1.
An individual's self-concept can best be enhanced through
education and training.
joining a club.
inter-personal relations.
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
esteem need.
self-actualization need.
physiological need.
social need.
3.
The sum total of the unique characteristics of a person, including emotions, intelligence, attitude and interests refers to
culture.
development.
growth.
self.
4.
Which of the following diseases is sexually transmitted?
Cholera
Fever
Malaria
Syphilis
5.
Which of the following measures is not a way of preventing teenage pregnancy?
Encouragement of adolescent chastity
Provision of moral training
Provision of sex education
Rehabilitation of teenage mothers
6.
Knowledge of reproductive health helps the adolescent to
cope with their emotional problems.
increase their fitness level.
increase in social contacts.
obtain good grades in school.
8.
A highly cherished virtue in the Ghanaian traditional society is
boasting of one's wealth.
having enough assets.
respect for the elderly.
sex before marriage.
9.
One basic feature of marriage under ordinance is that it is
endogamous.
monogamous.
polyandrous.
polygynous.
10.
A successful marriage depends on both partners
being gainfully employed.
belonging to the same clan.
being highly religious.
exhibiting genuine love.
11.
One negative effect of urbanization of the extended family system in Ghana is
interference in individual members' personal affairs.
unhealthy competition among family members.
disregard for traditional values and norms.
fragmentation of family land.
12.
Which of the following qualities is associated with good parenting?
Adopting to different situation when dealing with the child.
Being always strict in bringing up the child.
Defending the child even when he or she goes wrong.
Discouraging the child from sharing things with friends.
13.
The following options are effects of irresponsible parenting except
child delinquency.
child neglect.
poverty.
prostitution.
14.
An important role of the family in the socialization process is
helping the child to learn from friends.
inculcating the values of the society in the child.
providing information on political event.
teaching the child to read and write.
15.
One effect of responsible parenting is
child labour.
intelligence.
resourcefulness.
streetism.
16.
The standard patterns of behaviour accepted by society are referred to as
beliefs.
norms.
taboos.
traditions.
17.
Which of the following human activities has a positive impact on the environment?
Agro-forestry
Bush burning
Hunting
Lumbering
18.
Proper management of land may reduce the problem of
land conservation.
land guard.
soil erosion.
waste disposal.
19.
One influence of Western education on the Ghanaian traditional system is the
achievement of academic excellence of family members.
creation of wealth for extended family members.
increased tendency towards the nuclear family.
increased unity among extended family members.
20.
One benefit a country enjoys for being self reliant is
building a well organised security force.
creating a physically healthy society.
promoting internal peace and security.
reduce over-dependence on foreign goods.
21.
One way through which peace can be maintained is through
discrimination.
mediation.
meditation.
isolation.
22.
A conscious effort that is made to create an atmosphere of harmony in the society is
conflict resolution.
cultural practices.
maintenance culture.
peace building.
23.
The leadership style in which the followers are consulted for their views before a decision is taken is
autocratic.
democratic.
laissez-faire.
paternalistic.
24.
To improve productivity at the work place, managers and employers must allow workers to participate in
communal labour.
decision making.
political campaign.
trade fairs.
25.
A constitution of a country
describes the rule of governance.
differentiate between the ruler and the ruled.
establishes the state.
is made up of act of parliament.
26.
One feature of democracy is
celebration of festivals.
detention without trial.
press censorship.
tolerance of varied views.
27.
Nation building is basically concerned with
development in social infrastructure.
international security and harmony.
human resource development.
social integration, peace and stability.
28.
The right of the individual can be curtailed during the
declaration of state of emergency.
electioneering campaign period.
inauguration of new regime.
period of military/police keep fit exercise.
29.
The enjoyment of rights and freedom go with
duties and responsibilities.
hard work and determination.
provision of social amenities.
transparency and accountability.
30.
Ghana is a member of the Commonwealth primarily because of
her historical link with her colonial masters.
the attraction of economic benefit from the organization.
the educational programmes of the organization.
the need to maintain cordial relations with other members.
31.
The principle underlying multilateral co-operation is that
one partner depends on many others for survival.
one partner tries to dominate others.
several partners work together.
two partners work together.
32.
To contribute to national development, the youth in Ghana must be
equipped with employable skills.
members of religious groups.
leaders in their association.
university degree holders.
33.
The problem of unemployment in the Ghanaian society can be minimized by
discouraging rural-urban migration.
encouraging early marriages.
providing entrepreneurial training.
shortening the duration of education.
34.
The means by which people use scientific knowledge to produce goods and service is called
ingenuity.
philosophy.
productivity.
technology.
35.
In a manufacturing firm, an improvement in technology can lead to
decrease in demand for the commodity.
decrease in supply for the commodity.
rise in the price of the commodity.
reduction in the price of the commodity.
36.
Which of the following resources cannot be classified as natural?
Forest
Mineral ore
Machines
Rivers
37.
To contribute effectively to community development, the individual needs to
be eloquent.
be wealthy.
have children.
have vision.
38.
Which of the following factors is not responsible for the low standard of living n Ghana?
High dependency burden
High investment opportunities
Inadequate employment opportunities
Poor attitude to work
39.
A feature of a buoyant economy is high
dependency burden.
level of productivity.
population growth.
unemployment rate.
40.
Which of the following measures can facilitate socio-economic development in Ghana?
Adopting foreign culture
Encouraging high population growth rate
Formulating long term strategic plans
Promoting traditional farming practices
41.
Teaching, banking and insurance are part of the
Agriculture sector.
Extractive sector.
Industrial sector.
Service sector.
42.
A nation which ensures constant maintenance of facilities is said to have
sustainable development plans.
a buoyant economy.
a well-trained manpower.
progressive financial expenditure.
43.
Growth and development in Ghana can be enhanced through
abundant human resource.
abundant natural resource.
improved human resource.
improved natural resource.
44.
One reason why an individual buys shares in a company is to receive a profit called
dividend.
income.
premium.
returns.
45.
One benefit of sustained development in Ghana is that it
enhances mobility of human resources.
ensures effective prioritization of project.
ensures saving of funds for other projects.
promotes positive attitude to work.
46.
The youthful nature of Ghana population implies
a more robust labour force.
high dependency ratio.
high taxation from citizens.
optimum production.
47.
One effective way of controlling rapid population growth is
family planning.
improved health facilities.
waging wars.
urban-rural migration.
48.
A business organization which two or more people pool their resources together to establish is called
co-operative societies.
joint stock company.
partnership.
public corporation.
49.
Which of the following conditions is not a contributing factor to the shortage of entrepreneurs in Ghana?
Executive bureaucracy
Lack of credit facilities
Lack of proper career guidance
Poor infrastructure development.
50.
To set up a business enterprise, the first thing the entrepreneur needs to do is to
conduct market survey.
explore talent in the field.
market the product.
provide the needed capital.
(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.
Discuss five ways in which national symbols foster national allegiance among Ghanaians.
Examine five challenges the family faces in socializing the child.
(a)
Explain the concept of environmental degradation.
(b)
Analyse four effects of environmental degradation on your community.
Discuss five mistakes Ghanaians have made after gaining independence which affect the development of the nation.
Justify five essential requirements that are needed to ensure co-operation between a leader and a follower.
In what five ways is constitutional rule beneficial to the development of Ghana?
Explain five reasons why the youth have not made significant contributions to national development in Ghana.
Explain five challenges that affect the efficient utilization of human resource in the socio-economic development of Ghana.
Justify any five factors you would consider important in promoting community development.