GSTS social studies mock questions and answers
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GSTS social studies mock questions and answers
Social studies mock questions: The exam items have been selected by very experienced teachers who spent over two decades preparing students for WASSCE.
Paper two (objectives): social studies mock questions
1. A student who aims at becoming a medical doctor has a
a. Group goal b. family value c. long-term goal d. long-term value
2. The self-concept of an individual is influenced by other people during
a. Adolescence b. adulthood c. old age d. marriage
3. Where the delivery of a baby by natural means poses risk to the mother, the baby is delivered by
a. Genital mutilation b. caesarean section c. artificial insemination d. ovariotomy
4. A burning sensation in the make genital organ and the discharge of yellow threads of pus are symptoms of
a. Syphilis b. gonorrhea c. candidiasis d. bilhazias
5. How many clans do the Akans have
a. 10 b. 9 c. 8 d. 7
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Social studies mock questions and answers
6. In Ghana which of the following cultural practices clearly indicates the identity of each ethnic group
a. Music and dance b. code of dressing c. family life d. system of diet
7. In Ghana, all national flags fly at half-mast where there is a
a. Referendum b. state of morning c. national anniversary d. state of emergency
8. Which of the following African countries has never been colonized
a. Ethiopia b. Tanzania c. Egypt d. Somalia
9. The challenges of political independence in Ghana can best be met through
a. Cultural heritage b. Electing experienced leaders c. formulating policies d. positive attitude to work
10. The best way to resolve conflicts in the Ghanaian society is through
a. Consensus-building b. harsh sanctions c. peaceful demonstrations d. the law courts
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Paper two: social studies mock questions and answers
11. Which of the following factors is not a cause of conflict in Ghana
a. Chieftaincy disputes b. ethnicity c. incorruptibility d. partisan politics
12. To be able to transform and modernize the economy, the youth need
a. Marriage certificates b. requisite skills c. to acquire leadership skills d. to belong to pressure groups
13. When taking a loan from bank, the borrower must first consider
a. His or her anticipated income
b. The budget for the nuclear family
c. The rate of inflation in the country
d. The interest rate and terms of payment
14. One advantage of the use of indigenous technology is that it is
a. Always free b. highly profitable c. less expensive d. easily amended
15. The key to technological development is the utilization of
a. Natural resources b. capital resources c. physical labour d. scientific knowledge
Paper two: social studies mock questions and answers
16. In Ghana bauxite is mined at
a. Awaso b. Saltpond c. Axim d. Obuasi
17. Which of the following mineral resources is used in the production of aluminium goods in Ghana
a. Silver b. nickel c. bauxite d. managanese
18. The residential arrangement where the newly married couple establishes their own household is termed
a. Neolocal b. duolocal c. patrilocal d. matrilocal
19. In the Ghanaian society, all marriages begin with
a. Religious rite b. court registration c. bridal feast d. customary rite
20. Aggregate segment of lineage in traditional society form a
a. Kinship b. kingship c. clan d. family
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21. A group of people who are related by blood marriages or adoption is known as
a. Clan b. family c. lineage d. an ethnic group
22. Irresponsible parenting is on the increase in developing countries due to
a. Abject poverty b. illiteracy c. widowhood d. immigration
23. The process of bringing up and looking after children to be useful citizen is
a. Education b. parenthood c. parenting d. socialization
24. The things and attributes man considers very important are known as
a. Goals b. values c. standards d. habits
25. Organized relationships and interactions among a group of people constitute their
a. Culture b. behavorial pattern c. religion d. social development
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26. Which of the following leadership styles grants complete freedom to followers
a. Paternalistic b. laissez-faire c. autocratic d. democratic
27. Laissez-faire has been associated with
a. Socialism b. communism c. capitalism d. totalitarianism
28. Which of the following best describes the structure of local government in Ghana
a. One-tier b. two-tier c. three-tier d. four-tier
29. The civil service is under the
a. Executive b. judiciary c. legislature d. human rights commission
30. In Ghana, the term community refers to a group of people who
a. Belong to the same clan
b. Speak the same language
c. Share common goals
d. Work in one co-operative organization
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31. The most important factor to b considered in community development is
a. Availability of natural resources
b. Prioritization of problems
c. Public education
d. Visionary leadership
32. To reduce inequalities in the distribution of income which of the following taxes would you impose
a. Progressive tax b. stamp duty c. excise duty d. sales tax
33. The exchange of goods and services between countries is called
a. Balance of trade b. international specification c. terms of trade d. international trade
34. Sustainable development can best be achieved in a country by
a. Foreign aid b. political stability c. debt cancellation d. abundant natural resources
35. When a country’s development is uninterrupted over a long period of time it is described as
a. Flexible b. reversible c. sustainable d. vulnerable
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36. Sunlight helps to prevent
a. Measles b. rickets c. malaria d. cholera
37. Heat-trapping gases such as carbon dioxide and methane are responsible for
a. Greenhouse effect b. ozone depletion c. harmattan d. humidity
38. Which of the following factors is an impediment to rapid social change in Ghana
a. Culture b. education c. technology d. urbanization
39. The most effective means of achieving social integration in a heterogeneous society is through
a. Education b. socialization c. marriage d. sport
40. In Ghana, the girl child education policy is aimed at achieving gender
a. Superiority b. equality c. diversity d. inferiority
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41. Citizens who refuses to enlist and defend the wintry as soldiers are known as
a. Pacifists b. patriots c. puritans d. protestants
42. In a society the enjoyment of rights must go with
a. Authority b. privileges c. considerations d. responsibilities
43. The first conference of the non-aligned movement (NAM) took place in
a. Belgrade b. Accra c. Cairo d. New Delhi
44. Where is the seat of the International Court of Justice
a. New York b. paris c. Geneva d. The Hague
45. The treaty establishing the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) was singed in
a. Banjul b. Abidjan c. Lome d. Lagos
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46. What government fears most in respect of rapid population growth is
a. Insufficiency of food
b. Poor housing conditions
c. Job availability
d. Lack of medical attention
47. B. C. G. immunization is against
a. Polio b. measles c. tetanus d. diththeria
48. The facility given to a customer to take an amount more than what is in his account is called
a. a loan b. a standing order c. an overdraft d. a payment order
49. In a business organization, records of all payment and receipts are kept in the
a. Cash book b. ledger c. purchase day book d. sales day book
50. What a business owes to creditors is known as
a. Assets b. capital c. sales d. liabilities
Paper 2: GSTS mock questions
Answer five questions in all, choosing at least one and not more than two questions from each of sections A, B and C.
Section A: The environment
1. Explain five (5) reasons why the individual needs to know himself/ herself
2a. Explain marriage
b. Discuss four challenges that confront a married couple in the Ghanaian society.
social studies mock questions and answers
3. Explain the term socialization
b. Discuss four (4) ways by which socialization is promoted in the Ghanaian society
4. Outline five (5) measures that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can take to control hazards created by mining activities in Ghana
social studies mock questions and answers
Section B: Governance, politics and stability
5a. State two (2) characteristics of each of the following leadership styles
i. Democratic
ii. Laissez-faire
b. Describe four roles of a leader in nation building
6a. What is democratic governance
b. Highlight four (4) benefits Ghana derives from practicing democratic governance
social studies mock questions and answers
7a. State two (2) examples each to distinguish between natural rights and political rights
b. Describe four (4) ways by which the state safeguards the rights of the individual in Ghana
8. Discuss five (5) ways of motivating the youth to contribute effectively to national development
social studies mock questions and answers
9a. What is resource development
b. Explain four measures that are adopted to develop human resource in Ghana
10a. Explain the term sustainable development
b. Discuss four (4) benefits Ghana can derive from sustainable development
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Bravo and good work done. Also the marking schemes should be added to make it complete