Social Studies

Question 1

1Which of the following is a regional body to which Ghana belongs?

Easy

A. NATO B. ECOWAS C. ASEAN D. European Union

Question 2

2A major cause of youth unemployment in Ghana is

Easy

A. too many factories B. too much farmland C. a mismatch between the skills learned and the jobs available D. low school fees

Question 3

3Teamwork at the workplace helps to

Easy

A. cause conflict B. waste time C. reduce output D. achieve goals faster through cooperation

Question 4

4Sea erosion is a major problem in which coastal town of Ghana?

Easy

A. Kumasi B. Keta C. Tamale D. Sunyani

Question 5

5Cape Coast Castle attracts tourists mainly because of its

Easy

A. history linked to the slave trade B. gold mines C. oil wells D. ski slopes

Question 6

6Which is a way the youth can contribute to national development?

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A. acquiring skills and being productive B. vandalising property C. joining violent groups D. engaging in galamsey

Question 7

7Integrity means

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A. being rich B. being popular C. being strong D. being honest and having strong moral principles

Question 8

8Ghana's oil is produced mainly from fields

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A. in the Volta Lake B. in Kumasi C. in the Northern Region D. offshore in the Western Region

Question 9

9The Agrarian (Agricultural) Revolution in Europe introduced

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A. mobile phones B. crop rotation and better farm tools C. the printing of money D. the slave trade

Question 10

10Which institution in Ghana is constitutionally mandated to investigate corruption involving public officers and human rights abuse?

Hard

A. Electoral Commission B. Council of State C. NCCE D. CHRAJ

Question 11

11Which is an indicator of development?

Easy

A. size of the army B. literacy rate C. number of chiefs D. number of churches

Question 12

12Mobile money allows people to

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A. send, receive and store money with a phone B. avoid all fees C. print money D. borrow without limits

Question 13

13The right to redress means a consumer can

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A. return used goods for no reason B. refuse to pay taxes C. demand free goods D. get compensation for faulty goods or poor services

Question 14

14Savings and investment contribute to development by

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

Question 15

15A sacred grove protected by tradition helps to

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A. increase pollution B. conserve biodiversity C. cause erosion D. promote logging

Question 16

16Afforestation means

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A. cutting trees B. planting trees on land that had no forest C. clearing bush D. harvesting timber

Question 17

17Which ruler of Mali is famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324?

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A. Sunni Ali B. Askia Muhammad C. Osei Tutu D. Mansa Musa

Question 18

18A good citizen shows patriotism by

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A. avoiding voting B. damaging state buildings C. protecting public property D. evading tax

Question 19

19The ancient Ghana Empire grew rich mainly through

Easy

A. the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt B. cocoa exports C. oil drilling D. tourism

Question 20

20The NCCE is responsible for

Hard

A. tax collection B. civic education C. policing D. running elections