Social Studies 2019 Paper 1 Objective Test Questions 1-20

JUNE 2019
SOCIAL STUDIES

Paper 1
OBJECTIVE TEST

1. Environmental degradation is mainly caused by

A. natural disasters
B. human activities
C. civil wars
D. global warming

2. Respiratory diseases can be caused by

A. water pollution
B. land degradation
C. air pollution
D. deforestation

3. The right of a citizen of Ghana does not include

A. equality before the law
B. freedom from taxes
C. right to life
D. right to work

4. Which of the following factors is mostly needed for the continuous existence of man?

A. Wealth
B. Family
C. Religion
D. Environment

5. The right to be protected and heard at trials is an example of

A. social right
B. political right
C. legal right
D. natural right

6. The following options are advantages of colonization in Ghana except

A. introduction of formal education
B. excessive use of foreign goods
C. introduction of new crops
D. introduction of paper currency

7. Which of the following does not constitute environmental degradation?

A. Deforestation
B. Bush burning
C. Air pollution
D. Mixed farming

8. Which of the following factors is a reason for Ghana’s cultural diversity?

A. Ethnic grouping
B. Foreign trade
C. Internal trade
D. Colonization

9. Utilities and services are more easily supplied when settlements are

A. built any how
B. close together
C. far apart
D. well planned

10. The dry season in southern Ghana starts from the month of November and ends in

A. February
B. May
C. June
D. April

11. One of the problems facing primary production in Ghana is

A. availability of skilled labour
B. long period of bush burning
C. poor road network
D. the use of complex machines

12. Payments which individuals make regularly to insurance companies is called

A. taxes
B. salaries
C. premiums
D. bonds

13. People are elected into office of parliament through a process called

A. presidential election
B. appointment taking
C. referendum
D. voting

14. The revolution of the earth causes

A. day and night
B. differences in length of the day and night
C. differences in time and between two places
D. rise and fall of ocean tides

15. The best way to resolve conflicts in Ghana is through

A. peaceful demonstration
B. law courts
C. mediation
D. harsh sanctions

16. The following are reasons for the migration of ethnic groups in Ghana except

A. peace and security
B. fertile lands
C. outbreaks of diseases
D. trade and commerce

17. One measure that can best help to minimize indiscipline among the youth is

A. police arrest
B. long-term imprisonment
C. corporal punishment
D. access to quality education

18. The main reason for which Ghana cooperates with other countries is to

A. benefit in times of need
B. get free goods for her citizens
C. maintain political stability
D. prevent attack on Ghanaians

19. Which instrument is used to measure rainfall amounts?

A. Wind vane
B. Barometer
C. Thermometer
D. Rain gauge

20. Ghana’s contribution to the United Nation (UN) can be seen in the following areas except

A. provision of funds to refugees
B. peace keeping
C. payment of dues
D. sale of produce

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