SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTIONS

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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.

You have 40 minutes
to answer all the questions.

You can use the NEXT button to move to the next question, use the PREV button to move
to the previous question, the CLEAR button to clear any answer of your choice and you have the FINISH button to
end the exam if you choose to.

Any question not answered before the end of the exam time, will be marked as wrong
and the exam will end by itself. so try to attempt all questions on time.

Goodluck!

1 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

calculato

cutlass

computer

tractor

2 / 60

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The herbalist belongs to ________ institution

educational

legal

political

health

3 / 60

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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

4 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

religious leader

law enforcement agents

lunatic person

wealth practitioners

5 / 60

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

building more churches and mosque

educating the people to respect one another’s belief systems

drawing the classes.

employing the Boko Haram sect

6 / 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

cocoa and rubber

hides and skin

cotton and onions

7 / 60

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

high cost of living

land for farming

high crime rate

over crowding

8 / 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 whereby government sells its shares in public enterprise

a situation where monopoly determine prices

process in which enterprises are made to become commercial outfit

9 / 60

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

climate

humidity

temperature

weather

10 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The Nigeria National flag was designed by __________

Mr. Taiwo Akinhunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akinhanmi

Mr. Taiwo Akiriwunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi

11 / 60

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

dual

multilineal

patrilineal

matrilineal

12 / 60

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Select from the options provided one which best defines genders roles

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

those things that are important to us

forcing people into role based on gender

a simply means performing our expected roles

13 / 60

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Conflict is characterized by __________

co-operation

friendship

disagreement

organizing parties

14 / 60

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Which of these is NOT a form of ICT?

GSM

Internet

book

e-mail

15 / 60

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

wells without lid

using chemicals

dumping refuse close to rivers

prompt repair of burst pipes

16 / 60

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

cuts

shock

burns

falls

17 / 60

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The Nigeria coat of arms stands for __________

unity and love

authority and power

power

strength

18 / 60

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

It helps to restrict teachers and students movement

to ban students unionism

to guarantee individual human rights

ensure students don’t exercise their rights

19 / 60

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

inferiority

worthlessness

confidence

inadequate esteem

20 / 60

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Men are stereotyped as being ___________

more prone to tears

heavy users of alcohol

often victims of sexual abuse

responsible for domestic work

21 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

In social studies, negotiation does NOT mean

promotion of cooperation

promotion of tolerance

promotion of self-respect

promotion of selfish interest

22 / 60

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

INEC

NAFDAC

EFCC

ICPC

23 / 60

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________ is essentially a feeling we have above ourselves

self-esteem

destruction

envy

prudeness

24 / 60

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A secondary group is an organisation in which members

know each other closely

do not know each other

are linked by religion

are liked by marriage

25 / 60

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

rioting

proper education

carrying arms

quarrels

26 / 60

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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

27 / 60

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

esteem

conflict

peace

love

28 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

From the options below, select one importance of integration

causes crises

destroys peace

foster unity

creates conflict

29 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

school

cult

peer group

family

30 / 60

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

drug abuses

drug trafficking

drug exploitation

drug exportation

31 / 60

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

communication

transportation

movement

locomotion

32 / 60

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The marriage conducted according to certain decree is called _________ marriage

Muslim

ordinance

Christian

traditional

33 / 60

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Examples of drug abuses include the following EXCEPT __________

trafficking in drugs

taking drugs not prescribed by doctor

taking hard drugs

getting drunk always

34 / 60

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

killing

salting

refrigeration

smoking

35 / 60

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

strength and dignity

dignity and strength

River Niger and Benue

love and peace

36 / 60

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The group of people related by blood is called _________

organisation

father

family

member

37 / 60

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

urban

modern

village

traditional

38 / 60

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

fighting

quarrels

oppression

unity

39 / 60

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Which of these is not a major world transport system?

trekking

airways

railways

roads

40 / 60

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

lexotan

valiums

ginger tea

cocaine

41 / 60

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Which of these is not a voluntary organization?

girls guide

labour congress

boys scout

boys brigade

42 / 60

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

burns

burning of cars

cuts

falls

43 / 60

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

harmful substance

contaminated substance

expired goods

rotten items

44 / 60

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Identify from the alternatives one method of managing conflict

compromise

argument

malice

fights

45 / 60

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

customary

religion

court

securities

46 / 60

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

drug baron

drug abuse

drug addict

drug trafficking

47 / 60

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One of the following best describes reasons for drug trafficking

ignorance

nation

family

employment

48 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The conflict between modakeke and Ife is __________ type of conflict

inter communal

intra ethnic

international

inter ethnic

49 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

community member

social organization

social environment

society organization

50 / 60

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Production of crops for consumption is called __________

transhumance

arable farming

mixed farming

subsistence farming

51 / 60

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The biological difference between male and female is ___________

male are stronger than female

male have penis while female have vagina

no difference between the male and female

male have feelings while female do not

52 / 60

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

interpretation

embarrassment

harassment

abstinence

53 / 60

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National Youth Service Corps was established to promote

national corpers

national sports

national unity

National freedom

54 / 60

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

self-esteem

manipulation

self-pride

assertiveness

55 / 60

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Which of these behaviours may not promote love relationships?

aggressiveness

good communication

tolerance

sharing and caring

56 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The penalty for someone who partakes in examination malpractices is ___________

life jail

30 years in prison

life imprisonment

21 years in prison

57 / 60

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Sexual activity between close blood relationship is called ________

sexual harassment

sexual intercourse

incest

rape

58 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

ignorance

unemployment

poverty

peer pressure

59 / 60

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

incest

polyandry

sorogate

sororate

60 / 60

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

value

decision

negotiation

self-esteem

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