BECE 2024 Social Studies Paper 1

BECE 2024
Social Studies Paper 1

OBJECTIVE TEST

What is the best way to address deviant behaviour in an adolescent?
A. Ignoring it
B. Counseling
C. Punishment
D. Parental neglect
What is the most likely effect of a large family size on the family's living conditions?
A. Increased access to resources
B. Improved housing conditions
C. Environmental conditions enhanced
D. Overcrowding and reduced space
A teacher, Mr. Jones, encourages his students to work together on a group project. What agency of socialization is influencing the students' behaviour?
A. Media
B. Family
C. Education
D. Peer group
The first general election held in the Gold Coast in 1951 was won by the
A. National Alliance for the Liberals.
B. National Liberation Movement.
C. Convention People's Party.
D. United Gold Coast Convention.
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?
A. Joining community volunteer
B. Ignoring the issue and hoping someone else will take care of it
C. Donating money to the market square but not getting involved personally
D. Organizing a solo clean-up exercise
Which of the following agricultural practices helps to prevent soil erosion?
A. Mono-culture
B. Crop rotation
C. Cover cropping
D. Shifting cultivation
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?
A. Facilitate communication and mutually acceptable solutions
B. Determine who is right or wrong
C. Avoid future conflicts
D. Impose a solution on the parties
In 1966, a military Coup d'état overthrew the government of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. What was the main reason for the Coup?
A. Failure to implement socialist policies
B. External interference from the Russian government
C. Economic mismanagement and corruption
D. Political instability and tribal conflicts
The destruction of farmlands by cattle and the confrontation between herdsmen and farming communities in Ghana can best be resolved by
A. Local farmers always standing by to drive away herdsmen.
B. Encouraging the practice of cattle ranching in our communities.
C. Allowing the game and wildlife department to take charge of cattle rearing in the communities.
D. Seizing and distributing some of the cattle to the affected communities.
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 scenario?
A. Inefficient bureaucracy
B. Limited career advancement opportunities
C. Financial challenges
D. Limited access to quality education
Which type of map will be most suitable for determining the elevation of a mountain range?
A. Topographical map
B. Road map
C. Political map
D. Weather map
Which of the following military rulers of Ghana implemented the Economic Recovery Program (ERP)?
A. Jerry J. Rawlings
B. Ignatius K. Acheampong
C. Frederick K. Akuffo
D. Joseph A. Ankrah
Which of the following scenarios explains the main purpose of the Internet?
A. Robots building several vehicles at a time
B. Developing new medicine kits
C. Connecting electronic devices and making lives more convenient
D. Scientists going to space and other planets
There is ongoing illegal mining in a community. The miners are using earth-moving machines, cyanide, and mercury. Sixty acres of vegetation cover is pulled down every hour. What is the long-term effect of their activities on the land?
A. Degradation
B. Depletion
C. Erosion
D. Percolation
One similarity between Ghana and its neighbouring country, Togo is they both have
A. Same colonial parties.
B. A coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
C. A border with Nigeria.
D. Similar population size.
What is the main function of socialization?
A. Teach individuals how to survive.
B. Provide education.
C. Enforce laws and regulations.
D. Transmit culture and values.
Which of the following entrepreneurial skills is most important for someone starting a business to acquire in order to help overcome unexpected challenges?
A. Risk-taking
B. Adaptability
C. Leadership
D. Savings
In 1957, the people of Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule after a long political struggle. What was the main reason for Ghana's independence?
A. Make Ghanaian culture and traditions superior to the British
B. Gain economic freedom and control over natural resources
C. Adopt a new political system and form a government
D. Unite with other African countries and form a single nation
What type of climate, typically found near the equator, is characterized by very high temperatures and very low rainfall?
A. Temperate climate
B. Polar climate
C. Desert climate
D. Tropical climate
People join social security and pension schemes in order to
A. Raise money to satisfy political ambitions.
B. Maintain standard of living in the cities.
C. Ensure retirement income.
D. Supplement income for relations in the villages.
Which of the following challenges did Ghana face soon after independence in 1957?
A. Dealing with internal conflicts and political instability
B. Building of ports and harbours
C. Building of new roads and drainage systems with limited funds
D. Sourcing for donor support
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?
A. Improved healthcare and sanitation
B. Increased education and family planning
C. High birth rate and low death rate
D. Increased immigration and low emigration
The following factors affect Ghana's ability to exploit its natural resources effectively except
A. Inadequate capital resource.
B. Limited technical expertise.
C. Low-level technology.
D. Farming activities.
What is the most common form of marriage in Ghana?
A. Monogamous marriage
B. Common-Law marriage
C. Arranged marriage
D. Polygamous marriage
The most significant attitude that helps to enhance self-identity of the individual in the community is
A. Engaging in peer teaching in school.
B. Avoiding peer influence in the community.
C. Always wearing clean clothes.
D. Showing respect to the elderly.
Which of the following fundamental human rights is protected by the 1992 constitution of Ghana? The right to
A. Free education at the tertiary level.
B. Full employment.
C. Use arms.
D. Freedom of speech.
Which one of the following took place after the 27th April, 1960 referendum?
A. The first political party was formed.
B. Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as Prime Minister.
C. Ghana became a democratic state.
D. Queen Elizabeth II was inaugurated as Prime Minister.
A company is expanding globally and needs to socialize employees to new cultural norms. Which of the following approaches would be most effective?
A. Provide employees with a cultural sensitivity training program.
B. Encourage employees to maintain their existing cultural practices.
C. Encourage employees to adapt to the new culture on their own.
D. Provide employees with a detailed guide to world cultures.
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 problems?
A. Placing a ban on single-use plastics.
B. Levying plastic waste producers.
C. Arresting all plastic waste producers.
D. Using jute and paper bags.
Ghana is made up of people with different cultures. What is the primary benefit if all the people unite? It will
A. Increase economic growth.
B. Improve international reputation.
C. Improve national security.
D. Strengthen social cohesion.
A farmer is preparing to plant crops next week. Why is it important for the farmer to check the weather forecast? To
A. Plan a harvest festival.
B. Determine the ideal time for planting.
C. Prepare for a storm.
D. Predict the best time for irrigation.
Which of the following scenarios best describes an application of social security benefits?
A. A family member receives financial support after the death of the breadwinner.
B. A community receives funds for a new irrigation project.
C. A teacher receives a scholarship to study abroad.
D. An entrepreneur receives a loan to expand the business.
You need to make a detailed map of a mountainous area. This map will be used by people who enjoy outdoor activities and by those who manage the land. Which of the following options is the best way to make an accurate map?
A. Rely primarily on satellite imagery.
B. Conduct field surveys and measure elevation.
C. Add 3D and color gradient.
D. Simplify the contour lines.
Every Ghanaian citizen is expected to demonstrate commitment to democratic values. Which of the following actions best demonstrates the above expectation?
A. Criticizing the government on social media.
B. Volunteering for community service.
C. Voting in national elections.
D. Participating in peaceful protests.
Respecting the rights of others and performing our responsibilities to the state help to promote
A. Responsible citizenship.
B. Community development.
C. Building political parties.
D. National integration.
One way to maintain peace and security in your community is by
A. Starting a fight.
B. Joining a gang.
C. Ignoring your neighbors.
D. Volunteering for community service.
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?
A. Ghana remained a monarchy.
B. Ghana became a republic.
C. Ghana became a colony again.
D. Ghana was divided into a northern and southern territory.
A region experiences a significant decrease in temperature and rainfall over a few decades. What factor could be the most likely cause of this?
A. Rise in global temperature.
B. Increase in ocean current.
C. Deforestation.
D. Shift in wind pattern.
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?
A. Build the factory with an environmental impact assessment.
B. Build the factory with some environmental considerations.
C. Build the factory without environmental considerations.
D. Reject the factory proposal to protect the environment.
The best approach to help resolve the difference between political parties during general elections is
A. Encouraging youth participation in national politics.
B. Encouraging traditional leaders to play partisan politics.
C. Allowing the formation of more political parties.