BECESocial StudiesGhana BECE 2017 SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS passcogh2 years ago2 years ago01 mins 0% 15 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) create employment for foreigners. D) preserve forts and castles. 2 / 40 2) Which of the following measures can help reduce Ghana’s dependency on foreign aid? A) Relying on Bank of Ghana reserves B) Patronising goods from abroad C) Repaying all foreign loans immediately D) Generating more revenue locally 3 / 40 3) The two main levels of government in Ghana are A) regional and district. B) district and municipal. C) national and regional. D) national and district. 4 / 40 4) Economic growth can best be achieved in Ghana through A) relying on foreign aid. B) decreasing exports. C) patronizing foreign goods. D) adding value to exports. 5 / 40 5) Which of the following governors introduced direct elections in Ghana in 1952? A) Arden Clarke B) Allan Burns C) Gordon Guggisberg D) Hugh Clifford 6 / 40 6) The most common reason for the migration of various ethnic groups to modem Ghana is A) tourism B) security C) adventure D) religion 7 / 40 7) Rural-urban drift increases demand in the urban centres for A) foreign exchange. B) social facilities C) crude oil. D) higher wages. 8 / 40 8) The large percentage of the youth in Ghana’s population implies that, Ghana has A) adequate supply of consumer goods. B) equitable distribution of wealth. C) a free market economy. D) a lot of future labour force. 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) Vegetation C) Climatic D) Political 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) naming ceremonies. C) funeral rites. D) puberty rites. 12 / 40 12) A good social environment can be promoted through A) tolerance B) individualism C) competition. D) bravery 13 / 40 13) Which of the following is the main reason for the protection of the physical environment? A) Ensuring environmental sanitation B) Survival of living things C) Ensuring adequate rainfall D) Improved standard of living 14 / 40 14) Bullying of pupils in schools constitutes A) child abuse. B) sex discrimination. C) child labour. D) sexual harassment. 15 / 40 15) The majority of Ghanaians acquire citizenship by A) adoption B) naturalization C) founding D) birth. 16 / 40 16) Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on A) primary industries. B) foreign financial support. C) subsistence agriculture. D) crude agricultural tools. 17 / 40 17) Tourism involves A) painting beautiful sceneries. B) taking time off normal duties. C) buying new and beautiful artefacts. D) travelling to see and enjoy sceneries. 18 / 40 18) The most important national symbol which identifies Ghana as an independent sovereign state is the A) State Sword. B) Mace C) State Stool. D) Flag 19 / 40 19) The Upper East regional capital lies A) North-West of Kumasi. B) South-East of Kumasi. C) South-West of Kumasi. D) North-East of Kumasi. 20 / 40 20) Which of the following is an outmoded cultural practice? A) Funerals B) Widowhood rites C) Naming ceremonies D) Puberty rites 21 / 40 21) The most effective measure for reducing the rapid population growth in Ghana is by promoting A) adolescent counseling. B) gender equality. C) woman empowerment. D) girl-child education. 22 / 40 22) Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as A) work. B) attitude C) productivity. D) skills 23 / 40 23) The state can best promote private sector business by A) guaranteeing financial support. B) offering all the needs of entrepreneurs. C) supplying office equipment. D) increasing wages and salaries. 24 / 40 24) Productivity measures A) profit made out of production. B) production of goods. C) output per man-hours. D) production of services. 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) National interest D) Majority interest 26 / 40 26) A good layout and enforcement of Town Planning laws can help reduce A) influence of immigrants. B) substance abuse. C) emergence of slums. D) population growth. 27 / 40 27) A person legally recognized to enjoy political right m a country is known as A) citizen B) politician C) patriot D) compatriot 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) lowlands B) savannahs C) highlands. D) forests 30 / 40 30) The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is A) inter-marriages. B) formal education. C) informal education. D) Christian marriages. 31 / 40 31) Habitats of endangered species of animals can be protected through the creation of A) tourist centres. B) veterinary clinics. C) forest reserves. D) land guards. 32 / 40 32) Joint stock companies are owned by A) entrepreneurs B) directors. C) government D) share holders. 33 / 40 33) Which of the following is not a source of capital for the sole proprietor? A) Bank loan B) Personal loan C) Government subventions D) Loan from friends 34 / 40 34) Poor drainage system in our cities results in A) erosion B) floods C) earthquake D) land slide. 35 / 40 35) Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the UNO.? A) Settlements of refugees B) Payment of dues C) Troops for peace keeping operations D) Donation of relief items 36 / 40 36) Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through A) tolerating opposing views. B) voting for a very strong president. C) banning of private newspapers. D) adopting a common language. 37 / 40 37) Which of the following factors promote political stability in a country? A) Rigid constitution B) Free education C) Food security D) Rule of law 38 / 40 38) The highest authority in the traditional area is the A) Clan heads. B) Paramount chief. C) Lineage heads. D) Divisional chief. 39 / 40 39) Which of the following is an effect of ethnic conflicts? A) Decrease in government expenditure B) Interruption of developmental projects C) Over dependence on foreign goods D) Frequent interruption of electricity supply 40 / 40 40) The most convenient way of reducing slum in cities is to A) supervise siting of structures. B) build more estates. 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