Question 1The primary reason for the arrival of the British to the Gold Coast was toA.trade in spicesB.trade in goldC.rule the peopleD.evangelizeObjective Show full explanation
Question 2According to oral tradition, the Ga-Adangbe migrated fromA.Eastern Nigeria B.Western Nigeria C.Western Sudan D.Central SudanObjective Show full explanation
Question 3The first missionaries to introduce secondary education in Ghana were theA.Wesleyan B.Catholic C.BaselD.BremanObjective Show full explanation
Question 4Which of the following is a duty of a citizen?A.Joining a religious groupB.Helping the Police financially C.Paying taxes for development D.Giving free medical careObjective Show full explanation
Question 5The meeting of warm air mass and cold air mass causesA.cyclonic rainfallB.relief rainfallC.torrential rainfallD.convectional rainfallObjective Show full explanation
Question 6Peaceful coexistence among the ethnic groups in Ghana is important forA.population growthB.increasing government revenueC.reducing crime in societyD.sustainable developmentObjective Show full explanation
Question 7Which of the following was established to find the causes of the 1948 riots?A.Coussey CommitteeB.Justice Annan CommitteeC.Watson CommitteeD.Bourne CommitteeObjective Show full explanation
Question 8The main reason for the transatlantic slave trade was thatA.the trans-Saharan trade had declinedB.trade in gold was no longer profitableC.Red Indians could not work on plantationsD.cheap labour was needed on American plantationsObjective Show full explanation
Question 9Which of the following is used to teach good morals in a traditional society?A.Story tellingB.Court musicC.Funeral dirgesD.Talking drumsObjective Show full explanation
Question 10The practice of multiparty democracy in Ghana tends to promoteA.sufficiencyB.ethnicityC.stabilityD.dependencyObjective Show full explanation
Question 11The basic institution that helps an individual to learn the moral values of the society is theA.media B.family C.church D.schoolObjective Show full explanation
Question 12Which of the following cities does not experience the Mediterranean type of climateA.Accra B.Tunis C.TripoliD.Cape TownObjective Show full explanation
Question 13In Ghana, state-owned enterprises are important because theyA.make a lot of profitB.employ a majority of the labour forceC.produce all the goods for societyD.provide vital goods and servicesObjective Show full explanation
Question 14A set of rules by which a country is governed is referred to asA.international lawB.bye-lawsC.constitutionD.manifestoObjective Show full explanation
Question 15Th e human resource of a country refers to theA.members of parliament onlyB.skills of trade unionsC.skills of workers and managementD.members of local councils onlyObjective Show full explanation
Question 16The longest latitude is known as theA.EquatorB.Arctic CircleC.Tropic of CancerD.Tropic of CapricornObjective Show full explanation
Question 17Which of the following is a tertiary economic activityA.Weaving B.Quarrying C.Farming D.BankingObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Rocks which are formed in layers are calledA.gneissB.sedimentaryC.igneousD.metamorphicObjective Show full explanation
Question 19Barometer is an instrument for measuringA.atmospheric pressureB.temperatureC.wind speedD.wind directionObjective Show full explanation
Question 20The main purpose of the Bond of 1844 was toA.establish British ruleB.resist British ruleC.eliminate ethnic conflictD.eliminate human sacrificeObjective Show full explanation
Question 21The efficiency of labour can be increased if oneA.reports to work earlyB.has a good supervisorC.uses appropriate technologyD.works for longer hoursObjective Show full explanation
Question 22Which of the following types of rocks is suitable for road construction?A.SlateB.Marble C.Granite D.QuartziteObjective Show full explanation
Question 23One major cause of poverty in Ghana isA.low productivityB.poor health facilitiesC.small labour forceD.corruptionObjective Show full explanation
Question 24The last Governor-General left the country when GhanaA.joined the United Nations B.joined the Commonwealth C.became independentD.became a republicObjective Show full explanation
Question 25What type of vegetation is associated with cold deserts?A.Steppe B.Tundra C.PrairieD.ConiferousObjective Show full explanation
Question 26The moon is a satellite ofA.Jupiter B.Mars C.EarthD.MercuryObjective Show full explanation
Question 27The District Assemblies perform all the following except toA.build school blocksB.build marketsC.maintain feeder roadsD.construct trunk roadsObjective Show full explanation
Question 28Peaceful coexistence among individuals in a society can be promoted throughA.reconciliation B.socialization C.sympathyD.patriotismObjective Show full explanation
Question 29Which of the following natural resource is being over-exploited in Ghana?A.MineralB.Water C.Timber D.SandObjective Show full explanation
Question 30Kobine is a festival celebrated atA.Yendi B.Lawra C.WaD.BolgatangaObjective Show full explanation
Question 31The state supports private businesses because theyA.make a lot of profitB.organize trade fairsC.produce essential goodsD.pay taxes for developmentObjective Show full explanation
Question 32An individual whose rights have been infringed upon seeks justice from theA.courtB.policeC.presidentD.militaryObjective Show full explanation
Question 33The time in Accra on longitude 0° is 8 am. What is the time in Cairo on longitude 30°E ?A.9 am B.10 am C.11 amD.12 noonObjective Show full explanation
Question 34The Cape Coast castle is a valuable national asset because it promotesA.tradeB.educationC.tourismD.civilizationObjective Show full explanation
Question 35The main work of members of parliament under Ghana‟s 1992 Constitution is toA.draw a manifestoB.execute laws C.interpret laws D.make lawsObjective Show full explanation
Question 36Ghana cooperates with other nations mainly toA.ensure her political stability B.develop her national tradeC. maintain internal peaceD.maintain international peaceObjective Show full explanation
Question 37Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?A.Child labourB.Sex tradeC.TruancyD.FavouritismObjective Show full explanation
Question 38“Positive Action” proposed by Nkrumah in 1949 was a call forA.hard work and honestyB.cooperation with the British C.national strike and boycott D.national unityObjective Show full explanation
Question 39The area with the highest amount of rainfall in Ghana isA.Cape Coast B.Koforidua C.KumasiD.AximObjective Show full explanation
Question 40Laws made by the District Assemblies are calledA.bye-lawsB.decreesC.ordinanceD.billsObjective Show full explanation