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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

Social Studies 2005

OBJECTIVE TEST

Objective Test

Question 1

The Trans-Atlantic slave trade increased in volume because of the

Question 2

Which of the following values ensures peaceful co-existence among ethnic groups in Ghana?

Question 3

The Akan originally settled in the basin of River

Question 4

A constitutional obligation which ensures peace and harmony in Ghana is for the citizens to

Question 5

The location of an object measured in degrees is known as

Question 6

Which of the following is an abuse of human rights in Ghana?

Question 7

The Mole-Dagbon ethnic group migrated from

Question 8

Ethnic conflicts must be avoided because they slow down

Question 9

The first castle school opened in Ghana was at

Question 10

Which of the following factors encourages rural-urban migration in Ghana? I. Fewer job opportunities in rural areas II. Fertile soils in the rural areas III. High prices of farm produce IV. Higher educational institutions in urban centres

Question 11

The direction of Yendi from Tamale on map of Ghana is towards the

Question 12

Which mineral is mined in the basin of River Birim in Ghana?

Question 13

Ghanaian culture can be made dynamic in the rural areas through

Question 14

Which of the following are rights of a citizen in Ghana? I. Protection of one’s life II. Payment of taxes III. Protection of public property IV. Personal liberty

Question 15

At the district level, an assemblyman is equivalent to a

Question 16

The poll to determine whether British Togoland should join Ghana or not is known as

Question 17

An important town in the Sudan Savanna zone of Ghana is

Question 18

In which of the following highlands is the River Volta gorge located?

Question 19

Environmental degradation in Tarkwa and Prestea is mainly due to

Question 20

A bill passed by parliament becomes law when the President gives his

Question 21

A constitution is important for a country because it

Question 22

One way of raising the per capita income of Ghana is to

Question 23

A nation is self-reliant when she

Question 24

Ghana is described as a developing country because she has a high

Question 25

In which of the following combinations of labour and output is productivity highest?

Question 26

If Nigeria’s time is one hour ahead of that of Ghana, then Nigeria is

Question 27

The high boundary line which divides the flow of rivers in opposite directions is called

Question 28

The largest delta along the West Coast of Africa is that of the

Question 29

The amount imposed on Ghanaians under the Poll Tax Ordinance was

Question 30

Which of the following types of vegetation is not found in Ghana?

Question 31

All the following locations in Ghana are important for salt mining except

Question 32

Socialization of the child begins

Question 33

The 1992 Constitution of Ghana was given public approval through

Question 34

Parallel cultures in Ghana are seen in the institution of

Question 35

Which of the following vegetation zones is most suitable for the cultivation of maize?

Question 36

The rock suitable for the construction of roads is

Question 37

If a person suspected of being a thief is beaten up by a mob, he is denied the right to

Question 38

The central government supports District Assemblies through

Question 39

Which of the following institutions is most useful in the provision of social amenities in Ghana?

Question 40

The main function of the executive organ of government is

THEORY

SECTION B ESSAY

Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section. Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material All questions carry equal marks Answer one question only from this part.

Question 1

(a) Name **four** ethnic groups in Ghana. b) Give any **four** reasons for the movement of the named ethnic groups to their present settlements.

Question 2

(a) Mention **four** international organizations of which Ghana is a member. b) Which **four** benefits does Ghana enjoy from its membership of any one of the international organizations mentioned in (a)?

Question 3

(a) Describe the formation of relief rainfall. b) Mention **two** areas in Ghana that experience relief rainfall. c) List **two** benefits of rainfall.

Question 4

(a) Identify any **four** social problems of rapid population growth in Ghana. b) Suggest any **four** ways of reducing population growth in Ghana.

Question 5

(a) i) What is a Non-Governmental Organization? ii) Identify any **three** Non-Governmental Organizations in Ghana. b) Explain any **four** contributions of Non-Governmental Organizations to the development of Ghana.

Question 6

a) i) What is a state-owned enterprise? ii) Identify any **four** problems that face state owned enterprises in Ghana. b) How can the problems identified in (a) (ii) be solved?

PART II ENVIRONMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.

PART III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.