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Economic Activities in Ghana practice questions

The concepts of local production and local consumption, and the challenges and promotion of made-in-Ghana products.

17 questions in this topic: 5 recall, 6 applying skills and concepts, 5 strategic thinking and 1 extended thinking. Every one carries a written explanation.

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  1. Question 1Extended thinking

    Comparing the challenges facing local producers with the benefits of patronising made-in-Ghana products, which statement best reflects the overall message of this section?

    • aOvercoming challenges like low productivity and import competition through supportive policies and consumer patronage can boost national revenue, employment and Ghana's overall economic health
    • bLocal producers face no real challenges, so patronage of made-in-Ghana products offers no meaningful benefit
    • cThe benefits of patronising made-in-Ghana products apply only to producers, with no wider effect on the national economy
    • dReliance on foreign products carries no negative consequences for Ghana's economy
  2. Question 2Skills & concepts

    Adinkra cloth is distinguished in this section mainly by

    • asymbols originating from the Akan people, each conveying specific messages such as wisdom, strength and harmony
    • ba wax-resist dyeing technique that blocks dye from penetrating certain areas
    • cbeing worn exclusively by traditional chiefs during coronation ceremonies
    • dpatterns inspired mainly by Northern Ghanaian cotton weaving traditions
  3. Question 3Strategic thinking

    "Helping Solve Balance of Payment Deficit," as a benefit of patronising made-in-Ghana products, mainly works by

    • areducing the amount of money spent on imports from other countries, improving the nation's overall balance of payments
    • bincreasing government tax revenue directly through sales tax on local goods
    • ccreating more jobs in local industries as they grow
    • draising the living standards of individual workers through better wages

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