The 2023 WASSCE Social Studies Paper will be written on Monday, 28th August, 2023. Candidates will spend 3 hours on the essay type questions and spend 50 minutes on the objective test paper. The paper will begin at exactly 8:30 am.

We have a full mock question for all 2023 WASSCE candidates. These questions were selected based on confirmed topics. Prove that you are ready by solving these mock questions.

1. One advantage of an adolescent girl abstaining from pre-marital s€x is……….
A. Getting a better marriage partner
B. Protection from unwanted pregnancy
C. Giving birth to intelligent children
D. Getting better employment

2. Which of the following statements best explains self concept? The

A. inborn character of a person

B. personal and physiological abilities of a person

C. physical and psychomotor nature of a person

D. whole nature of a person

3. The basic level of Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Needs is

A. physiological

B. safety

C. self-actualization

D. social

4. The contribution of the youth to national development is minimal because they ……..
A. Are trained to do only menial jobs
B. Are too young to work
C. Are denied participation in national programmes
D. Lack a positive attitude to work and acts on impulse.

5. The call for the abolishing of widowhood rites and trokosi system is mainly because
A. The United Nation say so
B. They are old fashioned

C. They are practised in the rural areas

D. They violate human rights

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6. The most accurate data for purpose of developing a nation can be obtained through
A. Population census
B. Enumeration of towns and villages
C. Registration of births
D. Registration of voters

7. The rapid increase in the number of children in a population is as a result of
A. Pressure on educational facilities
B. Stable mortality rate
C. Increase in rural-urban migration
D. High demands for luxury goods

8. Ghana is experiencing high dependency ratio because
A. Many people are economically inactive
B. Many people have low level of education
C. The government takes care of all social services
D. Natural resources are limited

9. The youthful nature of Ghana’s population implies a
A. High rate of unemployment
B. High cost of medical care
C. Low fertility rate
D. High dependency burden

10. The main focus of Ghana’s population policy is to
A. Reduce birth rate
B. Make people aware that the country is over populated
C. Create the awareness of the consequences of rapid population growth
D. Educate the citizenry about contraception

11. How would you define productivity?
A. It is workers’ output in as much as it satisfies human needs
B. It is the measurement that show the achievement of greater output by workers within a short period, using same resources yet not compromising the quality
C. Quantity of goods produced by workers using enough raw materials in the process
D. Maximum production of goods using scarce resources yet achieving satisfaction, regardless of the time the goods enter the market

12. One of the following can help increase productivity at the work place
A. Recruiting more people for jobs
B. Providing workers with equal pay
C. Workers acquiring appropriate skills
D. Employ more women

13. Opportunities for further education and training are important measures to
A. Enhance workers’ skills and ideas
B. Improve salary and wages for workers
C. Give the worker comfort and security for the future
D. Award workers prizes and prestige

14. What is the most important potential the youth should consider in choosing a profession?
A. His/her interest
B. Financial reward
C. His/her ability
D. Future security

15. The Entrepreneur is usually referred to as the
A. The first factor of production
B. The principal factor of production
C. The fourth factor of production
D. The human factor of production

16. A successful marriage depends on both partners
A. Being gainfully employed C. Being highly religious
B. Belonging to the same clan D. Exhibiting genuine love

17. The leadership style in which the followers are consulted for their views before a decision is taken is ……………………
A. Autocratic B. Democratic C. Laissez Faire D. Paternalistic

18. To contribute effectively to community development, the individual needs to
A. Be eloquent B. Be educated C. Have children D. Have vision

19. One disadvantage of a democratic type of leadership is that ……………..
A. In times of crisis decision making is unduly delayed
B. Certain powerful persons easily dominate the scene
C. The goal of the group is not achieved
D. Followers get discouraged because their initiatives are killed

20. What leaders require from followers in order to achieve success is to ……………….
A. Sing their praises C. Be loyal and cooperative
B. Avoid criticizing them D. Have formal education

21. The following factors are considered in community decision making process except
A. Identification of needs C. Sensitization of the people
B. Prioritization of needs D. Arrival at solution

22. To set clear direction that will motivate and arouse people’s interest to take initiative the leader needs to have…….
A. Vision and drive C. Occupation and skills
B. Power and authority D. Wealth and loyalty

23. Factors that promote community development include all the following except ……..
A. Aggressive and militant youth
B. Effective and efficient leadership
C. Cordial relationship and positive attitude of members

24. The residential arrangement where the newly married couple establishes their own household is termed ………………………
A. Neolocal B. Duolocal C. Patrilocal D. Matrilocal

25. A qualitative change in all aspects of the life of a people is described as ……………
A. Growth B. Inflation C. Deflation D. Development

26. The female reproductive organ which provides the environment for the development of the foetus is the …………………..
A. Vagina B. Cervix C. Ovary D. Uterus

27. An identifiable social characteristic of the adolescent is the ……………………
A. Ability to think about the future
B. Desire to be self-dependent
C. Concern for physical changes in the body
D. Desire to gain popularity among members

28. The process by which a neutral party is involved in the resolution of conflict between two feuding groups is referred to as ………………………….
A. Consensus building C. Mediation
B. Negotiation D. Power sharing

29. The sovereignty of a state is violated when the country ……………………..
A. Is under foreign invasion C. Has strong military force
B. Practices a multi-party system D. Is under military rule

30. The main purpose of marriage in the Ghanaian society is to …………………..
A. Create avenue for legitimate child bearing
B. Give adult status and sense of importance to people
C. Provide opportunity for the woman’s family to collect bride wealth
D. Provide opportunity to engage in economic activities

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31. One consequence of breakdown of marriage in the Ghanaian society is ……………..
A. Brain-drain C. Child delinquency
B. Excessive quest for wealth D. High infant mortality

32. One major characteristic of matrilocal marriage is that the
A. Couples moves to live in a resident provided by the man
B. Couple moves to live in a resident provided by the woman
C. Man moves to live in the woman’s family house
D. Woman moves to live in the man’s family house

33. Which of the following activities cannot be classified as an avenue for youth training in Ghana?
A. National Youth Employment Programme
B. Opportunity Industrialization Centre
C. Illegal mining operation
D. Voluntary work camps for the youth

34. The best way to develop human resource in Ghana is through ……………
A. Education and training C. Excursion and field trips
B. Organized visits and counselling D. Retraining and guidance

35. The key factor to the development of one’s capabilities is ……………….
A. Availability of natural resources C. Availability of tertiary education
B. Control of the environment D. The desire of the individual

36. A leadership style which is highly coercive and intolerant of opposing views is
A. Autocratic

B . Laissez Faire

C. Democratic

D. Paternalistic

37. Organized relationships and interactions among a group of people constitute their…………..
A. Culture C. Religion
B. Behavioural pattern D. Social environment

38. Which of the following is not a requirement for progress and development of the community?
A. Individuals having dual citizenship C. Individuals performing their roles
B. People caring for one another D. People performing communal labour

39. In which of the following ways has Science and Technology negatively affected mankind?
A. Invention of weapons of war
B. Reduction in the use of traditional farming implements
C. The use of hook and line in fishing
D. The use of storage facilities

40. A Leader and a Follower are inseparable because …………………
A. Both are partners in the development process
B. They belong to the same religion
C. They have the same level of education
D. They have the same ethnic background

41. Which of the following is true about autocratic Leadership?
A. Sharing responsibilities with followers
B. Ability to carry people along
C. Encouragement of divide and rule
D. Readiness to take quick decisions

42. A citizen can play a key role in nation building by …………………….
A. Being a member of a political party
B. Constructively criticizing the policies of the government
C. Being a member of a voluntary organization
D. Making donations to religious bodies

43. The ultimate goal of Maslow’s theory of need is the ………………..
A. Desire for self-actualization C. Need to satisfy hunger and shelter
B. Need for security D. Need for self esteem

44. The role of an individual in a community includes all the following except ……….
A. Volunteering information C. Taking part in communal labour
B. Voting at elections D. Collection of taxes

45. Which of the following groups of people are considered as the custodians of the traditions of the land?
A. Linguist B. Elders C. Chiefs D. Ancestors

46. Persons who emerge as leaders in the midst of crisis are described as ……………..
A. Charismatic C. Democratic
B. Situational D. Autocratic

47. The practice whereby a woman has more than one husband is referred to as …………
A. Polygyny C. Polyandry
B. Monogamy D. Polygamy

48. The period of adolescence is characterized by ……………………………
A. A feeling of low self-esteem C. Preparation for marriage
B. Moving from childhood to adulthood D. Ability to take good care of self

49. Nation-building can best be promoted when a leader ……………………..
A. Is friendly with his followers
B. Shares authority with his followers
C. Is selfless and permissive
D. Has vision and initiative

50. One basic feature of marriage under ordinance is that it is ……………………….
A. Endogamous B. Monogamous C. Polyandrous D. Polygynous

PART II

SECTION A
THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Examine any five (5) challenges that the family faces in its role in socializing the child
[20 Marks]

2. (a) Explain the terms Parenting and Parenthood [4 Marks]
(b) Highlight any four (4) ways in which parents can show that they are responsible for their children [16 Marks]

3. Marriage is a sheard responsibility. Discuss. [20 Marks]

4. Discuss any five ways of promoting integration among the ethnic groups in Ghana []20 Marks]

SECTION B
GOVERNANCE, POLITICS AND STABILITY

4. Examine five (5) conditions under which the right of the individual can be restricted [20 Marks]

5. (a) Explain the term democracy [4 Marks]
(b) Discuss four (4) features of Ghana’s democracy. [16 Marks]

8. Examine any five (5) roles that a leader plays in nation building [20 Marks]

SECTION C
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

9. Discuss five (5) contributions the nation experts from the youth in nation building [20 Marks]

10. Examine any five (5) measures that can be adopted to improve the standard of living of the average Ghanaian [20 Marks]

11. (a) Explain the terms Work and Entrepreneur [4 Marks]
(a). Examine any four (4) functions of the entrepreneur in modern day business activities 1[6 Marks]