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) preserve forts and castles. B) promote building of hotels. C) earn foreign exchange. 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) Repaying all foreign loans immediately C) Relying on Bank of Ghana reserves D) Generating more revenue locally 3 / 40 3) The two main levels of government in Ghana are A) national and regional. B) district and municipal. C) national and district. D) regional and district. 4 / 40 4) Economic growth can best be achieved in Ghana through A) adding value to exports. B) relying on foreign aid. C) patronizing foreign goods. D) decreasing exports. 5 / 40 5) Which of the following governors introduced direct elections in Ghana in 1952? A) Gordon Guggisberg B) Allan Burns C) Arden Clarke D) Hugh Clifford 6 / 40 6) The most common reason for the migration of various ethnic groups to modem Ghana is A) religion B) security C) tourism D) adventure 7 / 40 7) Rural-urban drift increases demand in the urban centres for A) higher wages. B) crude oil. C) foreign exchange. D) social facilities 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) Political B) Climatic C) Vegetation D) Physical 10 / 40 10) Conventional signs enable map users to identify A) rock profiles. B) cardinal points. C) planets D) land marks. 11 / 40 11) Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during A) naming ceremonies. B) funeral rites. C) traditional festivals. D) puberty rites. 12 / 40 12) A good social environment can be promoted through A) tolerance B) individualism C) bravery D) competition. 13 / 40 13) Which of the following is the main reason for the protection of the physical environment? A) Ensuring environmental sanitation B) Ensuring adequate rainfall C) Survival of living things D) Improved standard of living 14 / 40 14) Bullying of pupils in schools constitutes A) sex discrimination. B) child abuse. C) sexual harassment. D) child labour. 15 / 40 15) The majority of Ghanaians acquire citizenship by A) adoption B) founding C) birth. D) naturalization 16 / 40 16) Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on A) subsistence agriculture. B) foreign financial support. C) primary industries. D) crude agricultural tools. 17 / 40 17) Tourism involves A) taking time off normal duties. B) painting beautiful sceneries. C) travelling to see and enjoy sceneries. D) buying new and beautiful artefacts. 18 / 40 18) The most important national symbol which identifies Ghana as an independent sovereign state is the A) Mace B) Flag C) State Stool. D) State Sword. 19 / 40 19) The Upper East regional capital lies A) North-East of Kumasi. B) South-East of Kumasi. C) South-West of Kumasi. D) North-West 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) gender equality. B) adolescent counseling. C) girl-child education. D) woman empowerment. 22 / 40 22) Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as A) skills B) productivity. C) work. D) attitude 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) output per man-hours. B) production of goods. C) production of services. D) profit made out of production. 25 / 40 25) Which of the following should be the basis for signing Foreign Agreement in Ghana? A) National interest B) Government interest C) Majority interest D) Business Executive interest 26 / 40 26) A good layout and enforcement of Town Planning laws can help reduce A) influence of immigrants. B) emergence of slums. C) population growth. D) substance abuse. 27 / 40 27) A person legally recognized to enjoy political right m a country is known as A) patriot B) citizen C) politician D) compatriot 28 / 40 28) The four cardinal points are A) N, E, W, S. B) N, W, SE, NE. C) N, E, SW, NE. D) N, S, NE, SW. 29 / 40 29) Relief rainfall is mostly experienced in areas of A) savannahs B) forests C) highlands. D) lowlands 30 / 40 30) The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is A) inter-marriages. B) Christian marriages. C) informal education. D) formal 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) directors. C) share holders. D) entrepreneurs 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) land slide. B) erosion C) floods D) earthquake 35 / 40 35) Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the UNO.? A) Troops for peace keeping operations B) Settlements of refugees C) Payment of dues D) Donation of relief items 36 / 40 36) Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through A) banning of private newspapers. B) tolerating opposing views. C) voting for a very strong president. D) adopting a common language. 37 / 40 37) Which of the following factors promote political stability in a country? A) Food security B) Rigid constitution C) Rule of law D) Free education 38 / 40 38) The highest authority in the traditional area is the A) Lineage heads. B) Divisional chief. C) Clan heads. D) Paramount 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) Frequent interruption of electricity supply D) Over dependence on foreign goods 40 / 40 40) The most convenient way of reducing slum in cities is to A) supervise siting of structures. B) remove badly laid out buildings. 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