WAEC Sample BECE 2023 Social Studies Questions. Take your time if you are a candidate to solve these and other questions under the social studies course.
WAEC Sample BECE 2023 Social Studies Questions
PAPER 1 – OBJECTIVE Social Studies Questions
1. Which of the following conditions cannot be described as an effect of irresponsible
adolescent behaviour?
A. Becoming an outcast in society
B. Becoming a drug addict
C. Dropping out of school
D. Receiving commendation from elders
2. Human interaction is specifically part of the
A. artificial environment.
B. natural environment.
C. physical environment.
D. social environment
3. Female genital mutilation should be abolished because it
A. makes girls infertile.
B. makes girls very ugly.
C. promotes prostitution.
D. violate the rights of the girls.
4. Which of the following factors can create political instability in Ghana?
A. A workable constitution
B. Free and fair elections
C. Rigging of election
D. Rule of law
5. The production of goods and services can be increased in Ghana through
A. increment in salaries of workers
B. long period of service.
C. the acquisition of higher education.
D. the application of appropriate technology
6. Which of the following conditions can result in indiscipline among the youth in
Ghana?
A. Good employment
B. Parental guide
C. Quality education
D. Substance abuse
Social Studies Questions PAPER 2 – ESSAY
SECTION A – THE ENVIRONMENT
1. (a) State four benefits of staying chaste. [4 marks]
(b) Outline four effects of irresponsible adolescent behaviour. [16 marks]
SECTION B
GOVERNANCE POLITICS AND STABILITY
2. (a)
| What is co-operation? [4 marks] Highlight four benefits Ghana derives from cooperating with other nations.[16 marks] | |
(b) SECTION C
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3. Explain five reasons why an individual should save towards the future. [20 marks]
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