Share
BECE SOCIAL STUDIES 2021

SponsoredAdvertise

Save/Print Questions

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

In a working environment, productivity means

A.

output of the country

B.

management of workers.

C.

output per worker.

D.

quality of resource.

2.

The best way of disposing industrial and domestic waste is by

A.

dumping.

B.

burning.

C.

burying.

D.

recycling.

3.

Which one of the following may cause unemployment in Ghana?

A.

Greater use of locally made goods.

B.

Reduction in tax on imported goods.

C.

Development of inter-regional trade.

D.

Extension of electricity to rural communities.

4.

One benefit Ghana derives from her co-operation with other countries is the

A.

prevention of dumping of expired goods.

B.

introduction of foreign culture.

C.

prevention of the spread of communicable diseases.

D.

country's ability to access international funds.

5.

One factor which result in high birth rate in Ghana is

A.

effective use of contraceptives.

B.

drifting of the youth to urban centre.

C.

ineffective birth control measures.

D.

failure of the youth to acquire skills.

6.

Which of the following factors cannot promote political stability in Ghana?

A.

Dictatorship in administration

B.

Freedom of speech

C.

Multiparty democracy

D.

Open government.

7.

The outbreak of Cholera can be prevented by

A.

supplying drugs.

B.

improving nutrition

C.

providing clinics.

D.

improving sanitation.

8.

Conflicts in the community cannot be properly managed when there is

A.

forgiveness.

B.

mediation.

C.

reconciliation.

D.

land disputes.

9.

District Assemblies of Ghana construct the following projects except

A.

school buildings

B.

school buildings

C.

trunk roads.

D.

clinics

10.

National unity in Ghana can be promoted through

A.

formal education.

B.

freedom of worship.

C.

use of made in Ghana goods.

D.

religious tolerance.

11.

Movement and supply of utilities in settlements become easier and faster when the

A.

layout is good.

B.

layout is haphazard.

C.

layout is haphazard.

D.

settlement is linear.

12.

Sustainable development in Ghana depends upon

A.

peace and stability.

B.

untapped natural resources.

C.

untapped natural resources.

D.

University graduates.

13.

Indiscipline among the youth can be reduced through

A.

increasing health care.

B.

enriching the youth with money.

C.

encouraging desire for wealth.

D.

public education.

14.

The best way of increasing productivity in the agricultural sector is through

A.

effective supervision.

B.

the use of modern technology

C.

instituting best farmers' awards.

D.

planning and target setting.

15.

The main function of the executive organ of government is

A.

interpretation of the law.

B.

passing of laws.

C.

implementation of policies.

D.

approval of budget.

16.

Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through

A.

tolerating opposing views

B.

adopting a common language.

C.

banning of private newspapers.

D.

voting for a strong president.

17.

The Latitudinal position of Ghana on the map is

A.

6o North and 13o North approximately

B.

5o North and 11o North approximately

C.

4o North and 13o North approximately

D.

. 3o North and 12o North approximately.

18.

Public corporations are set up mainly to provide

A.

money for development.

B.

emergency services.

C.

utility services.

D.

trading services.

19.

An example of positive effects of colonization in Ghana is

A.

barter trade.

B.

formal education.

C.

Christian marriage.

D.

human sacrifice.

20.

which of the following is not a coastal feature

A.

Cliff

B.

Beach

C.

Tide

D.

Valley

21.

Which of the following tourist attractions is mostly associated with Kintampo in the Bone East region

A.

Monkey sanctuary

B.

Bird viewing

C.

Savanna Vegetation

D.

Waterfalls

22.

Which of the following was a positive effect of the 1948 riot in the Gold Coast?

A.

Led to the release of the Big Six.

B.

Increased political awareness among the people.

C.

The 1951 constitution was replaced

D.

The 1951 constitution was replaced

23.

Ghana's population can best be described as youthful because a large portion of its people are between ages

A.

45-59

B.

. 30-44

C.

15-29

D.

15-29

24.

Which of the following business enterprises is the commonest and easiest to form in Ghana?

A.

Partnerships

B.

Sole proprietorship

C.

Public joint stock companies

D.

Co-operative Societies

25.

The Head of the Traditional Government in Ghana is

A.

District Chief Executive.

B.

Paramount Chief.

C.

Regional Co-ordinator.

D.

Divisional Chief.

26.

Ghana is bordered in the west by

A.

Cote d'Ivoire

B.

Burkina Faso.

C.

Togo.

D.

Nigeria.

27.

If Ghana is to be self-reliant, it must adopt the following methods except

A.

less dependent on foreign goods.

B.

use of expertise from Ghana

C.

overdependence on foreign assistance.

D.

improve agriculture.

28.

When the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn, areas in the southern hemisphere experience

A.

Winter

B.

Spring

C.

Summer

D.

Autumn

29.

Which of the following business enterprises raise capital through the scale of shares?

A.

Partnership

B.

Sole proprietorship

C.

Joint stock companies

D.

Co-operative societies.

30.

The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the

A.

Fante and Asante.

B.

British and Fante

C.

Akyem and Asante.

D.

British and Asante.

31.

Rivers meander in their lower course because, the

A.

valley is almost flat.

B.

valley is very steep.

C.

valley is very steep.

D.

deposition is very low.

32.

Which of the following is not a business enterprise?

A.

Rural banks

B.

Joint stock companies

C.

Financial savings

D.

Co-operative societies.

33.

Which of the following values promotes unity among Ghanaians?

A.

Logic

B.

Tolerance

C.

Humility

D.

Hospitality

34.

Which of the following is not a feature of a sketched map?

A.

Tile

B.

Key

C.

Scale

D.

Landmark

35.

The main reason for producing cocoa in Ghana is to

A.

promote the manufacture of more cocoa products.

B.

generate more foreign exchange.

C.

make the farmers happy.

D.

set up more factories.

36.

An individual who behaves in an honest and just manner is said to be performing

A.

civic responsibility

B.

civic right.

C.

natural responsibility.

D.

political responsibility.

37.

Latitudes and Longitudes can be used to

A.

show contour lines on maps.

B.

locate objects on the maps.

C.

show the direction of a stream.

D.

show heights of mountains.

38.

Industries which are controlled and managed by the state are called

A.

cottage industries.

B.

public corporations

C.

government departments.

D.

co-operative societies.

39.

A general pardon for an offence against the state is known as

A.

amnesty

B.

freedom

C.

permit

D.

plebiscite

40.

The conventional sign on topographical maps represents

A.

Church

B.

Mosque

C.

Chief's palace

D.

Fort

THEORY QUESTIONS

SECTION I

THE ENVIRONMENT

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.

Show Solution
2.

a)

i

List four ways in which Ghanaians demonstrate their culture

ii

Name an example each of the ways in which Ghanaians demonstrate their culture as listed in 2(a)(i) above.

b)

Highlight four ways in which education can cause change in the society

c)

State four symbols of national society unity.

Show Solution

SECTION II

GOVERNMENT, POLITICS AND STABILITY

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.

Show Solution
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 the society

Show Solution

SECTION III

SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

5.

a)

State four ways of improving the health needs of the youth in Ghana

b)

Highlight four ways by which indisciplined behaviour affects the individual in the society

Show Solution
6.

a)

Highlight four ways in which Non-Government Organization (NGO's) contribute to the development of Ghana

b)

Outline four measures that can be taken to improve agriculture output in Ghana

Show Solution

SponsoredAdvertise