BECE 2025 - SOCIAL STUDIES [PAPER II]
This paper consists of three sections. I, II and III.
Answer three questions only. One compulsory question from section I, and one question each from sections II and III.
All questions carry equal marks.
Section I (Compulsory)
The Environment
1. (a) Based on discussions and studies in class, define marriage in the context of Ghanaian Society. [4 marks]
(b) State four reasons, that will cause you to marry when the time is due. [4 marks]
(c) Mr and Mrs Mensah have been happily married for forty-seven years. Suggest four possible reasons that might have accounted for the longevity of their marriage. [12 marks]
Section II
Law, Order And Nation Building
Answer one question only from this section.
2. (a) How would you explain the term Human Rights in a class discussion? [4 marks]
(ii) Identify two human right abuses in your community. [4 marks]
(b) Suggest four reasons why the society must be educated on Human Rights. [12 marks]
3. (a) How would you explain the term Constitution to your study group as you prepare for examination? [4 marks]
(ii) List four important reasons for which Ghana decided to practise republican system of government. [4 marks]
(b) As the principal speaker during a class debate on the constitution of Ghana, what four points will you make to convince the audience on the contributions of the 1992 constitution to the development of the nation? [12 marks]
Section III
Social And Economic Development
Answer one question only from this section.
4. (a) Identify four factors that led to the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast. [8 marks]
(b) Highlight four ways in which the 1948 riots contributed to Ghana’s independence. [12 marks]
5. (a) How would you explain the concept of Social Security to your parents? [4 marks]
(ii) State any two national Social Security Schemes available in Ghana. [4 marks]
(b) Suggest four reasons to convince any individual to join a Social Security Scheme in Ghana. [12 marks]
END OF ESSAY TEST