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WASSCE nov 2017 social studies

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

The key factor to the development of one's capabilities is

A.

availability of natural resources.

B.

availability of tertiary education.

C.

control of the environment.

D.

the desire of the individual.

2.

Basic needs of people such as food, clothing and shelter are termed

A.

beneficial.

B.

esteem.

C.

physiological.

D.

psychological.

3.

Which of the following is a problem facing people with false identity?

A.

Inferiority complex

B.

Over-ambition

C.

Over-dependence

D.

Self-centredness

4.

Adolescent health can be best be safeguard through

A.

provision of adequate health facilities.

B.

provision of effective family life education.

C.

provision of adequate recreational centres.

D.

knowledge of physical changes in the body.

5.

Which of the following processes best explain reproductive health?

A.

a complete well-being in matters concerning the reproductive system.

B.

going for medical check-ups concerning fertility.

C.

the basic of couples to decide the spacing and timing of births.

D.

mothers attending ante-natal clinics.

6.

The outcome of tolerance as a value in the Ghanaian society is

A.

hardwork.

B.

harmony.

C.

indifference.

D.

impatience.

7.

Which of the following cherished traditional practices in Ghana today, tends to breed disunity?

A.

Chieftaincy

B.

Funerals

C.

Marriage

D.

Puberty rites

8.

Which of the following pairs of shared values are the most suitable for promoting national integration?

A.

Honesty and kindness

B.

Loyalty and humility

C.

Respect and modesty

D.

Tolerance and hospitality

9.

The union between a man and a woman in the traditional society is purposely for

A.

companionship.

B.

mutual assistance.

C.

procreation.

D.

seeking consent of people.

10.

Which of the following situations occurs as a result of a breakdown of marriage?

A.

Disagreement on family size

B.

Religious differences

C.

Sexual incompatibility

D.

Street children

11.

In patrilocal marriage the couple lives in the

A.

husband's father's house.

B.

man's compound.

C.

paternal uncle's compound.

D.

woman's parent's compound.

12.

Unfaithfulness, childlessness and interference by in-law are all

A.

caused by men.

B.

challenges of marriage.

C.

parental irresponsibilities.

D.

signs of successful marriage.

13.

Family orientation refers to the

A.

extended family which one is part of.

B.

the family, which is started by the individual.

C.

nuclear family in which the individual is a parent.

D.

nuclear family into which the individual is born.

14.

The intestate succession law (PNDC law 111) is applied when a person dies without

A.

a valid will.

B.

a wedded wife.

C.

biological children.

D.

valuable property.

15.

One effect of responsible parenting is

A.

child labour.

B.

intelligence.

C.

resourcefulness.

D.

streetism.

16.

To prevent parent-child conflict, the parent must

A.

allow the child to be independent.

B.

avoid being overprotective.

C.

be strict in bringing up the child.

D.

choose the child's playmate.

17.

One factor that promotes good interpersonal relationships in group is

A.

denying deserving citizens their rewards.

B.

encouraging punctuality at work.

C.

exhibiting selfless desires and values.

D.

unfair distribution of natural wealth.

18.

The agency of socialization which is mainly responsible for providing the child a sense of security is the

A.

family.

B.

mass media.

C.

police.

D.

school.

19.

Which of the following cultural practices is an attempt of humans to overcome the physical environment?

A.

Crop rotation

B.

Over-cropping

C.

Rain fed agriculture

D.

Wood harvesting

20.

Socio-economic activities in Ghana continue to be influenced by the physical environment because of

A.

cultural belief and practices.

B.

lack of funds.

C.

lack of technology.

D.

the land tenure system.

21.

The main purpose of formal education in the society is to promote

A.

character and skill development.

B.

personal achievement.

C.

physical training.

D.

reading and writing only.

22.

Ghanaian misconstrued the implication of independence of the nation to be

A.

an end to the problems facing the nation.

B.

shifting the responsibilities to the citizens.

C.

synonymous with joyous celebration of 6th March.

D.

the need for hard work to eradicate poverty.

23.

The main benefit a country derives for being self-reliant is the

A.

achievement of political freedom.

B.

development of her national symbols.

C.

issuance of currencies used in the country.

D.

utilization of her resources for development.

24.

Conflicts between ethnic groups are best resolved through

A.

a commission of enquiry.

B.

declaration of state emergency.

C.

dialogue and negotiation.

D.

the Supreme Court.

25.

One effect of ethnic conflicts in Ghana in recent years has been the

A.

creation of more constituencies.

B.

decrease in population growth rate.

C.

disruption of social services.

D.

increase in the activities of illegal miners.

26.

Which of the following leadership styles gives maximum power to the leader?

A.

Autocratic

B.

Democratic

C.

Father-type

D.

Laisser-faire

27.

Laws that are made by civilian governments are usually referred to as

A.

acts

B.

bills

C.

decrees.

D.

precedents.

28.

An essential feature of democratic governance is

A.

allocation of resources.

B.

control of the media.

C.

existence of financial institution.

D.

selection of leaders.

29.

One challenge of democratic governance is that

A.

certain influential persons dominate the political scene.

B.

initiative and grassroot participation are discouraged.

C.

In times of crisis decision making is delayed.

D.

the goals of government are not achieved.

30.

Which of the following responsibilities supports the provision of social services in our community?

A.

Observance of regulations

B.

Observance of traditional rites

C.

Payment of taxes

D.

Reporting saboteurs and law breakers

31.

Ghana joined the Commonwealth when it attained

A.

independence.

B.

internal self-government.

C.

republican status.

D.

the status of self-reliance.

32.

Which type of co-operation describes the exchange of scientific expertise between countries?

A.

Educational co-operation

B.

Economic co-operation

C.

Political co-operation

D.

Technical co-operation

33.

Which of the following statements is not an objective of the New Partnership for Africa's Development?

A.

Defending the sovereignty and integrity of the continent

B.

Elimination of poverty from the continent

C.

Fostering of empowerment of women

D.

Halting side-lining of the continent in world affairs

34.

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

35.

Modern electronic gadgets resulted from the

A.

application of physiology.

B.

application of psychology.

C.

shelving of scientific knowledge.

D.

utilization of scientific knowledge.

36.

A key factor for the promotion of science and technology in Ghana is the

A.

importation of more science equipment.

B.

organization of more science quizzes in school.

C.

provision of adequate classrooms for science students.

D.

provision of adequate funds for scientific research.

37.

The best way to develop human resource in Ghana is through

A.

education and training.

B.

excursion and field trips.

C.

organized visits and counselling.

D.

retraining and guidance.

38.

One major objective of community development is to raise

A.

funds for education.

B.

per capita income.

C.

political awareness.

D.

standard of living.

39.

In community development, there is a need to have a leader

A.

with aggressive and militant character.

B.

with foresight, vision and drive.

C.

who is gentle and self-control.

D.

who relies on government grants for development.

40.

One characteristics of a buoyant economy is high

A.

dependency burden.

B.

inflation rate.

C.

level of illiteracy.

D.

standard of living.

41.

Which of the following factors adversely affects sustainable development in Ghana?

A.

Fluctuation in the value of the cedi

B.

Lack of foreign exchange

C.

Lack of natural resources

D.

Poor maintenance culture

42.

The process of ensuring that the development of a project is kept functioning for a long time is referred to as

A.

continuous growth.

B.

maintenance culture.

C.

project development.

D.

sustainable development

43.

A major development constraint facing Ghana is

A.

inadequate social infrastructure.

B.

low dependency ratio.

C.

low population growth rate.

D.

urban-rural migration.

44.

The population of Ghana is best described as

A.

aging.

B.

dependent.

C.

young.

D.

youthful.

45.

The most important factor promoting rapid urbanization in Ghana is

A.

high rate of natural growth among urban populations.

B.

increased accommodation in urban areas.

C.

the high mortality rate in rural places.

D.

the high rate of rural-urban drift.

46.

Family planning programmed have not been successful n Ghana due to

A.

inadequate health centres.

B.

ineffective public education.

C.

lack of contraceptives.

D.

low level of illiteracy.

47.

In a business enterprise, the combination of factors of production is the role of the

A.

entrepreneur.

B.

board of directors.

C.

sales manager.

D.

shareholders.

48.

Which of the following conditions is an advantage of Private Join Stock Company?

A.

Account are exposed for public scrutiny

B.

Enjoyment of government subvention

C.

Enjoyment of limited liability

D.

Quick decision-making

49.

One factor which has hindered capital formation for businesses in Ghana is

A.

brain drain.

B.

environmental hazards.

C.

low incomes.

D.

rural-urban migration.

50.

Some Ghanaians prefer foreign goods to locally produced goods mainly because of the perception that,

A.

foreign goods are better in quality.

B.

foreign goods are luxurious.

C.

foreign goods last longer.

D.

local goods are more expensive.

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

Highlight five challenges that may hinder the development of one's capabilities.

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2.

Examine five elements of Ghanaian culture that bind the people together.

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3.

Describe five factors that can promote good relationship between parents and their children.

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4.

(a)

Explain the concept desertification.

(b)

Describe four human activities that can cause desertification in Ghana.

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5.

Discuss five ways you would use to resolve conflicts in your community.

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6.

Outline five ways by which democracy can be sustained in Ghana.

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7.

Highlight five reasons why citizens in your country must perform their responsibilities.

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8.

(a)

Explain the concept savings.

(b)

Examine four reasons that motivate individuals to plan for their future financial security.

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9.

Examine five avenues through which you can get employment after school.

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10.

(a)

Who is an entrepreneur?

(b)

Explain four basic requirements an entrepreneur needs for starting a business.

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