BECE 1998 Integrated Science Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1998 Integrated Science paper has 35 objective and 4 theory questions. Here are sample objective questions with the correct answers and explanations. Sit the full paper with the real time limit on ePrep.
Sample questions with answers
1. Which of the following processes could be used to preserve fish for a long time?
- A. Boiling only
- B. Salting only
- C. Sun drying only
- D. Boiling and sun drying
- E. Smoking
Answer: E. Smoking
Answer: E. Smoking dries the fish and coats it with chemicals from the smoke that stop germs growing, so smoked fish keeps for a long time. Boiling alone or sun-drying alone does not keep fish as long.
Answer: E. Smoking dries the fish and coats it with chemicals from the smoke that stop germs growing, so smoked fish keeps for a long time. Boiling alone or sun-drying alone does not keep fish as long.
2. One hectare is equivalent to
- A. 100 m2
- B. 1,000 m2
- C. 10,000 m2
- D. 100,000 m2
Answer: C. 10,000 m2
Answer: C. 1 hectare = 100 m × 100 m = 10,000 m².
Answer: C. 1 hectare = 100 m × 100 m = 10,000 m².
3. Which of the following causes ringworm?
- A. Bacteria
- B. Fungi
- C. Protozoa
- D. Ticks
Answer: B. Fungi
Answer: B. Ringworm is caused by fungi.
Answer: B. Ringworm is caused by fungi.
4. The central nervous system is made up of the
- A. Brain only
- B. Spinal cord only
- C. Brain and sense organs
- D. Brain and spinal cord
Answer: D. Brain and spinal cord
Answer: D. The CNS is the brain and spinal cord.
Answer: D. The CNS is the brain and spinal cord.
5. An object weighing 60 N is dragged through a distance of 2 m. Calculate the work done
- A. 6 J
- B. 15 J
- C. 30 J
- D. 120 J
Answer: D. 120 J
Work done = Force x Distance
Force = Weight = 60 N
Distance = 2 m
Work done = 60 N x 2 m = 120 J
Work done = Force x Distance
Force = Weight = 60 N
Distance = 2 m
Work done = 60 N x 2 m = 120 J
6. Which of the following substances is necessary for the formation of food in plants?
- A. Carbon dioxide
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Oxygen
- D. Starch
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7. How many times is the sun overhead at the equator within a year?
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
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8. Which of the following takes the shape of its container?
- A. Chalk
- B. Charcoal
- C. Paper
- D. Petrol
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9. A group of stars form
- A. The universe
- B. The atmosphere
- C. The solar system
- D. The planetary system
- E. A galaxy
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10. Which of the following types of soil is good for plant growth?
- A. Clay
- B. Course sand
- C. Fine sand
- D. Loam
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