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BECE Social Studies covers our environment, governance, citizenship, culture and the economy of Ghana. Objectives often test key facts and meanings, so steady timed practice helps them stick.

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  1. Question 1 · Ghana's history · Objees practice question

    Ghana gained independence on 6th March in which year?

    1. A 1960
    2. B 1957
    3. C 1966
    4. D 1992
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    B 1957

    Ghana became independent on 6th March 1957. 1960 is when Ghana became a republic.

  2. Question 2 · Physical features · Objees practice question

    What is the highest point in Ghana?

    1. A Kwahu Plateau
    2. B Akwapim Ridge
    3. C Gambaga Escarpment
    4. D Mount Afadjato
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    D Mount Afadjato

    Mount Afadjato in the Volta Region is Ghana's highest point, at about 885 metres.

  3. Question 3 · Governance · Objees practice question

    The arm of government responsible for making laws in Ghana is the

    1. A Executive
    2. B Judiciary
    3. C Legislature (Parliament)
    4. D Electoral Commission
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    C Legislature (Parliament)

    Parliament (the Legislature) makes laws. The Executive carries them out and the Judiciary interprets them.

  4. Question 4 · Citizenship · Objees practice question

    Which of these is a responsibility of a good citizen?

    1. A paying taxes
    2. B evading taxes
    3. C destroying public property
    4. D ignoring elections
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    A paying taxes

    Paying taxes helps the government provide schools, roads and hospitals. The other options harm the nation.

  5. Question 5 · Resources · Objees practice question

    The Volta Lake was created mainly to

    1. A serve as a tourist site
    2. B supply fish only
    3. C provide hydroelectric power
    4. D mark the border with Togo
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    C provide hydroelectric power

    The Akosombo Dam created the Volta Lake to generate hydroelectric power. Fishing and transport are extra benefits.

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