BECE 2010 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2010 Social Studies paper has 39 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. Human activities are generally controlled by
- A. technology
- B. social environment
- C. superstition
- D. scientific research
Answer: B. social environment
Answer: B. The social environment (norms, laws, values) controls how people behave.
Answer: B. The social environment (norms, laws, values) controls how people behave.
2. The Kakum Forest in Ghana promotes economic development through its
- A. supply of firewood
- B. supply of timber
- C. suitable location
- D. tourist attraction
Answer: D. tourist attraction
Answer: D. Kakum earns money as a tourist attraction (canopy walkway).
Answer: D. Kakum earns money as a tourist attraction (canopy walkway).
3. Irresponsible adolescent behaviour usually results in
- A. self-reliance
- B. loss of dignity
- C. broken homes
- D. drug abuse
Answer: B. loss of dignity
Answer: B. Irresponsible behaviour brings loss of dignity.
Answer: B. Irresponsible behaviour brings loss of dignity.
4. Ethnic groups in Ghana are distinctly identified by their
- A. dance
- B. music
- C. language
- D. food
Answer: C. language
Answer: C. Ethnic groups are identified mainly by their language.
Answer: C. Ethnic groups are identified mainly by their language.
5. The crop types which grow well in the Guinea Savanna are
- A. millet and groundnuts
- B. cocoa and rice
- C. shallots and cassava
- D. plantain and cola
Answer: A. millet and groundnuts
Answer: A. Millet and groundnuts grow well in the Guinea Savanna.
Answer: A. Millet and groundnuts grow well in the Guinea Savanna.
7. The British colonized parts of the Gold Coast largely through
- A. conquest
- B. persuasion
- C. bribery
- D. invitation
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8. The outermost part of the earth is called the
- A. core
- B. mantle
- C. atmosphere
- D. crust
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9. The Europeans came to the Gold Coast purposely to
- A. engage in trading activities
- B. spread the gospel
- C. explore the land
- D. establish schools
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10. The adoption of modern cultural practices enables a society to
- A. develop economically
- B. lead good moral lives
- C. abandon its traditional values
- D. respect individual human rights
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11. The use of orthodox and traditional medicine for the treatment of the same disease is an example of
- A. outmoded culture
- B. cultural lag
- C. parallel culture
- D. cultural change
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