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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

Social Studies 2016

OBJECTIVE TEST

Objective Test

Question 1

1. Which of the following activities is a duty of a citizen?

Question 2

2. In a traditional society, which of the following is used to teach good morals?

Question 3

3. In Ghana, state owned enterprises are important because they

Question 4

4. Which of the following human activities destroys habitats of animals?

Question 5

5. The environment can best be described as

Question 6

6. The transition from childhood to adulthood is referred to as

Question 7

7. Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during

Question 8

8. Which of the following is used to represent landmarks on maps?

Question 9

9. When one moves eastwards and crosses the International Date Line,

Question 10

10. Ghana lies between latitudes

Question 11

11. To promote national unity Ghanaians are expected to be

Question 12

12. The outermost part of the earth is called the

Question 13

13. Adolescent chastity is beneficial to the girl because it helps her to

Question 14

14. When two air masses of different temperatures meet, the condition results in the

Question 15

15. The high dependency problem of some families can be solved by

Question 16

16. One way of sustaining unity among the ethnic groups in Ghana is by

Question 17

17. Which of the following is not a function of the Police Service?

Question 18

18. The first castle school to be established in the Gold Coast (Ghana) was in

Question 19

19. Which of the following men fought for the abolishing of the slave trade?

Question 20

20. The people of British Togoland joined Ghana through

Question 21

21. The first political event leading to the formal establishment of British colonial rule in the Gold Coast was the

Question 22

22. A child of not more than seven years of age found in Ghana and whose parents cannot be traced becomes a Ghanaian by

Question 23

23. Which of the following activities can constitute human rights abuse in Ghana?

Question 24

24. When an individual behaves in an honest and just manner, he/she performs a

Question 25

25. The Supreme Court of Ghana

Question 26

26. The maintenance of law and order in traditional societies in Ghana is the responsibility of

Question 27

27. Which of the following methods is not a way of managing conflicts?

Question 28

28. One major way by which Ghana co-operates with other nations is by

Question 29

29. The head of government of the second republic of Ghana was the

Question 30

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

Question 31

31. Which of the following factors least affect vegetation in Ghana?

Question 32

32. The most economical way of disposing domestic and industrial waste is by

Question 33

33. The life span of water bodies are naturally prolonged through

Question 34

34. High birth rate in developing countries can lead to

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35. Changes in culture is important for

Question 36

36. Private businesses help in building the nation when they

Question 37

37. When the wet bulb and the dry bulb thermometer at a weather station record the same reading, it means the air is

Question 38

38. Some state owned enterprises are often sold to private individuals due to

Question 39

39. The government can best promote private sector business by

Question 40

40. The main function of the executive organ of government is

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)i) Describe the Solar System. ii)Name **four** planets in the Solar System. b)Outline **two** effects of the rotation of the earth. c) Highlight **two** effects of the revolution of the earth

Question 2

(a) State **four** negative effects of rapid population growth on the development of Ghana. (b) Highlight any **four** ways by which rapid population growth can be reduced in Ghana.

Question 3

(a) State **four** characteristics of a good law. (b) Explain **four** benefits derived from law and order in a country.

Question 4

(a) Describe the structure of government at the district level in Ghana. (b) Identify **four** problems facing District Assemblies in Ghana. (c) Suggest **four** ways by which the problems identified in (b) can be solved.

Question 5

(a) State **four** advantages of saving money with the bank. (b) Highlight **four** effects of poor handling of currency.

Question 6

(a) (i) What is a State Enterprise? (ii) What is a Private Enterprise? (b) Suggest **four** ways by which the state can promote private enterprises.

SECTION II GOVERNMENT, POLITICS AND STABILITY

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.

SECTION III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.