BECE 2026 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. Which agent of socialization in your environment is responsible for teaching social norms and values?
   1. A. Family
   2. B. Media
   3. C. Government
   4. D. Education
   Answer: A
2. Which of the following human activities in the highland areas of Ghana, mostly pollute the atmosphere?
   1. A. Herding
   2. B. Quarrying
   3. C. Mining
   4. D. Farming
   Answer: C
3. Which mapping skill can assist you to identify and interpret symbols used on a map?
   1. A. Legend interpretation
   2. B. Grid referencing
   3. C. Use of scale
   4. D. Map orientation
   Answer: A

   Legend interpretation helps map readers understand the symbols and signs used on a map by explaining their meanings.
4. How can vocational training programmes in your environment contribute to human resource developments in Ghana?
   1. A. Promoting employment among the youth
   2. B. Improving the skills of the individual
   3. C. Limiting access to educational opportunities
   4. D. Encouraging reading and writing
   Answer: B
5. How can Ghanaians correct negative values and attitudes gained from colonization?
   1. A. Cultivating positive work ethics
   2. B. Providing religious education in our schools
   3. C. Introducing a new system of government
   4. D. Learning English language in our schools
   Answer: A
6. Creation of dams along major river bodies will mainly help reduce
   1. A. Soil fertility
   2. B. Water borne diseases
   3. C. Perennial flooding
   4. D. Farm yield
   Answer: C
7. After working in a modern automobile mechanic shop owned by your father during the vacation, you noticed and realized that difficult tasks are done more easily and faster
   1. A. Through the use of modern science and technology
   2. B. When labour is well educated
   3. C. When the work load is small
   4. D. When adequate capital is available
   Answer: A
8. In order to live in peace and harmony in our communities, Ghanaians need to promote
   1. A. Education
   2. B. Fairness
   3. C. Religion
   4. D. Hardwork
   Answer: B
9. What role do parents play in supporting adolescent reproductive health?
   1. A. Encourage a hygienic life style
   2. B. Provide accurate information on reproductive health
   3. C. Provide physical needs of the adolescent
   4. D. Encourage discussions on peer influence
   Answer: B
10. Understanding the rights and obligations as a citizen of a state directly aligns to
    1. A. Political awareness
    2. B. Community development
    3. C. Responsible citizenship
    4. D. Peace building
    Answer: C

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11. Ghana was ushered into the second republican government in
    1. A. 1992
    2. B. 1966
    3. C. 1972
    4. D. 1969
12. Ghana's population is described as youthful because a large proportion of the total population falls within ages
    1. A. 61-80 years
    2. B. 31-45 years
    3. C. 46-60 years
    4. D. 0-30 years
13. Which of the following people do not have the right to vote during elections at your constituency for a new Member of Parliament?
    1. A. Mentally challenged
    2. B. Deaf
    3. C. Disabled
    4. D. Visually Impaired
14. The interpretation of the constitution is the responsibility of the
    1. A. Executive
    2. B. Judiciary
    3. C. Cabinet
    4. D. Legislature
15. What is the most effective way energy can be conserved in our homes?
    1. A. Keeping lights on during the day to brighten the room
    2. B. Leaving lights on in unoccupied rooms
    3. C. Using energy-efficient LED light bulbs
    4. D. Using light bulbs
16. The best way to make polluted water in rural communities safe for drinking at home is by
    1. A. Filtration
    2. B. Chlorination
    3. C. Boiling
    4. D. Distillation
17. Adolescents in your locality who engage in behaviours that are against the norms of the society are likely to
    1. A. Become chaste
    2. B. Have peer pressure
    3. C. Distance themselves from parents
    4. D. Be infected with malaria
18. The executive arm of government is responsible for
    1. A. Controlling state spending
    2. B. Interpreting laws of the country
    3. C. Assenting to bills passed into laws
    4. D. Enacting laws for the country
19. Water bodies in their natural state are of great benefit to Ghanaians. Which of the following options is the main benefit derived from water bodies?
    1. A. Travelling
    2. B. Swimming
    3. C. Domestic use
    4. D. Animal rearing
20. How does access to contraceptives impact adolescent reproductive health in your community?
    1. A. Increases the likelihood of unintended pregnancies
    2. B. Reduces the likelihood of unintended pregnancies
    3. C. Promotes early initiation of sexual activity
    4. D. Increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections
21. Self-identity is important because it helps the individual to
    1. A. Respect authority
    2. B. Understand foreign languages
    3. C. Live harmoniously with everyone
    4. D. Get loans from friends
22. What is the most common environmental challenge that results from rapid population growth in your community?
    1. A. Improper waste disposal
    2. B. Soil erosion
    3. C. Water pollution
    4. D. Overgrazing
23. The President of the third republic of Ghana was
    1. A. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
    2. B. Dr. Hilla Limann
    3. C. Prof. Evans Atta Mills
    4. D. Dr. K. A. Busia
24. You are having a discussion in class with your peers about Human Rights. Which of the following options is not a relevant body in Ghana preventing Human Rights abuse?
    1. A. Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (D.O.V.V.S.U.)
    2. B. National Commission for Civic Education (N.C.C.E.)
    3. C. Formed Police Unit (F.P.U.)
    4. D. Committee on Youth Organization (C.Y.O.)
25. As a Ghanaian, you have realized many of your classmates and neighbours do not show interest in visiting tourist sites in Ghana. This is because
    1. A. People do not appreciate the value of leisure
    2. B. People learn about the culture of Ghana
    3. C. There are no tourist guards at the site
    4. D. People like to appreciate nature
26. How will the patronage of sceneries in your community promote employment opportunities?
    1. A. By moving around the scenery
    2. B. By constructing rest houses
    3. C. Through generation of income
    4. D. Through construction of roads
27. As a civil servant working in Ghana, what is the importance of having a social security number?
    1. A. Helps you to receive retirement benefits
    2. B. Provides access to free healthcare services
    3. C. Enables you to open a bank account
    4. D. Allows you to vote in elections
28. Human Rights abuse has become very common in the Ghanaian society lately. How best can this be prevented?
    1. A. Isolating offenders from the society
    2. B. Responsible parenting
    3. C. Media houses exposing the abuses
    4. D. Advising the offenders
29. One noticeable feature of technology in the world today is that it
    1. A. Keeps improving at a faster rate
    2. B. Needs time and attention
    3. C. Enhances criminal activities
    4. D. Involves a lot of money
30. An example of a plateau with steep slopes in Ghana is
    1. A. Osudoku hills
    2. B. Kwahu scarp
    3. C. Akwapim ranges
    4. D. Afadzato mountains
31. Which natural disaster causes sudden vibration of the Earth's surface, and often resulting in damage to buildings and infrastructure?
    1. A. Tornado
    2. B. Tsunami
    3. C. Earthquake
    4. D. Hurricane
32. After spending so much time revising on Adolescent Reproductive Health, you can best explain it to your peers as
    1. A. Taking care of the reproductive organs
    2. B. Various stages in the growth of the adolescent
    3. C. The total well-being of the reproductive system
    4. D. A state of being in good health
33. Which feature of the earth has a wide flat area of land, with minimal changes in elevation?
    1. A. Plateau
    2. B. Delta
    3. C. Mountain
    4. D. Plain
34. As a citizen of Ghana, which of the following actions best demonstrates your commitment to democratic values and nation building?
    1. A. Criticizing the government on social media
    2. B. Participating in peaceful protest
    3. C. Volunteering for community service
    4. D. Voting during elections
35. Positive Action was declared in the Gold Coast in January 1950 by
    1. A. Kwame Nkrumah
    2. B. G. A. Grant
    3. C. E. A. Ofori-Atta
    4. D. J. B. Danquah
36. The primary function of the Judiciary is
    1. A. Swearing of affidavits
    2. B. Making of laws
    3. C. Registration of citizens
    4. D. Administration of justice
37. How can you reduce air pollution in your environment?
    1. A. Chemicals to destroy mosquitoes
    2. B. Liquified petroleum gas
    3. C. D.D.T. in fishing
    4. D. Fertilizer on farms
38. Imagine you are a youth leader in your community assigned to convey a message to promote peaceful elections. Which of the following creative ways will be most effective to use?
    1. A. Giving a speech in a school
    2. B. Designing an animation for social media
    3. C. Writing a letter to the editor
    4. D. Organizing a political debate
39. One positive effect of colonization you have studied and observed is
    1. A. Introduction of democracy
    2. B. Introduction of modern transportation facilities
    3. C. Introduction of European culture
    4. D. Creation of artificial geographical boundaries
40. What role does entrepreneurship education play in fostering human development in Ghana?
    1. A. Promotes the growth of Agro-Industries
    2. B. Encourages job-seeking
    3. C. Empowers individuals to start and manage businesses
    4. D. Destroys the monopoly of manufacturing industries

Paper 2: Theory

1. (a) Identify four sources of energy that can be used in Ghana efficiently for every citizen to easily afford.
   (b) Describe four ways of conserving energy to your classmates in a class discussion.
   (c) List two examples each of renewable energy and non-renewable energy.
2. (a) What four republican constitutions has Ghana enacted and experienced since independence?
   (b) Imagine you are a foreign national who has been living and working in Ghana for the past ten (10) years. State four ways you can acquire Ghanaian citizenship.
   (c) Explain the term Democracy to a group of friends who have not studied about democracy in their school yet.
3. (a) Explain four functions of District Assemblies in Ghana to your cousins who are going to write B.E.C.E. next year.
   (b) Highlight four institutions that maintain Law and Order in your country.
4. (a) As a Human Resource Manager in a Ghanaian company, what four measures would you put in place to develop the skills and competencies of your employees?
   (b)(i) Identify two main types of human resource you have studied.
   (ii) Explain each type of human resource you have identified in (b)(i).
5. (a) Highlight four features of Ghana's fourth republic.
   (b) List four importance of Science and Technology Education in Ghana.

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