BECE 1992 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1992 Social Studies paper has 28 objective and 6 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. The colour used on maps for vegetation is
- A. brown
- B. green
- C. yellow
- D. red
Answer: B. green
Answer: B. Vegetation is shown in green.
Answer: B. Vegetation is shown in green.
2. The molten rock beneath the earth‟s surface is called
- A. solid
- B. horst
- C. layer
- D. magma
Answer: D. magma
Answer: D. Molten rock underground is magma.
Answer: D. Molten rock underground is magma.
3. The layer of gases which surrounds the earth is known as
- A. atmosphere
- B. temperature
- C. sunshine
- D. ozone
Answer: A. atmosphere
Answer: A. The layer of gases round the earth is the atmosphere.
Answer: A. The layer of gases round the earth is the atmosphere.
5. The conventional sign 1000 on a map represents
- A. spot height
- B. conical hill
- C. settlement type
- D. distance
Answer: A. spot height
Answer: A. A number like 1000 printed on a map marks a spot height.
Answer: A. A number like 1000 printed on a map marks a spot height.
7. A general pardon for offence against the state is known as
- A. amnesty
- B. freedom
- C. permit
- D. exeat
Answer: A. amnesty
Answer: A. A general pardon is an amnesty.
Answer: A. A general pardon is an amnesty.
9. The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) consist of
- A. two member countries
- B. three member countries
- C. four member countries
- D. five member countries
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11. The highest mountain in Africa is
- A. Eglin
- B. Adamawa
- C. Kilimanjaro
- D. Everest
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12. The official seat of the government of Ghana is
- A. Gondar Barracks
- B. Peduase Lodge
- C. Osu Castle
- D. The State House
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13. Wine production from grapes is an important industry in
- A. Senegal
- B. South Africa
- C. Sierra Leone
- D. Zimbabwe
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14. The Greenwich Meridian passes through
- A. Mexico city
- B. Tema
- C. Tokyo
- D. Geneva
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