2024 BECE Social Studies: Tough trial BECE questions and answers
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2024 BECE Social Studies: Tough trial BECE questions and answers
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112. Describe any two National symbols you know.
The National Flag of Ghana.The national flag of Ghana was adopted in the year 1957 and officially hoisted on 6th March, 1957. Designed by Mrs. Theodosia Okoh, this patriotic symbol of Ghana consists of the Pan-African colors of Ethiopia, viz the red, golden yellow, and green in horizontal stripes with a black five-pointed star in the centre of the golden yellow stripe. It was the first African flag after the flag of Ethiopia to feature these colors. This current flag was replaced with the flag of the United Kingdom upon attainment of independence in 1957.
The Coat of Arms of Ghana.This Ghanaian national symbol was introduced on 4th March, 1957 by Elizabeth II. The symbol shows a blue shield divided into four parts by a St George’s Cross with a golden edge. The golden lion of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is present in the middle of the cross, symbolizing the close relationship of Ghana to the Commonwealth and the Kingdom. One of the important national symbols of Ghana, the coat of arms consists of a sword, known as the ‘okyeame’, a castle on the sea, that is the presidential palace in Accra on the Gulf of Guinea, a cacao tree and a gold mine. The national colors, the red, golden yellow, and green are
also present in this Ghanaian national symbol, which the flag of Ghana also bears. The symbol for the freedom of Africa, the black five-pointed star with a golden border is also present at the top of the shield. The coat of arms is held by two golden eagles and they are sitting on top of the motto ribbon, which carries the national motto of Ghana, “Freedom and Justice”.
2022 BECE Social Studies: Tough trial BECE questions and answers
113. Identify four other national symbols and one importance or use or what each symbolizes.
i. The state sword is a symbol of presidential authority held by the president when he or she takes the oath during his inauguration. It also takes the place of the Mace during the presence of the president in parliament when he is performing a constitutional function.
ii. The Mace is a symbol of Authority of Parliament, entrusted to the speaker of parliament. It leads the procession of the speaker into the parliamentary chamber each day parliament meets.
iii. The Independent Arch in Accra is built to mark the year Ghana attained her liberty or independence from foreign colonial administration or power.
iv. Postage stamps of Ghana serve as National symbols, they portray our culture, places of interest and important events in the country.
114. What is National unity?
National unity means uniting all individuals, ethnic groups and religious bodies into one common society with a common belief and sense of togetherness to form one nation with a common destiny.
- State eight ways by which National unity can be achieved.
i. National unity can be achieved through the promotion of indigenous National language that will dissolve ethnic boundaries and conflicts.
ii. National unity can be achieved by promoting of Ghanaian dishes in our homes, schools, public and state functions to bridge the gap caused by ethnicity.
iii. National unity can be achieved through the encouraging of inter-tribal marriage which would make individuals have family member in the various ethnic groups which would make it difficult for ethnic conflict to erupt.
iv. National unity can be achieved if Ghanaians develop a sense of nationalism (love and strong feeling of pride and allegiance to Ghana) in place of ethnicity.
v. National unity can be achieved through the participation of various people of different ethnic backgrounds in common social activities such as marriage, funeral and naming ceremonies.
vi. National unity can be achieved through the promotion of the National Service Scheme which migrates people from their natural environment to other communities to work for the nation after completion of University or polytechnic education.
vii. National unity can be achieved through the organization of inter district or regional sports festivals which would bring people from different districts together to have fun.
viii. National unity can be achieved by encouraging the boarding school idea which brings students from different ethnic background to live and learn in one environment.
2024 BECE Social Studies: Tough trial BECE questions and answers
116. State five benefits or reasons why National unity is important.
i. National unity helps tap available natural and human resources from all areas of the Nation for the common benefit of the country.
ii. It helps build a nation devoid of ethnic conflict as it promotes peace and National harmony.
iii. It helps to forge into the future in unity and togetherness.
iv. It makes people love and have strong feelings of pride and allegiance to Ghana as tribalism and nepotism are defeated, making way for the pursuit of National goals.
v. It leads to National unity and political stability needed for smooth economic growth and proper utilization of scarce resources.
- List five ways of defending the integrity of the Nation.
i. We can defend the integrity of the Nation by patronizing made-in-Ghana goods and not cheap foreign substitutes. Patronizing or buying of foreign goods only makes foreign companies and the countries richer and make Ghana poorer.
ii. We can defend the integrity of the Nation by defending and protecting our hard-earned independence through our patriotism, tolerance and other values such as these.
iii. We can defend the integrity of the Nation by respecting our National symbols such as our anthem, pledge, and the like.
iv. We can defend the integrity of the Nation by responding to National assignments such as voting during national elections.
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