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7 papers

Written social-science subjects in the 2026 Bac II sitting

AKP citing MoEYS, 10 August 2026

113,793

Social-science candidates registered for the 2026 sitting

AKP citing MoEYS, 10 August 2026

84.06%

National Bac II pass rate in 2026 (all streams)

MoEYS 2026 results as reported by Khmer Times / Cambodianess

2 days

2026 written timetable (10–11 August)

AKP citing MoEYS, 10 August 2026

Free 100-question English MCQ practice for Cambodia's Bac II Social Science examination. Official exam: seven written papers over two days in Khmer (foreign language in English or French). Independent OpenExamPrep study aid, not an official-format simulation.

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1Who composed the definitive 1915 poetic version of the Cambodian classical tragedy 'Tum Teav' (ទុំទាវ)?
A.Venerable Botumthera Som (ភិក្ខុសោម)
B.Nhok Them (ញ៉ុករ៉ែម)
C.Rim Kin (រីម គីន)
D.Nou Hach (នូ ហាច)
Explanation: The standard verse text of 'Tum Teav' studied in the Cambodian national curriculum was composed in 1915 by Venerable Botumthera Som, a learned Buddhist monk and poet from Kampong Cham province.
2In 'Tum Teav', how does the character of Meun Nguon contrast fundamentally with that of Tum?
A.Meun Nguon relies on inherited aristocratic wealth and parental authority, whereas Tum relies on personal artistic talent and mutual love
B.Meun Nguon is a Buddhist monk, while Tum is a wealthy provincial merchant
C.Meun Nguon champions the abolition of arranged marriage, while Tum supports traditional feudal customs
D.Meun Nguon is an outlaw warrior, while Tum is the governor of Tbong Khmum
Explanation: Meun Nguon represents the privileged feudal class who uses wealth, family connections, and parental coercion to claim Teav, in sharp contrast to Tum, an ordinary novice monk gifted in singing and playing the chapei whose bond with Teav is rooted in genuine affection.
3What primary socio-cultural factor drives Neang Phann (Teav's mother) to violently oppose Teav's romantic relationship with Tum?
A.Her obsession with material wealth and feudal social status over her daughter's genuine happiness
B.Tum's refusal to study classical literature and Buddhist scriptures
C.Religious prohibitions against marrying anyone who has ever ordained as a novice
D.A royal decree forbidding intermarriage between different provinces
Explanation: Teav's mother embodies the rigid materialism of feudal Khmer society, prioritizing the prospect of entering high society through marriage to the governor's son over her daughter's emotional wellbeing.
4In Nhok Them's 1943 novel 'Kolab Pailin' (កុលាបប៉ៃលិន), what core moral virtue is exemplified by the protagonist Chao Chet (ចៅចិត)?
A.Unyielding honesty, diligent labor, and moral dignity despite poverty
B.Ruthless ambition to amass wealth at any cost
C.Total withdrawal from society into monastic asceticism
D.Blind obedience to corrupt social superiors
Explanation: Chao Chet embodies the dignity of honest labor. Working as a simple gem laborer and chauffeur in Pailin, he refuses to compromise his moral integrity, returns found wealth honestly, and proves that true worth derives from character rather than birth.
5What ethnic minority community and mining heritage in western Cambodia form the cultural backdrop of 'Kolab Pailin'?
A.The Kula (កូឡា) community and gemstone mining in Pailin
B.The Kuy community and iron smelting in Preah Vihear
C.The Cham community and riverine fishing in Kampong Cham
D.The Phnong community and elephant taming in Mondulkiri
Explanation: Pailin was historically settled by Shan/Burmese migrants known in Khmer as the 'Kula' (កូឡា), who pioneered sapphire and ruby gemstone mining, providing the distinctive setting and cultural context for Nhok Them's novel.
6Which literary work by Rim Kin, published in 1938, is credited with launching the modern prose novel genre in Cambodia?
A.Sophat (សូផាត)
B.Kolab Pailin (កុលាបប៉ៃលិន)
C.Tum Teav (ទុំទាវ)
D.Phka Sropon (ផ្កាស្រពោន)
Explanation: 'Sophat', written by Rim Kin and printed in Saigon in 1938, broke with centuries of verse tradition by telling an original realistic story in continuous Khmer prose, marking the birth of the modern Cambodian novel.
7In Rim Kin's novel 'Sophat', what central social obstacle does the young protagonist Sophat face after moving to Phnom Penh?
A.Poverty, social isolation, and mistreatment by wealthy urban relatives who refuse to acknowledge his parentage
B.Conscription into the French colonial army during World War I
C.Exile to a remote penal colony in the Cardamom Mountains
D.Bankruptcy resulting from an unsuccessful gemstone trade venture
Explanation: Sophat endures severe poverty, humiliation, and abandonment by his wealthy father's household in Phnom Penh, yet perseveres through education and integrity until his true identity and worth are recognized.
8What is the overarching moral and patriotic message of Nou Hach's 1953 historical novel 'Mealea Duong Chet' (ម៉ាលីដួងចិត្ត)?
A.Personal romantic desires must yield to the higher duty of defending national sovereignty and territory
B.Material accumulation is the sole measure of family honor
C.Foreign colonial treaties must be accepted without question
D.Traditional religious rituals should replace modern civic education
Explanation: Set during the 1940-1941 loss of Battambang to Thailand, 'Mealea Duong Chet' illustrates the sacrifice of personal romantic fulfillment by young Cambodians who place patriotic duty and the defense of the motherland above all else.
9In the classical epic 'Reamker' (រាមកេរ្តិ៍), which fundamental philosophical concept governs Preah Ream's actions?
A.Dharma (ធម៌) — moral duty, righteousness, and cosmic order
B.Nirvana — complete renunciation of worldly governance
C.Fatalism — passive submission to inevitable destiny
D.Machiavellian statecraft — using deceit to consolidate power
Explanation: Preah Ream (Rama) in the Reamker is the embodiment of Dharma (righteousness, justice, and sacred duty), whose royal mission is to uphold cosmic order and defeat Krong Reap's Adharma (injustice and lawlessness).
10How many lines and how many syllables per line comprise a single stanza of the traditional Khmer poetic meter 'Bat Kaka Gati' (បទកាកគតិ)?
A.7 lines per stanza, with 4 syllables per line
B.4 lines per stanza, with 7 syllables per line
C.6 lines per stanza, with 6 syllables per line
D.8 lines per stanza, with 8 syllables per line
Explanation: Bat Kaka Gati (បទកាកគតិ) is strictly structured as a 7-line stanza, where each line consists of 4 syllables, following elaborate internal and linking rhyme conventions.

About the Cambodia Bac II Social Science Exam

The Upper Secondary School Certificate Examination (Baccalauréat II / Bac II / បាក់ឌុប — Bak Touk) Social Science Stream is Cambodia's national Grade 12 completion and university-entrance examination administered by MoEYS for the social-science track. The 2025–2026 sitting ran on 10–11 August 2026 at 244 centres, with 113,793 social-science candidates among 151,238 registrants (AKP). Official papers are written in Khmer except the foreign-language paper (English or French). This free practice bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation of social-science knowledge, not an official translation or a substitute for essay and written-paper practice.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) / ក្រសួងអប់រំ យុវជន និងកីឡា. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Seven written papers. AKP (10 August 2026) lists the social-science timetable as geology and environment, history, geography, and foreign languages on day 1, then mathematics, morality and civics, and Khmer literature on day 2. Documented MoEYS social-track mark maxima (MoEYS 2010a via CDRI WP 133) weight Khmer literature most heavily, then mathematics, geography, civics, and history, with earth/environment and a foreign-language paper. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official-format simulation.

Time Limit

Two written days (10–11 August 2026 sitting)

Passing Score

MoEYS letter grades A–E. 2026 pass rate 84.06% (125,975 candidates). Numeric 2026 cut score not republished on the MoEYS public portal.

Exam / Certification Fees

Not published as a candidate sitting fee (state-organized national examination)

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125 marks

Khmer Literature

Advanced literary analysis, classical works, poetic meters, and composition.

75 marks

Mathematics

Descriptive statistics, probability, functions, inequalities, and financial math.

75 marks

Geography

Cambodian geography, natural resources, demographics, and regional ASEAN studies.

75 marks

Morality and Civics

Constitution of Cambodia, democratic institutions, civic rights, and ethics.

75 marks

History

Khmer civilization, modern history, Khmer Rouge period, and the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements.

50 marks

Earth and Environment

Geology, Earth systems, weather, natural hazards, and environmental ecology.

Paper /50; at most 25 toward 500

Foreign Language (English or French)

Grammar, academic vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sentence structure.

Preparing for the Cambodia Bac II Social Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: MoEYS letter grades A–E. 2026 pass rate 84.06% (125,975 candidates). Numeric 2026 cut score not republished on the MoEYS public portal.
  • Assessment: Seven written papers. AKP (10 August 2026) lists the social-science timetable as geology and environment, history, geography, and foreign languages on day 1, then mathematics, morality and civics, and Khmer literature on day 2. Documented MoEYS social-track mark maxima (MoEYS 2010a via CDRI WP 133) weight Khmer literature most heavily, then mathematics, geography, civics, and history, with earth/environment and a foreign-language paper. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official-format simulation.
  • Time limit: Two written days (10–11 August 2026 sitting)
  • Exam / certification fees: Not published as a candidate sitting fee (state-organized national examination) Official sources

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Cambodia Bac II Social Science: Suggested Study Strategy

1Give Khmer literature the largest review block; it carries the highest documented social-track mark maximum and sat on day 2 of the 2026 timetable.
2Connect geography, civics, and history around Cambodian institutions, the Mekong–Tonle Sap system, and modern political chronology.
3Practice descriptive statistics, probability, and linear functions for the 75-mark mathematics paper.
4Read the 1993 Constitution's motto, the King's status, National Assembly term, and human-rights articles before the civics paper.
5Review plate tectonics, hydrology, and Mekong sediment/flood-pulse topics for the geology and environment paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Cambodia Bac II Social Science exam multiple choice?

No. The official Bac II examination consists of written essays, problem-solving, and open-response papers administered in Khmer, with a foreign-language paper in English or French. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.

Which subjects did social-science candidates sit in August 2026?

Agence Kampuchea Presse, citing MoEYS, reported that social-science candidates sat geology and environment, history, geography, and foreign languages on 10 August 2026, then mathematics, morality and civics, and Khmer literature on 11 August 2026.

Which subject is weighted most heavily in the social-science stream?

Khmer literature carries the highest documented social-track mark maximum (125). Mathematics, geography, morality and civics, and history follow at 75 marks each under the MoEYS 2010a scoring architecture reported by CDRI.

Does OpenExamPrep's bank replace the official written papers?

No. Independent OpenExamPrep MCQs help learners review social-science concepts in English. They are not an official MoEYS paper, not a Khmer-language sitting, and not a substitute for essay practice.