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) create employment for foreigners. C) preserve forts and castles. D) earn foreign exchange. 2 / 40 2) Which of the following measures can help reduce Ghana’s dependency on foreign aid? A) Repaying all foreign loans immediately B) Generating more revenue locally 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) 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) 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) Gordon Guggisberg C) Hugh Clifford D) Allan Burns 6 / 40 6) The most common reason for the migration of various ethnic groups to modem Ghana is A) security B) adventure C) tourism D) religion 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) equitable distribution of wealth. B) a free market economy. C) a lot of future labour force. 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) rock profiles. C) planets D) cardinal points. 11 / 40 11) Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during A) traditional festivals. B) funeral rites. C) puberty rites. D) naming ceremonies. 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) Survival of living things B) Improved standard of living C) Ensuring environmental sanitation D) Ensuring adequate rainfall 14 / 40 14) Bullying of pupils in schools constitutes A) sex discrimination. B) sexual harassment. C) child labour. D) child abuse. 15 / 40 15) The majority of Ghanaians acquire citizenship by A) founding B) birth. C) adoption D) naturalization 16 / 40 16) Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on A) foreign financial support. B) crude agricultural tools. C) primary industries. D) subsistence agriculture. 17 / 40 17) Tourism involves A) travelling to see and enjoy sceneries. B) painting beautiful sceneries. C) taking time off normal duties. 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) State Stool. C) Mace D) Flag 19 / 40 19) The Upper East regional capital lies A) North-East of Kumasi. B) North-West of Kumasi. C) South-West of Kumasi. D) South-East of Kumasi. 20 / 40 20) Which of the following is an outmoded cultural practice? A) Funerals B) Widowhood rites 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) woman empowerment. B) gender equality. C) adolescent counseling. D) girl-child education. 22 / 40 22) Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as A) attitude B) productivity. C) skills D) work. 23 / 40 23) The state can best promote private sector business by A) increasing wages and salaries. B) guaranteeing financial support. C) offering all the needs of entrepreneurs. D) supplying office equipment. 24 / 40 24) Productivity measures A) production of goods. B) profit made out of production. 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) Business Executive interest B) Government interest C) Majority interest D) National interest 26 / 40 26) A good layout and enforcement of Town Planning laws can help reduce A) emergence of slums. B) substance abuse. C) population growth. D) influence of immigrants. 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, 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) lowlands C) highlands. D) forests 30 / 40 30) The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is A) Christian marriages. B) informal education. 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) land guards. D) tourist centres. 32 / 40 32) Joint stock companies are owned by A) directors. B) entrepreneurs C) government D) share holders. 33 / 40 33) Which of the following is not a source of capital for the sole proprietor? A) Personal loan B) Bank loan C) Loan from friends D) Government subventions 34 / 40 34) Poor drainage system in our cities results in A) erosion B) land slide. C) earthquake D) floods 35 / 40 35) Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the UNO.? A) Payment of dues B) Troops for peace keeping operations C) Settlements of refugees 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) adopting a common language. D) tolerating opposing views. 37 / 40 37) Which of the following factors promote political stability in a country? A) Food security B) Rigid constitution C) Free education D) Rule of law 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) Over dependence on foreign goods B) Interruption of developmental projects 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) build more estates. 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