BECE/JSCE (SOCIAL STUDIES)

BECE SOCIAL STUDIES APP

Questions will be picked at random from the question bank.

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.

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The penalty for someone who partakes in examination malpractices is ___________

life jail

30 years in prison

21 years in prison

life imprisonment

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

ensure students don’t exercise their rights

to guarantee individual human rights

It helps to restrict teachers and students movement

to ban students unionism

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The Nigeria National flag was designed by __________

Mr. Taiwo Akinhunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akiriwunmi

Mr. Taiwo Akinhanmi

Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi

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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

In social studies, negotiation does NOT mean

promotion of tolerance

promotion of selfish interest

promotion of self-respect

promotion of cooperation

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

value

decision

self-esteem

negotiation

7 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The herbalist belongs to ________ institution

legal

political

educational

health

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these behaviours may not promote love relationships?

good communication

aggressiveness

tolerance

sharing and caring

9 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The conflict between modakeke and Ife is __________ type of conflict

international

inter communal

intra ethnic

inter ethnic

10 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

peer pressure

poverty

unemployment

ignorance

11 / 80

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

12 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

________ is essentially a feeling we have above ourselves

self-esteem

envy

destruction

prudeness

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

cocaine

lexotan

ginger tea

valiums

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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 __________

polygamy

monogamy

polyandry

bigamy

15 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

inadequate esteem

confidence

inferiority

worthlessness

16 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The two systems of farming are ___________

livestock and arable farming

mixed and dairy farming

poultry and fishing farming

traditional and mechanizes farming

17 / 80

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

process in which enterprises are made to become commercial outfit

a situation where monopoly determine prices

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these is not a major world transport system?

roads

airways

trekking

railways

19 / 80

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

increasing use of computer

improving health issues

20 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

traditional

modern

urban

village

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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

communication

locomotion

movement

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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 ___________

beliefs

religion

music

identity

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

involve in child trafficking

provide for the need of the family

take care of the young ones

ensure continued existence of the community

24 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

A secondary group is an organisation in which members

do not know each other

are liked by marriage

know each other closely

are linked by religion

25 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

import trade

commercialization

privatization

deregulation

26 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

burning of cars

burns

cuts

falls

27 / 80

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

customary

securities

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

computer

calculato

cutlass

tractor

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Land transportation can divided into ________

field

sea

feed

road

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Production of crops for consumption is called __________

mixed farming

transhumance

arable farming

subsistence farming

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

smoking

salting

killing

refrigeration

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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

social environment

society organization

community member

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

carrying arms

quarrels

rioting

proper education

34 / 80

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.

elders

teacher

peer group

parent

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Men are stereotyped as being ___________

more prone to tears

heavy users of alcohol

often victims of sexual abuse

responsible for domestic work

36 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

assertiveness

manipulation

self-esteem

self-pride

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

One of the following best describes reasons for drug trafficking

nation

family

ignorance

employment

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

where a country derives its income from a number of products

when the country has only food crops

when the country is import oriented

markets where investors can buy and sell

39 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

drug addict

drug baron

drug abuse

drug trafficking

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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

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

law enforcement agents

religious leader

wealth practitioners

lunatic person

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these is NOT a form of ICT?

GSM

Internet

book

e-mail

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Application of scientific is called ___________

experiment

society

science

technology

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The marriage conducted according to certain decree is called _________ marriage

ordinance

traditional

Muslim

Christian

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Which of these is not a voluntary organization?

labour congress

boys brigade

boys scout

girls guide

46 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

National Youth Service Corps was established to promote

national corpers

National freedom

national unity

national sports

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Sexual activity between close blood relationship is called ________

sexual harassment

rape

sexual intercourse

incest

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The group of people related by blood is called _________

father

family

member

organisation

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The biological difference between male and female is ___________

male have penis while female have vagina

male have feelings while female do not

no difference between the male and female

male are stronger than female

50 / 80

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 ___________

forestry and banking

insurance and marketing

exploration

manufacturing and mining

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Conflict is characterized by __________

organizing parties

disagreement

co-operation

friendship

52 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Poverty exposes people to all the following EXCEPT __________

drug trafficking drugs

malnutrition

corruption

performance

53 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Identify from the alternatives one method of managing conflict

malice

fights

argument

compromise

54 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

farming

trading

marketing

manufacturing

55 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Identify from these alternatives one function of marriage registry

contracting marriage

initiate marriage

approving marriage

dissolving marriage

56 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

incest

sororate

polyandry

sorogate

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Category: Uncategorized

The four types of economic institution are ___________

market, bank, industries and stores

markets, sellers, farms and industries

markets, bank, buyers and industries

markets, bank, farm and industries

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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 abuses

drug exportation

drug trafficking

59 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

The Nigeria coat of arms stands for __________

unity and love

authority and power

strength

power

60 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

over crowding

high cost of living

land for farming

high crime rate

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

burns

cuts

falls

shock

62 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

quarrels

fighting

oppression

unity

63 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Transportation by __________ is expensive

road

air

water

rail

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

From the options below, select one importance of integration

causes crises

creates conflict

destroys peace

foster unity

65 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

it defines a group of people

culture can be dynamic

it is solely material based

passed from generation to generation

66 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Examples of drug abuses include the following EXCEPT __________

taking drugs not prescribed by doctor

getting drunk always

trafficking in drugs

taking hard drugs

67 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Misbehavior among children can lead to

leadership adequacy

juvenile delinquency

good companionship

better life

68 / 80

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

using chemicals

dumping refuse close to rivers

wells without lid

69 / 80

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

cotton and onions

cocoa and rubber

hides and skin

70 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

dual

patrilineal

matrilineal

multilineal

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Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

Select from the options provided one which best defines genders roles

those things that are important to us

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

forcing people into role based on gender

a simply means performing our expected roles

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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

INEC

ICPC

NAFDAC

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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

adaptability

fashion

74 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

temperature

climate

humidity

weather

75 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

76 / 80

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

77 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

abstinence

harassment

embarrassment

interpretation

78 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

peace

conflict

love

esteem

79 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

financial support

sharing and caring

exchanging gifts

sexual intercourse

80 / 80

Category: BECE SOCIAL STUDIES PAST QUESTION

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

school

peer group

family

cult

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