One of the mocks 2026 BECE candidates are chasing after everywhere is the Best Brain Social Studies mock questions and answers. Our editorial team went out of its way to research and find this first set of questions from Best Brain for candidates. These mock questions have been converted to text to make it easy for candidates and teachers to access and even copy without any challenge.
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2026 Best Brain Social Studies mock questions and answers (Section A: Objective Test)
1. The most appropriate way for an adolescent to handle negative peer pressure is to
A. join the group to avoid being teased.
B. stay at home all day.
C. fight the group members.
D. seek guidance from a counselor or parent.
2. Which of the following is a primary duty of a responsible Ghanaian citizen?
A. Attending every political rally
B. Avoiding the payment of taxes
C. Protecting public property
D. Travelling abroad frequently
3. On a map, 1 cm represents 5 km. This ratio is the
A. scale.
B. margin.
C. legend.
D. direction.
4. To ensure sustainable development, we must use our natural resources
A. as quickly as possible.
B. only for the benefit of the rich.
C. wisely for present and future generations.
D. by selling all of them to foreigners.
5. One major way to improve the quality of labor in Ghana is through
A. education and vocational training.
B. importing more foreign goods.
C. increasing the number of holidays.
D. reducing the working hours.
6. A shop owned and managed by one person is a
A. partnership enterprise.
B. joint stock company.
C. co-operative society.
D. sole proprietorship enterprise.
7. Which of the following officials is not elected in Ghana?
A. Assembly man
B. Chief Justice
C. President
D. Member of Parliament
8. When a boy enters adolescence, he may experience
A. stalled height.
B. widening of pelvis.
C. contraction of pelvis.
D. breaking of voice.
9. In a community, which of the following is least likely to cause a change in culture?
A. Formal education
B. Informal education
C. Superstitious belief
D. High birth rate
10. In Ghana, which factor contributes most to unemployment?
A. Polygamy
B. Immigration
C. Rapid urbanization
D. Rapid population growth
11. Which of the following measures cannot promote national integration in Ghana?
A. Inter-ethnic marriages
B. Controlling rapid population growth
C. Study of local music and dance
D. Fair ethnic representation in government
12. A community is peaceful because rules are enforced. What makes this possible?
A. Chiefs and elders
B. Law and order
C. School authorities
D. Family heads
13. A Ghanaian village farmer needs workers. Which type of labour is he most likely to find?
A. Skilled labour
B. Capital
C. Entrepreneur
D. Unskilled labour
14. To reduce borrowing from other countries, Ghanaians are encouraged to buy made-in-Ghana goods. This can be achieved by
A. using locally produced goods.
B. increasing tax revenue.
C. investing more in education.
D. ensuring good neighbourliness.
15. Citizens in Ghana are free to enjoy the following constitutional rights except:
A. right to unlawful assembly.
B. right to personal liberty.
C. right to life.
D. freedom of association.
16. A device made using science to make work easier is an example of
A. education.
B. machine.
C. technology.
D. computers.
17. Cattle thrive in the savanna vegetation zone mainly because of its
A. fulani herdsmen.
B. hot climate.
C. extensive grasslands.
D. heavy rainfall.
18. During election disputes between political parties, the most effective solution is to
A. increase youth involvement.
B. involve chiefs in party politics.
C. create more political parties.
D. strengthen the judiciary.
19. Which of the following best shows the use of social security benefits?
A. Financial support received by a family after the death of a worker
B. A community receives funds for an irrigation project
C. A teacher receives a scholarship to study abroad
D. An entrepreneur receives a loan to expand a business
20. Which of the following challenges did Ghana face soon after independence in 1957?
A. Building new roads and drainage systems with limited funds
B. Building of ports and harbours
C. Dealing with internal conflicts and political instability
D. Sourcing for donor support
21. A miner is searching for coal deposits. Which type of rock should he mainly explore?
A. Volcanic rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Igneous rock
D. Plutonic rock
22. Reports of human rights abuses are increasing in a community. Which action would help prevent such violations in Ghana?
A. Extending formal education to all.
B. Organizing free and fair elections.
C. Making foreign travel easier.
D. Establishing more human rights institutions.
23. The most common cause of land and water pollution is
A. global warming.
B. natural disaster.
C. human activities.
D. civil wars.
33. The ocean that washes the coast of Ghana is the
A. Atlantic.
B. Pacific.
C. India.
D. Ocean.
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34. Many visitors come to Ghana to see historical sites and festivals. Which industry grows most as a result of tourism?
A. Film industry
B. Textile industry
C. Hospitality industry
D. Health industry
35. The Coussey Committee was formed to prepare the Gold Coast for self-government. Who set up this committee?
A. Sir Allan Burns
B. Sir Gordon Guggisberg
C. Sir Gerald Creasy
D. Sir Arden Clarke
36. Tourists visit Ghana. What does the country gain most?
A. Political stability
B. Foreign exchange
C. National unity
D. Cultural exchange
37. An adolescent practices chastity. What is a key advantage?
A. Avoiding typhoid fever
B. Gaining approval from adults
C. Knowing blood group easily
D. Getting the best school
38. Peer socialization mainly shapes adolescents’
A. respect for parents.
B. family traditions.
C. language, fashion, and social norms.
D. isolation from peers.
39. A surveyor studies a map with contour lines. What do these contours show?
A. Elevation changes
B. Temperature changes
C. Pressure changes
D. Changes in rainfall
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40. During Ghana’s Second Republic, who served as Prime Minister?
A. Dr. Hilla Limann
B. Prof. Evans Atta Mills
C. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
D. Dr. K.A. Busia
ANSWERS TO PAPER – OBJECTIVE TEST
1,D,Seek guidance from a counselor or parent
2,C,Protecting public property
3,A,Scale
4,C,Wisely for present and future generations
5,A,Education and vocational training
6,D,Sole proprietorship enterprise
7,B,”Chief Justice (Appointed, not elected)”
8,D,Breaking of voice
9,D,High birth rate
10,D,Rapid population growth
11,B,Controlling rapid population growth
12,B,Law and order
13,D,Unskilled labour
14,A,Using locally produced goods
15,A,Right to unlawful assembly (Unlawful acts are not rights)
16,C,Technology
17,C,Extensive grasslands
18,D,Strengthen the judiciary
19,A,Financial support received by a family after the death of a worker
20,C,Dealing with internal conflicts and political instability
21,B,Sedimentary rock (Coal is formed in sedimentary layers)
22,D,Establishing more human rights institutions
23,C,Human activities
33,A,Atlantic
34,C,Hospitality industry
35,C,Sir Gerald Creasy (He appointed the committee in 1949)
36,B,Foreign exchange
37,B,Gaining approval from adults (In the context of moral/social norms)
38,C,”Language, fashion, and social norms”
39,A,Elevation changes
40,D,Dr. K.A. Busia
SECTION B of the 2026 BECE Best Brain Social Studies mock questions and answers
- For each of these questions, candidates and teachers are advised to read through them carefully and plan the answers together.
- Learn to state or write answers in topic sentece form
- Explain the point raised in topic sentence form
- Support with an example
Now let us look at the actual questions.
Section B: Essay Test
Answer three questions only. One compulsory question from Section I, and one question each from Sections II and III.
SECTION I: THE ENVIRONMENT (COMPULSORY)
1. (a) You have been tasked by your Social Studies teacher to draw a map of your school compound. Outline four steps you would follow. [8 marks]
(b) Mention four characteristics of a good map you will include. [6 marks]
(c) State four uses of a map for a traveller. [6 marks]
SECTION II: LAW, ORDER AND NATION BUILDING
Answer one question only from this section
2. (a) State four changes introduced by the 1960 Republican Constitution. [8 marks]
(b) Give three reasons why a republican system of government was considered more suitable for Ghana. [6 marks]
(c) What three characteristics must a good law have? [6 marks]
3. (a) In what four ways do national elections promote democracy? [8 marks]
(b) Suggest four practical ways students can contribute to the development of their schools. [6 marks]
(c) Explain to your friends four contributions of the 1992 Constitution to Ghana’s development. [6 marks]
SECTION III: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Answer one question only from this section
4. (a) Two adolescent boys were caught for being involved in cybercrime.
(i) Give four factors that might have influenced their behavior. [8 marks]
(ii) State three emotional changes they are likely to undergo. [6 marks]
(b) Enumerate three negative effects of cybercrime on the nation. [6 marks]
5. (a) You and your classmates are planning a school trip in Ghana.
(i) Mention four tourist sites you can visit. [6 marks]
(ii) Give three reasons why your friends may not visit the sites. [6 marks]
(b) Discuss four ways in which your government can use the tourism industry to drive development in Ghana. [8 marks]
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