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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

SOCIAL STUDIES 2010

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

SECTION I
THE ENVIRONMENT


Answer one question only from this part.


  1. (a) State four causes of irresponsible adolescent behaviour.

    (b) Explain four benefits of adolescent chastity.

  2. (a) Mention four causes of environmental degradation.

    (b) Outline four ways by which the environment can be protected from degradation.

  3. SECTION II
    GOVERNMENT, POLITICS AND STABILITY

    Answer one question only from this part

  4. (a) Identify four characteristics of a good law.

    (b) Highlight four benefits of law in a society.

  5. (a) What is citizenship?

    (b) Describe four ways by which one could become a citizen of Ghana.

    (c) Outline three duties of a citizen of Ghana.

  6. SECTION III
    SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    Answer one question only from this part

  7. (a) What is secondary production?
    Give two examples of secondary production.

    (b) Outline four reasons why the secondary production sector is important in Ghana.

  8. (a) State four ways of improving the health needs of Ghanaians.

    (b) Explain four ways by which improved health of the people can contribute to national development.