BECE 2012 Social Studies Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2012 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.
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1. Indiscipline is a problem in the Ghanaian society because it
- A. reduces productivity.
- B. destroys the educational system.
- C. leads to high birth rate.
- D. encourages bribery and corruption.
Answer: A. reduces productivity.
Answer: A. Indiscipline (lateness, absenteeism) reduces productivity.
Answer: A. Indiscipline (lateness, absenteeism) reduces productivity.
2. Which of the following is a primary activity?
- A. Plywood processing
- B. Fruit canning
- C. Cocoa cultivation
- D. Textile production
Answer: C. Cocoa cultivation
Answer: C. Cocoa cultivation is primary production.
Answer: C. Cocoa cultivation is primary production.
3. The Akans are believed to have migrated from
- A. Old Ghana Empire.
- B. The Chad basin.
- C. Benin Republic.
- D. Ile Ife.
Answer: A. Old Ghana Empire.
Answer: A. The Akan are believed to have migrated from the Old Ghana Empire.
Answer: A. The Akan are believed to have migrated from the Old Ghana Empire.
4. The most important symbol which identifies Ghana as an independent state is the
- A. Speaker's Mace.
- B. National Flag.
- C. State Sword.
- D. Coat-of-arms.
Answer: B. National Flag.
Answer: B. The national flag identifies Ghana as a sovereign state.
Answer: B. The national flag identifies Ghana as a sovereign state.
5. Which of the following diseases is caused by pollution of water bodies?
- A. River blindness
- B. Asthma
- C. Cholera
- D. Hepatitis B
Answer: C. Cholera
Answer: C. Cholera comes from polluted water.
Answer: C. Cholera comes from polluted water.
6. A day is either gained or lost when one moves across longitude
- A. 180°
- B. 24° E
- C. 15° W.
- D. 0°.
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7. The most cherished value expected of an adolescent in the Ghanaian society is
- A. hospitality
- B. patience
- C. generosity
- D. chastity
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8. Which of the following cultural practices is a drawback to development in the Ghanaian society?
- A. Celebration of festivals
- B. Naming and outdooring ceremonies
- C. Belief in the activities of demons
- D. Performing puberty rites
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9. The symbol 
on topographic maps represents
on topographic maps represents- A. settlements.
- B. farmlands.
- C. marshy areas.
- D. areas liable to flood.
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10. On a relief map, the colour brown usually represents
- A. plains.
- B. mountains.
- C. water bodies.
- D. lowlands.
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