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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.
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. a. Explain the term natural resources. (4 marks)

b. Explain how the following energy are generated from these resources
i. Solar energy from the sun
ii. Wind energy from wind
iii. Hydroelectric power from water bodies
iv. Geothermal energy [16 marks]

2. a. Explain the term plastic pollution. [4 marks]

b. Over the years various water bodies has been polluted with plastics. Examine four
negative impact of this situation. [16 marks]

SECTION II
SENSE OF PURPOSE
Answer one question only from this section

3. a. Explain the term self-worth. [4 marks]

b. Suggest four ways the youth can develop their capabilities. [12 marks
c. Highlight four importance of knowing oneself. [4 marks]

4. a. Define the term community development. [4 marks]

b. In four ways explain the conditions that must exist for community development.
[12 marks]
c. Mention four challenges associated with military regimes. [4 marks]
 SECTION III
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Answer one question only from this section.

5. a. Explain the concept of social security. [4 marks]

b. Explain four reasons workers in the informal sector must contribute to SSNIT.
[16 marks]

6. a. Differentiate between Leisure and tourism. [4 marks]

b. Explain in four ways how tourism has negatively impacted the Ghanaian community.
[16 inarks]

OBJECTIVE TEST
Answer All Questions
Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Find the correct option for each
question and shade in peneil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letter as
the option you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question

1. Which of the following is an example of a non-point source of water pollution?

A. A factory's wastewater pipe
B. A sewage treatment plant
C. Runoff from a farm field
D. A leaking oil tanker

2. What is a primary cause of water pollution?

A. Deforestation
B. Overfishing
C. Discharge of pollutants
D. Solar energy

3. Which family type consists of parents and their children living together in one household?
A. Nuclear family
B. Extended family
C. Blended family
D. Single-parent family
4. Which family type is known for providing a strong sense of emotional support and security?
A. Blended family
B. Extended family
C. Nuclear family
D. Single-parent family

5. Which country in the Western world often practices a family system that is more nuclear and
individualistic?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Ghana
D. The United States

6. What is the primary purpose of inheritance in Ghanaian culture?

A. To benefit only the eldest son.
B. To divide wealth equally among heirs
C. To exclude female relatives.
D. To be determined by the government.

7. In Ghana, which group traditionally had limited inheritance rights?

A. Male heirs
B. Female heirs
C. Siblings
D. Elders

8. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A. Natural gas
B. Coal
C. Wind power
D. Nuclear power

9. What does turning off lights and appliances when not in use help with?
A. Increasing energy consumption
B. Reducing electricity bills
C. Generating more pollution
D. Enhancing comfort
10. Which type of waste is a significant contributor to water pollution?
A. Plastic bottles B. Human waste
C. Glass containers D. Paper products

11. In Ghana, the traditional family structure is often extended and includes which relatives
living together?
A. Only parents and children B. Aunts, uncles, and cousins
C. Only grandparents D. Siblings only

12. What is the key feature of many Western family systems that differs from traditional
Ghanaian family structures?
A. Extended family living arrangements
B. Arranged marriages
C. Limited role of elders
D. High emphasis on nuclear families

13. Which of the following is a key value in community development?

A. Isolation B. Selfishness
C. Collaboration D. Competition

14. Which of the following is not a potential benefit of individuals engaging in community
activities?
A. Strengthening social bonds
B. Fostering a sense of belonging
C. Creating division and conflict
D. Addressing community challenges

15. What is one way individuals can contribute to their community?

A. Ignore community issues.
B. Isolate themselves from neighbors.
C. Engage in volunteer work.
D. Complain about community problems.

16. How can individuals positively impact community safety?

A. Ignoring safety concerns. B. Reporting safety hazards.
C. Engaging in risky behaviors. D. Criticizing safety initiatives.

17. Which of the following is a responsible way to volunteer in the community?

A. Avoid helping elderly people with household chores.
B. Share false information about community events.
C. Perform household chores for an elderly person.
D. Only volunteer for paid positions.

18. What is one way volunteerism can contribute to socio-economic development?

A. By increasing poverty B. By creating job opportunities
C. By isolating communities D. By reducing access to education

19. What is the United Nation's Declaration on Human Rights?

A. A document that promotes discrimination.
B. A statement of fundamental human rights and freedoms.
C. A treaty for suppressing individual rights.
D. A declaration against the United Nations.

20. How does volunteerism benefit the local economy?

A. By reducing community income.
B. By decreasing employment opportunities.
C. By increasing business activity and local income.
D. By limiting access to essential services.

21. Service that individuals are obliged to perform to the state are .......
A. conventions. B. occupations.
C. responsibilities. D. rights.

22. Fundamental human rights are protected by governments because they are
A. democratic in nature. B. inherent in the very nature of man.
C. pronounced by the chief justice D. provided by the president of the country.

23. What is the goal of a project using sun or wind to generate energy?
A. To increase energy waste.
B. To support non-renewable energy sources.
C. To produce clean and sustainable energy.
D. To promote air pollution.

24. How can individuals reduce their energy use at home?

A. Leaving lights and appliances on when not in use.
B. Using energy-efficient appliances.
C. Wasting water and electricity.
D. Ignoring insulation and weatherization.
25. The community can be developed by all the following except
A. attending communal labor B. destruction of public property
C. payment of tax D. reporting criminals

26. Who is the head of the community?

A. The president B. Member of parliament
C. Chief D. the police inspector

27. The type of family that includes all relatives nearby, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles,
and cousins is called
A. extended family. B. Family system.
C. nuclear family. D. external family.

28. The system inheritance through the male line is called

A. matrilineal inheritance. B. property inheritance.
C. patrilineal inheritance. D. material inheritance.

29. Our environment is made up of

A. natural and man-made things. B. Only non-living things.
C. plants and animals. D. Roads and rivers.

30. What is the meaning of patriarchy in a family system?

A. The eldest member of the family holds the most authority
B. The mother is the head of the family
C. Family members are equal in authority.
D. The father is the head of the family.

31. What are some examples of community service activities?

A. Playing video games at home. B. Participating in a local cleanup campaign.
C. Watching movies at the cinema. D. Shopping at a mall.

32. How can schools encourage volunteerism among students?

A. By imposing mandatory community service hours.
B. By giving monetary rewards to top volunteers.
C. By organizing awareness campaigns about the benefit of volunteerism.
D. By reducing the work load of students who volunteer.
33. What is a common source of human-induced water pollution?
A. Natural springs B. Rainfall
C. Industrial discharge D. Glaciers

34. Which of the following is a major contributor to water pollution from agricultural sources?
A. Recycling programs B. Soil erosion and runoff
C. Wildlife conservation D. Solar energy

35. Which aspect of the nuclear family can be considered a disadvantage for elderly family
members?
A. Isolation and loneliness B. Increased caregiving support
C. Financial stability D. Strong emotional bonds

36. What is a key characteristic of the Ghanaian family system?

A. Emphasis on individualism. B. Small family size.
C. Strong extended family connections. D. Nuclear family dominance.

37. Who is entitled to human rights?

A. Only adults. B. Only government officials
C. All individuals, regardless of age. D. Only citizens of a specific country

38. When was the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
A. 1945 B. 1955
C. 1965 D. 1975

39. What is one potential outcome of gender equality within the family?
A. Increased discrimination B. Improved family well-being and harmony
C. Reinforcement of traditional gender roles D. Limited opportunities for girls

40. What is a significant difference between Ghanaian and Western family systems?
A. Similar gender roles.
B. Emphasis on collectivism.
C. Types of marriage customs.
D. Educational opportunities.