BECE 2007 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. Peace, as one of the reasons for the migration of our ancestors to modern Ghana, cannot be sustained, if we promote
   1. A. ethnic conflict
   2. B. ethnic integration
   3. C. western democracy
   4. D. western education
   Answer: A
2. The original home of the Dagbon people is the area around
   1. A. Benin
   2. B. Kumbi Saleh
   3. C. Lake Chad
   4. D. Il-Ife
   Answer: C
3. The Trans-Atlantic trade was discredited with the sale of
   1. A. gold
   2. B. slaves
   3. C. textiles
   4. D. muskets
   Answer: B
4. The colonization process in the Gold Coast included all but one of the following:
   1. A. agreements
   2. B. persuasion
   3. C. force
   4. D. trade
   Answer: D
5. Before World War 1, Togoland was a colony of
   1. A. France
   2. B. Germany
   3. C. Britain
   4. D. Portugal
   Answer: B
6. Which town is regarded as the spiritual home of the Fantes?
   1. A. Abeadzi
   2. B. Ajumako
   3. C. Saltpond
   4. D. Mankesim
   Answer: D
7. The first Europeans to arrive at Elmina in the fifteenth century were the
   1. A. Portuguese
   2. B. Danes
   3. C. Dutch
   4. D. British
   Answer: A
8. Fetu Afahye is celebrated by the people of
   1. A. Anomabu
   2. B. Elmina
   3. C. Cape Coast
   4. D. Winneba
   Answer: C
9. The first secondary school to be established in Ghana is
   1. A. Achimota School
   2. B. Saint Augustine's College
   3. C. Mfantsipim School
   4. D. Adisadel College
   Answer: C
10. A major source of air pollution in the cities of Ghana is
    1. A. fumes from cars
    2. B. burning of rubbish
    3. C. Use of pesticides
    4. D. odours from gutters
    Answer: A

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11. Democracy refers to the government of
    1. A. the rich citizens
    2. B. few wise people
    3. C. traditional rulers
    4. D. the people
12. Who presides over debates in the Parliament of Ghana? The
    1. A. clerk
    2. B. chief whip
    3. C. majority leader
    4. D. speaker
13. The most economical way to dispose of domestic and industrial waste is
    1. A. sieving
    2. B. burning
    3. C. recycling
    4. D. dumping
14. One example of an outmoded cultural practice in Ghana is
    1. A. circumcision of male children
    2. B. circumcision of female children
    3. C. customary marriage
    4. D. outdooring of newborn babies
15. The shared values which will promote unity among Ghanaians is
    1. A. loyalty
    2. B. humility
    3. C. hospitality
    4. D. tolerance
16. Which of the following rock types is formed in layers?
    1. A. Sandstone
    2. B. Marble
    3. C. Clay
    4. D. Granite
17. The type of rainfall which is mostly experienced in mountainous areas is
    1. A. frontal rainfall
    2. B. relief rainfall
    3. C. cyclonic rainfall
    4. D. conventional rainfall
18. The highest judicial officer in Ghana is the
    1. A. Chief Justice
    2. B. Ghana Bar Association President
    3. C. Supreme Court Judge
    4. D. Inspector General of Police
19. Which of the following minerals is not mined in Ghana?
    1. A. Diamond
    2. B. Gold
    3. C. Potassium
    4. D. Bauxite
20. The belief in witchcraft is based on
    1. A. logic
    2. B. research
    3. C. science
    4. D. superstition
21. One of the advantages of a good layout is that
    1. A. it allows for tall buildings
    2. B. floods are controlled
    3. C. streets are made durable
    4. D. hygiene is assured
22. Which country lies West of Ghana?
    1. A. Cote d'Ivoire
    2. B. Togo
    3. C. Senegal
    4. D. Nigeria
23. The highest point in the Akwapim-Togo ranges is
    1. A. Djebobo
    2. B. Torogbani
    3. C. Afadjato
    4. D. Ayegbadje
24. Productivity in Ghana can be increased through the use of
    1. A. more labour force
    2. B. modern technology
    3. C. more storage facilities
    4. D. force by supervisors
25. Which of the following is the lowest level of decentralization in Ghana?
    1. A. District Assemblies
    2. B. Regional Coordinating Council
    3. C. Area Committee
    4. D. Unit Committee
26. The vegetation found in the northern part of Ghana is called
    1. A. savanna
    2. B. rain forest
    3. C. coastal scrub
    4. D. mangrove swamp
27. A map is drawn to the scale of 1:1,000,000. Find the actual distance between two towns, Dogo and Daga which are 5.5 cm apart.
    1. A. 5 kilometres
    2. B. 5.5 kilometres
    3. C. 50 kilometres
    4. D. 55 kilometres
28. One of the ways of ensuring sustainable development is to
    1. A. encourage subsistence agriculture
    2. B. encourage religious worship
    3. C. increase public holidays
    4. D. protect public property
29. Which of the following institutions of government protects the liberty and rights of the people?
    1. A. legislature
    2. B. police
    3. C. executive
    4. D. judiciary
30. Which of the following is a human resource?
    1. A. Labour
    2. B. Land
    3. C. Capital
    4. D. Timber
31. The territorial waters of Ghana are protected by the
    1. A. Air force
    2. B. Police
    3. C. Navy
    4. D. Immigration Service
32. Longitude 0° is referred to as the
    1. A. Tropic of Cancer
    2. B. Tropic of Capricorn
    3. C. Equator
    4. D. Greenwich Meridian
33. Ghana makes great contributions to the United Nations Organization (UNO) through
    1. A. the sale of cocoa
    2. B. peace-keeping
    3. C. the provision of funds to the refugees
    4. D. prompt payment of dues
34. Which of the following Ghanaian rivers does not flow into the sea?
    1. A. Afram
    2. B. Ankobra
    3. C. Densu
    4. D. Pra
35. Which of these economic products is found in the savanna zone?
    1. A. Timber
    2. B. Cocoa
    3. C. Plantain
    4. D. Cotton
36. When Ghana co-operates with neighbouring countries, it results in
    1. A. democratic rule
    2. B. loss of cultural identity
    3. C. friendly relations
    4. D. changes in land tenure system
37. When the wet bulb and the dry bulb thermometers at the weather station record the same reading it means the air is
    1. A. saturated
    2. B. dry
    3. C. condensed
    4. D. warm
38. The revolution of the earth results in
    1. A. day and night
    2. B. eclipse of the moon
    3. C. eclipse of the sun
    4. D. the four seasons
39. National development can be sustained when it involves the
    1. A. foreign donors
    2. B. citizens of the country
    3. C. rich few in society
    4. D. officials from the World Bank
40. Primary production contributes to the development of Ghana in two of the following ways:
    
    I. supplies raw materials
    
    II. provides services for manufacturing
    
    III. ensures the flow of money for trading
    
    IV. provides employment for many people
    1. A. I and II only
    2. B. II and III only
    3. C. I and IV only
    4. D. III and IV only

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Outline any four reasons for the coming of the early Europeans into West Africa.
   
   b) What four effects did the coming of the Europeans have on the people?
2. a) Give four reasons why Ghana should be self-reliant.
   
   b) State four measures that can make Ghana self-reliant.
3. a) Name three types of rainfall experienced in Ghana.
   
   b) Describe how any one of the rainfall types is formed.
4. a) Identify four sources of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.
   
   b) Outline four effects of superstition on the social and economic development of Ghana.
5. a) Mention four natural resources of a country.
   
   b) In what four ways can the natural resources of Ghana be exploited and used more efficiently?
6. Use the figures in the table below to answer the questions that follow:
   
   

   Age	Population	Percentage
   0 - 17	9,825,600	53.4%
   18 - 59	7,728,000	42.0%
   60+	846,400	4.6%

   
   
   a) Calculate, showing working:
   
   i) The total population.
   
   ii) The percentage of the population supported by the working population.
   
   b) State any four effects of this age distribution on development in Ghana.

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