Social Studies

Question 1

1Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the

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A. total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year B. total taxes collected C. total money in the central bank D. total exports only

Question 2

2Which of the following is a source of government revenue?

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A. taxes B. scholarships C. salaries of workers D. pensions

Question 3

3Which policy would most directly reduce youth unemployment in Ghana?

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A. banning imports B. expanding TVET and entrepreneurship support C. raising taxes on small firms D. reducing schools

Question 4

4Savings and investment contribute to development by

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A. reducing production B. providing capital for businesses C. closing banks D. increasing waste

Question 5

5Which of the following is a function of a commercial bank?

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A. printing money B. conducting elections C. making laws D. accepting deposits and giving loans

Question 6

6Which of the following is a cause of unemployment among the youth in Ghana?

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A. high wages B. skills that do not match the needs of employers C. free education D. too many jobs

Question 7

7The Human Development Index combines

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A. exports and imports B. population only C. life expectancy, education and income D. GDP only

Question 8

8Which of the following is a negative effect of rural-urban migration on cities?

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A. less traffic B. lower rents C. more farm labour in villages D. growth of slums

Question 9

9Which is a cause of poverty in Ghana?

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A. high literacy B. unemployment C. good roads D. many hospitals

Question 10

10The type of industry that changes raw materials into finished goods is

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A. secondary industry B. extractive industry C. tertiary industry D. primary industry