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