robust labour force.

B.

high dependency ratio.

C.

high taxation from citizens.

D.

optimum production.

47.

One effective way of controlling rapid population growth is

A.

family planning.

B.

improved health facilities.

C.

waging wars.

D.

urban-rural migration.

48.

A business organization which two or more people pool their resources together to establish is called

A.

co-operative societies.

B.

joint stock company.

C.

partnership.

D.

public corporation.

49.

Which of the following conditions is not a contributing factor to the shortage of entrepreneurs in Ghana?

A.

Executive bureaucracy

B.

Lack of credit facilities

C.

Lack of proper career guidance

D.

Poor infrastructure development.

50.

To set up a business enterprise, the first thing the entrepreneur needs to do is to

A.

conduct market survey.

B.

explore talent in the field.

C.

market the product.

D.

provide the needed capital.

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

(a)

Explain four effects of false identity on the individual.

(b)

Outline four actions that can be taken to discourage false identity in an individual.

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2.

Discuss five ways in which national symbols foster national allegiance among Ghanaians.

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3.

Examine five challenges the family faces in socializing the child.

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4.

(a)

Explain the concept of environmental degradation.

(b)

Analyse four effects of environmental degradation on your community.

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5.

Discuss five mistakes Ghanaians have made after gaining independence which affect the development of the nation.

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6.

Justify five essential requirements that are needed to ensure co-operation between a leader and a follower.

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7.

In what five ways is constitutional rule beneficial to the development of Ghana?

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8.

Explain five reasons why the youth have not made significant contributions to national development in Ghana.

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9.

Explain five challenges that affect the efficient utilization of human resource in the socio-economic development of Ghana.

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10.

Justify any five factors you would consider important in promoting community development.

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