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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

SOCIAL STUDIES 2011

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. Study the vegetation map of Ghana below and use it to answer the questions that follow:

    (a) Identify the vegetation types numbered on the map as follows: I, II, III, IV and V.

    (b) Highlight five benefits of water bodies in Ghana.

  2. (a) What is cultural change?

    (b) Explain four factors responsible for cultural change in Ghana.
  3. SECTION II
    GOVERNMENT, POLITICS AND STABILITY

    Answer one question only from this part

  4. (a) Highlight any four contributions of Ghana to the United Nations Organization.

    (b) In what four ways has Ghana benefited from the United Nations Organization?

  5. (a) What is separation of powers?

    (b) Outline four advantages of separation of powers.

  6. SECTION III
    SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    Answer one question only from this part

  7. In what five ways can Ghana reduce her dependency on foreign financial support?



  8. (a)Describe four ways through which human resource can be developed in Ghana.

    (b) State two reasons why labour is not fully used in Ghana.