WASSCE 2015 November Social Studies Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2015 November Social Studies paper has 44 objective and 10 theory questions. Here are sample objective questions with the correct answers and explanations. Sit the full paper with the real time limit on ePrep.
Sample questions with answers
2. A factor which does not influence the development of the self-image of an individual is
- A. education and training.
- B. experience.
- C. peer influence.
- D. wealth.
Answer: D. wealth.
Answer: D. Education, experience and friends (peers) all shape how a person sees themselves. Wealth does not determine self-image: rich people can have a poor self-image and poor people a good one.
Answer: D. Education, experience and friends (peers) all shape how a person sees themselves. Wealth does not determine self-image: rich people can have a poor self-image and poor people a good one.
3. The basic level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory is
- A. esteem needs.
- B. physiological needs.
- C. safety needs.
- D. social needs.
Answer: B. physiological needs.
Answer: B. Physiological needs (food, water, shelter) form the base of Maslow's hierarchy.
Answer: B. Physiological needs (food, water, shelter) form the base of Maslow's hierarchy.
5. Irresponsible adolescent behaviours can be minimized through the following except
- A. education and training.
- B. guidance and counselling.
- C. faithfulness and divorce.
- D. patience and tolerance.
Answer: C. faithfulness and divorce.
Answer: C. Divorce does not reduce irresponsible adolescent behaviour; education, counselling and patience do.
Answer: C. Divorce does not reduce irresponsible adolescent behaviour; education, counselling and patience do.
6. Which of the following measures can best promote cordial gender relations?
- A. Giving priority to female education
- B. Identifying shortcomings of female
- C. Organisation of single gender competitions
- D. Showing mutual respect and equality.
Answer: D. Showing mutual respect and equality.
Answer: D. Mutual respect and equality between males and females promote cordial gender relations.
Answer: D. Mutual respect and equality between males and females promote cordial gender relations.
7. A common practice endorsed by both Islamic and traditional religions is
- A. burying the death with ornament.
- B. marrying more than one wife.
- C. showing reverence to the ancestors.
- D. showing reverence to the gods.
Answer: B. marrying more than one wife.
Answer: B. Both Islam and traditional religion permit a man to marry more than one wife.
Answer: B. Both Islam and traditional religion permit a man to marry more than one wife.
8. In the Ghanaian society, the value of an individual's education is measured by his/her
- A. ability to speak in public.
- B. contribution to development.
- C. level of intelligence.
- D. stock of wealth.
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9. The basis of all marriages in Ghana is
- A. Christian marriage.
- B. Islamic marriage.
- C. customary marriage.
- D. ordinance marriage.
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10. The main purpose of courtship is to enable the would-be suitors to
- A. announce their intention.
- B. love each other.
- C. seek counselling.
- D. study each other.
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11. A child's responsibility to the family does not include
- A. ensuring the survival of members.
- B. respecting the parent.
- C. running errands for the peers.
- D. washing dishes after meals.
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12. A married couple, their children and relatives constitute the
- A. composite family.
- B. external family.
- C. extended family.
- D. primary family.
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