1. Youth in the context of national development refers to individuals typically between the ages of:
A. 0–10 years
B. 11–18 years
C. 15–35 years
D. 36–50 years
2. National development is best described as:
A. The growth of a country’s population
B. The overall improvement in the economic, social, and political well-being of a nation
C. An increase in foreign investment only
D. The rise in government revenue
3. The youth are often regarded as an important human resource because they:
A. Demand more from the government
B. Possess energy, creativity, and innovative potential
C. Are the largest consumers of goods
D. Pay the highest taxes
4. A major misconception about the youth is that they:
A. Can contribute to economic growth
B. Are mainly associated with crime and rebelliousness
C. Have innovative ideas
D. Are willing to volunteer for community work
5. The current status of the youth in Ghana can be described as:
A. Fully integrated in all decision-making processes
B. Partially involved, with many facing unemployment and poverty
C. Economically independent and self-sufficient
D. Dominating leadership positions
6. One of the biggest challenges the youth face in Ghana is:
A. High unemployment rates
B. Over-representation in parliament
C. Too many scholarship opportunities
D. Excessive political power
7. An economic challenge facing the youth is:
A. Poor leadership skills
B. Lack of civic responsibility
C. Limited job opportunities
D. Low political participation
8. A social challenge of the youth in Ghana is:
A. Inflation
B. Drug abuse
C. Corruption in government
D. Industrialization
9. The expectations of Ghanaians about the role of the youth include:
A. Isolating themselves from politics
B. Contributing actively to national development
C. Depending solely on foreign aid
D. Avoiding participation in economic activities
10. Misconceptions about the youth can be addressed by:
A. Ignoring negative reports about them
B. Highlighting their achievements and potentials
C. Banning youth gatherings
D. Preventing them from joining political parties
11. The needs of the youth can be broadly classified into:
A. Political and agricultural
B. Economic, social, political, and spiritual
C. Physical and technological
D. Urban and rural
12. An economic need of the youth includes:
A. Freedom of speech
B. Employment opportunities
C. Respect for cultural values
D. Access to religious teachings
13. A political need of the youth is:
A. Scholarships
B. Representation in decision-making bodies
C. Access to public transport
D. Affordable housing
14. A social need of the youth is:
A. Tax exemption
B. Access to quality education
C. Leadership positions in parliament
D. Agricultural subsidies
15. One way the youth can prepare themselves for national development is by:
A. Depending solely on government support
B. Acquiring relevant skills and education
C. Avoiding volunteerism
D. Ignoring current affairs
16. A strategy for youth empowerment is:
A. Limiting their access to technology
B. Providing entrepreneurship training
C. Reducing access to tertiary education
D. Restricting participation in sports
17. The National Youth Policy of Ghana was designed to:
A. Reduce voting age
B. Guide and coordinate youth development efforts
C. Abolish youth organizations
D. Focus only on sports development
18. An area in the National Youth Policy that can be exploited by the youth is:
A. Entrepreneurship support programmes
B. Mandatory military service
C. Reduced working hours
D. Free housing for all
19. Evaluating the impact of the National Youth Policy involves:
A. Measuring the country’s GDP growth
B. Assessing whether youth empowerment goals are met
C. Reviewing foreign investment figures
D. Counting the number of youth festivals
20. Ghana’s National Youth Policy was first launched in:
A. 1995
B. 2002
C. 2010
D. 2018
21. A key benefit of empowering the youth is:
A. Reduced adult employment
B. Increased innovation and productivity
C. Decreased civic engagement
D. Decline in education standards
22. Which group is primarily responsible for implementing youth development programmes in Ghana?
A. Ministry of Tourism
B. Ministry of Youth and Sports
C. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
D. Electoral Commission
23. Which of the following is an example of a spiritual need of the youth?
A. Affordable housing
B. Access to healthcare
C. Moral guidance and counseling
D. Employment opportunities
24. One avenue for youth development is:
A. Restricting internet access
B. Vocational and technical training
C. Reducing education funding
D. Increasing taxes for youth-owned businesses
25. Which approach best helps the youth meet their needs?
A. Government-only interventions
B. Partnership between government, NGOs, and private sector
C. Limiting foreign aid
D. Removing school curriculum reforms
26. How can the youth effectively prepare for leadership roles?
A. Avoiding politics
B. Participating in civic and community activities
C. Depending on family wealth
D. Refusing mentorship opportunities
27. An example of a challenge caused by misconceptions about the youth is:
A. Higher employment rates
B. Exclusion from decision-making processes
C. Free education
D. Increased volunteerism
28. The economic role of the youth in national development includes:
A. Increased dependency on imports
B. Entrepreneurship and job creation
C. Spending more on luxury goods
D. Seeking foreign employment only
29. The political role of the youth in national development includes:
A. Remaining silent during elections
B. Engaging in policy advocacy
C. Avoiding political debates
D. Ignoring governance issues
30. A key feature of the National Youth Policy is:
A. Elimination of rural development projects
B. Promotion of youth participation in governance
C. Focus on urban development only
D. Ban on youth political activism
31. Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the youth in Ghana?
A. Unemployment
B. Universal access to free healthcare
C. Drug abuse
D. Limited political participation
32. Which economic policy could directly benefit the youth?
A. Increasing import duties
B. Providing start-up capital for young entrepreneurs
C. Raising university fees
D. Reducing ICT infrastructure
33. A key indicator of youth readiness for national development is:
A. High dependency ratio
B. Possession of relevant skills and knowledge
C. Isolation from community issues
D. Over-reliance on foreign aid
34. One way the youth can contribute to community development is by:
A. Avoiding volunteer work
B. Engaging in sanitation and environmental projects
C. Relying on elders only
D. Refusing to pay taxes
35. Which of the following is a misconception about youth potential?
A. They are too inexperienced to lead effectively
B. They can create innovative solutions
C. They can engage in entrepreneurship
D. They can advocate for policy change
36. Which avenue offers opportunities for skill acquisition for the youth?
A. Political campaigns only
B. Technical and vocational education
C. Street hawking
D. Weekend entertainment shows
37. The inclusion of the youth in decision-making is important because it:
A. Reduces unemployment immediately
B. Ensures policies reflect their needs and aspirations
C. Removes all political conflicts
D. Eliminates corruption
38. A major challenge that prevents the youth from contributing to national development is:
A. Too many job offers
B. Lack of access to quality education
C. Excess foreign scholarships
D. Overabundance of resources
39. Which sector is NOT a major focus of Ghana’s National Youth Policy?
A. Employment and entrepreneurship
B. Education and skills training
C. Health and wellbeing
D. Space exploration
40. A political expectation of the youth is to:
A. Travel abroad
B. Exercise their voting rights responsibly
C. Avoid political debates
D. Support only one political party
41. Which of the following is a social contribution of the youth?
A. Paying national debt
B. Organizing community education campaigns
C. Increasing tax rates
D. Importing goods
42. Ghana’s National Youth Policy emphasizes:
A. Restricting youth in politics
B. Youth participation in governance and development
C. Limiting education to primary level
D. Reducing youth literacy
43. Which organization in Ghana works closely with youth empowerment initiatives?
A. Ghana Cocoa Board
B. National Youth Authority (NYA)
C. Electoral Commission
D. Forestry Commission
44. One measure to address youth unemployment is:
A. Limiting access to tertiary education
B. Promoting entrepreneurship and start-ups
C. Banning vocational training
D. Reducing ICT education
45. Which of the following is a benefit of youth involvement in national development?
A. Lower literacy rates
B. Increased innovation and economic growth
C. Reduced civic responsibility
D. Declining employment opportunities
46. A spiritual need of the youth is:
A. Free housing
B. Access to moral and ethical guidance
C. International travel
D. Tax exemptions
47. Which is NOT a challenge affecting the youth in rural areas?
A. Limited access to healthcare
B. Lack of educational facilities
C. Overcrowded shopping malls
D. Poor infrastructure
48. An example of a programme that empowers youth through agriculture is:
A. Planting for Food and Jobs
B. Free SHS
C. LEAP
D. Planting for Food and Jobs
49. Which approach ensures sustainable youth empowerment?
A. One-time financial handouts
B. Capacity building and continuous training
C. Reducing skill training opportunities
D. Avoiding technology use
50. One way the youth can prepare for entrepreneurship is by:
A. Avoiding risk
B. Acquiring financial management skills
C. Waiting for government employment
D. Rejecting mentorship
51. Ghana’s National Youth Policy provides opportunities in:
A. Space travel
B. Sports and creative arts
C. Weapon training
D. Censorship of media
52. Which government body implements sports programmes for youth?
A. Ministry of Trade
B. Ministry of Youth and Sports
C. Ministry of Tourism
D. Electoral Commission
53. A major benefit of engaging youth in politics is:
A. Increased political violence
B. Fresh ideas and perspectives in governance
C. More campaign spending
D. Reduced literacy
54. Which factor hinders youth political participation?
A. High literacy
B. Lack of political education
C. National service opportunities
D. Access to social media
55. Which of these is a direct way to empower rural youth?
A. Internet shutdowns
B. Providing ICT training and access
C. Reducing rural schools
D. Eliminating community projects
56. A misconception about youth involvement in governance is that they:
A. Lack the maturity to make informed decisions
B. Can contribute to policy development
C. Can lead community projects
D. Can advocate for equality
57. Which is NOT an avenue for youth development?
A. Sports programmes
B. Skills training
C. Illegal migration
D. Volunteerism
58. One way to measure the impact of youth development programmes is by:
A. Counting the number of youth festivals held
B. Assessing youth employment and skill levels
C. Monitoring television viewership
D. Recording political rallies
59. Which is a national expectation of the youth?
A. To avoid national service
B. To uphold national values and ethics
C. To depend on foreign aid
D. To leave the country
60. Which document guides youth development in Ghana?
A. Constitution of Ghana
B. National Youth Policy
C. Labour Act only
D. Education Act
61. A youth who engages in volunteer community work is fulfilling which role?
A. Political
B. Social
C. Economic
D. Spiritual
62. The youth’s economic contribution includes:
A. Voting
B. Job creation through entrepreneurship
C. Organizing rallies
D. Religious festivals
63. An example of a political right of the youth is:
A. To demand free goods
B. To contest for public office
C. To avoid civic duties
D. To refuse education
64. Which is an obstacle to youth access to healthcare?
A. High literacy
B. Limited medical facilities in rural areas
C. Increased sports programmes
D. Excess scholarships
65. Which factor can inspire youth to contribute to national development?
A. Restricting civic education
B. Availability of mentorship opportunities
C. Reducing ICT training
D. Political exclusion
66. A core principle of youth empowerment is:
A. Limiting skill training
B. Encouraging participation in decision-making
C. Reducing community involvement
D. Avoiding leadership roles
67. Which organization promotes youth participation in governance in Ghana?
A. Ghana Health Service
B. National Youth Authority
C. Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
D. Ghana Water Company
68. Youth involvement in national development helps to:
A. Increase dependency on foreign aid
B. Build a sustainable future for the nation
C. Limit cultural exchange
D. Reduce innovation
69. A skill critical for youth leadership is:
A. Laziness
B. Effective communication
C. Isolation
D. Disobedience
70. Which is NOT an objective of the National Youth Policy?
A. Employment creation
B. Education access
C. Skills development
D. Banning youth political activities
71. An example of social capital for the youth is:
A. Money
B. Networks and relationships
C. Physical infrastructure
D. Technology
72. A youth who starts a recycling business is contributing to:
A. Spiritual development
B. Economic and environmental development
C. Political campaigning
D. Foreign dependency
73. The youth’s role in cultural development includes:
A. Importing foreign culture
B. Preserving traditional values and practices
C. Ignoring heritage
D. Disrespecting elders
74. A barrier to youth participation in governance is:
A. High literacy
B. Age restrictions on certain positions
C. Active civic education
D. Volunteerism
75. Youth advocacy groups can help by:
A. Ignoring government policies
B. Raising awareness on youth issues
C. Avoiding public debates
D. Discouraging leadership
76. A financial empowerment tool for youth is:
A. Lottery tickets
B. Microcredit schemes
C. Price inflation
D. Subsidized luxury goods
77. Which is a form of skill development for the youth?
A. Gossip
B. Apprenticeship programmes
C. Avoiding training
D. Street vending
78. The political engagement of youth strengthens:
A. Political violence
B. Democracy
C. Corruption
D. Dictatorship
79. One benefit of volunteerism is:
A. Income loss
B. Development of leadership skills
C. Reduced social interaction
D. Increase in unemployment
80. The youth can improve their employability by:
A. Ignoring ICT skills
B. Gaining practical work experience
C. Avoiding internships
D. Rejecting training
81. Which is NOT a challenge of the urban youth?
A. Unemployment
B. Crime
C. Abundance of resources
D. High cost of living
82. An example of youth participation in environmental protection is:
A. Illegal mining
B. Tree planting campaigns
C. Burning waste in the open
D. Littering
83. The youth’s role in peacebuilding includes:
A. Promoting conflict
B. Mediating disputes
C. Avoiding dialogue
D. Supporting violence
84. Which ministry collaborates with NYA on youth policy?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Fisheries
D. Ministry of Roads
85. An effective way to reduce youth unemployment is:
A. Reduce skill training
B. Support self-employment initiatives
C. Limit entrepreneurship
D. Avoid innovation
86. Civic responsibility of the youth includes:
A. Avoiding elections
B. Paying taxes
C. Ignoring laws
D. Encouraging corruption
87. Which factor increases youth crime rates?
A. Employment opportunities
B. Poverty and lack of education
C. Vocational training
D. Political participation
88. A core value promoted in youth development is:
A. Laziness
B. Integrity
C. Dishonesty
D. Corruption
89. Which agency monitors implementation of the National Youth Policy?
A. National Youth Authority
B. Electoral Commission
C. Ghana Revenue Authority
D. Ghana Education Service
90. The youth can contribute to economic growth by:
A. Avoiding agriculture
B. Engaging in productive industries
C. Depending on remittances
D. Rejecting innovation
91. Which is an example of youth empowerment through technology?
A. Limiting ICT usage
B. Providing free coding bootcamps
C. Banning internet cafes
D. Increasing data costs
92. Youth mentorship programmes aim to:
A. Discourage innovation
B. Guide and support personal and career growth
C. Promote laziness
D. Reduce education
93. A legal right of the youth in Ghana is:
A. Free land ownership
B. Freedom of speech
C. Exemption from taxes
D. Free utilities
94. Which is NOT a role of the youth in national security?
A. Reporting crimes
B. Supporting peace initiatives
C. Engaging in cybercrime
D. Assisting law enforcement
95. An international organization that supports youth development is:
A. United Nations (UN)
B. Electoral Commission
C. Ghana Post
D. Ghana Police Service
96. Which is an example of youth contribution to health development?
A. Ignoring public health campaigns
B. Organizing blood donation drives
C. Smoking in public
D. Avoiding healthcare facilities
97. Which sector offers the most informal employment opportunities for youth in Ghana?
A. Agriculture
B. Banking
C. Aviation
D. Oil and gas
98. A challenge in implementing youth policy is:
A. Overfunding
B. Limited financial resources
C. Abundant skilled personnel
D. Too much youth interest
99. A way to promote inclusive youth development is:
A. Discriminating by gender
B. Ensuring equal access for all youth
C. Restricting opportunities
D. Supporting only urban youth
100. The ultimate goal of youth empowerment is:
A. Increase dependency
B. Enable youth to contribute meaningfully to national development
C. Reduce education
D. Limit their political rights
ESSAY QUESTIONS
- Define the term youth and explain its relationship to national development.
- Discuss three major challenges the youth face in contributing to national development.
- Examine the link between youth unemployment and national development.
- Identify four expectations Ghanaians have about the role of the youth in national development.
- Explain three strategies to align the youth’s activities with national development goals.
- List and explain the four main categories of youth needs.
- Assess the role of education and skills training in youth preparation for national development.
- What is the National Youth Policy of Ghana? State its year of introduction.
- Discuss three areas in the National Youth Policy that the youth can exploit for self-empowerment.
- “The youth are both the problem and the solution to national development.” — Critically analyse this statement.
- Propose a five-point plan for youth empowerment in Ghana.
