BECESocial StudiesGhana BECE 2006 SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS passcogh2 years ago1 year ago01 mins 0% 3 Ghana BECE 2006 SOCIAL STUDIES ANSWER BECE 2006 SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS 1 / 40 1) The slave trade became largely unprofitable from the early 1800s due to A) the emergence of the Industrial Revolution in Europe B) so many revolts by the slaves from Africa C) the high cost of slaves in West Africa D) laziness of the slaves 2 / 40 2) The migration routes of the Guan are traced to an area around the A) Ankobra basin B) Pra basin C) Volta basin D) Offin basin 3 / 40 3) Which of the following workers are involved in primary production? A) Carpenters B) Accountants C) Miners D) Goldsmiths 4 / 40 4) The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the A) Denkyira and British B) Akyem and Portuguese C) Fante and British D) Asante and British 5 / 40 5) The symbol of political authority among the northern people of Ghana is the A) sword B) stool C) crown D) skin 6 / 40 6) The most common way of becoming a citizen of a country is by A) adoption B) birth C) marriage D) registration 7 / 40 7) The Foo festival is celebrated by the people of A) Agona B) Navrongo C) Peki D) Elmina 8 / 40 8) Conflicts in our schools can be solved peacefully through A) negotiation and mediation B) dismissals and suspensions C) the intervention of a district pastor D) the assistance of a chief linguist 9 / 40 9) Which of the following professionals are associated with the legal system in Ghana? A) Accountants B) Doctors C) Lawyers D) Journalists 10 / 40 10) The hardest mineral is A) diamond B) gold C) tin D) copper 11 / 40 11) Latitude 23½° south is also known as A) Tropic of Cancer B) Arctic Circle C) Antarctic Circle D) Tropic of Capricorn 12 / 40 12) If Afua Asantewaa is a judge, then she contributes to A) policy formulation B) land administration C) interpretation of the constitution D) law-making 13 / 40 13) Which of the following festivals has helped to conserve wildlife? A) Homowo B) Hogbetsotso C) Damba D) Aboakyere 14 / 40 14) One of the causes of desertification is A) decrease in population B) excessive rainfall C) overgrazing D) afforestation 15 / 40 15) Widowhood rites practiced in Ghana should be abolished because A) the widow’s needs are not properly catered for B) they violate the rights of the widow C) the children of the dead are not well looked after D) they are very costly to the bereaved family 16 / 40 16) The diagram above illustrates the A) orbit of the moon B) eclipse of the moon C) rotation of the earth D) eclipse of the sun 17 / 40 17) In which of the regions in Ghana is the Akosombo dam located? A) Greater Accra B) Volta C) Northern D) Eastern 18 / 40 18) The guinea worm disease affecting the rural areas can be prevented through the provision of A) potable water B) herbal medicine C) qualified doctors D) prescribed drugs 19 / 40 19) 19. Which of the following Ghanaian heads of state passed the Preventive Detention Act? A) Kwame Nkrumah B) Kutu Acheampong C) Hilla Limann D) K.A. Busia 20 / 40 20) A draft law is also known as A) Decree B) Bill C) Legislation D) Ordinance 21 / 40 21) Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock? A) Chalk B) Granite C) Gneiss D) Marble 22 / 40 22) Which of the following cultural practices undermines girl-child education in Ghana? A) Dipo B) Female Genital Mutilation C) Trokosi D) Widowhood rites 23 / 40 23) The township of Asuabena has an aged population of 1,000 and a youthful population of 4,000. Which of the following amenities should be given the highest priority? A) Post Office B) Radio station C) Markets D) Recreational facilities 24 / 40 24) An imaginary line that divides the earth into two hemispheres is called the A) longitude B) equator C) latitude D) meridian 25 / 40 25) The bilateral co-operation between Ghana and Nigeria helps Ghana to import one of the following commodities on credit A) crude oil B) vegetable oil C) palm oil D) refined oil 26 / 40 26) Which of the following institutions can make laws to check smuggling and armed robbery in Ghana? A) The Police Service B) Parliament C) High Court D) District Assembly 27 / 40 27) In which vegetation zone is an oasis found? A) Tropical Forest B) Desert C) Mediterranean D) Guinea Savanna 28 / 40 28) Which of the following state-owned enterprises is most vital to Ghana’s development? A) Ghana Highway Authority B) Ghana Railways Corporation C) Tema Oil Refinery D) State Transport Corporation 29 / 40 29) Industrial areas are sited outside residential estates because A) of easier access to labour B) cost of production is cheaper C) land acquisition is easier D) of environmental pollution 30 / 40 30) Which of the following political events occurred first in the history of Ghana? A) The formation of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) B) The formation of the Fante Confederation C) The passing of the Poll Tax Ordinance D) The passing of the Lands Bill 31 / 40 31) The prairie provinces in Canada are noted for the production of A) barley B) wheat C) cotton D) oats 32 / 40 32) Argentina is one of the major producers of A) wheat B) rice C) sheep D) cattle 33 / 40 33) Which of the following factors least affects vegetation in Ghana? A) Relief B) Soil C) Human activities D) Climate 34 / 40 34) The Ashanti came under British colonial rule through A) military conquest B) agreement C) persuasion D) treaty obligations 35 / 40 35) Which of the following was formed in the year 1947? The A) United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) B) Convention People’s Party (CPP) C) Coussey Committee D) Watson Commission 36 / 40 36) Which of the following is a continent as well as a country? A) Africa B) Asia C) Australia D) America 37 / 40 37) To become a member of the United Nations Organization, a country has to A) be independent B) maintain a strong military force C) pay her membership dues D) belong to a sub-regional body 38 / 40 38) Foreigners in Ghana enjoy all the following rights except that of A) worship B) association C) voting D) expression 39 / 40 39) The rotation of the earth on its axis causes A) seasonal changes B) eclipse of the sun C) eclipse of the moon D) day and night 40 / 40 40) Which of the following factors help a nation to develop? I. Internal peace and security II. Participating in the international games III A healthy economy IV. 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