BECESocial StudiesGhana BECE 2017 SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS passcogh2 years ago1 year ago01 mins 0% 14 Ghana BECE 2017 SOCIAL STUDIES ANSWER BECE 2017 SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS 1 / 40 1) The main aim of promoting tourism in Ghana is to A) promote building of hotels. B) earn foreign exchange. C) preserve forts and castles. D) create employment for foreigners. 2 / 40 2) Which of the following measures can help reduce Ghana’s dependency on foreign aid? A) Patronising goods from abroad B) Generating more revenue locally C) Repaying all foreign loans immediately D) Relying on Bank of Ghana reserves 3 / 40 3) The two main levels of government in Ghana are A) national and district. B) regional and district. C) national and regional. D) district and municipal. 4 / 40 4) Economic growth can best be achieved in Ghana through A) relying on foreign aid. B) adding value to exports. C) decreasing exports. D) patronizing foreign goods. 5 / 40 5) Which of the following governors introduced direct elections in Ghana in 1952? A) Allan Burns B) Gordon Guggisberg C) Hugh Clifford D) Arden Clarke 6 / 40 6) The most common reason for the migration of various ethnic groups to modem Ghana is A) tourism B) adventure C) religion D) security 7 / 40 7) Rural-urban drift increases demand in the urban centres for A) social facilities B) higher wages. C) foreign exchange. D) crude oil. 8 / 40 8) The large percentage of the youth in Ghana’s population implies that, Ghana has A) adequate supply of consumer goods. B) a free market economy. C) a lot of future labour force. D) equitable distribution of wealth. 9 / 40 9) On which of the following maps of Ghana can a Geographer easily identify the course of the River Volta? A) Physical B) Political C) Climatic D) Vegetation 10 / 40 10) Conventional signs enable map users to identify A) cardinal points. B) planets C) land marks. D) rock profiles. 11 / 40 11) Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during A) traditional festivals. B) funeral rites. C) naming ceremonies. D) puberty rites. 12 / 40 12) A good social environment can be promoted through A) bravery B) tolerance C) competition. D) individualism 13 / 40 13) Which of the following is the main reason for the protection of the physical environment? A) Ensuring adequate rainfall B) Ensuring environmental sanitation C) Improved standard of living D) Survival of living things 14 / 40 14) Bullying of pupils in schools constitutes A) child labour. B) sex discrimination. C) child abuse. D) sexual harassment. 15 / 40 15) The majority of Ghanaians acquire citizenship by A) founding B) naturalization C) birth. D) adoption 16 / 40 16) Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on A) primary industries. B) crude agricultural tools. C) subsistence agriculture. D) foreign financial support. 17 / 40 17) Tourism involves A) painting beautiful sceneries. B) travelling to see and enjoy sceneries. C) buying new and beautiful artefacts. D) taking time off normal duties. 18 / 40 18) The most important national symbol which identifies Ghana as an independent sovereign state is the A) State Stool. B) Flag C) Mace D) State Sword. 19 / 40 19) The Upper East regional capital lies A) North-East of Kumasi. B) South-West of Kumasi. C) South-East of Kumasi. D) North-West of Kumasi. 20 / 40 20) Which of the following is an outmoded cultural practice? A) Widowhood rites B) Funerals C) Puberty rites D) Naming ceremonies 21 / 40 21) The most effective measure for reducing the rapid population growth in Ghana is by promoting A) girl-child education. B) adolescent counseling. C) woman empowerment. D) gender equality. 22 / 40 22) Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as A) productivity. B) attitude C) skills D) work. 23 / 40 23) The state can best promote private sector business by A) offering all the needs of entrepreneurs. B) increasing wages and salaries. C) guaranteeing financial support. D) supplying office equipment. 24 / 40 24) Productivity measures A) profit made out of production. B) production of goods. C) production of services. D) output per man-hours. 25 / 40 25) Which of the following should be the basis for signing Foreign Agreement in Ghana? A) Government interest B) Business Executive interest C) Majority interest D) National interest 26 / 40 26) A good layout and enforcement of Town Planning laws can help reduce A) substance abuse. B) influence of immigrants. C) population growth. D) emergence of slums. 27 / 40 27) A person legally recognized to enjoy political right m a country is known as A) politician B) compatriot C) citizen D) patriot 28 / 40 28) The four cardinal points are A) N, E, W, S. B) N, S, NE, SW. C) N, E, SW, NE. D) N, W, SE, NE. 29 / 40 29) Relief rainfall is mostly experienced in areas of A) highlands. B) savannahs C) forests D) lowlands 30 / 40 30) The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is A) informal education. B) formal education. C) inter-marriages. D) Christian marriages. 31 / 40 31) Habitats of endangered species of animals can be protected through the creation of A) forest reserves. B) tourist centres. C) veterinary clinics. D) land guards. 32 / 40 32) Joint stock companies are owned by A) share holders. B) directors. C) government D) entrepreneurs 33 / 40 33) Which of the following is not a source of capital for the sole proprietor? A) Bank loan B) Loan from friends C) Personal loan D) Government subventions 34 / 40 34) Poor drainage system in our cities results in A) erosion B) earthquake C) land slide. D) floods 35 / 40 35) Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the UNO.? A) Troops for peace keeping operations B) Payment of dues C) Donation of relief items D) Settlements of refugees 36 / 40 36) Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through A) tolerating opposing views. B) adopting a common language. C) voting for a very strong president. D) banning of private newspapers. 37 / 40 37) Which of the following factors promote political stability in a country? A) Rule of law B) Food security C) Free education D) Rigid constitution 38 / 40 38) The highest authority in the traditional area is the A) Paramount chief. B) Divisional chief. C) Lineage heads. D) Clan heads. 39 / 40 39) Which of the following is an effect of ethnic conflicts? A) Over dependence on foreign goods B) Frequent interruption of electricity supply C) Interruption of developmental projects D) Decrease in government expenditure 40 / 40 40) The most convenient way of reducing slum in cities is to A) increase wages and salaries. B) build more estates. 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