BECE Social Studies 2019 Paper 1 Past Questions

Question 1

Social Studies was first introduced into the Nigeria school curriculum in ________

A.1958
B.1993
C.1963
D.1967
E.1973

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Question 2

Which of the following features is man-made?

A.Dam
B.Lake
C.Ocean
D.River
E.Stream

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Question 3

The following are the objectives of Social except to________

A.To acquire desirable skills.
B.Mobilize student for mass action.
C.Understanding our environment.
D.Understanding the importance of co-operation.
E.Understanding the right of the individual in the society.

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Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of a large family?

A.Mother and father support one another.
B.More hands are available to perform work or task.
C.It is a burden on the family.
D.Living intimately is possible.
E.Quarrelling among members is at a high rate.

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Question 5

The primary role of a Family to the society is to __________

A.Collect from the community.
B.depend on the community
C.ensure the continuity of the community
D.provide for the needs of the community
E.take care of the elderly people in the society

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Question 6

The relationship that gives an individual the right to inheritance in Nigeria is through _____

A.clan
B.kinship
C.lineage
D.matrilineal
E.patrilineal

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Question 7

Peopled the same age, status and interest is defined as _____

A.clan
B.community
C.family
D.kindred
E.peer

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Question 8

Man is a ________ animal.

A.complicated
B.domestic
C.domesticated
D.social
E.wild

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Question 9

The advantage of living together in the family is to ___________

A.disrupt happiness and joy
B.distort good social behaviour
C.maintain good family name and reputation
D.produce more children
E.promote competition among family members

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Question 10

The Nigerian coat of arms was adopted in _______.

A.1960
B.1963
C.1967
D.1975
E.1977

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Question 11

Which of the following is not related to culture?

A.Conflict
B.Food
C.Norms
D.Religion
E.Value

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Question 12

Which of the following are product of traditional technology.

A.Bows and arrows
B.Cars and motor bikes
C.Electric and gas cooker
D.Television and video
E.Tractors and harvesters

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Question 13

An example of material aspect of culture is

A.attitude
B.beliefs
C.guitar
D.ideas
E.language

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Question 14

Co-operation between one country end another referred to as ________relationship.

A.Bilateral
B.continental
C.multilateral
D.multinational
E.unilateral

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Question 15

Which of the following attributes can lead to disharmony in the Society?

A.Disrespect for elders
B.Mutual understanding.
C.Peaceful co-existence
D.Respect for constituted authority
E.Unity and peace

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Question 16

The focal point of Social Studies is the _____.

A.children
B.community
C.culture
D.man
E.tradition

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Question 17

The term "social environment' stands for society of ___________.

A.animals
B.birds
C.humans
D.insects
E.reptiles

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Question 18

The factor that is regarded as an obstacle to societal development is ________________.

A.famine
B.fertile land
C.institutional settlement
D.marriage
E.migration

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Question 19

The major occupation of rural dwellers in Nigeria is ______.

A.building
B.dyeing
C.farming
D.teaching
E.trading

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Question 20

The coming together of people in order to help another is referred to as_______.

A.agreement
B.competition
C.congress
D.convention
E.co-operation

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Question 21

Which of the following means is used in transmission of culture?

A.Family
B.language
C.Market
D.mosque
E.school

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Question 22

The ranking of people according to their status in the society is social ________.

A.Change
B.ground
C.interaction
D.mobility
E.stratification

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Question 23

The following are national Symbols except _______________.

A.coat of arm
B.constitution
C.currency
D.national dailies
E.national flag

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Question 24

Food is said to be contaminated when it is ________________.

A.Burnt
B.cooked
C.preserved
D.refrigerated
E.rotten

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Question 25

Which of the following-is safe for human consumption?

A.Expired drug
B.Infected food
C.Roasted food
D.Uncooked food
E.Unripe fruit

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Question 26

Taking water from filthy source can lead to _____.

A.diabetes
B.hypertension
C.malaria
D.measles
E.typhoid fever

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Question 27

Which of the following is a feature of urban community?

A.Abundant arable land
B.Availability of social amenities
C.Communal relationship
D.Kinship relationship
E.Sparse population

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Question 28

The headquarters of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is located in ______.

A.Abidjan
B.Abuja
C.Accra
D.Bamako
E.Yaounde

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Question 29

The confluence state in Nigeria is _______.

A.Abia
B.Cross River
C.Delta
D.Kogi
E.Zamfara

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Question 30

A group of people related by blood is termed ______.

A.age grade
B.family
C.kinship
D.marriage
E.peer group

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Question 31

Drug abuse _______ in humans.

A.aids digestion
B.boosts energy
C.leads to healthy living
D.quickens recovery
E.is harmful

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Question 32

Drug abuse among youth is caused by ________.

A.Bad influence
B.doctor’s prescription
C.good leadership
D.proper upbringing
E.sound education

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Question 33

Culture can be best defined as the __________.

A.Craft-making of a particular group of people
B.method people use to cultivate land.
C.modern way of people's dressing
D.total way of life of people
E.way a group people dance

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Question 34

Which of the following is an example of non-material aspects of culture?

A.Dresses
B.Drums
C.Houses
D.Implements
E.Languages

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Question 35

An example of a traditional means communication is __________.

A.lax
B.gong
C.radio
D.telegram
E.telephone

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Question 36

The Global System of Mobile Communications (GSM) was introduced into Nigeria in _________.

A.2001
B.2003
C.2004
D.2005
E.2006

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Question 37

Team work can lead to the following except ________.

A.co-operation
B.envy
C.progress
D.respect
E.tolerance

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Question 38

It is the responsibility of parents to __________ their children.

A.avoid
B.condemn
C.educate
D.ignore the needs of
E.pamper

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Question 39

Which of the following is an example of social environment?

A.Hills
B.Mountains
C.Oceans
D.Valleys
E.Village

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Question 40

An example of a licit drug among the following is ________.

A.cocaine
B.heroin
C.paracetamol
D.marijuana
E.tramadol

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Question 41

The objective of NAFDAC is to ______.

A.curtail the excesses of drug peddlers
B.Give warning to drug manufacturers
C.Import drug into the country
D.Produce more drugs
E.Regulate the activities of drugs manufacturers

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Question 42

An agency of the-federal government charged with the duties of curbing Illicit substance abuse

A.National drugs law Enforcement Agency
B.National orientation agency
C.Nigerians Security and Civil Defence Corps
D.Nigeria police
E.Department of State Security

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Question 43

A traditional farm implement among the following is _________.

A.harvester
B.hoe
C.sprayer
D.tractor
E.trimmer

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Question 44

The main role of a mother in the family is to ____________.

A.bully the children
B.clothe the children
C.cook for the family
D.provide shelter for the family
E.tell stories to the children

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Question 45

The Nigerian flag was designed in

A.1914
B.1920
C.1959
D.1960
E.1966

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Question 46

Which of the following is a common social problem in higher institutions of learning in Nigeria.

A.Armed robbery
B.Burglary
C.Cyber crime
D.Examination malpractice
E.Money launder.

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Question 47

The acronym NAFDAC means

A.National Agency for Drugs and Administrative Control
B.National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
C.National Agency for Federal Department and Administration Control
D.National Agency for Food and Drug Administration
E.Nigeria Agency for Drugs and Administrative Control

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Question 48

Which of the following government agencies is established to promote national unity

A.Nigerian Educational research and development council
B.National population commission
C.National youth service corp
D.Nigeria Railway corporation
E.Nigeria shipper council

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Question 49

Family relationship can be hindered by

A.Breakdown in communication
B.producing good budget for family expenditure
C.Prudent financial expenditure
D.regular support for children
E.regular visit to in-laws

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Question 50

Which of the following is not a component of culture?

A.Crime
B.Food
C.Language
D.Ritual
E.tribal marks

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