BECE 2006 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. The slave trade became largely unprofitable from the early 1800s due to
   1. A. laziness of the slaves
   2. B. the emergence of the Industrial Revolution in Europe
   3. C. the high cost of slaves in West Africa
   4. D. so many revolts by the slaves from Africa
   Answer: B
2. The migration routes of the Guan are traced to an area around the
   1. A. Pra basin
   2. B. Offin basin
   3. C. Volta basin
   4. D. Ankobra basin
   Answer: C
3. Which of the following workers are involved in primary production
   1. A. Miners
   2. B. Goldsmiths
   3. C. Accountants
   4. D. Carpenters
   Answer: A
4. The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the
   1. A. Akyem and Portuguese
   2. B. Denkyria and British
   3. C. Fante and British
   4. D. Asante and British
   Answer: D
5. The symbol of political authority among the northern people of Ghana is the
   1. A. sword
   2. B. stool
   3. C. crown
   4. D. skin
   Answer: D
6. The most common way of becoming a citizen of a country is by
   1. A. registration
   2. B. birth
   3. C. adoption
   4. D. marriage
   Answer: B
7. The Foo festival is celebrated by the people of
   1. A. Elmina
   2. B. Agona
   3. C. Navrongo
   4. D. Peki
   Answer: C
8. Conflicts in our schools can be solved peacefully through
   1. A. dismissals and suspensions
   2. B. the assistance of a chief linguist
   3. C. the intervention of a district pastor
   4. D. negotiation and mediation
   Answer: D
9. Which of the following professionals are associated with the legal system in Ghana?
   1. A. Journalists
   2. B. Lawyers
   3. C. Doctors
   4. D. Accountants
   Answer: B
10. The hardest mineral is
    1. A. gold
    2. B. copper
    3. C. diamond
    4. D. tin
    Answer: C

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11. Latitude 23 ½° South is also known as
    1. A. Antarctic Circle
    2. B. Tropic of Cancer
    3. C. Arctic Circle
    4. D. Tropic of Capricorn
12. If Afua Asantewaa is a judge, then she contributes to
    1. A. law making
    2. B. interpretation of the constitution
    3. C. land administration
    4. D. policy formulation
13. Which of the following festivals has helped to conserve wildlife?
    1. A. Damba
    2. B. Hogbetsotso
    3. C. Homowo
    4. D. Aboakyer
14. One of the causes of desertification is
    1. A. excessive rainfall
    2. B. afforestation
    3. C. decrease in population
    4. D. overgrazing
15. Widowhood rites practised in Ghana should be abolished because
    1. A. the widow's needs are not properly catered for
    2. B. the children of the dead are not well looked after
    3. C. they violate the rights of the widow
    4. D. they are very costly to the bereaved family
16. 
    
    The diagram above illustrates the
    1. A. orbit of the moon
    2. B. rotation of the earth
    3. C. eclipse of the moon
    4. D. eclipse of the sun
17. In which of the regions in Ghana is the Akosombo dam located?
    1. A. Volta
    2. B. Greater Accra
    3. C. Northern
    4. D. Eastern
18. The guinea worm disease affecting the rural areas can be prevented through the provision of
    1. A. herbal medicine
    2. B. potable water
    3. C. qualified doctors
    4. D. prescribed drugs
19. Which of the following Ghanaian heads of state passed the Preventive Detention Act?
    1. A. Kutu Acheampong
    2. B. K. A. Busia
    3. C. Hilla Limann
    4. D. Kwame Nkrumah
20. A draft law is also known as
    1. A. Bill
    2. B. Decree
    3. C. Ordinance
    4. D. Legislation
21. Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock?
    1. A. Marble
    2. B. Granite
    3. C. Chalk
    4. D. Gneiss
22. Which of the following cultural practices undermines girl-child education in Ghana?
    1. A. Widowhood rites
    2. B. Dipo
    3. C. Female Genital Mutilation
    4. D. Trokosi
23. The township of Asuabena has an aged population of 1,000 and a youthful population of 4,000. Which of the following amenities should be given the highest priority?
    1. A. Post Office
    2. B. Recreational facilities
    3. C. Radio station
    4. D. Markets
24. An imaginary line that divides the earth into two hemispheres is called the
    1. A. latitude
    2. B. longitude
    3. C. equator
    4. D. meridian
25. The bilateral co-operation between Ghana and Nigeria helps Ghana to import one of the following commodities on credit:
    1. A. palm oil
    2. B. refined oil
    3. C. vegetable oil
    4. D. crude oil
26. Which of the following institutions can make laws to check smuggling and armed robbery in Ghana?
    1. A. The Police Service
    2. B. High Court
    3. C. Parliament
    4. D. District Assembly
27. In which vegetation zone is an oasis found?
    1. A. Desert
    2. B. Tropical Forest
    3. C. Mediterranean
    4. D. Guinea Savanna
28. Which of the following state-owned enterprises is most vital to Ghana's development?
    1. A. Ghana Railway Corporation
    2. B. State Transport Corporation
    3. C. Tema Oil Refinery
    4. D. Ghana Highway Authority
29. Industrial areas are sited outside residential estates because
    1. A. of easier access to labour
    2. B. of environmental pollution
    3. C. land acquisition is easier
    4. D. cost of production is cheaper
30. Which of the following political events occurred first in the history of Ghana?
    1. A. The formation of the Convention People's Party (CPP)
    2. B. The passing of the Lands Bill
    3. C. The formation of the Fante Confederation
    4. D. The passing of the Poll Tax Ordinance
31. The prairie provinces in Canada are noted for the production of
    1. A. wheat
    2. B. oats
    3. C. cotton
    4. D. barley
32. Argentina is one of the major producers of
    1. A. cattle
    2. B. sheep
    3. C. rice
    4. D. wheat
33. Which of the following factors least affects vegetation in Ghana?
    1. A. Relief
    2. B. Soil
    3. C. Climate
    4. D. Human activities
34. The Ashanti came under British colonial rule through
    1. A. agreement
    2. B. treaty obligations
    3. C. military conquest
    4. D. persuasion
35. Which of the following was formed in the year 1947? The
    1. A. Convention People's Party (CPP)
    2. B. Coussey Committee
    3. C. Watson Committee
    4. D. United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
36. Which of the following is a continent as well as a country?
    1. A. Asia
    2. B. Australia
    3. C. America
    4. D. Africa
37. To become a member of the United Nations Organization, a country has to
    1. A. pay her membership dues
    2. B. belong to a sub-regional body
    3. C. be independent
    4. D. maintain a strong military force
38. Foreigners in Ghana enjoy all the following rights except that of
    1. A. worship
    2. B. expression
    3. C. voting
    4. D. association
39. The rotation of the earth on its axis causes
    1. A. eclipse of the moon
    2. B. eclipse of the sun
    3. C. day and night
    4. D. seasonal changes
40. Which of the following factors help a nation to develop?
    
    I. Internal peace and security
    
    II. Participating in international games
    
    III. A healthy economy
    
    IV. A large population
    1. A. I and III only
    2. B. I and IV only
    3. C. II and III only
    4. D. II and IV only

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Describe the stages of law-making by parliament in Ghana.
   
   b) State three features of a good law.
2. a) Identify any four causes of the 1948 riots.
   
   b) Outline any three recommendations of the Watson Commission.
3. a) In what four ways is the forest vegetation important to the Ghanaian?
   
   b) State three ways by which the forest can be preserved.
4. a) Identify four negative effects of rural-urban migration on the villages of Ghana.
   
   b) Suggest any three ways of reducing rural-urban migration in Ghana.
5. a) Mention four examples of secondary industries and their locations in Ghana.
   
   b) State four contributions of secondary industries to the economy of Ghana.
6. a) Identify any four social problems facing Ghana today.
   
   b) For each problem identified in (a), suggest two ways of minimizing it.

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