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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

SOCIAL STUDIES 2008

THEORY QUESTIONS

SECTION B
ESSAY

Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material
All questions carry equal marks

PART I
GOVERNMENT, POLITICS AND STABILITY


Answer one question only from this part.


  1. (a) Give four reasons why the transatlantic slave trade continued for a long time.

    (b)State four negative effects of the slave trade on West Africa.

  2. (a) Mention four sources of revenue to the District Assemblies in Ghana

    (b) Outline four contributions of the District Assemblies to the development of your area.

  3. PART II
    ENVIRONMENT

    Answer one question only from this part

  4. (a) Explain four ways in which tourism contributes to the economy of Ghana.

    (b) State four ways in which tourism can be promoted in Ghana.

  5. (a) Mention any four causes of urbanization.

    (b) State four effects of urbanization.

  6. PART III
    SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    Answer one question only from this part

  7. (a) What is productivity?

    (b) In which four ways can productivity be increased in Ghana?

  8. (a) What is private enterprise?

    (b) Outline any four roles the Government of Ghana could play to promote private enterprise.