Sample Social Studies Questions for BECE 2024

April 2024 BECE Social Studies Mock Sample Social Studies Questions for BECE 2024

Sample Social Studies Questions for BECE 2024 For Candidates.

Review and revise for the upcoming BECE with these Sample Social Studies Questions for BECE 2024. Do well to join us on social media and be updated each time we publish useful resources here.

Buy all our questions for all subjects for the 2024 BECE with answers here  –BECE STORE

PAPER 1: 40 MARKS-45 minutes
Answer all questions

1. What is air pollution?
a. Water contamination
b. Soil degradation
c. Contamination of the air with harmful substances
d. Noise pollution

2. Which of the following is an activity that contributes to air pollution?
a. Planting trees
b. Recycling plastic
c. Fumes from vehicles
d. Using solar energy

3. What is a potential health problem caused by air pollution?
a. Increased physical fitness
b. Improved respiratory health
c. Asthma
d. Strong immune system

4. How can air pollution be prevented?
a. Increasing industrial emissions
b. Burning more fossil fuels
c. Planting more trees
d. Using more plastic products

5. Which of the following is an effective way to educate the community about reducing air pollution?
a. Ignoring the issue
b. Doing a project on energy consumption
c. Hosting a community event
d. Using more air fresheners

6. Which countries are mentioned as examples for global energy sources and conservation?
a. China, India, Brazil
b. Ghana, United Kingdom, Germany
c. Australia, Canada, Mexico
d. Japan, South Korea, Russia

7. What is the purpose of researching alternative energy sources using the Internet?
a. Increase energy consumption
b. Reduce global warming
c. Save money on energy bills
d. Promote energy inefficiency

8. How do gender issues relate to energy production and usage?
a. There is no relation
b. Access to energy affects quality of life differently for various genders
c. All genders face the same impact
d. Gender has no impact on energy choices

9. What is the role of measuring devices in energy consumption?
a. Increase energy consumption
b. Track and control energy usage
c. Conserve energy
d. Generate energy

10. What is the objective of creating posters on the advantages of energy conservation?
a. Promote energy waste
b. Educate the community on the benefits of energy conservation
c. Encourage excessive energy use
d. Increase pollution

11. What are natural resources?
a. Man-made objects
b. Resources found in cities
c. Resources provided by nature
d. Artificial substances

12. Which is an example of a non-renewable resource in Ghana?
a. Timber.

b. Gold.

c. Solar energy

d. Wind energy

13. On the map of Ghana, where would you show the location of natural resources?
a. Urban areas
b. Inland cities
c. Coastal regions
d. Across the entire map

14. What is the difficulty in effectively exploiting natural resources?
a. High level of technology
b. Abundant technical expertise
c. Unlimited capital resources
d. Limited technology, expertise, and capital resources

15. Explain the importance of natural resources for the development of the country.
a. Natural resources are irrelevant for development
b. Natural resources contribute to economic growth and development
c. Development is independent of natural resources
d. Natural resources hinder development

16. In the context of social security and pension schemes, what does “employer” refer to?
a. An individual receiving benefits
b. An organization or person providing employment
c. A government agency
d. A financial institution

17. What are the obligations of an employer in social security and pension schemes?
a. Not required to register employees
b. Registering employees and paying contributions regularly
c. Ignoring employee records
d. Encouraging employees to avoid social security

18. In groups, what should employees discuss regarding social security and pension schemes?
a. Ignoring contribution statements
b. Updating records regularly
c. Avoiding discussions on employee benefits
d. Discouraging record updates

19. What is the importance of tourism to the socio-economic development of Ghana?
a. Tourism has no impact on development
b. Tourism contributes to economic growth and job creation
c. Tourism hinders development
d. Tourism only affects urban areas

20. How can tourist sites be improved?
a. Ignoring current conditions
b. Reducing accessibility
c. Conducting regular evaluations and implementing improvements
d. Closing tourist sites permanently

Look At the Next Sample Social Studies Questions for BECE 2024
21. What is the purpose of using videos/pictures to identify tourist sites?
a. Increase pollution
b. Decrease public awareness
c. Promote cultural diversity
d. Enhance visual understanding

22. How does visiting tourist sites contribute to their improvement?
a. By ignoring site conditions
b. By reducing public engagement
c. By suggesting and implementing improvements
d. By avoiding tourist sites altogether

23. What is the significance of developing new tourist sites?
a. It has no impact on tourism
b. It decreases job opportunities
c. It enhances cultural preservation
d. It discourages tourism growth

24. Explain the term “natural resources.”
a. Human-made objects
b. Resources found in cities
c. Resources provided by nature

d. Artificial substances

25. How can efficient ways of exploiting natural resources be achieved?
a. By increasing pollution
b. Through sustainable and responsible practices
c. By ignoring environmental concerns
d. By exploiting resources quickly

26. Why is it important to discuss gender issues related to energy production, supply, and usage?

a. Gender has no impact on energy choices
b. Access to energy affects quality of life differently for various genders
c. Gender equality is irrelevant to energy discussions
d. All genders face the same impact in energy usage

27. What is the significance of measuring and metering energy consumption?
a. Increase energy consumption
b. Track and control energy usage
c. Conserve energy
d. Generate energy

28. What is the environment?
a. A place to live
b. The sum of all living and non-living things
c. A social gathering
d. A building

29. Which of the following is an example of poor sanitation?
a. Recycling
b. Composting
c. Open defecation
d. Tree planting

30. What does “sanitation” refer to?
a. Cleanliness and hygienic conditions
b. Urban development
c. Environmental pollution
d. Agricultural practices

31. In the context of cultural practices and sanitation, what might pose a challenge in a community?
a. Community gardening
b. Regular waste disposal
c. Traditional rituals involving water pollution
d. Educational programs on hygiene

Buy all our questions for all subjects for the 2024 BECE with answers here  –BECE STORE
32. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
a. Coal
b. Solar
c. Natural gas
d. Petroleum

33. What is one benefit of using renewable energy?
a. Increased greenhouse gas emissions
b. Limited availability
c. Environmental sustainability
d. High cost

34. Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
a. Wind
b. Biomass
c. Nuclear
d. Geothermal

35. What is a possible disadvantage of using non-renewable energy sources?
a. Lower environmental impact
b. Depletion of resources
c. Unlimited availability
d. Low cost

36. What is the primary purpose of street maps?
a. Navigation for drivers
b. Aesthetic purposes

c. Historical documentation
d. Agricultural planning

37. Which energy source is derived from the movement of water?
a. Solar b. Wind. c. Hydro d. Geothermal

38. What category does fuel wood fall under regarding energy sources?
a. Renewable
b. Non-renewable
c. Fossil fuel
d. Nuclear

39. Why is it important for airline managers to use maps?
a. To plan flight routes
b. To navigate city streets
c. To track wildlife migration
d. To locate fishing spots

40. Peru can be located in ..
A. South Africa
B. West Africa
C. South America
D. North America

READ: 42 days more to write 2024 BECE: Answer these 12 questions

Buy all our questions for all subjects for the 2024 BECE with answers here  –BECE STORE

We hope these Sample Social Studies Questions for BECE 2024 were useful.

WISDOM HAMMOND

The Ghana Education News Editorial Team is a specialized collective of education researchers, journalists, and policy analysts dedicated to providing high-fidelity reporting on the Ghanaian academic landscape. Serving as a primary bridge between governing bodies—including the Ghana Education Service (GES) and WAEC—and the public, the team leverages over a decade of combined experience to serve students, parents, and educators nationwide.Lead Architect & Editor-in-ChiefThe team is led by Wisdom Kojo Eli Hammond, a distinguished Ghanaian Edu-Tech Entrepreneur, AI Solutions Developer, and Product Architect with over 25 years of cross-disciplinary experience in education, finance, and digital media. Wisdom is the visionary force behind SkulManager, Ghana’s premier school management ecosystem, and the Lead Consultant at Education-News Consult.A self-taught innovator, professional Web Designer, and regular columnist on GhanaWeb, Wisdom engineered SkulManager.com as the only platform strictly tailored to the GES Curriculum. His technical leadership has redefined educational assessment through a Hybrid Marking Ecosystem, pioneering the BECE and WASSCE Home Mock services—a unique fusion of WAEC-trained human examiners and advanced AI marking engines operational since 2022.Wisdom’s 360-degree view of institutional challenges is grounded in his tenure as College President and Lecturer at Pinnacle College (Achimota), as well as his background as a school administrator and accountant. He is a dedicated lifelong learner currently advancing his studies at the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), with academic ties to the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).An accomplished author, his works include Returnees of the Dead Forest (UK Published), Simplified Beacon of Light (850+ Q&A), and The Leader in Me. A foundational pillar of the award-winning NGO Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Wisdom is committed to building intelligent systems that solve societal problems and prepare the next generation of Ghanaian students for a digital future.Contact: 0550360658 | Portals: GhanaEducation.org, GhanaEducationNews.org, SkulManager.com, BECEPrep.com. Educationnewsconsult.com etc

You may also like...

1 Response

  1. Indeed needful but how do we get the written part of the questions (sample questions)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *