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CSEC Social Studies · January 2013 · Paper 2

33 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

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  1. 1(a)(i)1 markName the family type to which Paul previously belonged.
  2. 1(a)(ii)1 markName the family type to which Paul now belongs.
  3. 1(b)2 marksIdentify TWO possible changes in the family which may improve the quality of life for Grandmother Molly.
  4. 1(c)4 marksGive TWO reasons why a family may not wish to have a family member live in a home for the elderly.
  5. 1(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE measures the government of your country may take to improve the lives of elderly people of the country.
  6. 1(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH of the measures you suggested is likely to be successful.
  7. 2(a)2 marksIdentify TWO groups, other than peer group, to which the fifth formers belong.
  8. 2(b)2 marksState TWO characteristics of social groups which can be seen in the actions of this group of fifth formers.
  9. 2(c)4 marksGive TWO reasons why leaders might NOT encourage competition among the members of a social group.
  10. 2(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE different strategies the leader of a youth group may use to promote cooperation among members.
  11. 2(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH strategy you suggested is likely to be successful.
  12. 3(a)(i)1 markName the branch of government which is involved in making laws to determine the case described.
  13. 3(a)(ii)2 marksIdentify TWO other branches of government.
  14. 3(b)1 markName the court that will hear the case on 30 June.
  15. 3(c)(i)2 marksExplain fully why the Member of Parliament for the area in which these persons live cannot change any decision made by the court.
  16. 3(c)(ii)2 marksGive ONE reason why the judicial system consists of different levels of courts.
  17. 3(d)(i)6 marksSuggest giving full details, THREE legal actions which citizens in a country can take to protect themselves from becoming victims of crime.
  18. 3(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH of the actions you suggested is likely to be successful.
  19. 4(a)2 marksWhat is meant by the term 'dependency ratio'?
  20. 4(b)2 marksWrite ONE statement to describe the dependency ratio of Jamaica’s population as shown in the pyramid.
  21. 4(c)4 marksGive TWO reasons why information on the dependency ratio is important to the government of a country.
  22. 4(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE measures that a government can implement to take care of the needs of a youthful population in a country.
  23. 4(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH of the measures you suggested is likely to be successful.
  24. 5(a)2 marksState TWO different ways in which agricultural land in the Caribbean is used.
  25. 5(b)2 marksIdentify TWO examples of proper agricultural practices in the Caribbean.
  26. 5(c)4 marksExplain TWO ways in which proper agricultural practices can contribute to food security.
  27. 5(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE actions the Ministry of Agriculture in your country may take to increase farmers’ awareness of the importance of proper agricultural practices.
  28. 5(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH action is likely to be successful.
  29. 620 marksAs head of a Caribbean trade union delivering a speech on 'The Unemployment Crisis and the Free Movement of Labour', identify TWO factors contributing to Caribbean unemployment, explain ONE way regional governments can…
  30. 720 marksWrite an essay on 'Regional Integration: The Way Forward', identifying TWO cultural factors promoting integration, TWO geographical factors hindering it, TWO reasons Caribbean countries should continue supporting…
  31. 820 marksWrite an essay on 'Citizens for Private Ownership of The Media!', stating TWO types of private media ownership, TWO ways governments regulate media, TWO effects privately-owned media may have on a country, THREE…
  32. 920 marksIn a speech to consumers, define 'consumer', name TWO different types of consumers, identify the form of credit advertised, outline TWO reasons consumers may prefer a loan to purchase the refrigerator, suggest THREE…
  33. 1020 marksWrite an essay on 'The Caribbean Brand: New Products, Quality Service, One Caribbean!', naming TWO new tourism products in the Caribbean, identifying TWO factors enhancing tourist service quality, explaining TWO…

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