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) earn foreign exchange. B) create employment for foreigners. C) preserve forts and castles. D) promote building of hotels. 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 district. D) national and regional. 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) security C) religion D) adventure 7 / 40 7) Rural-urban drift increases demand in the urban centres for A) crude oil. B) social facilities C) higher wages. D) foreign exchange. 8 / 40 8) The large percentage of the youth in Ghana’s population implies that, Ghana has A) equitable distribution of wealth. B) a free market economy. C) adequate supply of consumer goods. 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) Climatic C) Political D) Vegetation 10 / 40 10) Conventional signs enable map users to identify A) land marks. B) planets C) rock profiles. D) cardinal points. 11 / 40 11) Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during A) funeral rites. B) puberty rites. C) naming ceremonies. D) traditional festivals. 12 / 40 12) A good social environment can be promoted through A) tolerance B) competition. C) bravery D) individualism 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) sexual harassment. C) sex discrimination. D) child labour. 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) foreign financial support. D) subsistence agriculture. 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) State Sword. B) Mace C) State Stool. D) Flag 19 / 40 19) The Upper East regional capital lies A) South-East of Kumasi. B) South-West of Kumasi. C) North-East of Kumasi. D) North-West of Kumasi. 20 / 40 20) Which of the following is an outmoded cultural practice? A) Puberty rites B) Naming ceremonies C) Funerals D) Widowhood rites 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) woman empowerment. D) adolescent counseling. 22 / 40 22) Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as A) skills B) productivity. C) attitude D) work. 23 / 40 23) The state can best promote private sector business by A) offering all the needs of entrepreneurs. B) guaranteeing financial support. C) supplying office equipment. D) increasing wages and salaries. 24 / 40 24) Productivity measures A) output per man-hours. B) profit made out of production. C) production of services. D) production of goods. 25 / 40 25) Which of the following should be the basis for signing Foreign Agreement in Ghana? A) Government interest B) Majority interest C) National interest D) Business Executive 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) citizen B) compatriot C) patriot D) politician 28 / 40 28) The four cardinal points are A) N, S, NE, SW. B) N, E, SW, NE. C) N, E, W, S. D) N, W, SE, NE. 29 / 40 29) Relief rainfall is mostly experienced in areas of A) lowlands B) savannahs C) forests D) highlands. 30 / 40 30) The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is A) informal education. B) Christian marriages. C) inter-marriages. D) formal education. 31 / 40 31) Habitats of endangered species of animals can be protected through the creation of A) forest reserves. B) veterinary clinics. C) tourist centres. D) land guards. 32 / 40 32) Joint stock companies are owned by A) share holders. B) government C) directors. D) entrepreneurs 33 / 40 33) Which of the following is not a source of capital for the sole proprietor? A) Personal loan B) Bank loan C) Government subventions D) Loan from friends 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) 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) voting for a very strong president. C) tolerating opposing views. D) adopting a common language. 37 / 40 37) Which of the following factors promote political stability in a country? A) Rule of law B) Free education C) Rigid constitution D) Food security 38 / 40 38) The highest authority in the traditional area is the A) Divisional chief. B) Lineage heads. C) Paramount chief. D) Clan heads. 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) remove badly laid out buildings. B) supervise siting of structures. 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