BECE 2014 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. Some Ghanaians mishandle the Cedi notes by
   1. A. burning it
   2. B. crumpling it
   3. C. saving it
   4. D. spending it
   Answer: B
2. A major way of spreading HIV and AIDS is through
   1. A. Eating in public places
   2. B. indiscriminate sexual relations
   3. C. Mosquito bites
   4. D. shaking hands with infected persons
   Answer: B
3. Adolescent abstinence from sexual related activity is
   1. A. chastity
   2. B. health
   3. C. paternity
   4. D. sincerity
   Answer: A
4. The set of guidelines for governing a nation is provided by the
   1. A. constitution
   2. B. council of state
   3. C. judiciary
   4. D. legislature
   Answer: A
5. What a person is obliged to perform as a duty in the society constitutes his/her
   1. A. achievements
   2. B. dignity
   3. C. responsibilities
   4. D. rights
   Answer: C
6. The physical environment of Ghana can be protected through
   1. A. drying industrial waste
   2. B. practicing traditional farming
   3. C. redirecting river channels
   4. D. recycling of waste materials
   Answer: D
7. Promoting national unity in Ghana greatly depends on
   1. A. kindness
   2. B. politics
   3. C. Religion
   4. D. tolerance
   Answer: D
8. The most effective measure for reducing the rapid population growth in Ghana is promoting
   1. A. adolescent counselling
   2. B. women empowerment
   3. C. gender equality
   4. D. girl-child education
   Answer: D
9. Which of the following situations is an effect of rapid population growth in Ghana?
   1. A. Decrease in food production
   2. B. High dependency burden
   3. C. High standard of living
   4. D. Low productivity
   Answer: B
10. Pressure on social facilities in urban areas is mainly created by
    1. A. decrease in imported goods
    2. B. high cost of living
    3. C. rural-urban drift
    4. D. urban-rural drift
    Answer: C

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11. Community conflicts are best settled through
    1. A. arbitration and reconciliation
    2. B. court ruling
    3. C. government intervention
    4. D. police action
12. Which of the following conditions is an effect of ethnic conflicts?
    1. A. Decrease in government expenditure
    2. B. Frequent interruption of electricity supply
    3. C. Interruption of developmental project
    4. D. Overdependence on foreign goods
13. Government policies are implemented at the District levels by the
    1. A. Chief Executive
    2. B. Co-ordinating Director
    3. C. Presiding Member
    4. D. Regional Minister
14. Maintenance of law and order in the country is the main function of the
    1. A. Airforce
    2. B. army
    3. C. navy
    4. D. police
15. The highest authority in the traditional area is the
    1. A. clan head
    2. B. divisional chiefs
    3. C. lineage head
    4. D. paramount chief
16. Which of the following factors promotes political stability in a country?
    1. A. Food security
    2. B. Free education
    3. C. Rigid constitution
    4. D. Rule of law
17. Which of the following features is not an efficient way of sustaining political stability in a country?
    1. A. Avoidance of dictatorship
    2. B. Free and fair elections
    3. C. One party system
    4. D. Press freedom
18. Poor drainage system in our cities result in
    1. A. earthquakes
    2. B. erosion
    3. C. floods
    4. D. landslides
19. The Poll Tax Ordinance was passed in 1852 mainly to raise money to pay salaries of
    1. A. Christian missionaries
    2. B. cocoa farmers
    3. C. Colonial employers
    4. D. Gold Coast chiefs
20. Which of following activities is the most outstanding contribution of Ghana to the United Nations Organization?
    1. A. Donation of relief items
    2. B. Payment of dues
    3. C. Settlement of refugees
    4. D. Provision of troops for peace
21. Which of the following international organizations is the largest financial contributor to Ghana's developmental projects?
    1. A. African Union (AU)
    2. B. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
    3. C. The Commonwealth
    4. D. United Nations Organization
22. The first political party formed in the Gold Coast was the
    1. A. Convention People's Party (CPP)
    2. B. National Liberation Movement (NLM)
    3. C. United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)
    4. D. United Party (UP)
23. Which of the following settlements is a feature of a slum?
    1. A. Dispersed settlement
    2. B. Linear settlement
    3. C. Overcrowded settlement
    4. D. Planned settlement
24. Cocoa production is classified as
    1. A. cottage industry
    2. B. primary industry
    3. C. secondary industry
    4. D. tertiary industry
25. Pension benefits of Ghanaian workers are managed by the
    1. A. Bank of Ghana
    2. B. Ghana Commercial Bank
    3. C. Social Security and National Insurance Trust
    4. D. State Insurance Company
26. Private business helps in developing the nation when they
    1. A. increase their profit
    2. B. import consumer goods
    3. C. pay appropriate taxes
    4. D. produce more goods
27. The main reason for establishing state owned enterprises is to
    1. A. create competition in the country
    2. B. generate foreign exchange for the country
    3. C. generate profit for the state
    4. D. provide essential service to the public
28. Landmarks are important features used in finding
    1. A. cardinal points
    2. B. compass points
    3. C. direction
    4. D. layout
29. The main benefit of tourism to Ghana is that it
    1. A. encourages inter-tribal marriages
    2. B. enriches our culture
    3. C. it is a major foreign exchange earner
    4. D. promotes political stability
30. Ethnic conflicts must be avoided because they slow down
    1. A. economic development
    2. B. rural-urban migration
    3. C. tribal disintegration
    4. D. urban-rural migration
31. A scale of map expressed as ratio is known as
    1. A. linear scale
    2. B. simple fraction
    3. C. representative fraction
    4. D. statement scale
32. The integrity of the nation can be defended by
    1. A. educating the youth
    2. B. encouraging immigration
    3. C. cleaning the environment
    4. D. reporting saboteurs
33. One basic right of every Ghanaian is the right to
    1. A. fair wages
    2. B. personal liberty
    3. C. stand for election
    4. D. vote in general election
34. Which of the following situations may not create instability in the Ghanaian society?
    1. A. Denial of justice
    2. B. Gender equality
    3. C. Party rivalry
    4. D. Workers' demonstration
35. The major reason for establishing castle schools by the Europeans was to
    1. A. educate the people on human rights
    2. B. educate their own children
    3. C. introduce formal education to the people
    4. D. teach religious knowledge
36. The main reason for the abolishing of the slave trade was the
    1. A. difficulties in the trade
    2. B. inhuman nature of the trade
    3. C. lack of finance
    4. D. lack of market for slaves
37. Which of the following features forms part of our social environment?
    1. A. Atmosphere
    2. B. Buildings
    3. C. Land
    4. D. Religion
38. Habitats of endangered species of animals can be protected through the creation of
    1. A. forest reserves
    2. B. land guards
    3. C. tourist centres
    4. D. veterinary clinics
39. The most effective agency of cultural change is
    1. A. drama
    2. B. education
    3. C. language
    4. D. music
40. The motto in Ghana's Coat of Arms is
    1. A. Freedom and Love
    2. B. Independence and Freedom
    3. C. Freedom and Justice
    4. D. Unity and Integrity

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) Differentiate between a map and a sketch.
   
   b) List the four main cardinal points that are used in showing direction.
   
   c) State the two main seasons and the periods in which they occur in Ghana.
   
   d) Describe how a cyclonic rainfall occurs.
2. a) List any two major relief features in Ghana.
   
   b) List four oceans of the world.
   
   c) Outline four ways by which the forest vegetation in Ghana can be preserved.
3. a) Explain the term colonization.
   
   b) Highlight four positive effects of colonization on Ghana.
4. Outline five contributions of the District Assemblies to the development of Ghana.
5. a) State four reasons why people embark on tours to different places.
   
   b) Explain four ways by which tourism is important to the Ghanaian.
6. a) Explain natural disaster and give two examples.
   
   b) Outline four reasons why a good layout is necessary for a decent settlement.

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