BECE JHS Social Studies 2019 Past Questions

Environmental degradation is mainly caused by

(a) Explain the following:
(i) Cardinal points
(ii) Scale of a map.

(b) Draw a diagram to show the four cardinal points of a compass.

(c) Describe how one can use the four cardinal points to determine direction without the use of a compass.

Respiratory disease can be caused by

(a) Define the following terms:
(i) national unity
(ii) national integrity

(b) Outline four ways by which the integrity of the nation can be defended.

The right of a citizen of Ghana does not include

(a) Define colonization. .

(b) List five negative effects of colonization.

(c) List four ways in which the negative effect of colonization in Ghana can be reduced.

Which of the following factors is mostly needed for the continuous existence of map?

(a) Describe four attitudes and values needed to prevent conflicts in the community.

(b) Explain two effects of conflicts on the community.
(c) List two peaceful ways by which conflicts in society can be resolved.

The right to be protected and heard at trials is an example of

(a) List five examples of cases which can be reported at the office of Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service (DOVVSU).

(b) Describe five functions of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service (DOVVSU).

The following options are advantages of colonization in Ghana except

(a) Differentiate between tourism and leisure.

(b) Name the regional capitals in which the following tourist sites can be located in Ghana.
(i) Lake Bosomtwi
(ii) Volta Estuary
(iii) Mole National Park
(iv) Ussher Fort

(c) Describe four ways by which tourism can be promoted in Ghana.

Which of the following do not constitute environmental degradation?

Which of the following factors is a reason for Ghana’s cultural diversity?

Utilities and services are more easily supplied when settlements are

The dry season in southern Ghana starts from the month of November and ends in

One of the problems facing primary production in Ghana is

Payments are elected into office of parliament through a process called

People are elected into office parliament through a process called

The revolution of the earth causes

The best way to resolve conflicts in Ghana is through

The following are reasons for the migration of ethnic group in Ghana except

One measure that can best help to minimize indiscipline among the youth is

The main reason for which Ghana cooperates with other countries is to

Which instrument is used to measure rainfall amounts?

Ghana’s contribution to the United Nation (UN) can be seen in the following areas except

To effectively build the nation, every Ghanaian must

Which of the following is the highest court in Ghana?

Ghana lies between latitudes

Paper money is properly handled when it is

State Owned Enterprises are established mainly to

Social change in rural areas is slow because of

Which of the following features is not associated with rivers?

If the time 12 noon at longitude 00, what will be the time at a place on longitude 150

The application of checks and balances in democratic governments to help to prevent

Which institution is responsible for making the main laws of Ghana?

Which of the following languages is not indigenous to Ghana?

The type of settlement where buildings are arranged close to each other is

If the scale of a map is 1:100,000, what will be the actual distance when 4 cm is measured on the map?

Private businesses can ensure their continuous survival mainly through

Ghanaians can contribute towards rapid development of the nation by

Which of the following conditions will occur when fire breaks out in a poor layout community?

The financial security of an individual can be assured through

Improvement in tourism is important for the rapid development of the nation because, more

The physical environment can best be protected through

A bill passed by parliament becomes law when the president gives his