BECE Social Studies 2017 Paper 1 Past Questions

Question 1

Social Studies as a subject integrates the following discipline except

A.Economics
B.Geography
C.Government
D.History
E.Literature

Objective

Question 2

"Culture is dynamic" means culture is

A.absorbing
B.changing
C.static
D.transferring
E.transmitting

Objective

Question 3

A person who abuses alcohol usually exhibits _______.

A.black lips
B.burnt fingers
C.coughing bouts
D.stained teeth
E.slurred speech

Objective

Question 4

"The constitution is above every other laws in the country". The means that it is _______.

A.common
B.sectorial
C.supreme
D.unique
E.universal

Objective

Question 5

Which of the following statement is true about nuclear family? It _______.

A.consists of parents and their children
B.increases the numbers of dependants
C.leads to establishment of compound family
D.leads to joint education of family members
E.reduces the number of dependants

Objective

Question 6

The total way of life of a particular group of people is known as _______.

A.behaviour
B.belief
C.culture
D.identity
E.practice

Objective

Question 7

Which of the following is a legal substance?

A.Amphetamines
B.cocaine
C.Heroine
D.Marijuana
E.Tobacco

Objective

Question 8

Which of the following is the duty of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

A.conducting election
B.conducting primaries
C.issuing membership cards of political party
D.organizing campaigns and rallies
E.selecting members of the political parties for election

Objective

Question 9

The line of descent through the mother's side is called _______.

A.blood ties
B.conjugal
C.matrilineal
D.matrimonial
E.patrilineal

Objective

Question 10

Which of the following is not encouraged by any cultural group in Nigeria?

A.grooming political thugs
B.inculcating hardwork
C.peaceful co-existence in our society
D.positive social orientation
E.teaching good norms and values in our society

Objective

Question 11

A home can be said to be happy if there is

A.health challenge
B.interference
C.poverty
D.tolerance
E.unfaithfulness

Objective

Question 12

How many Local Government Areas are in Nigeria?

A.772
B.773
C.774
D.775
E.776

Objective

Question 13

Nigeria operates _______ system of government.

A.diarchical
B.feudal
C.mixed economy
D.monarchical
E.presidential

Objective

Question 14

The male child of ones brother or sister is his/her _______.

A.aunt
B.cousin
C.nephew
D.niece
E.uncle

Objective

Question 15

The process by which a child fits into the society is known as _______.

A.civilization
B.induction
C.initiation
D.orientation
E.socialization

Objective

Question 16

In Islam, marriage is presided over by Imam, while in Christianity is by the

A.Altar boy
B.Choir
C.Knight
D.Priest
E.Sexton

Objective

Question 17

Democracy originated from _______.

A.America
B.Britain
C.Greece
D.Nigeria
E.Russia

Objective

Question 18

Which of the following statements is not true about the importance of social studies? It _______

A.helps us to gain knowledge of our immediate environment
B.helps us to understand the importance of hardwork and honesty in our society
C.helps us to understand the world around us
D.prepares the individual to live a dependent life
E.trains people to be effective leaders and followers

Objective

Question 19

Which of the following is a benefit of socialization?

A.creating crisis in the community
B.encouraging cultural differences among people
C.encouraging laziness in the society
D.promoting societal values
E.tolerating juvenile delinquencies

Objective

Question 20

A common feature in a traditional marriage ceremony is _______

A.exchange of rings
B.signing of register
C.that it occurs in the bride's home
D.that it takes place in the registry
E.the use of wedding gown

Objective

Question 21

Which of the following features attracts people to identify with political party?

A.Belief
B.Logo
C.Manifesto
D.Poster
E.Professionalism

Objective

Question 22

Which of following is a feature of free and fair election?

A.Ballot snatching
B.Multiple voting
C.Orderliness
D.Thuggery
E.Under-aged voting

Objective

Question 23

Which of these statements is true about extended family? It _______

A.brings abouut healthy competition among family
B.discourages the building of compound houses
C.pays attention and resources on the family alone
D.increases the number of dependants
E.limits the number of children per family

Objective

Question 24

The first agent of socialization is the

A.community
B.family
C.market
D.playmate
E.school

Objective

Question 25

Drug abuse can be discouraged in the society through _______.

A.hawkinng
B.mass consumption
C.peer influence
D.public enlightenment
E.self medication

Objective

Question 26

The primary aim of teaching social studies in Nigeria is to inculcate _______ education.

A.citizenship
B.economic
C.political
D.religious
E.social

Objective

Question 27

One of the main duties of the Vehicles Inspection Officer (VIO) is to _______.

A.check the road worthiness of the vehicles
B.coordinate the activities of road safety clubs in schools
C.defend the territory of the country
D.propagate road safety ethics
E.protect the lives and property of the citizens

Objective

Question 28

The constitution of Nigeria can be described as _______.

A.confederal
B.flexible
C.unitary
D.unwritten
E.written

Objective

Question 29

Social Studies is relevant to the needs of children between the ages of six and fifteen because it helps them to _______.

A.become important in the future
B.develop new concepts
C.develop skill in art and craft
D.face the challenges of living in the environment
E.learn all other related subjects

Objective

Question 30

Which of the following is not a feature of post-independence constitutions of Nigeria. They _______

A.are rigid and written
B.recommended the existence of unicameral system at federal level
C.recommended three tiers of government
D.retained federal system of government
E.were drafted by Nigerians

Objective