2024 BECE Science Questions & Answers (PDF)
Science Paper 1
Prepare for your BECE Science examination by practicing the 2024 BECE Science objective questions and testing your understanding of important science concepts.
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#1. A natural phenomenon that illustrates the dispersal of light is
#2. The portion of air gas which acts as a solvent is
A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin-shelled eggs.
Use this information to answer the question that follows.
#3. The defect identified is mostly caused by a deficiency in
#4. A student who complained of stomach upset was given first aid with Mg(OH)₂ boldly written on it. What could be the common name of the first aid the student was given?
A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin-shelled eggs.
Use this information to answer the question that follows.
#5. What ingredient could be added to the feed to correct the defect?
#6. The energy transformation that occurs when sodium hydroxide is dissolved in water is
#7. The simplest way of making well water suitable for laundry is by
#8. The primary purpose of respiration in man is to
I. take in oxygen.
II. release carbon dioxide.
III. regulate body temperature.
#9. Canned foods and drinks have expiry dates on them. The hazard involved in taking an expired drink is
#10. A mother took her child to the hospital and upon investigation, it was noticed that the child’s diet was lacking in zinc. What could this result in?
I. Decreased growth in the child
II. Anaemia and constipation
III. Inability of the body to fight infection
#11. Which of the following sets of devices operate on the principle of magnetism?
#12. In making ornaments and jewellery, non-reactive metals are preferred because they
#13. Two unknown solutions labelled A and B were brought to a JHS 3 class. It was observed that in solution A, red litmus paper changed colour to blue, while in solution B, red litmus paper retained its colour. What could be the content of solution A?
#14. When a stick is dipped into a pool of water, it appears to
#15. A livestock farmer wants to achieve good health for the animals being reared. Which of the following activities should be undertaken by the farmer?
I. Have vaccination schedules for the animals
II. Provide balanced ration to the animals
III. Provide good sanitation for the animals
An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.
Use this information to answer the question that follows.
#16. The unit inscribed on the bulb measures its
#17. Digestion of rice in humans starts from the
#18. Which of the following pairs of energy sources is environmentally friendly?
#19. Which of the following electrical appliances can convert electrical energy to heat energy?
I. Electric iron
II. Kettle
III. Water heater
#20. A substance that could be used in large scale treatment of domestic water is
#21. Nitrogen deficiency in soils causes
#22. A student is to measure 20 cm³ of a sodium hydroxide solution. what instrument could be used?
#23. Which of the following nursery beds is suitable for a flood prone area?
#24. Which of the following statements best describes the term green economy? It includes
#25. Grasshopper management is crucial because of all the following reasons except
#26. The following devices work based on the principle of pressure in fluids except
#27. Cockroaches in a cupboard were killed after an insecticide had been sprayed. The insecticide reached the cockroaches by the process of
An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.
Use this information to answer the question that follows.



