WASSCE 2022 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2022 Social Studies paper has 48 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
1. Social unrest and breakdown of law and order in society are effects of
- A. environmental challenges.
- B. strained family ties.
- C. cultural practices.
- D. deviant behaviours.
Answer: D. deviant behaviours.
Answer: D. Deviant behaviours such as crime and drug abuse lead to unrest and breakdown of law and order.
Answer: D. Deviant behaviours such as crime and drug abuse lead to unrest and breakdown of law and order.
2. Political independence is fully realized when there is a buoyant economy and
- A. a dominant political party.
- B. deficit balance of payment.
- C. ability to access foreign loans.
- D. sustainable development.
Answer: D. sustainable development.
Answer: D. Political independence is real when backed by a buoyant economy and sustainable development.
Answer: D. Political independence is real when backed by a buoyant economy and sustainable development.
3. Democratic leadership promotes sustainable development because it
- A. is an arbitration mechanism in society.
- B. generates ethnic sentiments and love in politics.
- C. creates separation of powers of organs of government.
- D. guarantees accountability and transparency.
Answer: D. guarantees accountability and transparency.
Answer: D. Democratic leadership guarantees accountability and transparency in the use of resources.
Answer: D. Democratic leadership guarantees accountability and transparency in the use of resources.
4. Reliable weather forecasting, improved medical services and efficient transportation systems are examples
- A. proper management of the physical environment.
- B. roles played by science and technology in development.
- C. efforts towards national integration.
- D. social services for infrastructural development.
Answer: B. roles played by science and technology in development.
Answer: B. Weather forecasting, medicine and transport show the role of science and technology in development.
Answer: B. Weather forecasting, medicine and transport show the role of science and technology in development.
5. The process of socialization in every society starts from the
- A. community.
- B. school.
- C. family.
- D. church.
Answer: C. family.
Answer: C. Socialization starts in the family.
Answer: C. Socialization starts in the family.
6. The need for governments to provide more schools, hospitals and other social amenities is that
- A. citizens desire to become literates.
- B. election campaign promises must be fulfilled.
- C. health issues have become more of international concern.
- D. there is increase in the population.
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7. Which of the following factors forms the basis of technological development of a country?
- A. Buoyant economy
- B. Political stability
- C. Vocational education
- D. Scientific research
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8. The ultimate aim of education is to provide
- A. knowledge.
- B. scientific ideas.
- C. occupational skills.
- D. values.
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9. National economic life is made up of three elements namely
- A. agriculture, industry and services.
- B. manufacturing, agriculture and transport.
- C. agriculture, mining and industry.
- D. mining, manufacturing and transport.
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10. Which of the following statements is true about the activities of man in relation to the environment?
- A. Poor farming methods deprive the land of its vegetative cover
- B. Indiscriminate bush burning ensures livestock rearing
- C. Surface mining destroys marine life
- D. Proper waste management promotes family re-union
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