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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

Social Studies 2008

OBJECTIVE TEST

Objective Test

Question 1

The primary reason for the arrival of the British to the Gold Coast was to

Question 2

According to oral tradition, the Ga-Adangbe migrated from

Question 3

The first missionaries to introduce secondary education in Ghana were the

Question 4

Which of the following is a duty of a citizen?

Question 5

The meeting of warm air mass and cold air mass causes

Question 6

Peaceful coexistence among the ethnic groups in Ghana is important for

Question 7

Which of the following was established to find the causes of the 1948 riots?

Question 8

The main reason for the transatlantic slave trade was that

Question 9

Which of the following is used to teach good morals in a traditional society?

Question 10

The practice of multiparty democracy in Ghana tends to promote

Question 11

The basic institution that helps an individual to learn the moral values of the society is the

Question 12

Which of the following cities does not experience the Mediterranean type of climate

Question 13

In Ghana, state-owned enterprises are important because they

Question 14

A set of rules by which a country is governed is referred to as

Question 15

The human resource of a country refers to the

Question 16

The longest latitude is known as the

Question 17

Which of the following is a tertiary economic activity

Question 18

Rocks which are formed in layers are called

Question 19

Barometer is an instrument for measuring

Question 20

The main purpose of the Bond of 1844 was to

Question 21

The efficiency of labour can be increased if one

Question 22

Which of the following types of rocks is suitable for road construction?

Question 23

One major cause of poverty in Ghana is

Question 24

The last Governor-General left the country when Ghana

Question 25

What type of vegetation is associated with cold deserts?

Question 26

The moon is a satellite of

Question 27

The District Assemblies perform all the following except to

Question 28

Peaceful coexistence among individuals in a society can be promoted through

Question 29

Which of the following natural resources is being over-exploited in Ghana?

Question 30

Kobine is a festival celebrated at

Question 31

The state supports private businesses because they

Question 32

An individual whose rights have been infringed upon seeks justice from the

Question 33

The time in Accra on longitude 0° is 8 am. What is the time in Cairo on longitude 30°E ?

Question 34

The Cape Coast castle is a valuable national asset because it promotes

Question 35

The main work of members of parliament under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution is to

Question 36

Ghana cooperates with other nations mainly to

Question 37

Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?

Question 38

“Positive Action” proposed by Nkrumah in 1949 was a call for

Question 39

The area with the highest amount of rainfall in Ghana is

Question 40

Laws made by the District Assemblies are called

THEORY

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 Answer one question only from this part.

Question 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.

Question 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.

Question 3

(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.

Question 4

(a) Mention any **four** causes of urbanization. (b) State **four** effects of urbanization.

Question 5

(a) What is productivity? (b) In which **four** ways can productivity be increased in Ghana?

Question 6

(a) What is private enterprise? (b) Outline any **four** roles the Government of Ghana could play to promote private enterprise.

PART II ENVIRONMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.

PART III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Answer one question only from this part

Questions for this section are in the printed paper.