Name........

Index Number....

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TWi (:\SAN"ftr) 2&1 I haur 45 miiiutes

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?ltis hoaklet cr.tnsist.; qf'ma pcpei',i- Answer Paper 2 v,hich cot??es first, in ,vou.r answer booklet u-nd
Paper I on l,out' Objective 7t.s! strsw^er sheet. Paper 2 u,iil 1a.sr I liour q{ter v,hich the ansv,er booklet
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Papra 2 t hour
Essay

This pcper consisls o.f three sections: I, II and III. Answer one questio;z onlv in Pttri l and all
the iytestion*q in Part,s lf and ll7"

Answer all the questions in ,vtttu" afisy)er bookiet.

Cvedit vriil be given -{or claril.y o-{ expression and orderly lsresentation qf material.

Panr I
Couposlriox
130 marksl

1. Yi det edidi soc 1ri mu baako pt {a nxmfue a Emfiioro sha aduanz;m (1-50) tlvere ,ha
asaili.

(a) l\verr: nsrahwe bi a. rl,.: suhuufo; kJee ho asgm.

(r) Ilec rneye no l{erneireda biara.

(c) l\ir asetena Ii inu no ctes sw3 he ne i:ho hia pa ara? Nsurl anaa anrvinam
nkanea.

{r}i 'ft'verr: k::abaa krmii rv'adainfo rv:r sukuu fofore }rru, na ka r,lo suk,"i.,: ho asem
kyere no.

Fanr II
ilol'ipnenpxsror,l
i10 uiarksl

lienkan des etliCi sos .t,i na bua nssntt;ijsa ,r;* a;{ina*"

2. ft{rr:er* ter:.teir bi a atwam noi na Skra te wj.r:ilr::. IJne Ariarko fiia a-iiasi{b*.,
na w'3n nr,,'inaa t'3rl&a afie vr'; anigyee mu. Lla trlcro i:i, ili-nve :i:e Atlalkc ko rnaa ,ld.e
ne n]r-r"an n{r kunim Adankr:. Jhra -rrer: ntr:rn kafaa 3i"we Adari:fb.t, sf'i::i -"r" na iimpa
se :rb*3ra ankonar:.r,:ra;dwene s; wanya. adarnfim a ne irt yr: del.:i vi,.. pa ari:.
3ne 3i,rve ay;nkofa no akyi, ankye koraa na lvrk.;hl,iaa Ssebl ru.ea :tno ilso 1;e
'ltu.'e ko maa Strt-e r.,,ttie" €n<-r akvj. Skra ne Sselt; faa;;xpgn, nansc anh;,rs hiara 1a
Svata ne 3sebe ko rnaa G5'ate kumm 3seba. Mure::e teniei: nii nyinaa r:a .jkra
adr,l,"ene ne s6, Gyata ne a.damfcJ a 1le ho ye cier:i pa ara a *\varr;ia" tserc L':i a Ssono
ne Gyaf,a dii ak* r"naa lkumrn Gyata no, Skra hunuu sr, rser chi fofor:: w-a h.: a ne
ho y-s derr kyen Gyata. Skra yes ntr:m krfaa C.sono no adamfr;:r, na esiane sE oy/,
atrorcl-en pa ara no nti, ?111/aa no mu g3ridie.
Bere a Strammcfo* de ag;vaii a eborr w3 ano kun:.rn Ssonc nei, Ckra dii
Sbernm;foc no ai<3ri firi wjrarn hr baa Sbrmmrfo.r nr-r fie. Da koro bi, Jkra h,-rnuu
ehu a ebm Sbemmef+r i:ers a ne yere hr.rnahunaa nu sa ;de i:aniruta ]:ebo no rlc"
Afei. Skra sii n'ariwene pi sr. Sbcmm:fi:e ';ere i1o w] turri iry*n ob,ja::a. tno nti na
nne, Skra rre nnipa te "*.) fie na bere bia-ra ..b,an ne lvul:a yere rro.

(a') fuImers tenten no nyinaa na [)kra te henefa?

(b) 8ku'an ben na Skra adamfo a cdi kan no faa so firii ne nsa?
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(c) Hwan ne Ckra adamfo a ata so mmiensa we wiram ha?

{d) Sdeen na amaa Ckra nyaa gyidie lnapa we Ssono mu?

(e) Sdean na cde kumm Csono no?

{f) €deen na amaa Skra firii wiram hc?

{e) Wonsusuie lllu 11o, dee ewe he pa ara na eya "hu, agyan a ebore wJ ano no
anaa bankuta no? Aden nti?

{h) Adesua ben na rvoanya afiri ayesem no mu?

t4 trVosusu se aden nti na akra faa wan a rvaku-nkumm ne ntramfonom no

3lankr:a ntem so?

(r) Fa nser';rf'u.a a ammoro nson to ayesem no din.

Pan'r III
Laxis eNo STnucruIrR
f20 marksl

3. Yiyi 11=*r..misa a swc afa yi nyinaa ano.

Fa ckasanzu a sdidi sac yi.ka dabi kabea mu.

(a) Waredidi.

{e) Nk'wadaa no bedi agorc \tlr ssram bere rnu.

(c) Asukuufoe no atwer* slhwe no"

{$ Yc}rys 3ren af'enhyia afahye no ase Ssanaa mu.

(e) Amma bska se cnni sika.

?were adeye nstrn a awl ckasamu a edidi soo sti mu biara mu'

{f) lVckumm ,w, no.

(g) Kofi kcc fie ntem nnora.

{h) 3dr ye de bere nyinaa mu.

(4 Yebegye 5ztn ahome ckYena.

{n Ayeremo no hyee kube nnua no nyinaa.

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k) 3kctc keses no nie'

no hunuu YE'
(4 Amma ne ne nual:aa

n)r i)tan mfa nkabont mnla'

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ase ntem so'

n) \'Imlfra no k:lo akuraa no
no Eg'
(o) Nwoma no da Pono
na {a agyina}ryetlea a siata hyeh"vs InLl'
17111 !;iara
fo{orc
Tw'erc tkasamu n/-'t

no na mekec ne nkyen'
{e) l\&ehunuu no mefres

tamale'
(+) 3h1"rs sukuu ase w3
rv'atrol
(ri Tikyani 11o seree na rkaa sa' Mua

(s) Nka saa bio

Ssu na wotcl rn'lo tv"ertdua 11o

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Answer all the questions on your Objective Test answer sheet.

1. Use 28 pencil throughcut.

2. On the pre-printed answer sheet, check that the following details are correctly printed:
Yotrr surname followed by your cther narnes, the Subject Name, your Index Number,
Centre Number and the Paper Code.

3. In the boxes marked Candidate Nwnher, Cewtre Nu,mber and Paper Cocle, reshade each of the
shaded spaces.

4. An exampie is given belo*'. This is for a candidate whose name is Ellen Akua GARIBA.
Her index number is 772384188 and she is writing the examination at Centre Number ?7234.
She is offering Shanaicru Language and Culture Twi {Asante) 1 and the Paper Cocte is 013I.

THE WEST AFRTCAN EXAM|ilAT|ONS COUitCtL, GHANA

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAIYIINATIOT.I
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CANDIPATI NAME:
CARIBA TLLEN AKUA
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, Answer eoch question by choosing one 4. lf onlY four clternctive onswers ore given --
chosen likelhis "A, di cQr rS: tf : 5, Yourquestionpopermoyhovefewer
lf you wonl to chonge on answer,
your fiist mork completely,
ercse thon 5C questions. --
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Saa schwe yi mu nso. worentwert fitniuae€ no rnu biara. Wode pansere

bakeka adaka anaa faako a asa st woCe mmuaea fio hye wc mmuael addka no mu.
wcahyehyt mmuaeE adaka no, A, B, c, D, E. se w'c,rebebua asstnmisa bi a,
hweltw'e rnnluaea a efata no ansa na w'oakeka n'afa no mu tr,o adaka Ra inu. Wavt:
bi de aya nhwesoc akyere wo stnea as€ .!,€ w'o1,,e no fa.

Ckasa a edidi soe yi .nttl, vvlasan asami'ua baako bi ase. Afei wetie nsemiua nan bi
ahyehyt aset ltc. "Kyere emu baako a ane nea wcasan asea na bc abira.

Wiase ha ohiani asam va mmabl.

A. rdevefoe
B. onimdefoe
C. ahocdenf,or
i). rdefoc

Sa wrshrve a, wobehu se rciefce ne astmfua a €fie,--rhiani b;s abira. Enti wcakekaD

no fi1u wJ filmuae€ adaka fio mu.
r- A= r-: B-r r-c -1 * rE-

Afei kc so nea edidi soJ yi saa ata kesi se wobsbLte nsemmisa ro nyinaa awie.
'E
\i
mmuaee A- D yi mu baako a EJE pa at'a a efa Akanftts nk_v'ea, edin ne
abusuabc ho.

1. Se 'wowt obi I'iada a sye dab:ne a, wcbefrs no ......

A. Kofi Anto
B. Afia Fofle
C. Afia Tano
D. Kofi Kvini

2. Dee erlidi soe yi rrru dea ewc he na sys Akradin?

A. Akw,asi
B. Kr,r"akye
C. Tawia
D. Piesie

3. Ss obi di Takyi ne Kuro akyi pee a wrfrs no sen?

A. Tawia
B. Konta
C. Mensa
D. Tuakcsem

4. Kune yr ......
A. Ahotedin
B Abosomdin
C. Nncnkodin
D. Akradin
 5. *B:::_!;H;.fiT'J;"#: e""../ Akanroc
Dee edicii s
be a era abadintoc ho?
f." na Ysto no baciin'
D il;liJr:,J#?,JltrT:
c. rror:'Pa

6. Awaregvae€ -.....
A. de animuonyam tra onipa
sr:
B. ;na abusua ase trt
C. de rde i:a abusua ntar:r
D. ma mmci"ra kr ahok.ve.r^r:
nlr_
7. Se obi wu a dee afa
owufoc
A. rnnra rle n'ag.vapaclee
flrafom hwe so no aye desn?
B. ";;.;ffi;"l,
Wadi owufo:.r ;;d_".
C. Wafa owuf", ;;;.
D. Wan.ya o*"ro,";no;;**.
8. Akanman rnu st ...... llsaee
A. ,rjrruramrna a, wcfaa.ses nni adee.
B. egJ,amrna
C. nkyir:imma
D. kurornma

," ,*::;;#uaee A- n -vi mu baako a €JE pa ara a e{a Akarfac gyitiie, owt10, brag:orc
9. I{r,r,an na wrkye no cledua?
A. obi a wanka ntrm.
B. obi a wak" ,rtu*-
C. obi a n,ani
D" obi a crebu "gr".-'
rliia.
10. *
Ntam a-liotl
A.- .'r-* adekore?
l1'J,iklT-*"".:nff.:.i
ttamkekca
:L . ne Ntamkunraa
r\tamkesee ne Ntamkakrc
tr. Ntamkaka, h;;;;;;,
""
11' ,,"i{] akvi ne cbarima f'oforr bi
[: Iffi;#n. kcda a, Akanfoc ka se
cbaa no
B. adi mogyafra
......
C adwira ne ho
D. aka ntam
12. Afases ye bosom ......
akyiwades.
A. po
B. Twe
C. Fra
D. Akam
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13. Suban pa a eboa ma yetumi de adehyee bi di hene no bi ne ......

A. nyansa, nsadwam, ntakwape
B. ntakwape, akokoduro, atora
C. tufoantie, ahobreasee, akokocduro
D. abotare, ahobreasee, akokoaduro

14. Akanfoo de ahene fofcre n0 ...... ma Ankebeahene kyerek;rere no akonwa no ho

rrno3ma a efata.
r\. tena pata mu
B. ka nsuo ho
C. tena kodoc mu
D. tena apakan mu
15. Dea edidi sor yi mu dee swa he na yetumi gyina so si ahene fofora?
A. Se nana tia ne nan akyi a
B. Se nana ba n'ano twedee a
C. Se nana ka akuraa a
D. Se nana yi n'ani so a

1"6. Dee edidi socyi mu des ew:l he na anyt nokore ';l Akatiinan mu?
A. Obi wu a ne sunsum firi rre rou.
B. Obi wu a cnni baabiara ka.
C. Owuo ya akwantuo.
D. Obi wu a rkr asamando.

L7. Hwan na AkanfoJ va no asonr-ie?

A. Spanin
B. Sbcfoc
C. 3hene
D. Snwenfoa

18. Yei ye Akanfoa ayipa ho nhyehyae nnidisoa nnidisoa.

A
ft-. Sikasa, pesire, dateyie
B. Pasire, dcteyie, sikasa
C. Dcteyie, pesire, sikasa
D. Dateyie, sikasa, pesire

19. Akanfoa fre nnocma a abusuafoc ne adafoc de beg;,'a owufoe bi k'uvan sa ......
A. Adasoa
B. Asiedee
C. Nsowa
D. Amoasee

20. ...... ye bosome a edi kan wa afe mu.

A. Spsnimaa
B. Cgyefoa
C. Sbenem
D. 3pepcn
2L" €be tc so san rr: afe mu?
A. Nson
B. Nkron
C. lisia
D. Du

22. Se Akanfoa di Akwasidae a, ne dadu nnanum yE ....".

A. Awukudee
B. Nkyi Bena
(;. Fofie
D. Fadwoe

oo
l,J. Wc Akanfot nnabuo rrru r1o, Akrvasidee ahodoc san I1a ewc afe biara rmu?

1\. Dunur:.,
-Et. ACarluanan
1.,. Nkron
D" Dunkrorr

24. I{liehya bosome a *didi sor *rr1 nnidisoe nni<liso:'

A. Ahineme, Ol:ubuo, 3Perrimma
B. Obui:uo, Spenimma, Ahineme
C. 3psnirnma. Ahineme, Obubuo
T.r
Obubuo, Ahineme, Spenimma

2,5.
A. Aburifoc
B. Dcmaafoc
C. Asantefoc
u. Simpafo.r

26. Afaleya boa nea e<lidi soc yi nyinaa gye ......

A. Akoi:cfbr l-.a fie
B" Anigyee i:a kurom
C. Adwadie kr st-r
D. Mmusuo ba kurom
27. Dee edidi s,*l yi mu ciee ewr he na sys sononko?
A. Hcmawc
B. Sdena
C. Odwira
D. Kundum

28. Agore a edidi soc yi mu dee awc he na mmaayewa nko ara di?
A. Antoakyire
B. Anansessm
C. Dua o, dua!
D. Ampe

Tirrn oYer
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29. Adwumavaforawakapokeyinamno'wefrtwcnsen?
A. Afarefoc
B. MPoanofoa
C. Fantefor
D. NhYemafoc

a ewowa soro pa ara'

30. Yede te kookoo, ankaa ne nnuaba
A. Asc
B. Sasa
C. Tabono
O. As:rsaa

ase no de ssn?
31. Nsam a Akanfoc ka de hye anansesam
A. Aho
B. l--lire
C. AhYt'ase
D' llnl'esol
ben nie?
qo
.JL. St'isiisii sii nana koo """ Nwom
A. I\{rnafra linwcm
B. .Agorl 11nu7om
C. 3ko nnworn
D. Ab;rfodrvarn

rn'cCi agorc f-i'

oo. Mmarima nko ara na
A. I\IPeewa
B" Ntesie
C. AhYehYaaba
D" Asrl:a

lFiento drn'om 1v' agor? a edidi soc

yi baako ase'
34.
A. AmPe
B. Anansesem
Ll. PemPenaa
D. Crvare
35. Yed.e hyire bc obi a na ek;;era sa """
A. ne wera aho
B. wadi nkonim
C. wadi nkoguo
D. crekcPe adwuma aYe

S6.Saobrresanaw?pEstwcban,abas0a,rrs8nkyerennebennawcyakyerelno?
A. 'Wade wcn nsateaa sensan fam'
Wade lv'n nansoaa sensan
fam'
B.
Wctene vren kokurobeti kyer& soro'
C. kyere no'
D. Wcpagya wan nsateaa mmienu
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en Llkctc ntyo anoillaa. 8ye ..."..

A. nnyeso-be
lJ. abebudee
C. asem-se-be
D. ebe turodoo

38.
A ebi ka
T)
D. rnso no
C. cbetua
D. enyr

39. Ag.r'a arlee bi -wr ha. ne tiri mpae no da. 85.'e deeir?
A. -)rva
B. I)snkvem
C. IJkrt*
T-l ;\.:nan,:

40" Adarr nti na Skanfa; de abisaa di du,u:na 1\r3 wrn asetena i';ru?
A. W..'rrrpe bra.
tma nim:fra kasa nte,n.
C" tma ninlafra hye aCee nso.
D. Wrpe bra.

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GI{ANA

February 2021 SOC]AL ST'UDIES 1 45 minutes

0srr.cr-rrrn Tns'r

f)a1 w$t open this l:rtoklet urutil ltos at e iold to do so. While yau ttre wa.iling, rearl ancl observe the
.frlllcv,ing instructions carefilll,v. ll'rite y6sv name and index numtrer ln ink in the spaces providerl
0b ov e.

'{lw Patt:r v'ill lt;st,{5 minutes.

-,Lnsv,cr alt the que,stions afl yovv Objectitte Tes! unswer sheet.

1. l.,rse 28 pencil tlrroughout.

Z. {ln ttrc pre-printed answer sheet, check that the folloiving deta.ils are correcti_v printed:
\bur surname iollo*,eC bl,your ofher name s,the S'ub.ject lVame,yaur {ndex Numher,
T
Ceriire Nutnber and the Paper Code.
3. In rhc bcxes marked Ca.nilidate Number, Cenire Nuutber and Paper Crrrl2, reshade each of the
shaded spaces.
4. An axample is given belorv. This is lbr a candidate whose name is Joan Esi AMU.
ller index numher is "172384188 and she is rvriting tire examination at Centre Number 77234.
She is offering Sociai Stutlies 1 and the Poper Code is Q281.

TIEE WEST AFRIGAII EXAMINATI{IN$ COUttlGlL, GHANA

BASTC ED{.IEATIO!{ CERTIFIGATE EXAM INATION
OEJEGTIVE ANSWER SHEET
CAf.iDIDATE II,IAME: SUBJ€CT:
AMU 15t SOCIAL STUDITS
L. Use 28 pencil, Press your
Ans\/er each question by chocsing one 4. If only four alternative answers are given
lett€r 6nd ih€n, shade through ihe letter for each questjan, ignore iJle letter E- -
chosenlikethis rA: rts rCt rDr EEr 5. Your question paper may have fewer
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AnsweY all the questions-

Each question is fo{lowed by four options lettered A toD.

Find the cofTect optionfor eaclt
space which bears the same letter os the option
question and shade in pencil on your onr*Z, sheet the
yow have chosen. Give-only one answer to each questioi-
An example is gtven belov"

The capital city of Ghana is

A. Accra..
B. Cape Coast.
C- Kumasi.
D. 'lamaie.

l,he correct ansyts is Accra, which is le{tered Aand

therefore ans11'er -slr.i"r -\ r':'t'"i "
sltaded. rB= cC= rtrr-
- t)1' tr''i ttish io
'fhink care/itlly be.fore ytttt shatle the ansv'er spaces; erase caillpietell'anl''Ltttill
chonge.

Do all rottglt vtork on lhis question pGper

i\lott' onswer ihe folkm'ing questitttts'

1. Private enterprises ar:e estabiisheci to

A. rnake profits L't thglllsshres'
B. Provice lorthe needY'
C. Prcvide insurance'
D. PaY tax to goverrlment'

parts of Ghana?
2. which of the tbllorving languages is not founc in the Northem
A. Gonja
B. Sisala
C. Dagbani
D. Nzetna

the
The pou'er: to ruie a democratic couiltl-v is del'ennined
b-v

A-. majoriti'of the citizens.

B. members ofthe judiciary.
C. ma.ioriry of miiitary chiefs'
D. majoritY of Paramount chiefs'

industries?
4. Cocoa farming is ciassified underwhich of the following
A. Secondary indusiry
B. Prirnary industry
C. Iertiary industry
D. Cottage industry

Thick dark- clouds. thunder and lightning are characteristics of

5.
A. Reiiefrainfali.
B. Convectionalrainfall'
C. Cycionic rainfall.
D Frontal rainfall.
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6 A nationaiobiigation which ensures peace and hannony of citizens at all times is

A. Pai,ing of taxes-
B. solving intemal problems.
C. being law abiding.
D. attending communal labour.

Which of the following best defines economic development?

A. Increase in the population
B. Increase in the national income
C. Improvement in the conditions of the people
D. Building of more rcads

\ \\'hich of the fotrlowing vegetation is found in Northern Ghana?

A. Mangrcve swamp
B. Deciduous forest
C. Guinea Savannah
D. Semi-deciduousfcrest.

rl t he highesf authority in the traditional area is the

A. Ilivisional chief.
B. Cian head.
C. Paramount chief'.
D. Lineage iread.

10. Flacding in major torvns and cities can be reduced by

A. empou,eringtheyouth.
B. keeping drains clean.
C. weeding along drains.
l). payment of taxes.

11. Ghana cooperates with other nations in order to

A. eradicate hunger.
B. reduce rapid population growth.
C. increase growth in foreign trade.
D. receive help in times of need.

1: Which of the following attitudes is not positive?

A. Accountability
B. Punctuality
C. Idleness
D. Honesty

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13. The most effective agent of cultural change is
A.
B. drama.
language.

t4. In which year did British Togolandjoin Gold Coast(Ghana)?

A. 1948
B. 19s I
C. 1956
D. 1957

15. The form of education aimed at making the individual acquire expertise in a particular vocation is
called
A.
B.
L"
t).

16. Some societies resist cultural change because

of the western style of contracting mamiage.
of colonization and the use of foreign language.
C" the nerv ways of life fail to solve their problems.
D. the change occurs in a gradual nlanner.

17. Govemmest policies are implemented at the District level b1'the

^
PresidiiigMember.
r]. ChiefExecutive.
C. Co+rdinating Director.
D. Regional Minister.

I8. Govemment supports private businesses because it can derive

A. income.
B. securiry
C. taxes.
D. profits.

19. Which of the following is not a man-made feature?

A. Bridge
B. Settlement
C. Farm
D. River

20. A fundamental rightof aGhanaian is

A. personal liberfy.
B. personal attention .

C. personal democracy.
D. personal accommodation.
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ll. Productivity of workers can be low because of

A. highlevelofemployment.
B. adequate resources.
C. poor work attitudes.
D. poor housing.

lI" In which of the following vegetative belts is cocoacommonly grown?

A. Mangrove forest
B. Tropical rain forest
C. SudanSavannah
D. GuineaSavannah

33. The DistrictAssemblies in Ghana are headed by

A. District Executive Members.
B. District Presiding Members.
C. DistrictAssemblyExecutives.
D. District Chief Executives.

21. A business enterprise formed by two to fifty people is

A. Soleproprietorship.
B. Co-operative society.
C. Partnership.
D. Privatejointstockcompany.

25- The best wav to protect the environment is

A. obeyingenvironmeotallaws.
B. legislationofflexiblelaws.
C. planting of more trees.
D- legaliztngnationalsanitationday.

?6. Whichofthe following factors promotes political stability in accuntry?

A. Food security
B. Rule of law
C. Free education
D. fugidconstitution

lit. Ghanaians can be educated on the benefits of leisure through

A. beautifuingtouristsites.
B. providing adequate security.
C. publicity and access to information.
D. reducing entry fees to tourist sites.

It. Latitude
1

66* 'South
z
is also known as

A. Arctic Circle.
B. Antarctic Circle.
C. GreenwichMeridian.
D' Greatcircle Turn over
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Zt. Productivity of workers can be low because of

A. high level ofemployment.
B. adequate resources.
C. poor work attitudes.
D. poor housing.

ll" In which of the following vegetative belts is cocoa commonly grown?

A. Mangrove forest
B. Tropical rain forest
C. Sudan Savannah
D. GuineaSavannah

:.3. The DistrictAssemblies in Ghana are headed by

A. District Executive Members.
B. District Presiding Members.
C. DistrictAssemblyExecutives.
D. DistrictChief Executives.

!{. A business enterprise forrned by fwo to fifu people is

A. Soleproprietorship.
B. Co-operative society.
C. Partnership-
D. Private joint stock company.

25. The best sr'a]'to protect the environment is

A. obe-"*ingenvironmentallaws.
B. l$slationofflexiblelaws.
C. planting of more trees.
D. legalizingnationalsanitationday.

?6. Whichofthe following factors promotes political stability ia accuntry?

A. Food security
B. Rule of law
C. Free education
D. fugidconstitution

: - Ghanaians can be educated on the benetlts of leisure through

\. beautifuingtouristsites.
ts providingadequate security.
r- . publicity and access to information.
D. reducing entry fees to tourist sites.

l
I r r aritude 66:'South is also known as
I

{. Arctic Circle.
B. Antarctic Circle.
C. Greenwich Meridian.
D. GreatCircle TUfn OVef
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between 1954 and 1960?

29. Who was the head of state of Ghana
A. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
B. Dr. J' B ' Danquah
C. The Queen of England
D. Dr. K. A' Busia
a
be identified in a locatiSr is
30. An important feature that can easily
A. carclinalPoint'
B. conventional sign'
C. land mark'
D. PhYsicalrnaP'

J I.. Whichol.thefollou.ingcannotbeconsideredasanexautptreofenvironmentalha:rard?
A. Desertification
13" Bush fire
C. Afforestation
D. Soil erosion

the natiorr's bu'lget is the

32," The institution rvhicl, approves
A. executive'
B. legisiaturc.
C. judieiary'
D. {inance minisfi-r"'

activitics is prirnary procuctiorr?

33. Which ofthe fbiiowingeconomic
A. ' Food canrring
B. SoaP making
C. Sandrviniring
D. Feer teaching

it spins tiotti
34. As the eartir rotates orr- its axis'
A. East tt '.rtiest'
B. Yiest to East'
{1. South to Nortir'
D. Westto South"

because the corintty depends on

35. Ghana is stiii not selireiiant
A' foreign financiai suPPott"
frU, erude agricuitural toois'
C. primary indush'ies'
il. subsistence agriculture'
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36. The major benefit of tourism iii
Ghana is
A. promotion of peace.
B. promotion ofculture.
C. foreign excirange earninss.
D. bilateral trading.

37. Ghana approximately Iies

betu,.een latitudes
A. 4. North and 12o North.
B. 5o North and 1l o North"
C. 6" North and 12" Nonh.
D. 7. Itrorth ancl I I o North.

38. One of the characteristics

of a good larv is that it should
A. applie.j equall-v.
be
R appror,ed by the eJectorate.
C. sl,mpathefic to the poor.
D. tb.".ourabie ta ttrre rich.

39.
f: '*:.il:::ffi:*1;;",J], s'cio-economic problems
ora country is rhrough
B" scie;rce ancl technology.
Cl. rnagic and rvitchcrajl.
D. technologlrandmagic.

4A. The lvayof iife of a gi.oup

cfpeopie is their
A. ctrlture.
B. festival.
C. language.
D. food.

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Write tiie nurnher af each question at the top *f each page"

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Write.the
Question Tltis paper consists o/ three sections..
Nuqhcl.iq. A, B and C. Answer three questioz-r onlv, ch.oosing one
this questiott from each section.

All questions carry equal ntarks.

Answer all the questions irt 1,otr answcr booklet.

Crcdit will be given for tlority o/ expt.essiotl otltl ortltt.l-, ,. .. ,.. ... :. - p;,tt.,ti il.
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SecrrcNA
Tng ENrrmolilasrr

Ansu,er one question only from this section.

t. (.o) Use the sketch map of Cftana in Fig.l to determine the directionofthe following towns:

: : :-
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(i) From Kumasi to Ho; Lz

(ii) From Kumasi to Bolgatanga; L2
(iii) From Ho to Accra; ra
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(ir') From Ho to Bolgatanga. {)

(D) With the aid of a diagram, describe the formation of clrlonic rainfall. 12 marks
f

) (c) (i) De{ine environrnental degr.adction. [3 marks]

(i1) List five human activities that cause environmental degradation. L5 marksl

(b) Highlight four ways by which agricultural activities degrade the environment. [12 marks]

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Answer one question only from this section.
U[tfi :ilx,{I]Mnn

' .l ) What do the foliowing abbreviations stand for?

(i) ECOWAS; [2 marks]
(iD uNo; [2 marks]
(iiD UNESCO; [2 marks]
(iv) AU. [2 marks]

( l,) Highiight four ways in which Ghana cooperates with other countries. [12 marks]

(a) (i) What is a constittttion'| [2 marks]

(ii) Differentiate between written and un*-ritten constitutions. [6 marks]

(e) Highlight four benefits ofthe Ghanaian constitution. [12 marks]

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Answer one question only yom this section.

{a) (i) List four proper ways of handling paper currency. [4 marks]
(iD State four problems that arise from poor handling of paper currency. [4 marks]

(1, ) Highlight four measures by which entrepreneurs can take to sustain their Lrusinesses.
[2 marks]

6. (a) (i) Differentiate between Public and Private Enterprises. [4 marks]

(ii) State fwo characteristics of Private Enterprise. [4 marks]

{b) Outline four ways by which productivig, in the public sector can be improved. [l2 marks]

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iru ink iu tie spaccs provided ahot,e.

T'his !:ackiet cottsists oi twc p(ipers. Answer Paper 7, which contes -firsl, in the haokiet ctnd Paper t on
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question pcper to ihe int;igilstot'.

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This paper is lir two sections; A and B. Ansv;er

Question I in Section A ctnd ant, otl.ter three
questions in Sec:tion B.
Attsu*er all rhe questiotts in the spac:es prat,iderl in this question paper. ,Jt the
end of the
examinut,ion., you sh<;uld subruit tlie entire question paper lr,t the int,igi{atit:
Ar'ry cantlitlaie who tears off any pctr'l oJ the qu.estiott paper v;ill be ser.erc.lv
itertttlizecl.
lYheiher you Qnswer atl the question,s in thi,s paper oi not. haitcl irt rhe entire qutrriou
J)itp.i ro the
inrigilator"
Credit wil! he given jbr clarity a.{ expression and orrlerly presentctticut tt{ rnatti.ii:t/.

SEcrioN A
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{a} Write the name of the image shorvn in Figure tr.

[2 marks]

rn
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A2:

83:

A5:

86:

A?:

810:

[5 marks]
(c) ]'iame the parts la,L'elled A, B, C. D and E in Figure 1.

[10 marks]
(J) siaie one function each of the par-ts B and c as labelled in Figure l.

(i) E;

[2 rnarksj

(i') c. .........

12 marksl
{e) Write down twc fpes of application similar to Figure I that can perform the same function
as Figr"rre 1.

[2 marks]
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SlclroN B
[ 36 marks ]

Answer three questlons only jrom this sectiou.

) (a) List two examples of:

(i) input devices; ............

12 marksl
(ii) output devices;

'2 marks]
(iii) storage media: ... :. ... ...

(iv) devices wl.iich serve both input anti output purposes. l1'"::::]

[2 marks]
(h) Wtite down the following acron-vms in fu1l.
O HTML:

[2 marksl
(ii) wYSrwYG:

[2 marks]
J. (a) Expiain the follorving terms in computing en.,,ironment.

(i) Printing;

[3 marks]
{b) State three advantages of previewing a document before printing:

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4. {o) ldentiiy and write do'.vn the name of the following features oi'a rvebsite address:

(i) !; ..........-.'

ii *rro'i
tl
(ii) I l; ........"..

[2 marks]

{b) (i) What is an {tddress bav of a web browser?

13 marksl

(iD Qiltlile the steps to foiittw in order to make a.n entry into an address bar of a web
htor.l,ser.

[3 rnarks]

Tirr.n rrver
5. (a) Cive iiie purpose of 1he follou'ing coutnands in an e-maii application:
(i) Attach;.'.

[3 marks]

Contpo,se.

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is an
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Tiek { rl ; m tue appropriate column oftabie
Appli.cat::iott sofhvare ot a S;vstern software'
Table 1

Application Soffware System Software

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CBJECTIVE AbTSWER STNEET
s,rBiECT f{4./F: |NFOR\,{A]IO}.IAND
CAIIIEA T*LLEN AKUA i CON,IivTUTXiCATIONS TECT1NOLOGY 1

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Liae 2B L,e:1aii. Piess irlnlly,
2, Arrswei eccl-, q,-tesiton by choosing one 4. lf oniv foui aliernotive c!]swers oie given -
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ier']ei ofic ihen, shc'ile tniough ih€ lettei for eocir qrestr.n, lgnore the leiier E E
chosei-r iike lnis .a: rlr .C: rD EE5 You! questicn poper rnoy frave fev/er 1l'cn 6C questions
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-4tis\n\'r all thc Ltu(slion.\'

Iach'questitx,lisJbllo,,t,edbyfo*roptiotlsletteyetltil"F'inclthecorrect<;ptiol.lTilreaclr
or
','il ,pt,un .\t)Li hdtc ''h'tteit' Gira ttnlv

is an input device?
Wliicil olthe fbilorving
A. Manitor
ts. S1'lus
C. Proiector
D. SPeaker
s*'*c:e D t"'ould he
whiclt is lettered B anC tlrcreJot'e cnswer
TJte cc,'rect alrswer
is slylrr:s
sD= =!:=
shaded. cA= dtr !.- L- J
yau wish to
spaces' ilrase cowpletely olty answer
slnde the answer
Tkittk ctY'efi'tll;v beJare Yr:u
change . answer tlze Jbttowing
questians'
question pfrper' N/n.)
Now answ
Da stl tauglz wovk ow this

is a tYPe of
1. An OPeraiing SYltern
A. utilitY software'
B. sYstem software'
C. integrated softwale'
D. aPPiicationsr:ftware'

of a document is called a
2. An eleetronic versioa
A. so{t'Nare'
B. soitcoP-v'
C" harCcoo,v'
D. eonrPuier coP;v'
i\4emory e;cept
are features of the li'andotn Access
J. The following
A
it is volatile.
B. ii is iron-vclatile'
U. il sicres data iemPcralilY'
L). it is accessii:le to the user'
use.rs can read are
called
that translates data itito a forr* that
I
.*. I)evices
r\. irrPut devices'
B. outPut devices'
C. storage devices'
D. Process devices'
pointer on-screen?
of the following devices controls the
5. Which
A. Mouse
B. Monitot'
C. Scanner
D. KeYboard
is the""'
normally be changed
which can be read but cannot
store of memory
6. An internal pe.*an€nt
A. CPU
B. DVD
7. An example of a stoiage device is a
A. monitor.
B. keytoard.
C. compact disc.
D. compact disc drive.

8. Which of the following options is not a secondary storage device?

A. Floppy Disk
B. Compact Disc
Flash Memor-v
D. Read Oirly Memory

9. The process of restarting a computer is termed

A. cold bocting.
B. warm booting.
C. random booting.
D. random rebooting.

10. The ccmmand button used to exit applications in u,indorvs environment is the
close button.
B. restore buffon.
C. minirr.rize button.
'u- maximize button.

11. The star-t button is fbund on the

A. title bar.
n
tl . task bar.
C. status bar.
D. system tray.

12. Which of the following options is not a default icon normally found on the desktop?
A. F.ecycle bin
B. Ir{y Pictures
C. Nfy Computer
D, My l)ocumants

13. Which of the follorving options provides quick access to files and programs on the desktop?
Icon
B. Start menu
C. Notification area
D. Quick launch button

14. To end an application in computing is the same as to

A. runtheapplication.
B. starttheapplication.
C. closetheapplication.
D. launch the application.

15. Deleting a file on a computer means

A. boldingthe file.
B. resizingthe file.
C. removingthe file.
D" modifyingthe file.
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cvcle include
16.
A '"".lli:j*:*mnff'3]:?t;
The stages of the
infonnation nrol;'1sinU

3
D.
;::Jli;il; *J,i:11:,j;,?l"jJ'ji,0,u,,"*resu,,s
receivingdata'Processlng(

noise is
11 . The effect of loud
A' sound imPairment'
B' norse imPairnrent'
C' music irlPaiment"
is best
of television and computer screens
viewing
with proionged
18. ;r" "rr*T,:;,.:"_r*red
controlled bv
A' sittinguPright'
;' using rt'rr:use Pad' 1- "1
reguiarlY'
V. blinf,ingthe eves
D' -""'"it?'*tn"fi"g"'uregular:lY'
statementsit",litl*'
19.
L/ ' Wirich of the folior'ving Utt'
A Alwa'vs use the Y::":# *itt' *oi't rr:aterial'
orr
: R::Tiffi:Ix"ffili::'i,;";;;';.'-**'i:li;
i-'* connected tc' tiie
devices
s'vstem ut: rvhen switciri':rp'the
<-r's'l.e'ln

D ' "if
toois is to
The best rvav- ot-hand}-,]::
20. legulartl"
h' uPdate them
B' "i*n ttlt'"-":t":11:,::;::i'""'"
u
?n:" :l]n
c ''* "' ailowing cot a
the sYstcm
D' ahvavs

consists of the
fcltrowing except
system
Z1 A simple p'bil'adclress
A' anPlifier'
B' micto stm'
C' microPhoae"
D' Power
mlxer'
to as
" layout is technicaliy referred
'"u'tdard computer keyboard
22 ' The sl
A' BIOS'
ts' Ascil
C. ENIAC.
D. QWERTY. l t 0 c.ftafc hnnle row keys
,cn a standard keyboard?
the left fingers honre
characters represent
?3 ' Which of the foilowing
A. JKL
B. ASDF
C. FDSA is
when i:licked
me,u instruction
dispiavs a shortcut
lnouse rvhich normallv
24. ;r" r":::computer
the
A' left-button'
B' side-button'
c right-button'
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25. The default orientation for a rvord processing document is

A. oval.
B. portriat.
C. rectangle.
D. landscape.

?6. The feature that allows a text to automatically move to the next line when typing in wcrd processing
environment is the
A. text wraP.
B. line wrap.
C. word wrap.
D. document wraP.
21. Double-clicking on a word in a word processing environrnent
A. prints the word.
B. pastes the word.
C. copies the u'ord.
D. selects the *ord.

i?t. To underline a word in a word processing environmen! use the keybcard shortcut keys
A. Ctrl + P"
B. Crrl +v.
C. Ctrl + U.
D. Ctrl + X.

:e \\ihich button on the title bar of an opened application is used to drop the application u'indow onto the
taskbar?
A. Close
B. Restore
C. L{inimize
D. Maximize

3fi. To preview a document, the user needs to cliek on the

A. viewbutton.
B. printbutton"
C. page layout button.
D. print preview and print button.

31. Which of the following options is not a feature of the internet?

A. SMS
B. E-mail
C. Eormatting
D. File transfer

32 The world wide network of cornputers that makes information availabie to users is the
A. web.
B. link.
C. URL.
D. browser.

The cornputer program that helps users to access the intemet is the
1 '*,ebsite.
nD. web page.
C. web browser"
D. web address.
Thrn over
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25. The default orientation for a rvord processing document is

A. oval.
B. portriat.
C. rectangle.
D. landscape.

26. The feature that allows a text to automatically move to the next line when typing in word processing
environment is the
A. text wrap.
B. line wrap.
C. word wrap.
D. document wraP.

27. Double-clicking cn a word in a word processing environrnent

A. prints the word.
B. pastes the word.
C. copies the u'ord.
D. selects the *ord.

28" To underline a word in a word processing envircnmen! use the keybcard shortcut keys
A. Ctrl + P"
B. Crrl +V.
C. Ctrl + U.
D. Ctrl + X.

\\,hich button on the title bar of an opened application is used to drop the application window onto the
taskbar?
A. Close
B. Restore
C. h{inimize
D. Maximize

30. To preview a document, the user needs to cliek on the

A. viewbutton.
B. printbutton"
C. page layout button.
D. print preview and print button.

31. Which of the following options is not a feature of the internet?

A. SMS
B. E-mail
C. Eormatting
D. File transfer

32 The world wide network of cornputers that makes information availabie to users is the
A. web.
B. link.
C. URL,
D. browser.

The cornputer program that helps users to access the intemet is the
A- website.
nD. web page"
C. web browser"
D. web address.
Tirrn over
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34. Wlriciiofthefoilolvhlga.ldresseslvillhelpateachersendmessa'getohl.siherclass?
A. E-rnaii aridress
B. Source address
C. Website address
D. Destination address

bcc tneans
35. In an e-rnaii concePt'
A. blankcarbcncoPY'
B. black carbon coPY'
C. blind carbon coPY'
D. bulkcarbon cop--v"
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 Index Number

THE Wf,ST AS'RICAN EXAMTNATIONS COT}NCIL

GI{ANA

P{:2021 RELIGIOUS AND \{ORAL EDUCATION 1 45 rninutes

Oe:rcr*'r Tr.s r

Do not oper iltis l:ooklet urtlil \.'oti itre tolci to iio so. While y6y nre y,ailittg, read and cbserte the
./bltr:n,ing iitslriti'litt;ts corefuil\,. Il\ite tou' name cnti index nurnber ln ink in the s{)aces provided
ithore.
The ltuper x'ill last 15 minutes.

Aruswer zll the questions oru your O|jective Tesl an,swer sheet.

1. Use 28 pencilthroughout.
2. Ou the ple-prir"rted anslver sheet, check that the following details are correctly printed:
Your surname follo\a,ed by your other names, the Szlbject Nam-e,yaur Index Numher,
Centre Numlser and the Paper Code"
3. in the hoxes marked Cclzdidnte l{umbe\ Centre Numbet and Paper Code, reshade each of
ihe sliar-lert spaces.
4. An exenrple is given belos'. This is fbr a candiiate rvhose rraixe is Ellen Akua GARIBA.
ller inclcx nuruber is 7723 81i 88 ani she is *'ritirq the examination ar Centre !{umber 77?34.
Sht is cfleriirq R.eligicut tmd ]'foroi Etlutoriitrt 1 and the i3aper d'ode is 0221.
THE T,lfEST AFRtCAil EXAMINATIONS COUNGIL
GHANA
BASIG EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATTOTII
OBJECTIVE ANSWER SHEET
CAhIDIDATE NAlvtE: ailD rE-T.
AR-IBA ELLEN AKUA R.EL}GIOUS AND ]\,IORAL EDUCATION I

l, Use 28 pencil, Press firm{y, _vour

2, Answel eoch question 5y choosing one 4, lf oni),Ioi-]r el+,ernalive cnswers cre glven
erter cnd then, shode thtough the lette{ for eoch question, iEnore ihe ie11er E.
chos€nllkeifris. A, - C,E = E' Your quesiion poper moyhove fewer =
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Each question is followed by faur options lettered A to D. Find the coryect option for each
queslion and shade ir pencil on your ons]vter sheet the answer space which l:ears the sarue letter as
tlte option you have chosen. Give only one onsu:er /o each quesl.ion. An exatnpl.e is given below.

The last book of the Bible is

The Gospel according to St. Johir.
B. The Epistle to the Romans.
C. The Revelation of St. John.
D. T'he Epistle of Jude.

The cotect {mswer r The Revelation of Sr John, which is lettercd C ad therefore cmswel
space C wauld be shaded.
=B= r- rD=
Think carefully bsfor. yotr shade rhe answer spaces; erdse corupletelt,any answer y'ou vish
to change.

Do ali rough work cn this question paper.

Nou* ttnswer the f'olir;v,ing questiot;s.

1. God iE otnnipctent irecar.e H-

A. c.',::r', ,i -, - '_:
B.
C.
D.

D.

J, God's patience is ref'lected in a person's life when he or she

A, dep*nds on hin:.
B. flees from sin.
C. shor.vs kindness to others.
D. takes time in d,:ing things.

A
+- 'l"lie Ewe call God 'Marl,r-r' rvhich rneans
A. dependable.
ti. hol;.,.
greatest.
D. omniscient.

5. Prophet Muhammed (SAW) encouraged Muslims to keep away from forbidden things in order to
avoid punishment.
rI gain respect fiom others.
C. receive gcod things.
1J" obtain forgivoness.
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Ansv,er all questions.

Each question is followed by faur options lettered A to D. Find the coryect option for each
quesliott and shade in pencil on your onslrer sheet the answer space which bears the sarue letter as
tlre option you have chosen. Give only one {fisu'er lo each quesl.ion. An exarnpl.e is given below.

The last book of the Bible is

A. The Gospel according to St. John.
B. The Epistle to the Romans.
C. The Revelation of St. John.
D. The Epistle af Jude.

The cotect {mswer rs The Revelation of SL John, which is lettercd C erd therefore (mswel
space C would be sluded-
E.{= ED=
=B=
Think carefully before you shade the answer spflces; erase camplete.ly any answer you wislz
to change.
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Do all rough work on tlzis question pap€r

Now answer the following questions.

I . God is omnipotent because He

A.
B.
C.
D.

D.

J. God's patience is reflected in a person's life when he or she

A, dep*nds on hin, .
B. ilees from sin.
C. shor.vs kindness to others"
D. takes time in d,:ing things.

A
+- 'l"lie Ewe call Cod 'Mas.u' rvhich rneans
A. der,endable.
tj. hol;.,.
greatest.
D. omniscient.

5. Prophet Muhammed (SAW) encouraged Muslims to keep away from forbidden things in order to
A. avoid punishment.
rI gain respect fiom others.
C. receive gcod things.
1J" obtain forgivoness.
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tr. The -\iuezzin Adhan in Islam is respected because lie
A. is a teacher in lslam.
B. keeps the mosque clean.
C. leads Muslims in prayers.
D. summons Muslims up for prayers.

7. According to Jesus, the meek are blessed because they shall

A. be called sons of God.
B. be comforled.
C. inherit the earth.
D. see God.

8. Okomfo Ano\ye planted a sword at

A. Adum.
B. Bantama.
C. Kejetia"
D. Taio.

9. Christiaris celebrate Easter to remember Jesus'

A. ascension.
B. birth.
C. burial.
r-\ resurrection.

10. The festival celebr'ated to nrark the triurnphant entry of Jesus iuto Jerusalem is known as
A. r\scension day.
B. Easler Sundar,.
C. Good Friday.
D. Palm Sunday.

li. During traditional iestiv'als. the cultural life of a people is best revealed
A. ufien spirits possess people.
B. on the durbar da1.
C. when riflrais are performeci.
D. in the room of tlre sacred stools.

1'' A basket, bruom and cutlass shown to a baby during an outdooring ceremony symbolizes
A. bravery.
B. hard work.
C. responsibili5,.
D. huthfulness.

13. One of the emotional changes at puberty is

A. increase in body weight.
B. intelligence.
C. persistentcrying.
D. rebellion.

1{. The first stage in marriage starts when

A. a woman's family accepts a man's proposal.
B. parents of both parties agree on date of marriage.
C. the engagement ceremony is performed.
D. the man pays the bride weaith.
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15. T'he pillar of confession of faith in Islam is known as
A. Ihran.
B. Khalimat Shahada.
C. Tarawih.
D. Sawm.

16. The initiation rite of Christians after baptism is known as

A. confirmation.
B. ordination.
C. Holl'Communion.
D. Holymatrirnonl.

L7. Standing bare-chested rvhen offering libation denronstrates

A. authorit],and porver to the spirits.
B. lear and respect for the gods.
C. hard rvork and love for the gods.
n puritl'and simpiicif of the believer.

18. Allahu Akbdr is recited during sclril when worshippers

fbld air:rs over their chests.
-D, raise hands towards tl:eir ears.
C. tura their heads iell and right.
n wipe hands over their faces.

19. Students dress decently wl,en ihey

A. expose their underr..,'ears "
B. fasten their beits ioosely.
C. leave their shoes unlaced.
D. tuck in their shi*s.

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21. Tiie best $ar tire -, r'Li:h i::r ,1i a:J :a.'.,.:-- . l :l:l-. -:'a - -:--:- -- : -i -

A. acquiring sex education.

B. abstaining frorn sex.
C" having one sex pafiner.
D" usingcondoms.

22. One effeci of HNIAIDS on the ccmnrutriq'is

A. Ioss of productive lives.
B. ioss of propern.
C. poor blood transfusion.
D. reduction in chastitv.

23. In traditionai society. the bee is seen as an example ot

A. commitment.
B. hard work.
C. strength.
D. unit3,.
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24. Which of the followirig atritudes is not approved in the
eur,an?
A. Courage
B. Humilin
C. Retaliation
D. Stcatll actncs5

25. The book of Proverbs teaches that pride goes with shame while humility
goes with
A. favttur.
B. i_enorance.
C. r'epruach.
D. u,isdom.

rl e sirth comnrardnrent ir: the Bibre warns christians not to

: _ .:.., ..-..I:_: ]til. ..t. i:Ji..Jii-i.iarnliJ

-. :.-,--:ri3tian.
j r;iabiiitation.
a. retribution.
D revenge.

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One sure-way of showing repentance is to
A. avcid repeating mistakes committed.
B. discuss the offence with a friend.
C. show love to your enemy.
D. studSr the scriptures very well.

30. $/hen an individual is not able to follow the acceptable behaviours

of society, the person is
-said to be
{. dishonoured.
B Cisobedient.
r-. immoral.
-l untaithful.

31. People abuse substances because they

A. want happiness.
B- are ignorant.
C- \f,.ant to overcome problems.
D. Eant to revenge.

32 - stich ofthe following attitudes promote good family relationship? Being

A. defemivemdzupportive.
B- selfishandhardworking.
C. obedicntandrespectful.
D. impolitehrsincere.
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33. Punishments are instituted in order
A. provide knowledge to offenders'
B. inflictPains on PeoPle'
C. check misdeeds of PeoPle'
D. show love for PeoPle'

a command of God?
34. Which of the following options is
A. ComPortment
B. CourtesY
C. Obedience
D. RelationshiP

35. Whichofthefollowingbehavioursleadstopeacefulco-existenceinsociety?
A. Appreciationofothers'religion
B. BeingobedienttoParents
C. Regular worshiP ofGod
D. Runningerrands for authorities
36. Human beings work in order to
A. receive God's blessing'
B. live long on earth'
C. get Prornotion'
D. earn aliving'

31. Budget planning helps the idividual to

A. br+''expeosivethingr
B. comoleryeodiure
C- eErtr-mffe Eq,-"
D. s:rr€ mfie ines bds
38. Trme omciolm b b:* dffi-d tl-ft sirfbd&
A. Psrrot-
B. c,\;
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!!'LN'
L.
D. eagle'

used rthe:r
39. Leisure time is profitably
A. one attends classes reguiartY'
B. good sales are made'
C. relaxation takes Piace'
D. joumeYs are made'

to
'Ihe Catholic Youth Organization.was established
40. tertiary level'
A. "Ou"ut" tft" yoi'tt' up to thechurch'
for the
B. fight crusade u'ars
C. serve the PoPe in the Vatican' serr"ed'
D. ttu"t' t'o* to serve and not to be

E1VD OF PAPER
 CANDIDATE'S NAME

INDEX NUMBER SIGNATI]RE

DATE:

THtr WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNC{L

GHANA

PC 20:1 RELIGIOUS AND MGE.AL EDUCATION 2 i hour

[60 marks]

Drnscrrol{s ro CANoIDATES For Examiner's

Uss 0nly
l. In rlie spaces provided above, insen your Name" Full iniiex Number Question
normal Signature and the Date of Examination. Number Mark

2. \!'r'ite on both sides cf the paper unless otherwise instructed on ttre

question paper.

J. Bcgin eacir An-q\ry-er-to r, qttestion on a fresh page. Leave trvo lines

li:tri.c;er ansuiers where these are sub-sections io the same question-

I 'l-ire
questions are in three sections; A, B and C. Answer three questions
ii, all. ;liocsing cne qlrestion from each section.

J. \;r:lite ihe **ml:er of earh qucstion at the top of rach page.

6. Under no circumstanee should you lvork on any ather pap€r or

a teer any part of the booklet. The question paper rviil be coilected at the
end of the test.

7. 'i\,'rite in the space provided belou,, the NUMBERS OF THE

QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ANSWER-ED in the order in which you
have rvritten them.

TOTAL

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Papsn 2 I hour
Essay
[60 marks]

This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C. Ansv,er three questions only, choosing one
question Ji"om each section.

All questions cawy eqttal marks.

Ansu,er all the questions iu your answer bookl"et.

Creclit will he girten for clarilt o.f expression and orderlr, presenicttion of material.

SpcxouA
Rar,rcroN

Answer oae question only from this section.

1. (s) State four reasons for protecting the environment. [8 narks]

(rt Explain four ways by whieh one can protect the environment. [12 marks]

/.. (a) Narrate the Parable of the Dishonest Steward. [1i marks]

ie) State three moral lessons that can be learnt fiom the prarable. 16 rnarksl

3. {a) Describe how an animal sacrifice is made in dre traditional srxien- [a marks]

ft) Stat€ thre beaefits of offering sacrifices. [6 marks]

Sr,crtoN B
h4crial Llpr

Answer tne questior only from thi.s sectloti.

4. (c) Explain four reasons for rvhich people shorv comportment. [12 marks.]

(ei Cutiine four ways of componing oneself when provoked. [8 rnarks]

s. ia) State four deeds that attract rervards" [8 marks]

(e) Explain five reasons tbr which God punishes people. f 12 marksl
6- {") Explain the term self-medicalion.
14 marksl

{b) List three examples of each of the foilowing substances:

(i) Common drugs; [3 marks]
(ii) Stimulants.
[3 marks]

{c) Outline four challenges associated with seltmedication. i 10 marksl

SocrtoN C
Socr,c.L Lrr
Artsv;er one questioru only Jront this sectiott.

7. {a} State fou r efiects o i Ii ea lthl, lami 11. re lati on sh i p. [8 marks.i

ib) Explain four reasons lor which children should perform their responsibilities
in the family.
[12 marks]

8. ta) Explain the tenn budget. [4 marks]

{b) Enumerate any three steps in planning a budget. [6 marks]

(c) In rvhat four ways can savings benefit tl"re individual?

110 marksl

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5- (a) Explain the term self-m.edication. [4 marks]

(b) List three examples of each of the following substances:

(i) Common drugs; [3 marks]
(ii) Stimulants. 13 marksl

k) Outline four challenges associated u,ith seltmedication. [10 marks]

Srcrron C
Socral Lrre

Ans.,yer one questior only ./rom this section-

7. {a) State fo u r effects o1' I realthl,' l'am i 11 re I ati onsh i p. [8 marks]

(e) Explain four reasons for which children should perlorm their responsibiiities
in the famitry. [12 marks]

8. (a) Explain the tenn budget. [4 marks]

{.b) Enumerate any three steps in planning a buCget. [6 marks]

(c) In u4rat four ways can savings benefit the individual? I l0 marltsl

END OF PAPER
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write the I
Ouesticn''l'
Number in I
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this columrJ This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C. Answer three questions only, choosing one I
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Answer oae question only from tkis section.

1. {s) State four reasons f,or protecting the environment. [8 marks]

(D) Explain four ways by which one ean protect the environment. 112 marksl

2. {a) Narrate the Parable of the Dishonest Srew,ard. tl4 marksl

{6) State three moral lessons that ean be learnt rrtrrn &e Farah}e. [6 marks]

3. (a)

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Sr,c;roN B
Mon,a.r. Lire

lnswer tne queslior only fi"om this sectiaru.

4. (or) Explain four reasons fbr which people shorv comportment. [12 marks]

(bi Outline four wa1,'s of componing oneself when provoked. [8 marks]

s. ia) State four deeds that attract rewards. [8 marks]

( l,) Explain {ive reasons fbr rvhich God punishes people. 112 marksl
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Index Nurnber

THE WEST ATRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

GHANA

February 2021 INTITGR.ATED SCIENCE 1 45 minutes

ilsrEcrrve TEsr

Do not apen this bookiet until you ari: talt{ ta do so. Wkile you are waiting, reacl and ahr^erv€ the
-fo{lov,irig instrucliot'ts cc;re.fttlh i|'ritc your nantt un,l indcx number in. ink ir the spcccs pr"ovidecl
shove.
The paper y:ill last 45 minutes.

Ailsu,er all ihe q:te.ttians on .voltr Ob.iective 1?st snswei' sheet.

1. Use 28 per-rcii througliout.

2. On ,.lie pre-prlrte,1 answer sheet. check that the fcllowing details are correctly printed:
lbur surname foliolved by your other names. the SuQject Nan e, your Index l{untber,
i-.erlre itiurnber and the Paper Code .
3. ln the boxes lnarked Candidati: Number, {'enlre Number end Paper C'ode, reshade each of
tire sir;ldeij spaces.
4. An erample is given belou'. This is for a candidatc whose name is Ellen Akua GARIBA.
lr'er index nur;rbe r is 772-q84188 and she is rvr"iting the examinatiorr at Centre Nurnber 7i234.
Sl'r.; is offeriag lntegrate,ci Science 1 ai:d the Faper Code is A331.

T*IE !'*EST AFRIEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCTL

GFIANA
BASIC EDUCATION CERTTFICATE EXANilINATION
OBJECTIIfE AN$!ryER SHEET
AItDiDA?[ IJAME: QliD lEr- T'

ELLEN AKIJA I i-.JTTICRATED SCIEIICE 1

1,
Use 28 pencil, Press firmly. your tirsl mork
2. /\ns\4€r eoch question by choosing one 4, !f oniy failf ollernotive onsvr'ers ore given
lelier ond il'ren. shode through the le11er for eocil questlon. ignore the letter E.
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chosen like this. A , ts G O. =E 5. \bur quesllon poper moy hove fewer
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Eoch question is followed bvfour options lettered A tol). Find the eorrect optiottjor each
questiott. ancl sltncle iii pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the -same letter tis tJE
option you h{tvt: chosen. Give onl1, one anil.l)er lo each queslian. Ari example is given below.

1& hich of the following substances is not an element?

A. Aluminium
B. .{mmonia
C. Oxygen
D. Sodiurn

The coryect {tnswer ls Ainmoni4 which i,s letlered B and therefore anil4,er ,spitce B y,ould he
shaded. EA tn Ec= r:D:f EE=
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\'hink cure-{aliy bejore },ou -qhcrde rli.c uttstr<,r s17r1cp-s. Ercsc compleie!'y a4}: i}i."ry/g1" .yot",t u,i.th
lo chcwg'e.

fio a!l rough $,ork <tri this question !,'tipct..

h'ott, cnsv;er tlrc loiittytinq{ qitestio;ts.

i. 'fhe egg fiom the ovary is reieased into

the fallopian rube ciuling
A. ovulation.
B, spenn proCucticn.
C. ferrilization.
D. menstrualion.

2. Wi:en ileneciict's-soluiion is useC to test for sugar tlie colorrr chaugcs to

A. rcd.
D vioiet.
C. i,.rick-i'ed,
lf. blue-black.

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Cx1'gen gas is representeri b.v the chemic*] svmi;ol O". This syrnbol represents t.,v*
A. i,ns of oxv, gen.
P, atoms of oxygen.
C. elemenis of oxvgen.
D. molcctrlcs oloxl een.
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1- Farmers prefbr orgar;ic i'ertilizers to inorganic fertilizers i:ecause organic lbrtiiizers
A. ai'e envirolrlental i1, fr:iend1r,,.
n
,1. produce crops witir excellent f'lavour.
C. have low draiirage ability.
D. have high rate of erosion.

3. Endoparasites of farrn animals can be controlled by

A. drenching.
B. dusting.
C. spraying.
D. hand-picking.
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6. l] y
Two atoms of the same element with symbol y
u,rA 'o ur" different in their
A. electronnLrmbers. " 6-- 6'-
B. proton numbers.
C. neutron numbers.
, D. atomic numbers.

7 . Nitrogen deficiency in the soil causes

A. fruit drop.
B. yellorving of leaves.
C. poor seed formation.
D. purple colouration of leaves.
8. Which of the fbllou'ing statements describes a second class lever? The
A. pivot is between load and effort.
B. effort is betrveen load and pivot.
C. load is betu,een pivot and eftort.
D. effcrft and load are always equal.

9. 'I'he hardest part

of the h,rman tooth is the
A- enamel.
B. dentine.
C. cement.
iJ. pulp.

10" A qirl
'.
ho u'as accidentally trapped in a cupboard riied because
A. oiilv nitrogen was lefl in the cupboard.
B. greater par-t of'the oxygen in the cupboard was used up.
C. carbon dioride run shofi in the cupboard.
D a1l the air in the cupboard was used up.

11. The simplest unit of protein is

A. vitamins.
B. glucose.
C. farry* acid.
fJ. amino acid.

, 12 - The main reason for stining soil surfaces of garden beds is to

A. ensure penetration of air.
B. promote growth of seedlings.
C. promotesoilcompaction.
D. limit activity of micro-organisms.

13. which of the following diseases affects both cattre and humans?
A. T5,phoid
B. Buruli ulcer
C. Tuberculosis
D. African swine fever
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14. The combining powers of sodium and oxygen atoms are I and 2 respectivel,v. The cireniical fonnula
of a stable compound formed between sodium and oxygen is
A. NaO.
B. NarO.
C. NarO,
D. NaO,

15. Which of the following devices is a simple machine?

A. Tractor
B. Motor cycle
C. Se"ving machine
D. Wheel and axle

tr6. Whicl, of the folloi,ving statemettts is correct about anions? They contain
A. less protons than electrous.
B. rnore protons than electrons.
C. the same nutnber of protons and- electrous.
i). the sarre number of prototts an.i treutrons.

t7. A bali of mass 2.0 kg rolls with a ,ie locitv of l ti rui s. \\'hat is its kinetic energt"/
{I

D. t() J
C. 20t
D. 100 J

18. Hand trowel is used in farming to

A. remove rveeds.
il. level soil surface.
(' transplant seedlings.
D. tunr rnanure during compost-making.

19. Wl:rich of the following substances contains naturai acid?

A. Vinegar
R. Wood ash
C. Saliva
D. Rile

20. Absorption of the end-product of digestion in the ileum is aided by the presence of the
A. bile.
B. vili.
C. enzymes.
D. peristalsis.

21. An example of a fruit vegetable is

A. cabbage.
B. carrot.
C. onion.
D. tomato.
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on a nursery is by
27,. A common method of,sowing seeds
A. broadcasting'
B. transPlanting'
C. Prickingout"
D. ridging.

' )7 The standar,J unit of length is the

A. centimetre.
B. decimetre'
C. metre'
D. millimetre'

bodies is a source of heat and

light?
24. Which of the following heavenly
A. lvlars
B. Sun
C. Moon
D. Earth

electric current is
The instrument used to measure
A. ammeter'
B. barometer'
C. voltmeter.
D. therrnometer'
\!'try are some seeds nursed before transplanting?
1. For ProPer care to be given'
ff . Some of the seeds are too small'
Ifl. It reduces competition for soil nutrient'

A. lancitronlY
B. I and III onlY
C. II and trI onlY
D. I, tr and lII
is from an organic source?
77. Which of the following types of manure
A. ComPost
B. N.P.K
C. Urea
D. Muriate of Potash

a mixture?
28. Which cf the following substances is
A. Silver
B. Gold
C- Air
D. HYdrogen

nrrAl'
 of mosquito is
,o The method of controlling the
population of both larvae and pupae
I. environmental'
II. chernical'
IIl. biological'

A. l and Il onlY
B. Il and III onlY
C. I and iII onlY
D. 1, Il and lII

a densi6" of 5 '0 g cnf3 '

if its volttme is 5 '0 cm3 and it iras
30. Determine the mass of a substance
A. 1.0 g
B. 5.0 g
C. 10.0 g
D. 25'0g
rvith soap may contain
31. water that does not lather reaciily
A. LA.
B. 1{
*.

c. (]11 -.

D. Soo'-.
is' \\-hich of the foiio\r'ing
closer tc the sudace tharl it
32. The bottora of a pool of water appears
properties account for this o6t"1v31ion?
A. RectilinearPropagatlon
B. TransParencYofrvater
C. Refraction
f). Reflection

of the mooo? The

33. What happens during the eciipse
the sun'
A. moon comet b*t*'""n the ealth an<1 and the sun'
B. eafih ccmes between the moonand
C. sul1 comes between the moon the earth'
D. sun lrloves round tire earth'
and kerosene is
separaiion' of a mirture of water
34. The appropriate apparatus for the
A. seParating funnel'
B. evaPoratingdish'
C. filterfunnel'
D. condenser'

3S.Themovementofdissolvedplantnutrientsfromtheupperlayertocieeperla,versofthesoilistermed
A. aeration'
B' caPillaritY'
C. erosion'
D. leaching'
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36. When three resistors of different resistances are arranged in paralle1, ra'hich of the flollowing
statements isr'are correct?
I. The same current flows through allof then:.
Ii. Their effective resistance is greater than any one of them.
III. The current througir them is not the same .
A. I onll'
B. I and li r:ul-v''
C. IIorrll
D. III oniy

37 . W-fuich of the foliowing substances are not raw materials for photosynthesis?
I. Chlorcphyli
tl. Carbon (IV) oxide
IiI. Water
iV. Ox..,'ge*

i and IV cnly
u. I and liI oniy
C. iI anC }-v or:ly
D. {, iI aiid iV oniy

38. fhe cr:r-n1:ottent of air rhat strpporls bunring is

A. oxYgen.
f)
t)-
C. hldro.een.
IJ. carbon dioxide.

39. Which of the fc,llorving farminr sYstems can lead to total c.rop failul'e?
Crop ir:tation.
Mixerifamring
h{ixed eropping
1). Moro cropping

4r.j. lJaIai'rce the iolh:wing chemiceJ equa'tion.

------=r a qo-
-.- + t)
St^i
:\.-----
A. "1
/.
D. 1

C. Vz
D. 3

END AF PAPER
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{NDEX NUMBER SIGNATURE

D,dTE:

THE WEST AFRICAN E)L{MINATIONS COUNCIL

GHAN,A.

February 202 i INTEGRATTIf SCIENCE 2 i hour tr5 minutes

[100 marks]

DtnectroNs'io CANDTDATES
For Sxaminer's
Use Oaly
1. ln the spaces provided above, insert vour Name, Full trndex Number,
nonnal Si-erature and the Date of Examination.

) trtr/rite on both sides of the paper unless othenvise instructed on the

question lraper.

3. The questions-are in two sections; Aand B. Answer five questions

in all, question I in section A and aay other f,our questions frcm section B.

4. Under no circumstancr should you work on any other paper or

tear any part of the question paper. The question paper will be col
at the end ofthe test.

5. Srrite in the space provided beloq'- the NUMBERS OF THE

QUESTIONS YOU H.r$aE ANSWERED in the order in rvhich you
answered them.
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1 % hours
Peprn 2
EssaY
[100 marks]

Thispaperisirtwosections,..LandB.AnswerQuestilnIittsectionAandanyotherfolr
n*eriat
"""';i':ii:iij,:;;,? r'i;:w::ll; i;::;l::;;l:';;"i;::'f;ii(ix''""' '<{

Sr.crtox A
[40 marksl
1'
Answer all o/Question

aball of mass ilz:'5 Ig,]1:ii:J[l[Hlifi.iJ""

is an illustration of
1. @) The diagram below
storeybirildirrgoflreiglrtr:jo*,uovetheground.Theballuaspustt
ground' that Jblloir'
and rsnswer rhe quertians
diagram careJui$t
Snrdv- rhe

rn: 5 kg

l\
first floor
I

\
h :20 tl

ground

floor'
by the ba1l on the first
(i) Name the energ- possessed

l; *';ki
it fa1ls to the ground'
that acts on the ball
as
(ii) State the type of foroe

ii *;j
a

Calculate the energy possessed by the ball on the first floor.

[3 marks]
(iv) State the energ-v cottversion as the ball falls.

[1 mark]
(v) Calculate the value of the velocity just before the ball touches the ground.

[3 marks]
Name two types of force apart from the one stated in (ii).

[2 marks]
[Takeg= 10ms-2]
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(r) The diagrams below are illustrations of two different types oitooth in humans'
Stud1, tie diugrams carefully and answer ihe questions that follott'.

(i) Name eacL of the teeth labelled A and B'

A...............

8...-........... """"""";;:""
i- ruarksl
(ii) Name each of the parts labeiled I' II and IiI'

III.........."... """. ".

[3 marksl
(iii) State two structural differences betlr'een teeth A and B'

'.' .'...;
i3 rnarksi
(iv) State one function of each of the teeth labelled A and B'

A ..............

8...............

i2 marksl
(v) State two ways of caring for the teeth'
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5
(c) Thediagrams below are ilrustrations of various vegetabre crops.
Sludy y11g diagrams care.fulty antl answer rhe qiesrions thli
foilou,.

/3?
r+f 1fit .#r'l €--*;*:
"-# \s. () i*
dqe {h_r
t.i
i-i \:. \
k-i

T:

V:

(ii) Narrie the pranting material used fbr propagating eaeh [4 marks]
of the vegetabres
latrelied K and E.

E.

(iii) Name the edible porlion of the vegetable labelled V. [2 marks]

(i') State the cultural practice that is caried our on tl.re vegetable Il mark]
(cr) to increase the size of tlie fruit;
labelled M:

(B) for a clean fruit to be harvested.

[2 marks]
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'l'he diagrarri belorv is an illustration to clemcnstrate how ma1:ter changes frotn one state to
(.d)
another.
that fttlltnu'
Studtt the diagrant cncl. ansv,er the questions

(0statewhattakesprlaceineachofthestageslabelledl,ll.Ill,andlY.
I ...............

II ..............

r ii .......".....

tv ............
[-i marks]
(ii) In which of the labelied stages is heat addecl?

ii markl

(iii) In rvhich of the iabeile<i siages is lier't removed"'

li markl
(i") \\ihat happens to the temperature itr:
' (o") Stage l?

(p) Stage lV?

[2 marks]
{v) State horv the particles in ice are aranged'

f1 markl
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Secr-roN B
[60 marksj

Ansv,er fonr question.s onlv

./ront this seclion.
2. {a) List four elements of ciirlate.

[+ marksl
{b) (, lrlame four main paris of a complete f-io,uver.

f5 marksl
(c) {i) Erplain lrriefll, the term rkinning out.

(ii) State one w.ay in whicir pruning is irrporrant.

[3 marks]
@ (i) What is a chemical change?

(ii) Name one solvent for sugar.

13 marksl
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(a') (i) State two of the farrning systems.

iir si"i;;h;;;;;.i;;;;h;i ;;t;;;;;i;h" ;tir.;;;;;; t; ,h'i";'"i;; ;i;";; i; ;"0

productior:.

i5;;".1,;i

re) Explain trriefly y,h-l,worn-out vehicie t,vres shculd not be userl on the Yehicles'

[3 marks]

(c) (i) &hai is vegetative propagation?

l"Jame the organ used tc propagate each of the fbliowing plants Yegetatively:
Gi)
(a,) {Jnions:

ffi) CocoYam.

i; *,;k;l
of the
td) Draw the elecr-ron configuration fcrr calcium atom showingthe distribution
electrons in its shell.
[Ca = 20]

13 marksl
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4. (.r) In an experiment to investigate the conditions necessary for rusting, one of the set-ups
contained anhydrous calcium chloride:
(i) State the role of tlie anhydrous calcium chloride;

(ii) State one condition necessary for rusting.

[2 marks]
(6) (i) What are vitantins'?

(3)

[4 marks]
(c) with the aid of a circuit diagram, explain trriefly fo^.vard bias.

[5 marks]

{O Give two examples each of:

(i) compound machines;

(ir) simple machines.

[4 marks]
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5. {a) Give the conditions necessary for seed germination'

i4 marksl

(b) state three ways in which weeding is important in vegetable

crop production'

lJ mafKsl

{c) Describe briefly how ions are forrned'

[3 marks]

(4 The following instruments are used in the laboratory and in the

home.

Use them to answer lhe questians thet follow'

A. knife
B. nut gracker
C. broom
D. pair of scissors

(i) What is the general name of,the instruments?

(i1) state lhe class of each of the instrument listed A, B, c and D.

A...............

8...............

c............... "' """"""'

D............... ""'"""""--"""':":
[5 marrsl
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6. (a) (i) Explain the term electric current.

(i1)Nametheinstrumentusedtomeasureelectriccurrent.

(iii) State the S.I. unit of eiectric current'

[4 rnarks]

(1,) (i) State three rvays iu which pruning is important'

(ii) State one rvay in which soil n'ater is important to plants'

[4 marks]

(.{) Tabulate three difftrences befrve et photosyttthesis and respiratiort'

[3 marks]
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following instructiotrs. Wrke your name and index number in the spaces provirled cbr.ne"

This booklet consists o.f two papers. Answer Paper 2 which cofites first, in your answer bookler ancl
Paper I on y6vv Objective Test answer sheet. Paper 2 will last t hour after which the answer booklet
**ill be collec:ted" Do not starl Paper I until you are told to do so. Paper 1 will last I hour.

The use of calculators ls not allowed.

At )O)1 Thp Woct A$irno ltrnmihn,t^h. r^-h?it

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Essay
Answer faur questions only.

,4ll que.stions carry equal marks.

All working must be clearly shown. Marks will not be awarded for co*ect answers without
c g w orkin g.
orre sp ondin

1. In an experimenl, a sample of items with given numbers was seleoted for testing as follorvs:
P: {item numbers divisible by 4 between 205 and 235 };
Q= {item numbers which are multiples of 6 between 205 and 23 5 }.

(cr) List the members of sets P and e.

(b) Find:
(i) Pu e;
(ii) P a Q.
(c) How many items were selected?

(d) Which item numbers selected are divisible by 4 and6?

, (a) Solve: 1'2q:2* 4 .

(b) Find the highest common factor of the following numbers: z}.zgand 36.

(c.t The base of an isosceles triangle is 9 cm and one of the other sides is x cm.
(1) Illustrate the information in a diagram.
(it) If the perimeter of the triangle is 2lcm, find the product of the other two sides.

1 (a) tf;r= * andy:- !, finAthe vaiue of}x - 3v.

(b) Simplifi,: qi +st-s|.-

(c.t A bank granted Mr Obodan a loan of GHc 720.00. If the rate is :-r: o:, per annum
simple
interest, calculate the
(i) interest at the end of the ;-ear;
(iil total amount he had to pay at the end of the r ear.
(iiD remaining balance after paying GHc 500 itit ar ti,: eri:i t r ihe vear.

4. (a) If P= O
, express B in terms of P, Q and -1.
A+B
(b) Afia and Esicontributed GHd 2,700.00and GHc 1"800.00 respeclively to start a business.
T'hey agreed to share the profit in the ratio 7 : 5 respectir ely. If the profit made was
GHp 900.00, calculate:
(i) the total contribution;
(iD Esi's share of the profit;
(iii) Afia's share as a percentage of the total profit.
 (a) The length of the minute hand of a wall clock is 7 cm. What area will the minute hand cover
after one hour. ' t Take 22 1
n=
7'
(D) The pie chart shows the favourite subjects of 200 students in a school.

GEOGRAP}I1

I 0go

ECONOI\.{ICS

NOTDRAWNTOSCALE

(i) Find the value of x.

(it) Calculate the percentage of students rvhose favourite subject is economics.
(iii) If a student is chosen at random, find the probability that liis subject is French.

6. (a) A Ship sails due nofth from point P to a point Q, 4 km away. It then sails on a bearing
of 090" to a point R,3 km from Q.
(i) lllustrate the information in a diagram.
(ii) Find the length PR.
(e) Mrs Adjei bought goocis worth GHI i 04.000.00 ta seil in her strop. A{ler taking stock at
the end of the month, she realized that only GI-II 4,059.00 w,orth of goods were left in the
shop. I"ind the w,orth of goods sold.

(c) fhe table shows the average monthly rainfall at Sarnproso from lMarch ,2A74 to
September;20i4.

Mrsnth lVIarch April May June July August September

Rainfalt {mm} 154 14s 277 454 267 1A 98

Use the table to answer the following:

(i) Find the average rainfall for the last three months;
(iil Which month recorded the least amount of rainfall?
(ii, What is the total amount of rainfall recorded overthe period?

END OF ESSAY TEST

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Answer all the cluestions on your Obiective Test answer sheet.

1 Use 28 pencil throughout.

2. On the pre-printed answer sheet, check that the following details are correctly printed:
Your surname followed by your other names,the Subiect Name,yow Index Numbe.r, Centre
Number and the Paper Code.
{ In the boxes marked Candidate Number Centre Nernber and Paper Code, reshade each of the
shaded spaces.
,l . An example is given below. This is for a fernale candidate whose narne is Eltren Akua GARIBA.
Her index number is 772384188 and she is writing the exarnination at Centre Number 77234"
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Ans'^,er ecch question by choosing one 4. lfonly foui' olternolive onswers ore given
2.
le'iter on,J lhen, shocie lhrough lne le-1tei for eoch question, ignore lhe leller E. -
chosen like thisEA. +r trC: trDr cEr 5. Your queslion poper moy hove fewer -:
3, lf you woni io cncnge on onswei, erose thon 60 cluestions. -T
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CANDIDATE NLIMBER
-I
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I
I
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Answer all questions.
letterecl A ro D' Find the correct option for
eac:
Each question is follotaed by fottr options
question and shade ln pencil o' you' t!::' -l:2::;:rr'i:
fo :::::',',:!r?::
"i,,i," ,on{'"'ans,,,er '!: each qu,i,io, An exampte is given beto.'
*i","" ::X';:;::
tr:':;;,r;,:r;::,':il:ii,i
\f 3n 'l2 : 8, find ttre value of rz '

A. 10
B.6
c.3
D.2
D ancl therefore an'tsv)er space D would be
The crtrrect answer is 7, which is letterecl
cR- =C= {-
=A=
ThinkcarefuttybeforeyoushadetheanswerSpaces.Erasecompletelyanyanswersyou
change.

Do alt rough work on this question paper

Now answer the following questions'

1. M: {2,4;6,3- lOi ard} :

lf {4, 5' 6' ?' 8' 9.|" fmd -U^ -V-

A. {4,6,8}
B. {4, E}
c. \2,4,5.6" 7- E.9, l0)
D. {4,6}

2 . If 0.000689 = 6-89 x IOf" fud 6e vahrc of r-

A. -4
B. -3
c.3
D.4
1_
3. Evaluate: ittz
/.
-:l-(4-10)l'
A. -5
B. -1
C. I
D.5
4' tf -t(x - 1) = -2' find the value of x'
-A.3
irB'2
c.
:D.-3 -2

5. ExPand (, -1X' + 1) - 1'

A. ? +t
, B. f-t
C- ?+z
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Ilrrahim and Ama share GH11,500.00 between them in the ratio 2 : 3. Find Ama's share.
\. GHp 300.00
B GHp 500.00
c GH/600.00
D. GH/900.00
11
li : - :. find the value of I
_^ I I ^

t3
A. l a
J
B. 1

,1
C. 1--l

D.3
U

Ihe Venn diagrarn represents the number of people who speak English or Hausa or neitlier of
the two languages in a Village. Lise the informatian to Gt't,swer questions 8 and 9.

How many people speak English or only E{ausa?

a
.11. .ta
+-
B. 57
c. 76
D. 91

9. Find the number ofpeople in the Village.

A. 53
B. 80
c. 91
D. 9s

10. What is the total cost ofp books at GHf 7.00 each and g books at GIlp 1.20 each'/
A. 7p + 1.20q
B. 7q + 1.20p
C. 7(p - 1.20q)
D. 1.2(7p +q)

tl'.r *- niTAF
I

oh as a decimal numeral'
I 1. Write
I
A. 0.5
B. 0.05
c. 0.005
D. 0.0005

<14'Y hn'
lz' Solve: l3m- 1)+2
A' m>-14
B' m 3--74
C. rn >--13
D. m <-13

13. Whatistheinrageof3rrnderthenrappingx-+j.r+7.1
A. 10
B. 13
c16
D. 24
t.l . SimplilY: 4a x 26 '

A. 210

B. 214

c. 715

D. 716

15. Fincl the slope of the

iine "r - 2y: 1 1'

A. -i
1
E
,J. -- )

(-. ,
;
L

D.

in 50 minutes'
km in 60 minutes" \\rhat distance can he cover
of 3
16. Mr Ntim travelled a distance
travelling at the same time?
A. 2-2krn
B. 2.5 km
C. 2.8 krn
D. 3.2km
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The data shows the marks obtained by students in a class test:

21, 32, 76,27,22, 19, lA. [Jse the idormation to answer questions 17 and 18.

17. Find the median mark.

A. 16
B. 19
c. 2l
r) ))

18. Calculate the mean.

A. 16
B. 19
c. 2l
D" 22

t9. There are 6 men and 4 u'omen in an escalator. What is the probability that the first person that comes
out is a woman?
A. J_
10

B. I.1

")
C. L

1
J
D.
)

2$. What is the a-rea of a square whose diagonal is 14 cnr?

A _)
i cm'
B. 28 c-nt2

C. ,19 cni2

D. 98 cuz

Zl. Iractcrize + 4x +3x,v +

2y2 61, completely.
A. {x + 2}(2x +'31t')
B. (x + 21)(2x + 3Y)
C. ("r + 3v)(2x r- 3"y)
D. \2x + y)(Lx'r 3Y)

ZZ. Find the simple interest on GHp 2,448.00 invested for 2 years at arate of Z* % per annlrm.
A. GHd 5i.92
B. GHd 91.92
c GLlt t27.04
D. GH( t22.40

Turn over
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(x\ (
I l-->l
z* ) l.
4) under the transformation
,a Find the image of the
point (-1'
\ y,l (-1* v/
A. (2,-3)
B. e3,2)
c. ?2,3)
D. G,-2)
1rl
24. Factorize: ': { *; t}''
/+
I
A. TtY
(Y+i)

B. LtY {2Y
4
"r}
c lo'(]Y +ti
1',)

D. -Lry'C+1)
2
the price of tiie motor-cycle
is increased by 40 9/" to GtIp 14'gg()'s0' find
,< rf the price of a m'tor-c.lcle
betbre the increase?
A. GHP 7,200'00
B. GHd 8,400'oo
c. GFIp 9,260'00
D. cH/ 10,000'00
Ill'rl'Ii:':'
76- \\rfitc do\\n the rirle f.'r the
x12- 34
.i. .1, .L J.t
vt5 I 13.

A. x-+2x+]
B. r=>2x-3
C. x->4x-j
D. x-+4x+3 -+
plane' Find the vector lB '
are points irr the cartesian
7'7 . A (3" 6) and B (7, -3)

A {,1)
[rJ
ts r-,)
\e)
\- f1\
(-ll
[-qj
D. r-1)
[- rj
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the vAr he paid'

from a shop' Find
15 % vAT for goods he bought
including
g. Kofi paid GHp 460.00
A. GHp s0'00
B' GHd 59'00
C' GHtr 60'00
D. GHd 69'00

of the equation
5'r - 2y =28'
29. Find the y-intercept
A. -14
B.i _5
C, )
2
D. 14
traver?
kiiometers per gallon does it
15 garlons of petrol. How many
km using
30. A car fiavels 4g0
A' 2E knv'gallon

ts' 30km/ga11on

C' 32kn"-ga11on

D' 35 kulgall'cn
A
31. 1

\
9c

[\_\
il*- lTcm=
SCALE
NOT DRA\YN TO
BC:17cm. Find the length '1t-'
9 cm and
triangle with '48:
In the diagram , A(cis a rigtrt-angle

A. 8'0 cm

B. i0'0 cm

C' l5'0 cm

D. 21'0 cm

::.,.JleirnageofPunderthetransiationvector(i)iSPl(6,8),findthecoordinate=oiI
A. (9,15)
B. (3,1)
c. (-3, *1)
D. (-9, -15)
Turn or er
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33. Given thalZ":32,findthe value of r"

A.2
8.3
c.4
D.5
34. ApointS?4,6)isrotatedanticlockwisethroughl80o'FindtheimageQ,'
A. Q,?6,4)
B. Q,6- -4)
c. Q,{*4, -6)
D. Q,$,-6)
of boys to girls?
35. A school has 400 prpils of whom 160 are girls. what is the ratio
A) 5

8.3 2
c.5 Z
D.8 5

.T
36. Il'.r r- 5 = -6, tlrrtl the valuc of -+ '

A.3
B. -3
J
C.
,
D. {1
L

17. Finr1 the procluct af pzqr and pc1a.

A. p3 qa,
B. p3 q5,
c. p2 qt,
D. p'qo

38. What is the valtte of 6 in 95.683?

A. 6 ones
B. 6 tens
C. 6 tenths

D. 6 thousandths

39. If two parallel iines are cut by a transversal, the interior angles on the same sicle of the
transversal are
A. congruent.
B. verlicai.
C. comPlementary.
D. supplementary.
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40. Which of the following is arranged in descending order?

A. -63, -24, 5, 18
B. -24, -63, 5, 18
c. 18, 5. -24. -63
D. -63, *24, 18, 5

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