SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS - 2024

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BECE/JSCE (SOCIAL STUDIES)

BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS

These are Social Studies Past Questions. 60 questions will be picked at random from the question bank.

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1 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these is not a major world transport system?

trekking

railways

airways

roads

2 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Select from the underlisted one that is NOT an element of Nigeria culture.

living in bungalows and flats

ancestral worship

farming with hoes and cutlass

extended family

3 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Misbehavior among children can lead to

juvenile delinquency

better life

good companionship

leadership adequacy

4 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

A secondary group is an organisation in which members

are liked by marriage

are linked by religion

do not know each other

know each other closely

5 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The process by which government sells its shares in companies to individual and groups is ____________

privatization

deregulation

import trade

commercialization

6 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Identify from among the options listed one way of keeping our source of water clean

using chemicals

dumping refuse close to rivers

wells without lid

prompt repair of burst pipes

7 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Land transportation can divided into ________

feed

sea

field

road

8 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Kinship relationship that could be traced to father line for the purpose of inheritance can be called ________

matrilineal

multilineal

dual

patrilineal

9 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The marriage conducted according to certain decree is called _________ marriage

traditional

Muslim

Christian

ordinance

10 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

One of the following best describes reasons for drug trafficking

employment

ignorance

nation

family

11 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The method of storing things in a refrigerator is known as __________

salting

refrigeration

killing

smoking

12 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Identify from these alternatives one function of marriage registry

dissolving marriage

approving marriage

initiate marriage

contracting marriage

13 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

All of the following are caused of accident in the school EXCEPT _________

cuts

burning of cars

falls

burns

14 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

There are various aspect of culture, choose from the options one that is NOT an aspect of culture ___________

music

beliefs

religion

identity

15 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Identify from the alternatives one method of managing conflict

fights

compromise

argument

malice

16 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Identify from the following options one which clearly defines privatization

a process in which supply and demand determine prices

process in which enterprises are made to become commercial outfit

a situation where monopoly determine prices

process whereby government sells its shares in public enterprise

17 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Signify from the listed options one that does NOT provide positive socialization

school

peer group

cult

family

18 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The type of marriage performed according to the tradition and customs of group of people is __________ marriage

court

religion

securities

customary

19 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Select from the options provided one which best defines genders roles

forcing people into role based on gender

a simply means performing our expected roles

a social interpretation of what it means to be male or female

those things that are important to us

20 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Select from the stated alternative one that is NOT associated with urban areas like Lagos

high cost of living

land for farming

over crowding

high crime rate

21 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Identify from the options listed, one which describes a diversified economy

markets where investors can buy and sell

where a country derives its income from a number of products

when the country is import oriented

when the country has only food crops

22 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The judgment whereby a person makes about himself or herself is called

decision

negotiation

self-esteem

value

23 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Indicate from the following processes one that does NOT involve the use of modern technology

smoking and drying of fish

developing machine

improving health issues

increasing use of computer

24 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Choose from the following, one that best describes our traditional science and technology

cutlass

tractor

calculato

computer

25 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Adopting the culture of other countries as is done in Nigeria is known as ___________

adaptability

socialization

fashion

acculturation

26 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Food, water, fruits or drugs that are unfit for human consumption are regarded as

harmful substance

contaminated substance

rotten items

expired goods

27 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these is not a voluntary organization?

labour congress

girls guide

boys scout

boys brigade

28 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

All of the following are various forms of drug that can be abused EXCEPT __________

lexotan

cocaine

ginger tea

valiums

29 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Signify from the options below, one way through which social issues can be resolved

rioting

quarrels

carrying arms

proper education

30 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The process by which people and goods are moved from one place to another is called _________

movement

communication

transportation

locomotion

31 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

One of the following is NOT a primary role of the family?

take care of the young ones

involve in child trafficking

provide for the need of the family

ensure continued existence of the community

32 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The group of people related by blood is called _________

family

member

father

organisation

33 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The practice where a woman marries more than one husband at a time – as practiced in India is called __________

polyandry

bigamy

monogamy

polygamy

34 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

_________ conducts an ordinance marriage

the elders in the family heads

teacher

parent

senior local government official registrar

35 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

________ is essentially a feeling we have above ourselves

prudeness

self-esteem

envy

destruction

36 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Pick from these alternatives one that is NOT an effect of low self-esteem

worthlessness

inadequate esteem

inferiority

confidence

37 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The Nigeria coat of arms stands for __________

authority and power

unity and love

power

strength

38 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Having deep and warm feelings about oneself and others is called ___________

love

conflict

peace

esteem

39 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The eagle and horses found in the coat of arms stands for _____________

River Niger and Benue

strength and dignity

love and peace

dignity and strength

40 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these behaviours may not promote love relationships?

tolerance

sharing and caring

aggressiveness

good communication

41 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Men are stereotyped as being ___________

responsible for domestic work

heavy users of alcohol

often victims of sexual abuse

more prone to tears

42 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The conflict between modakeke and Ife is __________ type of conflict

inter communal

inter ethnic

intra ethnic

international

43 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The biological difference between male and female is ___________

male have penis while female have vagina

male are stronger than female

no difference between the male and female

male have feelings while female do not

44 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Sexual activity between close blood relationship is called ________

rape

sexual harassment

sexual intercourse

incest

45 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

In social studies, negotiation does NOT mean

promotion of cooperation

promotion of tolerance

promotion of selfish interest

promotion of self-respect

46 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these people cannot be of help to young people?

wealth practitioners

lunatic person

law enforcement agents

religious leader

47 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Primary sector of Nigeria economy is made up of fishing and farming. The secondary sector is composed of ________ and ___________

manufacturing and mining

insurance and marketing

forestry and banking

exploration

48 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Indicate which of the listed option is NOT a characteristic of culture

it is solely material based

passed from generation to generation

it defines a group of people

culture can be dynamic

49 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

A train that is moving from Kaduna to Abia is likely to carry all EXCEPT tow of the following

groundnut and yams

hides and skin

cotton and onions

cocoa and rubber

50 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

National Youth Service Corps was established to promote

national corpers

national sports

national unity

National freedom

51 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of the following best describes the reason for human trafficking?

ignorance

poverty

peer pressure

unemployment

52 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Indicate from the options below, who to make a report to in case of an accident in the school.

teacher

peer group

elders

parent

53 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Illegal sexual relationship between members of the same family is known as ___________

polyandry

incest

sorogate

sororate

54 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

____________ is the act of exporting drugs illegally for sale in another country

drug exploitation

drug abuses

drug exportation

drug trafficking

55 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The Nigeria National flag was designed by __________

Mr. Taiwo Akinhunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akiriwunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akinhanmi

56 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The trait that enables a person to make judgment about him/herself is called

self-pride

manipulation

self-esteem

assertiveness

57 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Application of scientific is called ___________

experiment

science

technology

society

58 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Poverty exposes people to all the following EXCEPT __________

corruption

malnutrition

performance

drug trafficking drugs

59 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The Nigerian government can make religious tolerance amongst her citizen possible by _________

building more churches and mosque

employing the Boko Haram sect

drawing the classes.

educating the people to respect one another’s belief systems

60 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Examples of drug abuses include the following EXCEPT __________

taking hard drugs

trafficking in drugs

taking drugs not prescribed by doctor

getting drunk always

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