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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

Social Studies 2006

OBJECTIVE TEST

Objective Test

Question 1

The slave trade became largely unprofitable from the early 1800s due to

Question 2

The migration routes of the Guan are traced to an area around the

Question 3

Which of the following workers are involved in primary production

Question 4

The Sagrenti War of 1874 was fought between the

Question 5

The symbol of political authority among the northern people of Ghana is the

Question 6

The most common way of becoming a citizen of a country is by

Question 7

The Foo festival is celebrated by the people of

Question 8

Conflicts in our schools can be solved peacefully through

Question 9

Which of the following professionals are associated with the legal system in Ghana?

Question 10

The hardest mineral is

Question 11

Latitude 23 ½ ° South is also known as

Question 12

If Afua Asantewaa is a judge, then she contributes to

Question 13

Which of the following festivals has helped to conserve wildlife?

Question 14

One of the causes of desertification is

Question 15

Widowhood rites practised in Ghana should be abolished because

Question 16

Question 16 diagram
The diagram above illustrates the

Question 17

In which of the regions in Ghana is the Akosombo dam located?

Question 18

The guinea worm disease affecting the rural areas can be prevented through the provision of

Question 19

Which of the following Ghanaian heads of state passed the Preventive Detention Act?

Question 20

A draft law is also known as

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock?

Question 22

Which of the following cultural practices undermines girl-child education in Ghana?

Question 23

The township of Asuabena has an aged population of 1,000 and a youthful population of 4,000. Which of the following amenities should be given the highest priority?

Question 24

An imaginary line that divides the earth into two hemispheres is called the

Question 25

The bilateral co-operation between Ghana and Nigeria helps Ghana to import one of the following commodities on credit:

Question 26

Which of the following institutions can make laws to check smuggling and armed robbery in Ghana?

Question 27

In which vegetation zone is an oasis found

Question 28

Which of the following state-owned enterprises is most vital to Ghana‟s development?

Question 29

Industrial areas are sited outside residential estates because

Question 30

Which of the following political events occurred first in the history of Ghana

Question 31

The prairie provinces in Canada are noted for the production of

Question 32

Argentina is one of the major producers of

Question 33

Which of the following factors least affects vegetation in Ghana?

Question 34

The Ashanti came under British colonial rule through

Question 35

Which of the following was formed in the year 1947? The

Question 36

Which of the following is a continent as well as a country?

Question 37

To become a member of the United Nations Organization, a country has to

Question 38

Foreigners in Ghana enjoy all the following rights except that of

Question 39

The rotation of the earth on its axis causes

Question 40

Which of the following factors help a nation to develop?

THEORY

SECTION B ESSAY

Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section. Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material All questions carry equal marks Answer one question only from this part.

Question 1

(a) Describe the stages of law-making by Parliament in Ghana. (b) State **three** features of a good law.

Question 2

(a) Identify any **four** causes of the 1948 riots. (b) Outline any **three** recommendations of the Watson Commission.

Question 3

(a) In what **four** ways is the forest vegetation important to the Ghanaian? (b) State **three** ways by which the forest can be preserved.

Question 4

(a) Identify **four** negative effects of rural-urban migration on the villages of Ghana. (b) Suggest any **three** ways of reducing rural-urban migration in Ghana.

Question 5

(a) Mention **four** examples of secondary industries and their locations in Ghana. (b) State **four** contributions of secondary industries to the economy of Ghana.

Question 6

(a) Identify any **four** social problems facing Ghana today. (b) For each problem identified in (a) suggest **two** ways of minimizing it.

PART II ENVIRONMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.

PART III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.