BRIGHTSIDE MOCK EXAMINATIONS
SOCIAL STUDIES
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SANCTIFIED B.E.C.E MOCK EXAMS - MAY, 2024
SOCIAL STUDIES [140 marks]
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PAPER 2 (ESSAY)
This paper is made up of three sections, section I, II and III. Answer all questions in section I (compulsory) and one
questions each from section II and III.
SECTION I – ENVIRONMENT
Answer all questions from this section (compulsory)
1. (a) The depletion of traditional types of resources has been caused by unchecked and excessive use of energy
resources during the past few decades. Despite efforts to reduce energy use at the government level, these policies
hence had limited success. What can you do to conserve energy in your home? Explain four points [12marks]
(b) in what four ways can you solve sanitation problems in your locality? [8marks].
SECTION II – LAW, ORDER AND NATION BUILDING.
Answer one question only from this section.
2. (a) Explain four ways to safeguard human rights in Ghana. [8marks]
(b) in five sentences, why do you think human right protection is necessary in the country. [5marks]
(c) How do you understand legal rights? [3marks]
(d) State four forms of legal rights you know. [4marks]
3. (a) In five sentences, how is tourism important in social and economic development of the nation. [5marks]
(b) Explain three ways of promoting tourism in Ghana. [9marks]
(c) What are the reasons for the formation of the Watson commission? [6marks]
SECTION III – SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Answer one question only from this section.
4. (a) Explain four types of social security schemes. [8marks]
(b) Discuss four benefits of social security to the individual. [8marks]
(c) What are the obligations of an employer in social security and pension schemes. [ 4marks]
5. a) Distinguish between peace and security. [4 marks]
b) Outline four ways of promoting peace and security in your community. [8 marks]
c) By what four ways is peace and security important to the development of your community?
[8 marks]
PAPER ONE [40marks]
Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade in
pencil on your answer sheet the answer space which bears the same letter as the option you have chosen. Give only
one answer to each question
1. Which of the following best describes the B. Nationality
population pyramid of Ghana? C. Human rights
A. Broader base D. Responsibility
B. Narrow base 9. Any form of disagreement among individuals
C. Broader top or groups which affects peace and stability
D. Broader middle between individuals and groups is called
2. Peaceful coexistence among individuals in the A. Conflict
society can be ensured through B. Fight
A. Patriotism C. Disagreement
B. Reconciliation D. War
C. Sympathy 10. Foreigners in Ghana enjoy the following rights
D. Socialisation except that of
3. The following are sources of conflict in the A. Association
society except B. Voting
A. Disrespecting other minority groups C. Expression
B. Improper ways of selecting leaders D. Worship
C. Respecting the views of other suspicion 11. All the following are means of acquiring
D. Disrespecting leaders of the society citizenship in Ghana except
4. The restoration of friendly relations where the A. By birth
parties in conflict decide to forgive each other B. By adoption
and become one again is known as C. By registration
A. Adjudication D. By colour
B. Mediation 12. The type of government that has no king,
C. Arbitration queen or other monarchy, and where the people
D. Reconciliation are sovereign is called
5. An intervention in a dispute in order to resolve A. Democracy
it is referred to as B. Republic
A. Adjudication C. Civilisation
B. Arbitration D. Monarchy
C. Mediation 13. Who was the leader and former leader of
D. Reconciliation AFRC?
6. The following ways of preventing conflict in A. Dr. Hilla limann
the community except B. Fit. LT. Jerry John Rawlings
A. Be a good listener C. Major General Odartey-Willington
B. Respect of others D. Paa Grant
C. Be aggressive at all times 14. The head of state under the Supreme Military
D. Tolerance of opposing views Council (SMC) was
7. All the following are effects of conflict in a A. Dr. Hilla limann
community except B. General Ignatius Acheampong
A. Displacement of people C. Fit. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings
B. Low investment D. A. A. Afrifa
C. Insecurity 15. The demand for “self-Government now” was
D. Peace and harmony made in 1947 by
8. The basic rights and freedom that belongs to all A. Dr. Ako Adjei
human beings regardless of race, sex, B. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
nationality, ethnicity, religious or any other C. Dr. J. B. Danquah
status is D. Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey
A. Citizenship
16. All the following were leaders of the 1966 D. Loss of dignity
coup except 25. Slowly increased population is referred to as
A. A. E. K. Kotoka A. Population growth
B. J. W. K. Harlley B. Low population growth
C. Fit. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings C. Rapid population growth
D. Major A. A. Afrifa D. Medium population growth
26. Giving the adolescent moral education will
17. Who was the first president of the republic of
help them become
Ghana? A. Careless
A. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah B. Irresponsible
B. Fit. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings C. Responsible
C. Edward Akufu Addo D. Indifferent
D. Prof Atta Mills 27. All the following are agencies of socialisation
18. The military regimes in Ghana were associated except
with the following challenges except A. Family
A. Insecurity B. Religious organization
B. Peace and harmony C. Teacher
C. Loss of life D. Mass media
D. Poverty 28. Which of the following is not used to
determine the population structure of a
19. Despite the popularity of Rawlings regimes,
country?
there were two unsuccessful coup attempts in
A. Growth rate
A. 1979 B. Number of schools
B. 1981 C. Sex education
C. Late 1982 and early 1983 D. Nationality
D. 1990cand 1992 29. Which of the following is not a responsibility
20. In which year was Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of a citizen?
overthrown? A. Defending the constitution
A. 1957 B. Vandalizing state property
B. 1960 C. Paying taxes
C. 1966 D. Voting during elections
D. 1967 30. At what age is one qualified to vote as a citizen
21. The following are causes of air pollution of Ghana?
A. 16 years
except
B. 17 years
A. Exhaust from factories and industries
C. 20 years
B. Fishing D. 18 years
C. Burning of fossil fuel 31. The following are factors of human right abuse
D. The use of domestic firewood in Ghana except
22. The following are factors that influence high A. Education
birth rate in Ghana except B. Poverty
A. Availability of recreational facilities C. Ignorance
B. Cultural reasons D. Fear
C. High fertility rate 32. Foreigners in Ghana enjoy the following right
D. Early marriage except that of
23. The following are ways of improving the A. Association
standard of living in the rural areas except B. Voting
A. Establishment of state farms in the rural C. Expression
areas D. Worship
B. Government support to cottage 33. All the following are means of acquiring
industries citizenship in Ghana except
C. Improvement of road network A. By adoption
D. Removal of subsides on fertilizer agro- B. By colour
chemicals C. By birth
24. Irresponsible adolescent behaviour usually D. By registration
result in 34. The term citizenship means
A. Broken homes A. Membership of a country
B. Drug abuse B. Membership of a society
C. Self-reliance C. Membership of family
D. Naturalization D. Maintaining peace
35. The most common way of becoming a citizen 39. Which of the following institutions is not
of a country is by responsible for handling human right abuses in
A. Adoption Ghana?
B. Marriage A. CHRAJ
C. Birth B. DOVVSU
D. Registration C. NCCE
36. An individual whose right have been infringed D. Parliament
upon seeks justice from the 40. Which of the following is not a good working
A. Court attitude?
B. Police A. Honesty
C. Military B. Reporting crime
D. President C. Punctuality
37. If a person suspected of being a thief is beaten D. Reporting to work late
up by a mob, he is denied of the right to
A. Fair trial
B. Speech
C. Life
D. Work
38. Which of the following is not a function of the
police service?
A. Arresting criminals
B. Judging cases in court
C. Controlling traffic
BRIGHTSIDE EXAMS CONSULT
SANCTIFIED BECE MOCK – MAY, 2024
SOCIAL STUDIES
FINAL MARKING SCHEME
SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TEST) [40MARKS]
1. A 6. C 11. D 16. C 21. B 26. C 31. A 36. A
2. B 7. D 12. A 17. A 22. A 27. D 32. B 37. A
3. C 8. C 13. B 18. B 23. C 28. B 33. B 38. B
4. D 9. A 14. B 19. C 24. D 29. B 34. A 39. D
5. C 10. B 15. B 20. C 25. B 30. D 35. C 40. D
PAPER 2 (ESSAY)
This paper is made up of three sections, section I,II and III. Answer all questions in section I (compulsory) and
one questions each from section II and III.
SECTION I – ENVIRONMENT
1. (a) The depletion of traditional types of resources has been caused by unchecked and excessive use of energy
resources during the past few decades. Despite efforts to reduce energy use at the government level, these
policies hence had limited success. What can you do to conserve energy in your home? Explain four points
[12marks]
Turn off your lights or appliances when they are not in use.
Replacement of old light bulbs.
Using smart power strip
Purchasing of energy- efficient appliances
Reducing water- heating expenses
Installing of energy- efficient windows
[3marks each for any four]
[award only 1mark for mere mentioning of points]
(b) in what four ways can you solve sanitation problems in your locality? [8marks].
Public education
Regular communal labour
Provision of proper latrines
More recruitment exercise
Provision of dustbin at vantage points
[2marks each for any four]
SECTION II – LAW, ORDER AND NATION BUILDING.
Answer one question only from this section.
2. (a) Explain four ways to safeguard human right in Ghana . [8marks]
There should be equal access to the law courts.
There should be an impartial judiciary.
Equipping the police service
There should be Rule of law
There should be public education
[2marks each for any four]
(b) in five sentences, why do you think human right protection is necessary in the country. [5marks]
To access basic needs
Protect abuse of vulnerable groups
To oppose corruption in the society
Encourage freedom of speech
Equal work opportunities
[1mark each for any five]
(c) How do you understand legal rights? [3marks]
Legal rights are the powers or privileges held by the people as a result of the constitution, statute, regulation,
judicial precedent or other type of law passed in the country.
(d) State four forms of legal rights you know. [4marks].
Right to fair hearing
Right to sue and be sued
Right to free choice of counsel
Right to legal aid
[1mark each for any four]
3. (a) In five sentences, how is tourism important in social and economic development of the nation. [5marks]
Improved tax revenue
Raised personal income
Increased standard of living
More employment opportunities
Expansion in infrastructure
Raises the image of the countries
[1mark each for any five]
(b) Explain three ways of promoting tourism in Ghana. [9marks]
Formation of tourism clubs
Provision of better infrastructure
Recruitment of qualified personnel
Ensuring clean environment
Study as a major course
Government priority
[3marks each for any three]
[award only 1mark for mere mentioning of points]
© What are the reasons for the formation of the Watson commission? [6marks]
Examine the causes of the 1948 Riots
Report on the disturbances
Make recommendations to the government
Pave the way for constitutional changes
[2marks each for any three]
SECTION III – SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
4. (a) Explain four types of social security schemes. [8marks]
Welfare scheme
Contributory social insurance scheme
Employer assisted scheme
Private pension scheme
CAP 30
Non – contributory schemes
[2marks each for any four]
[award only 1mark for mere mentioning of points]
(b) Discuss four benefits of social security to the individual. [8marks]
Replacement incomes for retirees
Reduces stress and anxiety
Putting up property
Cover medical expenses
Investments
Cater for welfare of family
[2marks each for any four]
[award only 1mark for mere mentioning of points]
(c) What are the obligations of an employer in social security and pension schemes. [ 4marks]
Registration of employees
Deduction of salary amount to be paid to SSNIT
Paying contribution regularly
Updating records at the SSNIT office
Making staff aware of monthly contributions
[1mark each for any 4]
5. a) Distinguish between peace and security. [4 marks]
Peace can be defined as a state of Harmony and absence of disturbances or agitation.
Security is defined as a state or sense of being free from charger, fear and anxiety
c) Outline four ways of promoting peace and security in your community. [8 marks]
Become more familiar with your community
Attend and participate in community events
Provide some help
Cultivate personal peace
Keep a smiling and welcoming face
Learn to forgive people
Involve the youth
[2marks each]
c) By what four ways is peace and security important to the development of your community? [8 marks]
Prevent human rights violation
High standard of living
Peace creates a feeling of harmony
Increase investment
[2marks each]
