2024 BECE Social Studies Questions & Answers (PDF)
Social Studies Paper 1
Prepare for your BECE Social Studies examination by practicing the 2024 BECE Social Studies objective questions and testing your understanding of important social studies topics.
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#1. A market square in your community is in need of a clean-up and restoration. Which of the following options will best help address the challenge?
#2. Which of the following challenges did Ghana face soon after independence in 1957?
#3. What is the most likely effect of a large family size on the family’s living conditions?
#4. The best approach to help resolve the difference between political parties during general elections is
#5. Every Ghanaian citizen is expected to demonstrate commitment to democratic values. Which of the following actions best demonstrates the above expectation?
#6. What is the most common form of marriage in Ghana?
#7. There is an ongoing illegal mining activity in a community. The miners are using earth moving machines, cyanide and mercury. Sixty acres of vegetation cover is pulled down every hour. Which of the following options best describes the long term effect of their activities on the land?
#8. Which of the following agricultural practices helps to prevent soil erosion?
#9. Which of the following scenarios, best describes an application of social security benefits?
#10. Two political events occurred in Ghana in 1960. One of the events was the presidential election. Which of the following political developments happened after the presidential election in 1960?
#11. The destruction of farm lands by cattle and the confrontation between herdsmen and farming communities in Ghana can best be resolved by
#12. Which of the following fundamental human rights is protected by the 1992 constitution of Ghana? The right to
#13. What is the best way to address deviant behaviour in an adolescent?
#14. A teacher, Mr. Jones, encourages his students to work together on a group project. What agency of socialization is influencing the students’ behaviour?
#15. Which type of map will be most suitable for determining the elevation of a mountain range?
#16. Ghana is made up of people with different cultures. What is the primary benefit if all the people unite? It will
#17. Ghana’s public sector faces various challenges with respect to human resource development. Which of the following challenges is the most suitable challenge in the above given scenario?
#18. In 1957 the people of Ghana gained independence from the British colonial rule after a long political struggle. What was the main reason for Ghana’s independence? To
#19. You need to make a detailed map of a mountainous area. This map will be used by the people who enjoy outdoor activities and by people who manage the land. Which of the following options is the best way to make an accurate map?
#20. A company is planning to build a soap factory in a rural area. The factory will provide jobs for the youth but may also pollute nearby rivers. Which of the following options best represents a sustainable development approach?
#21. The most significant attitude that helps to enhance self identity of the individual in the community is
#22. Which of the following entrepreneurial skills is most important for someone starting a business to acquire in order to help overcome unexpected challenges?
#23. One similarity between Ghana and its neighbouring country, Togo, is they both have
#24. One way to maintain peace and security in your community is by
#25. A farmer is preparing to plant crops next week. Why is it important for the farmer to check the weather forecast? To
#26. In 1966, a military Coup d’etat overthrew the government of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. What was the main reason for the Coup?
#27. What type of climate, typically found near the equator is characterized by very high temperatures and very low rainfall?
#28. A region experiences a significant decrease in temperature and rainfall over a few decades. What factor could be the most likely cause of this?
#29. Which of the following military rulers of Ghana implemented the Economic Recovery Program (ERP)?
#30. It has been observed that the population of Ghana has been rising rapidly over the years. What is the primary reason for the rapidly growing population?
#31. Respecting the rights of others and performing our responsibilities to the state help to promote
#32. Controlling plastic waste has become a major environmental concern to the city authorities in Ghana. Which of the following options best helps minimize the negative impact of plastic waste disposal problem?
#33. The first general election held in the Gold Coast in 1951 was won by the
#34. The following factors affect Ghana’s ability to exploit its natural resources effectively except
#35. What is the main function of socialization? To
#36. Two communities are claiming ownership of a river which serves as their livelihood. This has resulted in conflicts between the two communities for many years. Which of the following mediations will best help to resolve the conflict?
#37. People join social security and pension schemes in order to
#38. Which of the following scenarios explain the main purpose of the Internet?
#39. A company is expanding globally and needs to socialize employees to new cultural norms. Which of the following approaches would be most effective?
#40. Which one of the following took place after the 27th April, 1960 referendum?
