Social Studies 2021 - WASSCE

Social Studies Paper 1

Question 1

The basic capability of a person is the ability to

Question 2

People who exhibit false identity do so in order to

Question 3

Inappropriate behaviour of an individual is likely to result in

Question 4

The knowledge of reproductive features of adolescent enables them to be aware of

Question 5

To promote national identity, it is important to

Question 6

National symbols instil in the Ghanaian a sense of

Question 7

Puberty rite should be institutionalized in Ghana because it

Question 8

One outstanding socio-cultural practice in Ghana society is

Question 9

Marriage can be sustained by

Question 10

One reason for which people contract marriage is to

Question 11

A consequence of broken home is

Question 12

Provision of financial and physical needs of the family by the father helps to ensure

Question 13

The family as an institution is important because it

Question 14

The term parenting refers to the

Question 15

Provision of security, sense of belonging, language acquisition and character formation are all socialization roles primarily played by the

Question 16

A role that is inseparable and shared by all agencies of socialization is

Question 17

Which of the following options is not part of the physical environment?

Question 18

A major environmental problem facing towns and cities in Ghana in recent times is

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes social change? The process of

Question 20

One major impact of formal education on national development is

Question 21

One way of applying independence and self-reliance to one's life is

Question 22

Political independence means gaining

Question 23

Declaration of state of emergency by governments is a

Question 24

Peace building is effectively realized when the feuding parties are

Question 25

The most disastrous effect of ethnic conflicts in Ghana is

Question 26

Which of the following statements best explains laissez-faire leadership? The leader

Question 27

An autocratic leadership must be avoided in society because

Question 28

Unity and development are more sustainable in democracy because the people

Question 29

Which of the following options is a feature of democracy?

Question 30

Regular payment of taxes mainly helps the government to

Question 31

Prohibition against the entry into military security zones curtails the individual's

Question 32

Sharing of ideas, cultures and increased interaction among peoples facilitated by technological skills refers to

Question 33

The term international community refers to

Question 34

Which of the following statements is not an objective of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)?

Question 35

Which of the following options is a good avenue for saving in Ghana?

Question 36

Which of the following options is not an avenue for youth training in Ghana?

Question 37

One benefit of financial security to the individual is the ability to

Question 38

The body of knowledge acquired through systematic enquiry and considerable mental effort is termed

Question 39

The promotion of science and technology education has reduced Ghana's dependence on

Question 40

One factor that best explains insufficient exploitation and utilization of national resources in Ghana is the lack of

Question 41

Which of the following measures is an appropriate way of preventing the lose of quality human resource in Ghana?

Question 42

A major source of development problem in Ghana is

Question 43

The most essential factor needed in accomplishing community computer laboratory project is

Question 44

In order to overcome high cost of living in Ghana,

Question 45

Ghana's economy is current not buoyant because it is

Question 46

High level of education is cited as one of the causes of low population growth because

Question 47

The youthful nature of Ghana's population implies

Question 48

People work mainly for

Question 49

An entrepreneur can ensure sustainability of business through

Question 50

Ploughing profit back enables the entrepreneur to