BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

patrilineal

matrilineal

dual

multilineal

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

cocaine

valiums

lexotan

ginger tea

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A secondary group is an organisation in which members

are linked by religion

do not know each other

know each other closely

are liked by marriage

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Poverty exposes people to all the following EXCEPT __________

performance

drug trafficking drugs

corruption

malnutrition

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

cuts

burning of cars

burns

falls

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Select from the options below, one way of NOT expressing love among students

exchanging gifts

sharing and caring

financial support

sexual intercourse

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The Nigeria National flag was designed by __________

Mr. Taiwo Akinhanmi

Mr. Taiwo Akinhunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akiriwunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi

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

improving health issues

developing machine

smoking and drying of fish

increasing use of computer

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

manipulation

assertiveness

self-esteem

self-pride

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

drug exploitation

drug trafficking

drug abuses

drug exportation

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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 __________

bigamy

polyandry

polygamy

monogamy

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A person is said to be a _________ when he cannot live without a particular drug or substance

drug addict

drug trafficking

drug baron

drug abuse

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Which of these behaviours may not promote love relationships?

tolerance

sharing and caring

good communication

aggressiveness

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

polyandry

sorogate

incest

sororate

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

ignorance

peer pressure

unemployment

poverty

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

transportation

locomotion

movement

communication

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The average weather condition of an area over a number of years is _____________

climate

humidity

weather

temperature

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Taboos are ways of maintaining law and order in a _________ society

urban

modern

village

traditional

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The conflict between modakeke and Ife is __________ type of conflict

international

inter ethnic

inter communal

intra ethnic

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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.

peer group

elders

teacher

parent

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

land for farming

over crowding

high crime rate

high cost of living

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Transportation by __________ is expensive

air

road

rail

water

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

_____ refers to the connection that exist between individual and group of a society

social organization

society organization

community member

social environment

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The Nigeria coat of arms stands for __________

unity and love

authority and power

power

strength

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

One of the following best describes reasons for drug trafficking

employment

nation

family

ignorance

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

family

peer group

cult

school

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

rotten items

harmful substance

expired goods

contaminated substance

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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

cocoa and rubber

cotton and onions

hides and skin

groundnut and yams

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

when the country has only food crops

when the country is import oriented

markets where investors can buy and sell

where a country derives its income from a number of products

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The biological difference between male and female is ___________

male are stronger than female

male have feelings while female do not

male have penis while female have vagina

no difference between the male and female

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Misbehavior among children can lead to

better life

juvenile delinquency

leadership adequacy

good companionship

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

In social studies, negotiation does NOT mean

promotion of selfish interest

promotion of tolerance

promotion of self-respect

promotion of cooperation

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Identify from these alternatives one function of marriage registry

dissolving marriage

contracting marriage

initiate marriage

approving marriage

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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

a situation where monopoly determine prices

process in which enterprises are made to become commercial outfit

process whereby government sells its shares in public enterprise

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

prompt repair of burst pipes

dumping refuse close to rivers

wells without lid

using chemicals

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these is not a voluntary organization?

boys brigade

boys scout

girls guide

labour congress

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

inadequate esteem

worthlessness

confidence

inferiority

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

deregulation

commercialization

privatization

import trade

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

lunatic person

wealth practitioners

law enforcement agents

religious leader

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

killing

salting

smoking

refrigeration

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Category: Uncategorized

The four types of economic institution are ___________

markets, bank, farm and industries

markets, bank, buyers and industries

market, bank, industries and stores

markets, sellers, farms and industries

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The marriage conducted according to certain decree is called _________ marriage

Muslim

traditional

ordinance

Christian

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Examples of drug abuses include the following EXCEPT __________

taking hard drugs

getting drunk always

trafficking in drugs

taking drugs not prescribed by doctor

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these is not a major world transport system?

airways

railways

trekking

roads

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The two systems of farming are ___________

poultry and fishing farming

mixed and dairy farming

livestock and arable farming

traditional and mechanizes farming

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Production of crops for consumption is called __________

subsistence farming

arable farming

mixed farming

transhumance

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Conflict is characterized by __________

disagreement

co-operation

friendship

organizing parties

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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

forestry and banking

insurance and marketing

exploration

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

peace

love

esteem

conflict

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Land transportation can divided into ________

road

field

feed

sea

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

National Youth Service Corps was established to promote

National freedom

national corpers

national unity

national sports

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

religion

securities

customary

court

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Indicate from these available options one importance of rules and regulations in the schools

to ban students unionism

It helps to restrict teachers and students movement

ensure students don’t exercise their rights

to guarantee individual human rights

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

ensure continued existence of the community

provide for the need of the family

take care of the young ones

involve in child trafficking

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The herbalist belongs to ________ institution

legal

educational

political

health

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The agency that sees to the arrest and prosecution of people involved in production and selling of fake and expired drug is known as __________

EFCC

ICPC

NAFDAC

INEC

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

computer

cutlass

calculato

tractor

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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

culture can be dynamic

it defines a group of people

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Men are stereotyped as being ___________

heavy users of alcohol

more prone to tears

often victims of sexual abuse

responsible for domestic work

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The group of people related by blood is called _________

organisation

father

member

family

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Identify from the alternatives one method of managing conflict

malice

argument

compromise

fights

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

farming with hoes and cutlass

extended family

ancestral worship

living in bungalows and flats

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

love and peace

River Niger and Benue

dignity and strength

strength and dignity

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Refraining from or not engaging in any form of sexual intercourse refers to sexual ________

interpretation

harassment

embarrassment

abstinence

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

From the options below, select one importance of integration

foster unity

causes crises

destroys peace

creates conflict

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The penalty for someone who partakes in examination malpractices is ___________

30 years in prison

life imprisonment

21 years in prison

life jail

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The type of accident resulting from a depressed mind or emotion is called ___________

cuts

burns

shock

falls

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

religion

identity

beliefs

music

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Select from the options provided one which best defines genders roles

forcing people into role based on gender

those things that are important to us

a simply means performing our expected roles

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

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

negotiation

decision

self-esteem

value

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Application of scientific is called ___________

technology

society

science

experiment

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Conflict in the society is characterized by all but one of the following

unity

quarrels

fighting

oppression

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

rioting

carrying arms

proper education

quarrels

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Sexual activity between close blood relationship is called ________

sexual intercourse

incest

sexual harassment

rape

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

socialization

acculturation

fashion

adaptability

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

_________ conducts an ordinance marriage

the elders in the family heads

parent

senior local government official registrar

teacher

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The buying and selling of goods and services in order to satisfy human wants is called _________

farming

manufacturing

marketing

trading

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

________ is essentially a feeling we have above ourselves

self-esteem

destruction

prudeness

envy

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these is NOT a form of ICT?

e-mail

GSM

Internet

book

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

employing the Boko Haram sect

educating the people to respect one another’s belief systems

drawing the classes.

building more churches and mosque

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