Social Studies 2026 - BECE

Social Studies Paper 1

Objective Test Instructions

Answer all the questions. Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Find the correct option for each question and shade in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letter as the option you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

Question 1

Which agent of socialization in your environment is responsible for teaching social norms and values?

Question 2

Which of the following human activities in the highland areas of Ghana, mostly pollute the atmosphere?

Question 3

Which mapping skill can assist you to identify and interpret symbols used on a map?

Question 4

How can vocational training programmes in your environment contribute to human resource developments in Ghana? By

Question 5

How can Ghanaians correct negative values and attitudes gained from colonization?

Question 6

Creation of dams along major river bodies will mainly help reduce

Question 7

After working in a modern automobile mechanic shop owned by your father during the vacation, you noticed and realized that difficult tasks are done more easily and faster

Question 8

In order to live in peace and harmony in our communities, Ghanaians need to promote

Question 9

What role do parents play in supporting adolescent reproductive health? They

Question 10

Understanding the rights and obligations as a citizen of a state directly aligns to

Question 11

Ghana was ushered into the second republican government in

Question 12

Ghana's population is described as youthful because a large proportion of the total population falls within ages

Question 13

Which of the following people do not have the right to vote during elections at your constituency for a new Member of Parliament?

Question 14

The interpretation of the constitution is the responsibility of the

Question 15

What is the most effective way energy can be conserved in our homes?

Question 16

The best way to make polluted water in rural communities safe for drinking at home is by

Question 17

Adolescents in your locality who engage in behaviours that are against the norms of the society are likely to

Question 18

The executive arm of government is responsible for

Question 19

Water bodies in their natural state are of great benefit to Ghanaians. Which of the following options is the main benefit derived from water bodies?

Question 20

How does access to contraceptives impact adolescent reproductive health in your community? It

Question 21

Self-identity is important because it helps the individual to

Question 22

What is the most common environmental challenge that results from rapid population growth in your community?

Question 23

The President of the third republic of Ghana was

Question 24

You are having a discussion in class with your peers about Human Rights. Which of the following options is not a relevant body in preventing Human Rights abuse?

Question 25

As a Ghanaian, you have realized many of your classmates and neighbours do not show interest in visiting tourist sites in Ghana. This is because

Question 26

How will the patronage of sceneries in your community promote employment opportunities?

Question 27

As a civil servant working in Ghana, what is the importance of having a social security number? It

Question 28

Human Rights abuse has become very common in the Ghanaian society lately. How best can this be prevented?

Question 29

One noticeable feature of technology in the world today is that it

Question 30

An example of a plateau with steep slopes in Ghana is

Question 31

Which natural disaster causes sudden vibration of the Earth's surface, and often resulting in damage to buildings and infrastructure?

Question 32

After spending so much time revising on Adolescent Reproductive Health, you can best explain it to your peers as

Question 33

Which feature of the earth has a wide flat area of land, with minimal changes in elevation?

Question 34

As a citizen of Ghana, which of the following actions best demonstrates your commitment to democratic values and nation building?

Question 35

Positive Action was declared in the Gold Coast in January 1950 by

Question 36

The primary function of the Judiciary is

Question 37

How can you reduce air pollution in your environment? By using

Question 38

Imagine you are a youth leader in your community assigned to convey a message to promote peaceful elections. Which of the following creative ways will be most effective to use?

Question 39

One positive effect of colonization you have studied and observed is

Question 40

What role does entrepreneurship education play in fostering human development in Ghana? It