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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

Social Studies 2009

OBJECTIVE TEST

Objective Test

Question 1

During the Second World War, Ghanaian soldiers fought on the side of

Question 2

One of the measures the government of Ghana can use to reduce poverty is

Question 3

Cape Town in South Africa falls within the

Question 4

A president who performs judicial functions abuses the principle of

Question 5

Economic self-reliance is a necessary factor for maintaining

Question 6

Which type of rain occurs when cold and warm air masses meet?

Question 7

Ghana co-operates with other nations mainly to

Question 8

For a nation to be economically independent, she must

Question 9

The Arctic Circle is

Question 10

The system by which a foreigner acquires citizenship of another country is

Question 11

Parents can reduce conflicts at home when they

Question 12

When one moves eastwards and crosses the International Date line

Question 13

Which of the following industries is having negative influences on the Ghanaian culture?

Question 14

Which of the following is not a social problem in Ghana?

Question 15

The highest points in Ghana are found on the

Question 16

One of the following was not a founding member of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)

Question 17

The chief representative of the central government in the district is the

Question 18

The Mediterranean lands are known for the production of

Question 19

A medical officer at a government hospital is a

Question 20

Question 20 diagram
The conventional sign on a topographical sheet represents a

Question 21

The development of communities in your area is the responsibility of the

Question 22

When the time at Tema is 12 noon, the time at a place on longitude 30°w is

Question 23

One duty of a citizen is to

Question 24

The institution established under the 1992 Constitution to educate the public on their rights is the

Question 25

Which of the following constitutes human rights abuse?

Question 26

When one faces the rising sun, the left hand

Question 27

In order to fully develop our natural resources we must

Question 28

The 1951 general election granted Ghana

Question 29

The construction industry is an example of

Question 30

Rocks that have their original features changed through very high temperature and pressure are called

Question 31

Which of these countries is in the Southern Hemisphere?

Question 32

In the Ghanaian society, irresponsible parenting is one of the causes of

Question 33

The major reason for establishing castle schools by the Europeans was to

Question 34

Which of the following cereals grows well in the Sudan Savana?

Question 35

Another name for the North-East Trade Winds is

Question 36

The organ of government that initiates policies to be passed into law is the

Question 37

The breakdown of extended families in our communities is mainly caused by

Question 38

The high dependency problem of some families can be solved by

Question 39

A hill with a steep slope on one side and a gentle slope on the other side is a/an

Question 40

Democracy in our nation could be sustained by

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) What is a political party? b) Outline **four** ways in which political parties are important in the practice of democracy. c) Mention **two** problems facing political parties in Ghana.

Question 2

a) What is human rights abuse? b) State **three** reasons why people suffer human rights abuses. c) Explain **four** ways by which human rights abuses may be prevented.

Question 3

a) Describe the following terms: i) source ii) confluence iii) tributary iv) mouth b) In what **four** ways are rivers important in Ghana? c) State **two** ways by which our water bodies can be protected.

Question 4

a) Outline **five** features of the rain forest. b) State any **five** benefits of the rain forest.

Question 5

a) State **four** causes of high birth rate in Ghana. b) In what **four** ways can high birth rate be reduced in Ghana?

Question 6

a) What is human resource? b) Explain **three** factors which can negatively affect human resource in Ghana. c) Describe **four** measures that can be taken to improve human resource in Ghana.

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.