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) preserve forts and castles. 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) Generating more revenue locally B) Patronising goods from abroad C) Repaying all foreign loans immediately D) Relying on Bank of Ghana reserves 3 / 40 3) The two main levels of government in Ghana are A) national and district. B) district and municipal. C) regional and district. D) national and regional. 4 / 40 4) Economic growth can best be achieved in Ghana through A) adding value to exports. B) patronizing foreign goods. C) relying on foreign aid. D) decreasing exports. 5 / 40 5) Which of the following governors introduced direct elections in Ghana in 1952? A) Arden Clarke B) Hugh Clifford C) Allan Burns D) Gordon Guggisberg 6 / 40 6) The most common reason for the migration of various ethnic groups to modem Ghana is A) adventure B) security C) tourism D) religion 7 / 40 7) Rural-urban drift increases demand in the urban centres for A) crude oil. B) foreign exchange. C) social facilities D) higher wages. 8 / 40 8) The large percentage of the youth in Ghana’s population implies that, Ghana has A) a lot of future labour force. B) adequate supply of consumer goods. C) equitable distribution of wealth. D) a free market economy. 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) Political C) Physical D) Vegetation 10 / 40 10) Conventional signs enable map users to identify A) planets B) rock profiles. C) cardinal points. D) land marks. 11 / 40 11) Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during A) funeral rites. B) naming ceremonies. C) puberty rites. D) traditional festivals. 12 / 40 12) A good social environment can be promoted through A) individualism B) competition. C) bravery D) tolerance 13 / 40 13) Which of the following is the main reason for the protection of the physical environment? A) Improved standard of living B) Ensuring adequate rainfall C) Ensuring environmental sanitation D) Survival of living things 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) birth. B) naturalization C) adoption D) founding 16 / 40 16) Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on A) subsistence agriculture. B) crude agricultural tools. C) primary industries. D) foreign financial support. 17 / 40 17) Tourism involves A) travelling to see and enjoy sceneries. B) buying new and beautiful artefacts. C) painting beautiful 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) Flag B) State Sword. C) Mace D) State Stool. 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) Funerals 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) gender equality. B) woman empowerment. 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) work. B) productivity. C) attitude D) skills 23 / 40 23) The state can best promote private sector business by A) guaranteeing financial support. B) supplying office equipment. C) increasing wages and salaries. D) offering all the needs of entrepreneurs. 24 / 40 24) Productivity measures A) production of services. B) production of goods. C) profit made out of production. 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) Majority interest C) National interest D) Government 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) patriot B) politician C) compatriot D) citizen 28 / 40 28) The four cardinal points are A) N, E, W, S. B) N, E, SW, NE. C) N, S, NE, SW. D) N, W, SE, NE. 29 / 40 29) Relief rainfall is mostly experienced in areas of A) savannahs B) lowlands C) forests 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) tourist centres. B) forest reserves. C) veterinary clinics. D) land guards. 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) Bank loan B) Government subventions C) Loan from friends D) Personal loan 34 / 40 34) Poor drainage system in our cities results in A) floods B) earthquake C) erosion D) land slide. 35 / 40 35) Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the UNO.? A) Donation of relief items B) Settlements of refugees C) Troops for peace keeping operations D) Payment of dues 36 / 40 36) Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through A) voting for a very strong president. B) adopting a common language. C) banning of private newspapers. D) tolerating opposing views. 37 / 40 37) Which of the following factors promote political stability in a country? A) Free education B) Rigid constitution C) Food security D) Rule of law 38 / 40 38) The highest authority in the traditional area is the A) Paramount chief. B) Lineage heads. C) Divisional chief. D) Clan heads. 39 / 40 39) Which of the following is an effect of ethnic conflicts? A) Interruption of developmental projects B) Decrease in government expenditure 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) remove badly laid out buildings. B) supervise siting of structures. 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