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Social Studies2016

WASSCE · 50 questions · Answers included

50 questions

In Abraham Maslow's theory of needs, realization of the individual's potential at the ultimate is

The sum total of a person's perceptions, beliefs, qualities and behaviour constitute his or her

The most effective way of developing one's capabilities is through

Irresponsible adolescent sexual behaviour needs to be controlled through

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the increase in adolescent pregnancy?

An adolescent who indulges in pre-marital sex risks

Which of the following factors can be regarded as a threat to national integration efforts?

A cultural practice which clearly identifies each ethnic group in Ghana is

Marriages can best be sustained when there is

The arrangement where newly married couples live in their own household helps

A family composed of a couple and their immediate offspring is referred to as

A system of inheritance in the Ghanaian traditional society is relevant because it

Parenthood refers to a man or woman who

Flouting the authority of parents can result from

Socialization basically helps the individual to

The basic requirement for living harmoniously in a community is to

An activity that does not contribute to deforestation is the

The major cause of global warming is

Education can bring about change in the Ghanaian society if it is structured to meet the needs of the

Self-reliance for economic growth in a country calls for the development of

Peace building is mainly aimed at creating

Which of the following factors is not a source of conflict in a society?

A leader and a follower are inseparable mainly because, the

Democratic leadership style is widely accepted at work places because it

To achieve the goals and aspirations of a group, the leader must have

The distribution of power among the institution of government is known as

Checks and balances are important in a democratic system of governance because it

Which of the following options is not a feature of democratic governance?

The fundamental human rights of a citizen may be restricted when

One right which is not extended to foreigners in Ghana is

One problem confronting the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is

One objective for the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) is to

The most reliable avenue for the youth to get employment is

In Ghana, the contribution of the youth to national development is minimal because they

Scientific knowledge is based on

Scientific and technological knowledge is acquired to solve human problems through

The natural resources of a country can benefit its people only when they are

To ensure efficient use of human resource in Ghana, the government should

The improvement in the standard of living of people in a given area as a result of positive attitudinal change is described as

The most appropriate way to increase food production in Ghana is to

The main goal of national development is to

A large proportion of the labour force in West Africa is employed in the

One outstanding feature of a buoyant economy is

For individuals to ensure their sustainability in life, they need to

Ghana can sustain her growth and development through the following ways except

The high rate of population growth rate in Ghana is attributed to

One obstacle to family planning in Ghana is

Which of the following factors will not impede the smooth conduct of population census in Ghana?

A person who uses available resources and skills to produce goods and services is referred to as

Productivity can be reduced by the following factors except