Ghana Immigration Service Aptitude Test Questions And Answers

If you’re preparing for the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) aptitude test, this complete practice guide gives you 150 multiple-choice questions with correct answers and clear explanations so you can revise effectively and perform confidently in your test. This guide covers all key areas typically assessed: English language, numeracy, logical reasoning, general knowledge about GIS, and current affairs.

Ghana Immigration Service Aptitude Test Questions and Answers

SECTION A — ENGLISH LANGUAGE (1–30)

This section tests grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, and sentence correction — all essential for effective communication in the Ghana Immigration Service aptitude test.

1. Choose the correct sentence:

A) The officers has arrived early.
B) The officers have arrived early.
C) The officers is arriving early.
D) The officers was arriving early.
Answer: B
Explanation: “Officers” is plural, so it takes the plural verb “have.”

2. Select the synonym of meticulous:

A) Careless
B) Careful
C) Rude
D) Angry
Answer: B
Explanation: “Meticulous” means very careful and detailed.

3. Choose the correct spelling:

A) Accomodation
B) Acommodation
C) Accommodation
D) Accomudation
Answer: C
Explanation: The correct spelling is “Accommodation.”

4. Identify the antonym of expand:

A) Increase
B) Enlarge
C) Reduce
D) Grow
Answer: C
Explanation: “Reduce” means to make smaller, opposite of expand.

5. Fill in the blank:

The suspect was arrested ___ attempting to cross illegally.
A) for
B) in
C) at
D) on
Answer: A
Explanation: “Arrested for” is the correct prepositional phrase.

6. Choose the correct passive form:

The officer checked the passport.
A) The passport was checked by the officer.
B) The passport is checked by the officer.
C) The passport were checked by the officer.
D) The passport has check by the officer.
Answer: A
Explanation: Passive voice uses “was” + past participle.

7. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:

A) Its important to verify documents.
B) It’s important to verify documents.
C) Its’ important to verify documents.
D) Its important, to verify documents.
Answer: B
Explanation: “It’s” means “it is.”

8. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:

The officer acted with great ___.
A) integrite
B) integrity
C) intergrity
D) integerity
Answer: B
Explanation: Correct spelling is “integrity.”

9. Select the synonym of detain:

A) Release
B) Hold
C) Ignore
D) Escape
Answer: B
Explanation: “Detain” means to hold in custody.

10. Fill in the blank:

Each applicant must submit ___ documents.
A) their
B) his or her
C) they
D) them
Answer: B
Explanation: “Each” is singular, so use “his or her.”

11. Choose the correct option:

Neither the officer nor the suspects ___ present.
A) was
B) were
C) is
D) be
Answer: B
Explanation: Verb agrees with the nearer subject (“suspects” – plural).

12. Identify the antonym of legal:

A) lawful
B) valid
C) illegal
D) official
Answer: C
Explanation: “Illegal” is the opposite of “legal.”

13. Choose the correct sentence:

A) She don’t understand the rules.
B) She doesn’t understands the rules.
C) She doesn’t understand the rules.
D) She not understand the rules.
Answer: C
Explanation: Correct subject-verb agreement is “doesn’t understand.”

14. Choose the correct meaning of verify:

A) Confirm
B) Destroy
C) Hide
D) Forget
Answer: A
Explanation: To verify means to confirm accuracy.

15. Fill in the blank:

The officer was commended ___ his bravery.
A) for
B) on
C) in
D) at
Answer: A
Explanation: “Commended for” is correct usage.

16. Choose the correct comparative form:

This task is ___ than the previous one.
A) easy
B) easier
C) easiest
D) more easy
Answer: B
Explanation: “Easier” is the correct comparative form.

17. Identify the correctly spelled word:

A) Recieve
B) Receive
C) Recive
D) Receve
Answer: B
Explanation: “I before E except after C.”

18. Choose the correct indirect speech:

He said, “I am ready.”
A) He said that he was ready.
B) He said he is ready.
C) He said that I am ready.
D) He says he was ready.
Answer: A
Explanation: Present tense changes to past in reported speech.

19. Select the synonym of prohibit:

A) Allow
B) Ban
C) Permit
D) Accept
Answer: B
Explanation: “Prohibit” means to ban.

20. Fill in the blank:

The documents, along with the passport, ___ missing.
A) is
B) are
C) were
D) be
Answer: A
Explanation: The subject is “documents,” but “along with” does not change agreement; actually this is tricky — the main subject is “documents” (plural), so correct answer should be “are.”

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The subject “documents” is plural.

21. Choose the correct sentence:

A) There is many applicants waiting.
B) There are many applicants waiting.
C) There were many applicant waiting.
D) There be many applicants waiting.
Answer: B
Explanation: “Applicants” is plural, so use “are.”

22. Identify the antonym of approve:

A) Accept
B) Reject
C) Confirm
D) Support
Answer: B
Explanation: “Reject” is opposite of approve.

23. Choose the correct preposition:

He is responsible ___ border security.
A) of
B) for
C) at
D) on
Answer: B
Explanation: “Responsible for” is correct usage.

24. Fill in the blank:

If she had studied harder, she ___ the test.
A) will pass
B) would pass
C) would have passed
D) passed
Answer: C
Explanation: Third conditional: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.

25. Choose the correct sentence:

A) The informations are correct.
B) The information are correct.
C) The information is correct.
D) The informations is correct.
Answer: C
Explanation: “Information” is uncountable and takes singular verb.

26. Select the synonym of vigilant:

A) Careless
B) Alert
C) Lazy
D) Weak
Answer: B
Explanation: “Vigilant” means watchful or alert.

27. Choose the correct tense:

By this time tomorrow, we ___ the task.
A) will complete
B) will have completed
C) completed
D) complete
Answer: B
Explanation: Future perfect tense is correct.

28. Identify the correct sentence:

A) He did not knew the answer.
B) He did not know the answer.
C) He did not known the answer.
D) He do not know the answer.
Answer: B
Explanation: After “did,” use base verb.

29. Choose the correct word:

The officer’s decision was very ___.
A) wisdom
B) wise
C) wisely
D) wiser
Answer: B
Explanation: “Wise” is the correct adjective form.

30. Select the antonym of transparent:

A) Clear
B) Obvious
C) Opaque
D) Visible
Answer: C
Explanation: “Opaque” means not transparent.

SECTION B — NUMERACY (31–60)

Below are 30 carefully structured numeracy questions designed to reflect the standard format used in the Ghana Immigration Service aptitude test.

All formulas are provided in code blocks for clear understanding and exam revision.

31. What is 15% of 200?

A) 15
B) 30
C) 25
D) 35

Answer: B

Percentage = (15 / 100) × 200
= 0.15 × 200
= 30

32. If 3 officers process 90 passports in 6 hours, how many passports does 1 officer process in 1 hour?

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 30

Answer: A

Total work rate = 90 passports / 6 hours = 15 per hour (for 3 officers)

1 officer rate = 15 / 3 = 5 per hour

33. Simplify: 3² + 4²

A) 7
B) 12
C) 25
D) 49

Answer: C

3² = 9
4² = 16

9 + 16 = 25

34. A recruit earns GH₵1,200 monthly. What is the yearly salary?

A) GH₵12,000
B) GH₵14,400
C) GH₵10,800
D) GH₵13,200

Answer: B

Yearly salary = 1,200 × 12
= 14,400

35. Solve: 72 ÷ 8 × 2

A) 9
B) 16
C) 18
D) 24

Answer: C

72 ÷ 8 = 9
9 × 2 = 18

36. Convert 0.75 to percentage

A) 7.5%
B) 75%
C) 0.75%
D) 750%

Answer: B

0.75 × 100 = 75%

37. What is the simple interest on GH₵1,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years?

A) GH₵100
B) GH₵150
C) GH₵200
D) GH₵250

Answer: C

SI = (P × R × T) / 100

= (1000 × 10 × 2) / 100
= 200

38. If a vehicle travels 60 km in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 3.5 hours?

A) 180 km
B) 200 km
C) 210 km
D) 240 km

Answer: C

Distance = Speed × Time
= 60 × 3.5
= 210 km

39. What is 3/4 of 160?

A) 100
B) 110
C) 120
D) 140

Answer: C

(3 / 4) × 160
= 3 × 40
= 120

40. Solve: 5x = 45

A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10

Answer: C

x = 45 / 5
= 9

41. Find the average of 4, 8, 10, 18

A) 8
B) 9
C) 10
D) 12

Answer: C

Average = (4 + 8 + 10 + 18) / 4
= 40 / 4
= 10

42. A rectangular border post is 20m long and 10m wide. Find area.

A) 200m²
B) 300m²
C) 400m²
D) 100m²

Answer: A

Area = Length × Width
= 20 × 10
= 200m²

43. If 2:5 = x:20, find x

A) 5
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Answer: C

2 / 5 = x / 20

Cross multiply:
2 × 20 = 5x
40 = 5x
x = 8

44. Convert 3/5 to decimal

A) 0.3
B) 0.5
C) 0.6
D) 0.8

Answer: C

3 ÷ 5 = 0.6

45. What is 25% of 400?

A) 50
B) 75
C) 100
D) 125

Answer: C

25 / 100 × 400
= 100

46. Solve: √144

A) 10
B) 11
C) 12
D) 14

Answer: C

√144 = 12

47. A passport costs GH₵300 after 20% discount. What was original price?

A) GH₵350
B) GH₵360
C) GH₵375
D) GH₵380

Answer: C

Let original price = P

After 20% discount:
0.8P = 300

P = 300 / 0.8
= 375

48. Find LCM of 4 and 6

A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 24

Answer: C

Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12...
Multiples of 6: 6, 12...

LCM = 12

49. If a duty shift starts 8:15 AM and ends 3:45 PM, how many hours worked?

A) 6 hrs
B) 7 hrs
C) 7.5 hrs
D) 8 hrs

Answer: C

3:45 PM = 15:45
15:45 - 8:15 = 7 hours 30 mins
= 7.5 hours

50. Solve: 2³ × 2²

A) 16
B) 32
C) 64
D) 128

Answer: B

2³ × 2² = 2^(3+2)
= 2^5
= 32

51. If 5 officers share GH₵1,000 equally, how much each?

A) 150
B) 180
C) 200
D) 250

Answer: C

1000 / 5 = 200

52. Convert 2 km to meters

A) 200
B) 2,000
C) 20,000
D) 200,000

Answer: B

1 km = 1000 m

2 × 1000 = 2000 m

53. What is 9 × 12?

A) 96
B) 108
C) 120
D) 132

Answer: B

9 × 12 = 108

54. Find 40% of 250

A) 90
B) 95
C) 100
D) 110

Answer: C

40 / 100 × 250
= 100

55. If a car covers 150 km using 10 litres, how many km per litre?

A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20

Answer: C

150 / 10 = 15 km per litre

56. Solve: 100 – (25 + 15)

A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 70

Answer: C

25 + 15 = 40
100 – 40 = 60

57. Express 1:4 as a fraction

A) 1/4
B) 4/1
C) 2/4
D) 3/4

Answer: A

1 : 4 = 1/4

58. A 10m rope is cut into 5 equal parts. Length of each?

A) 1m
B) 2m
C) 3m
D) 5m

Answer: B

10 / 5 = 2m

59. What is 5²?

A) 10
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30

Answer: C

5² = 25

60. A form costs GH₵50 and 18% VAT is added. Total cost?

A) 55
B) 57
C) 58
D) 59

Answer: D

VAT = 18 / 100 × 50
= 9

Total = 50 + 9
= 59

SECTION C — LOGICAL REASONING (61–90)

Below are 30 logical reasoning multiple-choice questions (61–90) carefully structured in the same aptitude test format used in recruitment exams. All formulas are placed in code blocks as requested.

Number & Pattern Series

61. Find the next number:
2, 4, 8, 16, ___
A) 24
B) 32
C) 30
D) 64
Answer: B

Explanation:

Each term × 2
2 × 2 = 4
4 × 2 = 8
8 × 2 = 16
16 × 2 = 32

62. Find the next number:
5, 10, 20, 40, ___
A) 60
B) 70
C) 80
D) 100
Answer: C

Explanation:

Each term × 2
40 × 2 = 80

63. Find the missing number:
3, 6, 12, 24, ___
A) 36
B) 48
C) 30
D) 60
Answer: B

Explanation:

Pattern: × 2
24 × 2 = 48

64. Find the next number:
1, 4, 9, 16, ___
A) 20
B) 25
C) 36
D) 30
Answer: B

Explanation:

Perfect squares:
1² = 1
2² = 4
3² = 9
4² = 16
5² = 25

65. Find the next number:
2, 5, 10, 17, ___
A) 24
B) 26
C) 28
D) 30
Answer: B

Explanation:

Pattern: n² + 1
1² + 1 = 2
2² + 1 = 5
3² + 1 = 10
4² + 1 = 17
5² + 1 = 26

Alphabet & Letter Series

66. A, C, E, G, ___
A) H
B) I
C) J
D) K
Answer: B

Explanation:

Skip one letter each time:
A → C → E → G → I

67. B, D, G, K, ___
A) P
B) O
C) Q
D) R
Answer: A

Explanation:

+2, +3, +4, +5
B +2 = D
D +3 = G
G +4 = K
K +5 = P

68. Z, X, V, T, ___
A) R
B) Q
C) S
D) P
Answer: A

Explanation:

-2 each step:
Z → X → V → T → R

Logical Word Problems

69. All officers are disciplined. Some disciplined people are strict. Therefore:
A) All officers are strict
B) Some officers may be strict
C) No officer is strict
D) None of the above
Answer: B

Explanation:
If some disciplined people are strict, and all officers are disciplined, then some officers may be strict.

70. If TODAY is MONDAY, what day will it be in 10 days?
A) Wednesday
B) Thursday
C) Friday
D) Saturday
Answer: C

Explanation:

10 mod 7 = 3
Monday + 3 days = Thursday
Correction:
Monday + 10 days = Friday

Coding & Decoding

71. If CAT = 24, DOG = 26, what is BAT?
A) 22
B) 23
C) 24
D) 25
Answer: B

Explanation:

C(3)+A(1)+T(20)=24
D(4)+O(15)+G(7)=26
B(2)+A(1)+T(20)=23

72. If PEN = QFO, then BOOK = ?
A) CPLL
B) CQQM
C) CPPM
D) CPLL
Answer: A

Explanation:

Each letter +1
P → Q
E → F
N → O

B → C
O → P
O → P
K → L
= C P P L

Analogy

73. Finger : Hand :: Toe : ___
A) Leg
B) Knee
C) Foot
D) Ankle
Answer: C

74. Visa : Travel :: License : ___
A) School
B) Driving
C) Teaching
D) Trading
Answer: B

75. Border : Country :: Fence : ___
A) House
B) Field
C) Garden
D) Wall
Answer: A

Deductive Reasoning

76. If all migrants need documentation and Kofi is a migrant, then:
A) Kofi may not need documentation
B) Kofi needs documentation
C) Kofi is undocumented
D) None
Answer: B

77. If no smuggler is honest and Kojo is honest, then:
A) Kojo is a smuggler
B) Kojo is not a smuggler
C) Kojo may be a smuggler
D) None
Answer: B

Number Logic

78. 7, 14, 28, 56, ___
A) 84
B) 98
C) 112
D) 120
Answer: C

Explanation:

×2 pattern
56 × 2 = 112

79. 100, 90, 80, 70, ___
A) 50
B) 65
C) 60
D) 55
Answer: C

Explanation:

-10 pattern

80. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ___
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
Answer: C

Explanation:

Fibonacci:
1 + 2 = 3
2 + 3 = 5
3 + 5 = 8

Spatial / Classification

81. Which does not belong?
A) ECOWAS
B) AU
C) UN
D) FIFA
Answer: D

82. Which is odd?
A) Passport
B) Visa
C) Permit
D) Pencil
Answer: D

Mathematical Reasoning

83. If 4 men take 8 days, 8 men take?
A) 2 days
B) 4 days
C) 6 days
D) 8 days
Answer: B

Explanation:

Work = Men × Days
4 × 8 = 32
8 × x = 32
x = 4

84. If 12 officers guard 3 gates equally, how many per gate?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6
Answer: C

Explanation:

12 ÷ 3 = 4

Logical Arrangement

85. Arrange smallest to largest: 1/2, 0.75, 2/3
A) 1/2, 2/3, 0.75
B) 2/3, 1/2, 0.75
C) 0.75, 1/2, 2/3
D) 1/2, 0.75, 2/3
Answer: A

Explanation:

1/2 = 0.5
2/3 ≈ 0.67
0.75 = 0.75

Logical Statements

86. All passports are documents. Some documents are confidential. Therefore:
A) All passports are confidential
B) Some passports may be confidential
C) No passport is confidential
D) None
Answer: B

87. If A > B and B > C, then:
A) A < C
B) A = C
C) A > C
D) None
Answer: C

Pattern Recognition

88. 3, 9, 27, ___
A) 54
B) 72
C) 81
D) 90
Answer: C

Explanation:

×3 pattern
27 × 3 = 81

89. 2, 6, 7, 21, 22, ___
A) 44
B) 66
C) 23
D) 64
Answer: B

Explanation:

×3, +1 pattern
2 × 3 = 6
6 + 1 = 7
7 × 3 = 21
21 + 1 = 22
22 × 3 = 66

90. If RED = 27 (R=18, E=5, D=4), what is BLUE?
A) 40
B) 42
C) 43
D) 44
Answer: A

Explanation:

B(2)+L(12)+U(21)+E(5)=40

SECTION D — Ghana Immigration Service Knowledge (91–120)

This section focuses on Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) structure, mandate, laws, border operations, and national security awareness. These are common areas candidates are tested on in the aptitude exam.

91. The Ghana Immigration Service operates under which ministry?

A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of the Interior
C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
D) Ministry of Justice

Answer: B
Explanation: The Ghana Immigration Service operates under the Ministry of the Interior, which supervises internal security agencies in Ghana.

92. The primary responsibility of the Ghana Immigration Service is to:

A) Print Ghana cedis
B) Control and monitor entry and exit of persons
C) Conduct elections
D) Manage hospitals

Answer: B
Explanation: GIS regulates the movement of persons into and out of Ghana and enforces immigration laws.

93. The Ghana Immigration Service was established under which Act?

A) Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573)
B) Police Act, 1970
C) Armed Forces Act
D) Labour Act

Answer: A
Explanation: The Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573) provides the legal framework for immigration control in Ghana.

94. A person entering Ghana without valid documents commits:

A) A civil offence
B) No offence
C) An immigration offence
D) A tax offence

Answer: C
Explanation: Entering Ghana without valid travel documents violates immigration regulations.

95. Which of the following is an official travel document?

A) Passport
B) Student ID card
C) NHIS card
D) Voter ID only

Answer: A
Explanation: A passport is an internationally recognized travel document issued by a state.

96. A visa is required for:

A) Domestic travel
B) International entry (where applicable)
C) School admission
D) Driving a car

Answer: B
Explanation: A visa authorizes a foreign national to enter a country subject to immigration laws.

97. Border patrol helps prevent:

A) Illegal mining
B) Smuggling and human trafficking
C) Teaching
D) Banking

Answer: B
Explanation: GIS officers monitor borders to prevent crimes like smuggling and trafficking.

98. The headquarters of the Ghana Immigration Service is located in:

A) Kumasi
B) Accra
C) Tamale
D) Takoradi

Answer: B
Explanation: The national headquarters of GIS is in Accra.

99. Deportation refers to:

A) Granting citizenship
B) Removing a foreign national from a country
C) Issuing a passport
D) Offering employment

Answer: B
Explanation: Deportation is the formal removal of a foreigner who violates immigration laws.

100. Which of the following is a controlled point of entry?

A) Forest
B) Official border post
C) Private farm
D) Beach resort

Answer: B
Explanation: Controlled points of entry are approved border posts monitored by immigration officers.

101. A residence permit allows a foreigner to:

A) Vote in Ghana
B) Stay legally for a specified period
C) Join the military
D) Own all public lands

Answer: B
Explanation: A residence permit allows lawful stay but does not automatically grant citizenship rights.

102. The Ghana Immigration Service works closely with:

A) Ghana Police Service
B) Ghana Armed Forces
C) Customs Division
D) All of the above

Answer: D
Explanation: GIS collaborates with other security agencies for national security operations.

103. Which activity is illegal at Ghana’s borders?

A) Declaring goods
B) Presenting passport
C) Smuggling prohibited goods
D) Applying for visa

Answer: C
Explanation: Smuggling violates both immigration and customs laws.

104. Citizenship by naturalization is granted to:

A) Visitors
B) Foreign nationals meeting legal requirements
C) Tourists
D) Students automatically

Answer: B
Explanation: Naturalization is granted after fulfilling legal residency and other requirements.

105. The Ghana Immigration Service is part of Ghana’s:

A) Education system
B) Financial sector
C) Security services
D) Health sector

Answer: C
Explanation: GIS is a national security agency.

106. Which document proves Ghanaian citizenship abroad?

A) Driver’s license
B) Passport
C) Library card
D) School certificate

Answer: B
Explanation: A passport confirms nationality for international travel.

107. Human trafficking involves:

A) Legal migration
B) Exploitation of persons
C) Tourism
D) Education

Answer: B
Explanation: Human trafficking is illegal and actively combated by immigration authorities.

108. Immigration officers may deny entry to:

A) Persons without valid documents
B) Citizens with passports
C) Diplomats
D) Lawful travelers

Answer: A
Explanation: Entry may be refused if documentation is invalid or fraudulent.

109. A permit to work in Ghana as a foreigner is called:

A) Study visa
B) Work permit
C) Tourist card
D) Tax clearance

Answer: B
Explanation: Foreign nationals must obtain a valid work permit before employment.

110. Border security contributes to:

A) National development
B) National insecurity
C) Corruption
D) Unemployment

Answer: A
Explanation: Secure borders enhance economic stability and safety.

111. Immigration officers are expected to uphold:

A) Corruption
B) Integrity and professionalism
C) Bias
D) Negligence

Answer: B
Explanation: Integrity is a core value in national security agencies.

112. Illegal entry into Ghana may result in:

A) Reward
B) Deportation or prosecution
C) Automatic citizenship
D) Scholarship

Answer: B
Explanation: Offenders face legal sanctions including deportation.

113. Which of the following is NOT a GIS duty?

A) Issuing passports
B) Monitoring borders
C) Conducting elections
D) Enforcing immigration laws

Answer: C
Explanation: Elections are managed by the Electoral Commission, not GIS.

114. Visa extension applications are processed by:

A) Ghana Immigration Service
B) Private schools
C) Hospitals
D) Banks

Answer: A
Explanation: GIS handles visa and permit processing.

115. A refugee is a person who:

A) Travels for tourism
B) Flees persecution or conflict
C) Applies for a job
D) Visits family

Answer: B
Explanation: Refugees seek protection due to danger in their home country.

116. The uniformed nature of GIS indicates it is a:

A) Civilian NGO
B) Paramilitary service
C) Private company
D) Bank

Answer: B
Explanation: GIS is a uniformed security service.

117. Biometric data at borders helps to:

A) Delay travelers
B) Improve identification accuracy
C) Replace passports
D) Reduce security

Answer: B
Explanation: Biometrics enhances secure identification.

118. An immigration checkpoint is used to:

A) Collect school fees
B) Verify identity and documents
C) Sell goods
D) Conduct exams

Answer: B
Explanation: Checkpoints ensure compliance with immigration laws.

119. A person who overstays a visa may face:

A) Award
B) Penalty or deportation
C) Promotion
D) Automatic renewal

Answer: B
Explanation: Overstaying violates immigration rules.

120. The ultimate goal of immigration control is to:

A) Limit tourism
B) Strengthen national security and lawful migration
C) Prevent education
D) Stop trade

Answer: B
Explanation: Immigration control balances national security with lawful movement of people.

SECTION E — CURRENT AFFAIRS & GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (121–150)

This section tests your awareness of Ghana’s governance system, security structure, geography, international organizations, and general reasoning. Many candidates lose marks here because they ignore current affairs. Study carefully.

121. The headquarters of the Ghana Immigration Service is located in:

A) Kumasi
B) Tema
C) Accra
D) Takoradi
Answer: C – Accra
Explanation: Most national security agency headquarters, including the GIS, are located in Accra, the capital city of Ghana.

122. The Ghana Immigration Service operates under which ministry?

A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Interior
C) Ministry of Justice
D) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Answer: B – Ministry of Interior
Explanation: GIS is under the Ministry of the Interior, which oversees internal security agencies.

123. Ghana gained independence in:

A) 1956
B) 1957
C) 1960
D) 1966
Answer: B – 1957
Explanation: Ghana became independent on 6th March 1957.

124. The current Constitution of Ghana was promulgated in:

A) 1969
B) 1979
C) 1992
D) 2000
Answer: C – 1992
Explanation: Ghana operates under the 1992 Constitution.

125. The commander-in-chief of the Ghana Armed Forces is the:

A) Chief of Defence Staff
B) Inspector General of Police
C) President
D) Minister of Defence
Answer: C – President
Explanation: The President of Ghana is the Commander-in-Chief.

126. ECOWAS stands for:

A) Economic Council of West African States
B) Economic Community of West African States
C) East Community of West African States
D) Economic Cooperation of West Africa
Answer: B
Explanation: ECOWAS promotes economic integration in West Africa.

127. The currency used in Ghana is:

A) Naira
B) Cedi
C) Dollar
D) Pound
Answer: B – Cedi
Explanation: Ghana’s official currency is the Ghana Cedi (GHS).

128. The capital of the Ashanti Region is:

A) Tamale
B) Cape Coast
C) Kumasi
D) Sunyani
Answer: C – Kumasi
Explanation: Kumasi is the regional capital of Ashanti Region.

129. The River Volta flows into which water body?

A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Red Sea
Answer: A – Atlantic Ocean
Explanation: The Volta River empties into the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean).

130. A visa allows a person to:

A) Drive a car
B) Enter a foreign country
C) Own land
D) Vote
Answer: B
Explanation: A visa grants permission to enter a foreign country.

131. The United Nations was founded in:

A) 1919
B) 1945
C) 1960
D) 1975
Answer: B – 1945
Explanation: The UN was established after World War II in 1945.

132. The Ghana Police Service is headed by the:

A) Chief Justice
B) Inspector General of Police
C) Chief of Army Staff
D) Attorney General
Answer: B
Explanation: The IGP leads the Ghana Police Service.

133. Which of the following is NOT a security agency in Ghana?

A) Ghana Immigration Service
B) Ghana Police Service
C) Ghana Revenue Authority
D) Ghana Armed Forces
Answer: C
Explanation: GRA is a revenue collection agency, not a security force.

134. The official language of Ghana is:

A) Twi
B) Ga
C) English
D) Ewe
Answer: C – English
Explanation: English is the official language used for governance and administration.

135. NATO is primarily a:

A) Trade organization
B) Military alliance
C) Health organization
D) Sports body
Answer: B
Explanation: NATO is a military alliance.

136. The largest lake in Ghana is:

A) Lake Bosomtwe
B) Lake Victoria
C) Lake Volta
D) Lake Chad
Answer: C – Lake Volta
Explanation: Lake Volta is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.

137. Which of the following countries shares a border with Ghana?

A) Nigeria
B) Liberia
C) Côte d’Ivoire
D) Senegal
Answer: C
Explanation: Ghana shares borders with Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Burkina Faso.

138. The purpose of border control is to:

A) Encourage illegal trade
B) Monitor and regulate entry and exit
C) Stop tourism
D) Prevent education
Answer: B
Explanation: Border control ensures lawful entry and exit.

139. INTERPOL assists in:

A) Farming
B) International policing
C) Sports
D) Education
Answer: B
Explanation: INTERPOL supports international police cooperation.

140. The Parliament of Ghana is located in:

A) Kumasi
B) Accra
C) Tamale
D) Takoradi
Answer: B – Accra
Explanation: Ghana’s Parliament House is in Accra.

141. The Supreme Court of Ghana is headed by the:

A) Attorney General
B) Chief Justice
C) Speaker of Parliament
D) President
Answer: B
Explanation: The Chief Justice leads the judiciary.

142. A refugee is someone who:

A) Travels for tourism
B) Flees their country due to danger
C) Seeks employment abroad
D) Studies abroad
Answer: B
Explanation: Refugees flee persecution or conflict.

143. The Ghana Armed Forces include:

A) Army, Navy, Air Force
B) Police and Fire Service
C) Customs only
D) Immigration only
Answer: A
Explanation: These three form Ghana’s military.

144. The capital city of Burkina Faso is:

A) Lomé
B) Bamako
C) Ouagadougou
D) Dakar
Answer: C
Explanation: Ouagadougou is Burkina Faso’s capital.

145. The African Union headquarters is in:

A) Nairobi
B) Addis Ababa
C) Cairo
D) Abuja
Answer: B – Addis Ababa
Explanation: AU headquarters is in Ethiopia.

146. Which document proves nationality?

A) Passport
B) Visa
C) Boarding pass
D) Ticket
Answer: A
Explanation: A passport confirms nationality and identity.

147. Ghana practices which system of government?

A) Monarchy
B) Parliamentary only
C) Presidential democracy
D) Military rule
Answer: C
Explanation: Ghana operates a presidential democratic system.

148. Smuggling refers to:

A) Legal trade
B) Illegal transportation of goods
C) Farming
D) Tourism
Answer: B
Explanation: Smuggling is unlawful movement of goods across borders.

149. The national flag of Ghana has how many colours?

A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer: B – Three
Explanation: Red, Gold, and Green (with a black star).

150. Finger is to Hand as Toe is to:

A) Knee
B) Foot
C) Leg
D) Ankle
Answer: B – Foot
Explanation: This is an analogy showing part-to-whole relationship.

How to Use This Guide to Rank #1 in Your Revision

Practice under timed conditions because GIS aptitude tests have strict time limits, e.g., 30–60 questions depending on category.
Review every explanation to build understanding, not just memorization.
Study past patterns — many questions repeat styles (e.g., grammar, arithmetic, analogies).
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Ghana Immigration Service Aptitude Test Questions and Answers

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