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SOCIAL STUDIES 1 & 2
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Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. While you are waiting, read and observe the following
instructions carefully. Write your name and index number in ink in the spaces provided above.

This booklet consists of two papers; I and II. Answer Paper 2 which comes first in your answer booklet and
Paper 1 on your Objective Test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last for 1 hour after which the answer book let
will be collected. Do not start Paper until you are told to do so. Paper 1 will last 45 minutes.

VERY IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read through the questions, brainstorm and plan your answers before you finally answer them. This
is one of the good ways to manage your time in an exam and to do well.
2. Write clearly, use simple expressions and provide the best answers possible.
3. Write answers that provide additional information. If you just list answers or provide one to three
worded answers, your will fail the paper.
4. Do well to explain your answers to help earn full marks. Check your units of measurement, spellings,
grammar and read over your work before submitting.
5. Write question numbers boldly, start every new major question (answers) on a new page.
6. Do not rewrite the full question before answering. Only write the question number.
7. Show workings in all instances in section B if the question involves calculations.

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 SECOND MOCK EXAMINATION, BASIC 9
SOCIAL STUDIES

This booklet consist of two papers. Answer paper 2 which comes first, in your answer booklet and paper 1 on your objective
test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last 1 hour after which the answer booklet will be collected. Do not start paper 1 until you
are told to do so. Paper 1 will last for 45 minutes.

PAPER 2
60 MARKS

Answer three questions from this part

SECTION I
OUR ENVIRONMENT
Answer one question from this section

1. The people of Woodland have been experiencing energy crisis. The national energy generation is planning of
providing the people with sustainable source of energy. In attempt to get the best energy for the people, the national
company has advertised for energy consultants to aid them get the best and sustainable energy source. Imagine that,
you are contracted to provide a consultation on the best energy to use.
(a) Explain to the National company the meaning of the two sources of energy 4marks
(b) Write two examples each of the types of energy sources you will tell them 4marks
(c) Which of the examples will you advise the national company to select for the people of woodland that will
ensure sustainability and protects environment? Explain four reasons. 12marks

2. (a) Mr. and Mrs. Fam formed a family through marriage. They gave birth to Fred Fam. The couples taught
their son their languages and basic activities. After some time, they found out that they cannot train their son
alone. They sent him to a very refine institution for further training. Fred Fam interacts with other children in
their community to learn some skills such as playing of football, skating and dancing.
i. Briefly describe the term associated with the nurturing processes in the extract 4marks
ii. Vividly identify four agencies of the processes of nurturing in the extract 4marks
iii. Do you think it is important to pass Fred Fam through all the processes of nurturing?
(b) Explain four reasons to support your answer 12marks

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 SECTION II
GOVERNANCE, POLITICS AND STABILITY
Answer one question from this section

3. (a) Briefly describe how the First Republic of Ghana was established 4marks
(b) Explain two main political events that led to the First Republic of Ghana 4marks
(a) Outline four features of the First Republican constitution 12marks

4. (a) Explain the following

i. Conflict
ii. Conflict prevention
iii. Conflict management 6marks
iv.
(b) List two sources of conflicts your community 2marks

(c) Highlight four (4) effects of conflicts 12marks

SECTION III
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Answer one question from this section

5. (a) What is volunteerism? 4mark

(b) Discuss four ways of ensuring volunteerism in Ghana 16marks

6. (a) Describe the following

i. Human resource
ii. Human resource development 4marks

(b) In what four ways can Ghana develop her human resources 16marks

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 PAPER 1
40 MARKS-
45minutes
Answer all questions

1. One of the physical changes that occur in the male 7. One of the following cultural elements does not bind
adolescent is the maturation of ……. members of a family together
A. Intelligence A. Marriage
B. The productive organs B. Funerals
C. Wisdom C. Festivals
D. Behavior traits D. Occupation
8. The best way of promoting national identity in Ghana
2. Stress and strain are characteristics of the adolescent is through
period because generally A. The institution of a common dietary system
A. Adolescents are expected to produce anything B. Adoption of a common national language
without many difficulties C. Enforcement of the constitution
B. Adolescents want to behave like adults D. Institution of good governance
C. Adolescence is associate with marriage
D. Adolescence is associated with puberty 9. Misunderstandings in the Ghanaian traditional society
are best addressed by
3. The period of adolescence is characterized by ….. A. The traditional priest
A. A feeling of low self – esteem B. Legal and moral codes
B. Moving from childhood to adulthood C. Socio – economic practices
C. Ability to take good care of the body D. The chief linguist
D. Preparation for marriage
10. The existence of conflict is indicated by one of the
4. When adolescents are ignorant about their following
reproductive health it leads to …. A. Agreement
A. Irresponsible sexual relationships B. Unity
B. Inferiority complex C. Quarrel
D. Peace
C. Poor peer relationship
D. Truant behavior 11. Which of the following is not an effect of inter
personal conflict?
5. One of the following practices does not promote a A. Interruption of good relations between family
healthy living. members
A. Regular exercises B. Time wasting and stress
B. Good eating habits C. Bitterness and hostility
C. Good sanitation D. Increased team spirit
D. Life insurance policy
12. A major reason why the natural resources of Ghana
6. The Ghanaian traditional belief which undermines the have not been sufficiently exploited is
stability of the family and society and impedes national A. Sufficient capital base
development is the believe in B. Low technical know- how
A. Ancestors C. Lack of skilled labor
B. Deities D. Small market for finished goods
C. Life after death
D. Witchcraft

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13. Human resources are not properly utilized in Ghana 20. Why are maps important for airline managers?
mainly because of A) To find fishing spots
A. Poor infrastructural facilities B) To plan flight routes
C) To study earthquakes
B. Inadequate manpower development
D) To locate archaeological sites
C. Political instability
D. Lack of inventiveness 21. What does a map key on a physical map represent?
A) Historical events
14. Labor is said to be skilled when it B) Physical features
A. Has gone through training C) Political boundaries
B. Perform its work with longer hours D) Economic activities
C. Acquires more hands for work
22. When sketching a map, what should be used to
D. Uses more physical than mental ability represent settlements and industrial developments?
A) Blue color
15. A resource is classified as renewable when it can be B) Lines and symbols
A. Replenished before it runs out C) Red color
B. Exported for foreign exchange D) North arrow
C. Processed into consumer
23. In mapping, what is the purpose of a scale?
D. Exploited with less capital
A) To measure distances
16. Which of the following are not non- renewable B) To represent time zones
natural resources? C) To show population density
A. Gold D) To indicate temperature
B. Gas
C. Trees 24. What is the main purpose of locating landmarks
D. Oil using maps?
A) To navigate in a city
17. To ensure efficient use of Ghana’s human resources, B) To find buried treasure
those in authority must C) To study ancient civilizations
A. Contract more world bank loans for community D) To predict weather patterns
projects
25. Which of the following is a hot desert?
B. Employ many people as civil servants A) Amazon
C. Appoint only members of the ruling party to high B) Sahara
positions C) Ganges
D. Appoint qualified people to occupy job positions D) Mississippi

18. What is a map? 26. Identify the ocean located to the west of Africa.
A) Pacific Ocean
A) A geographical encyclopedia
B) Indian Ocean
B) A representation of an area C) Atlantic Ocean
C) A weather forecast D) Southern Ocean
D) A historical document
27. What major physical feature is the Amazon
19. Which of the following is a component of maps that Rainforest an example of?
represents direction? A) Desert.
A) Map key B) Mountain range
B) Scale C) Rainforest
C) North arrow D) Ocean
D) Legend

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28. Which river is not located in Africa? D) Promoting competition
A) Nile
B) Mississippi 35. What is the Watson Commission known for?
C) Niger A) Investigating natural disasters
D) Volta B) Promoting self-identity
C) Accelerating independence
29. Discussing human activities affecting rivers D) Enhancing map skills
involves:
A) Deforestation and pollution 36. What was the significance of the 28th February riots
B) Desertification and earthquakes in Accra?
C) Volcanic eruptions and tornadoes A) A celebration
D) Glacier melting and urbanization B) A peaceful protest
C) A call for independence
30. What is the role of the Ghana Meteorological D) A religious ceremony
Agency (GMA)?
A) Environmental conservation 37. Which organization is responsible for the early
B) Weather Forecasting detection of natural disasters in Ghana?
C) Agricultural development A) Greenpeace
D) Historical research B) Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA)
C) United Nations (UN)
31. Which is a human-made natural disaster? D) World Health Organization (WHO)
A) Earthquake
B) Flood 38. What impact did the visit to the spot where ex-
C) Wildfire servicemen were killed have on the push for
D) Drought independence?
A) It fueled a renewed determination for self-rule
32. . Suggesting ways to manage disasters includes: B) It strengthened loyalty to the colonial authorities
A) Building more dams C) It deepened divisions among nationalist leaders
B) Ignoring early warnings D) It discouraged anti-colonial sentiments
C) Increasing deforestation
D) Implementing evacuation plans 39. The first agency of socialization is ..
33. Dams in Ghana are used for… A) School
A) energy generation B) B) Family
B) bathing C) C) the media
C) drinking water D) D) peers
D) eating
40. The First Prime Minister of Ghana was..
34. Discussing strengths and weaknesses with peers A) K.A Busia
helps in: B) Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
A) Hiding weaknesses C) General Acheampong
B) Ignoring strengths D) Akuffo Addo
C) Building self-awareness

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