2021 Sept Social Studies Best Brain
2021 Sept Social Studies Best Brain
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SECTION A
THE ENVIRONMENT
Answer one question only from this section
l. (a) Identifu what is shown in the diagram below and explain how it occurs. [6 marks]
(b) In what six ways does rainfall benefit plant and animal life? [6 marks]
(c) Suggest four ways to control urban flooding. [8 marks]
SECTIO,\ B
GOVERNANCE, POLITICS AND STABILITY
Answer one questicn only from this section
3. (a) Describe the migration routes of the Akan ethnic group to Ghana. [8 marks]
(b) Highlight six causes of the migratiun of various etlrnic groups to Ghana. 16 marks]
(c) ln what six ways can we maintain peace among the various ethnic groups?[6 marks]
4. (a) Outline six acceptable ways one can become a citiz-en of Ghana' [6 marks]
(b) Highlight eight duties expected of an individual citizen of Ghana. [8 marks].
(c) Mention six acts that constitute human rights abuse in Ghana. [6 marks]
SECTION C
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVBLOPMENT
Answer one question onlyfrom this section.
f,. (a) Explain the diff'erence between production and productivity. [4 marks]
(b) Suggest four ways we can bring improvement in productivity in Ghana. [8 marks]
(c) Explain primary production and give six examples in your locality' [8 marks]
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19. Which of the following is correct about the two types of rainiall shown above?
A. I is convectional rainfall and II is cyclorric rainfall'
B. I is cyclonic rainfall and II is relief rainfali.
C. I is convectional rainfall and II is relief rainfall.
D. I is cyclonic rainfall and II is convectional rainfall.
20. The rainfall shown as I is very common in
A. tropical and equatorial areas.
B. mountainous areas.
C. forest zones.
D. Mediterranean zones.
21. T'he rainfall shown as lI occurs mostly in
A. tropical and equatorial areas.
A. mountainous areas.
C. forest zones.
D. Mediterranean zones
22. The rainfall shown as II is also known as
A. orographic rainfall
B. cyclical rainfali
C" tropical rainfall.
D. Mediterranean rainfall
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23. Birth rate is also known as
A. dependencY ratio.
B. fertility rate.
C. growth rate.
D. population rate.
24. In Ghana, productivity in agriculture can be increased through
A. dependence on foreign exPorts.
B. the employment of more labourers.
C. sticking to the land tenure system'
D. application of modern technology.
25. The mortality rate of a country refers to the
A. number of deaths per year of the population.
B. number of births per year of the population.
C. rate of increase in PoPulation.
D. rate of increase in the dependency ratio of the population.
26. The inclined nature of the earth and its rotation causes
A. daily rise and fall of the sea level'
B. deflection of winds and ocean current.
C. day and night.
D. seasons to oocur.
27. In a democratic societY,
A. the president has absolute powers.
B. fundamental human rights are protected.
C. members of parliament are appointed.
D. decisions are quicklY taken
28. The poor savings culture among Ghanaian workers is mainly due to
A. laziness of Ghanaian workers.
B. extravagant living of Ghanaians.
C. high dependencY ratio.
D. low exchange rate of the cedi
29. Which of these is the cause of urban-rural migration?
A. Discovery of minerals deposits in the rural areas
B. Availability of electricity in the rural areas
C. Availability of industries in the rural areas
D. Scarcity of fbod in the rural areas
30. Cordial relationship among ethnic groups can be promoted through
A. recruitment of eaoh group into the anny.
B. establishment of night schools for the illiterate adults.
C. making of laws to compel people to be cordial to each other'
D. encouraging inter-marriages among the population
31. In Ghana, the effects of the North-East trade winds are most severe in the
A. southern Parts.
B. eastern Parts.
C. western Parts.
D. northern parts
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32. Which of the following countries is not found in the northern hemisphere?
A. Ghana
B.
'C. Nigeria
England
D. Australia
33. Conflict zones are usually prone to
A. slow rate of economic development.
B. tribal cohesion.
C. high rate of business development.
D. greatdisplay of communal spirit
34. Superstitious beliefs are usually based on
A. adherence to ancestral heritaee.
B. fear of the known.
C. constitution obligations.
D. parallel cultures
35. An Act of parliament is written into legal language at the
A. Supreme Court.
B. Attomey General's Department
C. Cabinet meeting.
D. Speaker's chamber
36. Who was the Governor of the Gold Coast durine the Yaa Asantewaa War of 1901?
A. Gordon Guggisberg
ts. Fredrick Hugson
C. Shenton Thomas
D. AIex Ransford Slater
37. The cultural practice of giving cooked food to ghosts at cemetery forms part of
A. parallel culture.
B. dynamic culture.
C. superstitious beliefs.
D. cultural assimilation.
38. One of the motivations for the establishment of state enterprises is for
A. tourist attraction.
B. competing with private enterprises.
C. national prestige
D. moral education in society
39. Which of the following is not true about mangrove trees?
A. The mangrove trees are tall.
B. They have prop roots.
C. They are mostly found on lands near coastlines.
D. They grow in brackish water.
40. Pressure on social infrastructural facilities in the cities is a consequence of
A. high cost of living.
B. rural-urban drift.
C. decrease in imported goods.
D. urban-rural drift
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ulis'l' BITAIN EXAMINATIONS KitNson'l'tt-j u
SPT.('I \I I'II,IV A'III MOCK FOR BEC]E ('ANDIDATES _ SEPTE\II]I.,I{ 2O2I
IIARKTNG SCHE,ME _ SOCIAL STUDIES
PAPEIT li [60 MAltl\S]
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(.) IDENTI Flc.-\]'loN ANQ EX{I:ANATION OF DiAGRAM
Lunar Eclinse/ Eclipse of the-moon: lt occurs when the earth comc-q brll'-l:ir tire sun iind thc
l'noot), blc'cl.:ing iiresunlight f-alling on the lnoon. This occttts when thc tt.toor-' :li'id ihe Siiil .iic
ou oppositc' sitles of the Earth.
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- Thi.Akar:s fonn tiie iargest ethnic graup in Ghar'''a'
_ 'pre ,\ka1s are made up of the following: thq Astrnte, tiie Akyem, the Fante, the Kwahq,
ti" Akivziirerr" the Denkylra, tire Assin, the Bolo, r,he Twiftr, the Wassa, the Sefwi, the
Ai(\\'anr:r, tlrc Adansi and thc Aou'in'
_ gr'oups to migratc fronr fJld Glpna
Tire Al<ans were belieyed t,: be emor;g the first ethnic
ErnPire ttr irodsrn Ghana'
lcft rhc oirj chana Ernpire duc to wars arid pressure from the llnmite
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_ l.'ev ::ame thror"rgh the Black jnVolta River anci settled iirst within \Vesiern Gonia lani
present day Northe'; Gha'a'
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- Tecirilttan, Gvaman ar-ri1 g6;ro-l!1trn.)t)' Thcv !irtcr scttled
1-he;,, r,nisr-at-ed, anrl settled-at
bt:tween ltiu.t Fra (Pra Valley) and River Gffin'
ON OF VA TO GIIAi'jA.
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8".o,,r" of irading activities
Searching fbr I'ertiie land fbr agriculture
ih* uori,]u' ethnic gro'-:'tls also needed Fcace and securitl'
'T6e17 *rigr-atcc rn order io .ttup" from wicked leaders wtro abused thsrr hr'iman rights
OUESTION FOUR
- CitrzensltiP bY birth:
- CitrzcnslriP bY for"rnding.
- CitizensiriP bY adoPtion
- CitizenshiP bY regisiration
- CitizenshiP bY conferment.
- Citizenship by ancestry or decent
- Citizenslrip by nattrralization
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- Obedience to Iaw.
- Payments of taxes
- Plevention of criminals' acts'
Plotection of state Property.
- Loyalty.
- Communal labour
- Defence
- Voluntary services
- Exhibit positive work ethics
- Plotectiotr of the environment'
- Voting during elections
- Respect of righ! and liberties
- Promotion of national integration, peace and harmony'
- Pictnotion of Ghana's prestige and good name'
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OUESTION FIVE
(a) rEtltiNcl,l ltETvl' [Eri P tVIT'Y
services for
Produqtion lcicrs to thi plo.tss.s of using human effort to create gootls
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Plblic etiuceiion {rr the negativ- practices that lower productivitv
of service a'ttd
lllipirasis shoulcl be on the"motivation of workers by improvirrg cau"litions
orircr bcncfits
retiesher coulses to
Wolkers should be given on the job training and should attend
irnprove their skills.
Piauuirtg and target setting
Usirrg ai-rprt-rpriate tools and equipnerri
Increasc in tire ievel of sripervision or lllanagerial skills
ioyalty etc',
Eijtcti.;c work eiirics iikcpunotuality, regular.iiy, harcl '.','olk, ironesty,
prociuction'
hi asrieo!turc, irrigation piCj+ci, tttoui,f be set up to inctease agricultural
OUESTION S.IX
(a) C9NSEOUr,rNCES OF TNpTSCPLTNE QIY TtrE GHAryAIAN SOCTETY
Low productivity
f)rivcs away fcreign investors
It slo*,s down national development
Increirsc the cost of nraintaining security serices
li tiinrishes thc image of the country in the intemational scene
Add more tinancial responsibility to the goveffrment
It cl isr ir;rts thc peace of the nation
It nra1, lcad to co'f'lict in the country.
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