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WASSCE Nov 2018 social studies

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

People who pretend to be what they are not usually described as

A.

being dishonest.

B.

being disrespectful.

C.

having inferiority complex.

D.

lacking education and training.

2.

One implication of Maslow's Theory of Hierarchy of Needs is that

A.

before one can attain self-esteem, one's social needs must be satisfied.

B.

self-actualized individuals cannot withstand social problems.

C.

the root cause of all crimes in the society is the feeling of being inferior.

D.

the attainment of self-actualization always precedes self-esteem.

3.

The development of one's self begins with

A.

acquisition of wealth.

B.

having formal education.

C.

identifying one's potentials.

D.

making numerous friends.

4.

The inability of adolescents to manage their reproductive health problems is due to

A.

inadequate health facilities.

B.

inadequate recreational centers.

C.

inadequate sex education.

D.

physical changes in their bodies.

5.

An adolescent who engages in irresponsible sexual relationship is likely to

A.

foster gender relationship.

B.

mature very early.

C.

assume parental responsibilities.

D.

attract more opposite friends.

6.

Shaving of hairs and sleeping by corpses are negative socio-cultural practices associated with

A.

initiation rites.

B.

puberty rites.

C.

purification rites.

D.

widowhood rights.

7.

A show of superiority of one ethnic group over the other is dangerous because it

A.

brings about religious intolerance.

B.

creates chieftaincy disputes.

C.

influences indiscipline in the media.

D.

threatens peace and cohesion.

8.

To promote national identity, it is important to

A.

ensure high standard of living.

B.

maintain a strong cultural heritage.

C.

provide avenues for social mobility.

D.

protect the young generation.

9.

Marriage in traditional society brings about a relationship between

A.

both families of the couple.

B.

the husband and wife only.

C.

in-laws and children.

D.

wife and in-laws.

10.

An effect of broken marriage is that

A.

children come under scrutiny of both parents.

B.

children often fall sick.

C.

parents become irresponsible towards their children.

D.

the man and woman enjoy peace.

11.

A key factor to consider in choosing a potential spouse is the

A.

educational level of the person.

B.

financial status of the person.

C.

compatibility of the person.

D.

physical appearance of the person.

12.

One major reason for which people go into marriage is to

A.

bear and nurture children.

B.

be free from work.

C.

gain employment.

D.

secure traditional inheritance.

13.

The family that is primarily responsible for procreation is the

A.

extended family.

B.

maternal family.

C.

nuclear family.

D.

paternal family.

14.

As a social institution, the family is important because it

A.

discourages individualism among members.

B.

is the only agent for socialization of members.

C.

is the age-long unit instituted by God.

D.

offers financial support to its members.

15.

One way by which children expose their parents as irresponsible is

A.

performing excessive chores.

B.

engaging in domestic violence.

C.

engaging in gross misconduct.

D.

performing parental neglect.

16.

The authorization style of parenting makes children

A.

creative and original.

B.

emotionally stable.

C.

friendly and open.

D.

timid and full of fear.

17.

The interest of a group of people with similar characteristics can be maintained and promoted through

A.

family solidarity.

B.

marriage ceremony.

C.

peer education.

D.

social concern.

18.

Socialization helps the individual to

A.

become a responsible citizen.

B.

obtain better education.

C.

obtain white-collar job.

D.

select a good partner.

19.

In Ghana, the physical environment largely controls human activities due to

A.

abundant natural resources.

B.

lack of higher education.

C.

lack of scientific research.

D.

low technical know-how.

20.

Environmental challenge refers to

A.

any human activity that threatens the use of natural resources.

B.

enforcement of laws on construction and sanitation.

C.

unfavourable climatic conditions in a country.

D.

the process of protecting the environment.

21.

Social change refers to

A.

a high rate of unemployment.

B.

alteration in a society's behaviour.

C.

an agent of change in the society.

D.

rural-urban migration.

22.

The principle of self-reliance implies

A.

consuming what is locally produced.

B.

producing more what is needed.

C.

the production of what is needed.

D.

the use of local materials for production.

23.

Ghana is not yet self-reliant because of

A.

inadequate human resources.

B.

inadequate natural resources.

C.

low level of education.

D.

low level of technology.

24.

In an attempt to build and maintain peace, it is important that the parties at conflict should

A.

demonstrate tolerance.

B.

expose the mistakes of each other.

C.

insist on their rights.

D.

solicit the services of a good lawyer.

25.

A leader can enjoy the co-operation of followers if he or she is

A.

individualistic.

B.

lukewarm.

C.

attractive.

D.

selfless.

26.

In which of the following situations would an autocratic leadership style be preferred to a democratic leadership style? When

A.

followers are expected to take the initiative.

B.

quick decision is needed to resolve an urgent problem.

C.

teamwork and co-operation is desired.

D.

the rights and freedoms of group members are respected.

27.

Autocratic rule needs to be prevented in a nation because it leads to

A.

adequate representation in decision-making.

B.

human rights abuses.

C.

initiative building.

D.

consensus building.

28.

A feature of democratic government is

A.

existence of regular army.

B.

flamboyant appearance of politicians.

C.

peaceful transition of power.

D.

provision of social amenities.

29.

One role of democracy in nation building is that

A.

allows the participation of all ethnic groups in governance.

B.

allows the existence of controlled media.

C.

promotes competent leadership.

D.

stifles the values of common good and shared life

30.

Which of the following options is a right of a citizen?

A.

Obedience of the law

B.

Offering voluntary services

C.

Owing personal property

D.

Prevention of criminal acts

31.

International co-operation is based on the principles of

A.

inter-dependence.

B.

neutrality.

C.

self-reliance.

D.

self-sufficiency.

32.

One objective of the New Partnership for Africa's Development is to

A.

accelerate the empowerment of African leaders.

B.

boost the marginalization of Africa by the developed world.

C.

bring all African countries under one president.

D.

promote the eradication of poverty on the continent.

33.

If a person spends economically and leads a modest lifestyle, he or she does not

A.

become a miser.

B.

become indebted.

C.

give donations.

D.

save money.

34.

Operating a bank account is the most appropriate way of saving money because

A.

giving out loans is minimized.

B.

it is the most secured way.

C.

bank officials are courteous.

D.

it is not easy to access your money.

35.

The youth can contribute effectively to national development when they are given

A.

full control over the country's affairs.

B.

proper guidance and education.

C.

sufficient capital to trade.

D.

unlimited access to freedom.

36.

One major factor that impedes the promotion of science and technology in Ghana is

A.

belief in superstition.

B.

technological disaster.

C.

the spread of diseases.

D.

the use of indigenous technology

37.

The following relationships are expected among the various resources in production process except that

A.

exhaustible resources are used over and over without depletion.

B.

management supervises human resource to produce goods and services.

C.

natural resources provide raw materials and power for production.

D.

utilization of capital resources result in the production of goods and services.

38.

One attitude that can negatively affect community development is

A.

acting as a role model.

B.

participation in communal labour.

C.

tax evasion.

D.

voting in elections.

39.

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

A.

export sector.

B.

private.

C.

public sector.

D.

service sector.

40.

A component of better economic life is

A.

effective financial institutions.

B.

decline in saving habits.

C.

extravagant life styles.

D.

medium level of education.

41.

Sustainable growth and development can be attained in a country through

A.

building of many hotels and restaurants.

B.

developing the human resources.

C.

establishment of physical structures.

D.

provision of social structures.

42.

A major hindrance to sustained growth development is

A.

developing maintenance culture.

B.

developing positive attitude to work.

C.

relying on foreign expertise.

D.

using the best quality material.

43.

The judicial function of the chief is to

A.

defend his people.

B.

maintain law and order.

C.

preside over all matters.

D.

settle disputes among the people.

44.

The population size of a country is determined through

A.

birth and death register.

B.

periodic census.

C.

periodic surveys.

D.

voter register.

45.

To break the vicious cycle of rapid population growth in Ghana,

A.

immigration laws must be enforced.

B.

more basic schools should be established.

C.

rural-urban migration should be encouraged.

D.

family planning services should be limited to the aging.

46.

Encouragement received from members of the society enables individuals to

A.

become self-reliant.

B.

build their capabilities.

C.

determine their own lifestyles.

D.

rely on others.

47.

A successful entrepreneur must be

A.

forceful in communal matters.

B.

imaginative in business organization.

C.

skillful in land matters.

D.

tactful in family matters.

48.

Which of the following options is not a contribution of enterprises to economic development?

A.

Constant misappropriation of funds by officials

B.

Introduction of new technologies to increase productivity

C.

Provision of employment opportunities to many people

D.

Provision of goods and services to meet the needs of the people

49.

The improvement in the standard of living of people resulting from change in attitude is

A.

community development.

B.

national development.

C.

self-development

D.

social development.

50.

The main cause of low productivity in Ghana is

A.

bureaucracy.

B.

inadequate incentives.

C.

inadequate supervision.

D.

nepotism.

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

Explain five ways by which expensive funerals can be minimized in Ghana.

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2.

(a)

State five challenges in marriage.

(b)

Examine four ways of ensuring a stable marriage in the Ghanaian society.

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3.

Discuss five roles the family plays to ensure its continuous existence as an institution.

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4.

(a)

Explain the term socialization.

(b)

Examine four roles of the media in the socialization process of the citizen.

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5.

Explain five ways by which self-reliance can be achieved in Ghana.

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6.

(a)

What is a constitution?

(b)

Explain four ways in which the 1992 constitution of Ghana promotes nation building.

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7.

Highlight five reasons for Ghana's co-operation with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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8.

Examine five factors that can be considered when taking decisions that will bring development in tour community.

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9.

Explain five ways by which the individual can avoid falling victims to financial fraudsters.

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10.

Discuss five advantages of family planning to the Ghanaian society.

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