The 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is few months away. It will be written in the second week of July, 2024. Let’s take a look the likely social studies theory questions for the exams.
You should note that these questions cover all approved topics for the exams.
Likely Social Studies Theory Questions For The 2024 BECE
SECTION I
THE ENVIRONMENT
Answer one question only from this section
Question 1
a. Identify four causes of water pollution in Ghana. [4 marks]
(b) Outline four effects of water pollution [4 marks]
(c) State four ways of preventing water pollution in Ghana [6 marks]
(d) Mention six sources of energy in the world [6 marks]
Question 2
(a) Explain the following terms in relation to maps:
i. landmarks;
ii. sketch;
iii. conventional signs; [6 marks]
(b) Outline the steps involved in drawing the map of your community. [6 marks]
(c) List four characteristics of a good map. [4 marks]
d. State four benefits of using maps. [4 marks]
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SECTION II
GOVERNANCE, POLITICS AND STABILITY
Answer one question only from this section
Question 3.
(a) (i) What is national identity?
(ii) Identify four symbols of national identity. [6 marks]
(b) In what four ways are national symbols important? [4 marks]
(c) Discuss four ways national ceremonies can help to foster national unity. [4 marks]
(d) Outline any four major features of the 1992 constitution of Ghana. [4 marks]
Question 4
(a) Explain the term self-reliance. [2 marks]
(b) Give six reasons why Ghana has not achieved total self-reliance. [6 marks]
(c) Suggest six ways to make the country achieve self-reliance. [6 marks]
(d) Outline six measures to check political conflicts in Ghana. [6 marks]
SECTION III
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Answer two questions only from this section
Question 5
(a) What is the difference between matrilineal and patrilineal inheritance? [4 marks]
(b) Give four advantages of patrilineal system of inheritance. [4 marks]
(c) Outline four disadvantages associated with matrilineal system of inheritance [8 marks]
(d) Explain four duties of parents towards the child. [4 marks]
Question 6
(a) Explain the following:
i. Socialization;
ii. Self-identity. [4 marks]
(b) Identify four environments that promote socialization among children. [4 marks]
(c) Give four ways in which socialization helps in developing the individual. [6 marks]
(d) Highlight three reasons why as an individual you must know yourself.
[6 marks]