2026 BECE Social Studies Projected Topics, Questions And Answers

1. Immediate desilting of choked gutters. 2. Strict enforcement of bye-laws against open defecation. 3. Organizing community-wide health and hygiene education.

Argument against: Sustainable development means meeting needs without compromising the future. Mining destroys the forest (future oxygen/water source) for immediate cash, which is not sustainable.

The Judiciary (Supreme Court). Because the constitution provides a “Checks and Balances” system where the court can declare such actions unconstitutional.

Reporting the incident to the Office of the Special Prosecutor or the CHRAJ, as protecting public funds is a core responsibility.

It weakens the Cedi because we spend foreign currency to buy finished products. The solution is “Industrialization”—processing raw cocoa locally before exporting (Secondary Sector growth).

Educated people are more productive, pay higher taxes to maintain amenities, and usually practice better health/sanitation habits, reducing pressure on hospitals.

Hospitality builds trust and long-term relationships, which are essential for business partnerships, customer service, and international tourism.

1. Actual Distance = 5cm × 10km = 50km.
2. Time = Distance / Speed = 50km / 10km/h = 5 hours.

Environment: Massive deforestation. Health: Respiratory diseases from indoor smoke/pollution.

1. Illegal mining (Galamsey). 2. Improper disposal of industrial and domestic waste into rivers.

1. Loss of biodiversity/wildlife. 2. Increased soil erosion and global warming.

It is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water, and soil.

1. Passing strict laws on vehicle emissions. 2. Promoting the use of clean energy (solar/wind).

It destroys farm lands, pollutes major sources of drinking water, and increases health costs for the nation.

Festivals help to unite the people, preserve history/heritage, and promote tourism.

1. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). 2. Trokosi or child betrothal.

They represent proverbs, historical events, and traditional wisdom of the Akan people.

1. Hospitality (being welcoming). 2. Respect for elders.

The whole way of life of a group of people, including their beliefs, food, dress, and language.

Natural Resources are raw materials from nature (gold, water); Human Resources are the skills, knowledge, and labor of people.

1. Solar energy. 2. Forests (timber if replanted).

Through quality education, vocational training, and better healthcare.

Preventing pollution and building efficient irrigation systems for farming.

Gold.

1. Introduction of formal education. 2. Development of modern infrastructure (roads, railways).

The shooting of three ex-servicemen (Sgt. Adjetey, Cpl. Attipoe, and Pte. Odartey Lamptey) at Christiansborg Crossroads.

1. Economic exploitation of our resources. 2. Erosion of our traditional culture and values.

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Portugal (The Portuguese).

1. The Executive. 2. The Legislature. 3. The Judiciary.

The making of laws for the governance of the country.

1. Ensuring free and fair elections. 2. Respecting the Rule of Law.

Interpreting the laws and settling disputes.

Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin (Note: verify current status for 2026).

The physical growth of urban areas (cities) as a result of rural migration and even population growth.

1. Pressure on social amenities (hospitals, schools). 2. Growth of slums and increased crime.

High unemployment rate or lack of quality education/skills.

By providing social amenities (electricity, water, hospitals) and jobs in rural areas.

It leads to inadequate infrastructure and slows down the increase in income per capita.

1. Primary Sector (Agriculture/Mining). 2. Secondary Sector (Manufacturing). 3. Tertiary Sector (Services).

1. Use of modern technology. 2. Providing incentives and a good working environment for workers.

It employs the largest portion of the population and provides raw materials for industries.

1. Banking and Insurance. 2. Tourism and Telecommunications.

Education equips people with the skills and knowledge needed to work more efficiently and innovatively.

1. Actively participating in the physical cleaning. 2. Sensitizing others about the importance of hygiene.

It ensures that the project meets the actual needs of the people and encourages them to maintain it.

1. Building a community library. 2. Constructing a local market or borehole.

They provide funding, technical support, and resources for projects the government might not reach.

They reduce the financial burden on the government and foster a sense of pride in the community.

A person who is a legal member of a country and is entitled to the rights and protection of that country.

1. Paying taxes faithfully. 2. Obeying the laws of the land.

1. Right to life. 2. Right to personal liberty and education.

By standing for the national anthem, protecting public property, and studying hard to contribute to the nation.

It is the supreme law that guides how the country is governed and protects the rights of citizens.

The relationship or ratio between the distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground.

North, South, East, and West.

To represent physical and human features (like rivers, roads, or mountains) without cluttering the map with text.

A simplified, free-hand drawing of an area that shows only the most important features.

A pair of dividers or a piece of thread/string (for curved lines) and a ruler.