BECE 2021 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. In a working environment, productivity means
   1. A. output of the country
   2. B. management of workers
   3. C. output per worker
   4. D. quality of resource
   Answer: C
2. The best way of disposing industrial and domestic waste is by
   1. A. dumping
   2. B. burning
   3. C. burying
   4. D. recycling
   Answer: D
3. Which one of the following may cause unemployment in Ghana?
   1. A. Greater use of locally made goods
   2. B. Reduction in tax on imported goods
   3. C. Development of inter-regional trade
   4. D. Extension of electricity to rural communities
   Answer: B
4. One benefit Ghana derives from her co-operation with other countries is
   1. A. prevention of dumping of expired goods
   2. B. introduction of foreign culture
   3. C. prevention of the spread of communicable diseases
   4. D. country's ability to access international funds
   Answer: D
5. One factor which results in high birth rate in Ghana is
   1. A. effective use of contraceptives
   2. B. drifting of the youth to urban centre
   3. C. ineffective birth control measures
   4. D. failure of the youth to acquire skills
   Answer: C
6. Which of the following factors cannot promote political stability in Ghana?
   1. A. Dictatorship in administration
   2. B. Freedom of speech
   3. C. Multiparty democracy
   4. D. Open government
   Answer: A
7. The outbreak of Cholera can be prevented by
   1. A. supplying drugs
   2. B. improving nutrition
   3. C. providing clinics
   4. D. improving sanitation
   Answer: D
8. Conflicts in the community cannot be properly managed when there is
   1. A. forgiveness
   2. B. mediation
   3. C. reconciliation
   4. D. land disputes
   Answer: D
9. District Assemblies of Ghana construct the following projects except
   1. A. school buildings
   2. B. feeder roads
   3. C. trunk roads
   4. D. clinics
   Answer: C
10. National unity in Ghana can be promoted through
    1. A. formal education
    2. B. freedom of worship
    3. C. use of made in Ghana goods
    4. D. religious tolerance
    Answer: D

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11. Movement and supply of utilities in settlements become easier and faster when the
    1. A. layout is good
    2. B. layout is haphazard
    3. C. settlement is compact
    4. D. settlement is linear
12. Sustainable development in Ghana depends upon
    1. A. peace and stability
    2. B. untapped natural resources
    3. C. unskilled labour
    4. D. University graduates
13. Indiscipline among the youth can be reduced through
    1. A. increasing health care
    2. B. enriching the youth with money
    3. C. encouraging desire for wealth
    4. D. public education
14. The best way of increasing productivity in the agricultural sector is through
    1. A. effective supervision
    2. B. the use of modern technology
    3. C. instituting best farmers' awards
    4. D. planning and target setting
15. The main function of the executive organ of government is
    1. A. interpretation of the law
    2. B. passing of laws
    3. C. implementation of policies
    4. D. approval of budget
16. Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through
    1. A. tolerating opposing views
    2. B. adopting a common language
    3. C. banning of private newspapers
    4. D. voting for a strong president
17. The Latitudinal position of Ghana on the map is
    1. A. 6° North and 13° North approximately
    2. B. 5° North and 11° North approximately
    3. C. 4° North and 13° North approximately
    4. D. 3° North and 12° North approximately
18. Public corporations are set up mainly to provide
    1. A. money for development
    2. B. emergency services
    3. C. utility services
    4. D. trading services
19. An example of positive effects of colonization in Ghana is
    1. A. barter trade
    2. B. formal education
    3. C. Christian marriage
    4. D. human sacrifice
20. which of the following is not a coastal feature
    1. A. Cliff
    2. B. Beach
    3. C. Tide
    4. D. Valley
21. Which of the following tourist attractions is mostly associated with Kintampo in the Bono East region?
    1. A. Monkey sanctuary
    2. B. Bird viewing
    3. C. Savanna Vegetation
    4. D. Waterfalls
22. Which of the following was a positive effect of the 1948 riot in the Gold Coast?
    1. A. Led to the release of the Big Six.
    2. B. Increased political awareness among the people.
    3. C. The 1951 constitution was replaced.
    4. D. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was arrested.
23. Ghana's population can best be described as youthful because a large portion of its people are between ages
    1. A. 45-59
    2. B. 30-44
    3. C. 15-29
    4. D. 0-14
24. Which of the following business enterprises is the commonest and easiest to form in Ghana?
    1. A. Partnerships
    2. B. Sole proprietorship
    3. C. Public joint stock companies
    4. D. Co-operative Societies
25. The Head of the Traditional Government in Ghana is
    1. A. District Chief Executive.
    2. B. Paramount Chief.
    3. C. Regional Co-ordinator.
    4. D. Divisional Chief.
26. Ghana is bordered in the west by
    1. A. Cote d'Ivoire
    2. B. Burkina Faso.
    3. C. Togo.
    4. D. Nigeria.
27. If Ghana is to be self-reliant, it must adopt the following methods except
    1. A. less dependent on foreign goods.
    2. B. use of expertise from Ghana
    3. C. overdependence on foreign assistance.
    4. D. improve agriculture.
28. When the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn, areas in the southern hemisphere experience
    1. A. Winter
    2. B. Spring
    3. C. Summer
    4. D. Autumn
29. Which of the following business enterprises raise capital through the sale of shares?
    1. A. Partnership
    2. B. Sole proprietorship
    3. C. Joint stock companies
    4. D. Co-operative societies.
30. The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the
    1. A. Fante and Asante.
    2. B. British and Fante
    3. C. Akyem and Asante.
    4. D. British and Asante.
31. Rivers meander in their lower course because the
    1. A. valley is almost flat.
    2. B. valley is very steep.
    3. C. rivers erode vertically.
    4. D. deposition is very low.
32. Which of the following is not a business enterprise?
    1. A. Rural banks
    2. B. Joint stock companies
    3. C. Financial savings
    4. D. Co-operative societies.
33. Which of the following values promotes unity among Ghanaians?
    1. A. Logic
    2. B. Tolerance
    3. C. Humility
    4. D. Hospitality
34. Which of the following is not a feature of a sketched map?
    1. A. Title
    2. B. Key
    3. C. Scale
    4. D. Landmark
35. The main reason for producing cocoa in Ghana is to
    1. A. promote the manufacture of more cocoa products.
    2. B. generate more foreign exchange.
    3. C. make the farmers happy.
    4. D. set up more factories.
36. An individual who behaves in an honest and just manner is said to be performing
    1. A. civic responsibility
    2. B. civic right.
    3. C. natural responsibility.
    4. D. political responsibility.
37. Latitudes and Longitudes can be used to
    1. A. show contour lines on maps.
    2. B. locate objects on the maps.
    3. C. show the direction of a stream.
    4. D. show heights of mountains.
38. Industries which are controlled and managed by the state are called
    1. A. cottage industries.
    2. B. public corporations
    3. C. government departments.
    4. D. co-operative societies.
39. A general pardon for an offence against the state is known as
    1. A. amnesty
    2. B. freedom
    3. C. permit
    4. D. plebiscite
40. The conventional sign on topographical maps represents
    1. A. Church
    2. B. Mosque
    3. C. Chief's palace
    4. D. Fort

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) i) State three forms in which the scale of a map can be expressed with the aid of an example each
   
   ii) If the distance between Town A and Town B on a map is 12.5 cm, calculate the actual distance on the ground using a scale of 1 cm to 4 km.
   
   b) Outline four benefits that can be derived from the relief feature of Ghana.
2. a) i) List four ways in which Ghanaians demonstrate their culture.
   
   ii) Name an example of each way in which Ghanaians demonstrate their culture as listed in 2(a)(i).
   
   b) Highlight four ways in which education can cause change in the society.
   
   c) State four symbols of national unity.
3. a) State four ways by which the unity of the various ethnic groups of Ghana can be sustained.
   
   b) Highlight four negative effects of colonization on the people of Ghana.
4. a) i) What is political stability?
   
   ii) List four factors that can promote political stability in Ghana.
   
   b) Highlight four ways in which conflicts can be resolved in society.
5. a) State four ways of improving the health needs of the youth in Ghana.
   
   b) Highlight four ways by which indisciplined behavior affects the individual in society.
6. a) Highlight four ways in which Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) contribute to the development of Ghana.
   
   b) Outline four measures that can be taken to improve agricultural output in Ghana.

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