BECE JHS Social Studies 2017 Past Questions

The main aim of promoting tourism in Ghana is to

(a) (i) Define the term superstition.
(ii) List two examples of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.

(b) Outline five effects of superstitious beliefs in Ghana.

Which of the following measures can help reduce Ghana’s dependency on foreign aid?

(a) State four characteristics of a good map.

(b) Highlight the steps you will take to draw the map of your school compound

The two main levels of government in Ghana are

(a) Study the table below and match correctly the events in column A against the year it occurred in column B.
(b) Outline four causes of the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.

Economic growth can best be achieved in Ghana through

Highlight five ways of ensuring political stability in Ghana.

Which of the following governors introduced direct elections in Ghana in 1952?

(a) (i) Define primary production.
(ii) List two examples of a primary production industry in Ghana.
(b) Identify five problems facing the primary production industries in Ghana

The most common reason for the migration of various ethnic groups to modern Ghana is

(a) (i) Define discipline.
(ii) List five acts of indiscipline in the Ghanaian society.

(b) Identify four reasons that account for indiscipline in the Ghanaian society.

Rural-Urban drift increases demand in the urban centres for

The large percentage of the youth in Ghana’s population implies that, Ghana has

On which of the following maps of Ghana can a Geographer easily identify the course of the River Volta?

Conventional signs enable map users to identify

Most aspects of Ghanaian culture are displayed during

A good social environment can be promoted through

Which of the following is the main reason for the protection of the physical environment?

Bullying of pupils in schools constitutes

The majority of Ghanaians acquire citizenship by

Ghana is still not self-reliant because the country depends on

Tourism involves

The most important national symbol which identifies Ghana as an independent sovereign state is the

The Upper East regional capital lies

Which of the following is an outmoded cultural practice?

The most effective measure for reducing the rapid population growth in Ghana is by promoting

Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as

The state can best promote private sector business by

Productivity measures

Which of the following should be the basis for signing Foreign Agreement in Ghana?

A good layout and enforcement of Town Planning laws can help reduce

A person legally recognized to enjoy political rights in a country is known as

The four cardinal points are

Relief rainfall is mostly experienced in areas of

The major factor that has brought rapid cultural change in Ghana is

Habitats of endangered species of animals can be protected through the creation of

Joint stock companies are owned by

Which of the following is not a source of capital for the sole proprietor?

Poor drainage system in our cities results in

Which of the following is the greatest contribution of Ghana towards the U.N.O.?

Political conflicts in Ghana can best be minimized through

Which of the following factors promote political stability in a country?

The highest authority in the traditional area is the

Which of the following is an effect of ethnic conflicts?

The most convenient way of reducing slum in cities is to