Multiple Choice SS Paper

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Caribbean Social Studies for CSEC® Copyright Oxford University Press 2012

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Paper 01 - General Proficiency 75 minutes

Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item you are about to answer and decide which choice is BEST. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

SAMPLE ITEM

Single parent families may result from all of the following except:

(A) separation Sample Answer(B) matrimony(C) divorce A B C D(D) death

The best answer to this item is “matrimony”, so answer space (B) has been shaded.

There are 60 items on this exam paper. This is the same number you will find on paper 01.

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Questions 1–2 relate to the drawing below.

1. What type of family is shown in the picture above?(A) Extended(B) Nuclear(C) Common-law(D) Joint

2. The relationship between the couple shown in the picture above could be all of the following EXCEPT:(A) Marriage(B) Common-law union(C) Consanguine(D) Visiting relationship

3. If only brothers and sisters lived on their own at the same residence, this would be called a: (A) Nuclear family(B) Joint family household(C) Sibling family(D) Extended family

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4. The main functions of the Caribbean family may best be described as: I Socialisation II Providing for emotional needsIII ProcreationIV Providing for financial needs

(A) I & III only(B) I, II & III only(C) I, III & IV only(D) All of the above

Questions 5–6 relate to the following information:

Karen was born into a family made up of her mother and father, but from age 6 she grew up with her grandmother, aunt, uncle and cousins. Her parents migrated but thought she was better off doing her schooling in the Caribbean. She joined her parents when it was time to go to college, although by then they had divorced. When she migrated, her grandmother came to live with her and her father one year later.

5. Which of the following family types did Karen live in?I Extended II Single parentIII NuclearIV Sibling

(A) I & III only(B) I, II & IV only(C) I, II, and III only(D) I, III & IV only

6. Karen’s parents divorced before she migrated to meet them. Which of the following BEST describes divorce?(A) The declaration that a marriage is null and void(B) The legal separation of a married couple (C) The division of property between a married couple(D) The legal end to a marriage

7. Which of the following BEST describes monogamy? (A) The marriage of a woman to more than one man(B) The marriage of a woman to one man (C) The decision of a woman to remain unmarried(D) The marriage of a man to more than one woman

Questions 8–9 refer to the following information:

Josh is a carpenter. He and his girlfriend Sally live together with their five children. He is proud that, as the only income earner in the house, he is able to provide for their needs.

8. Which term BEST describes Josh’s status in the home as described above? (A) Matrifocal(B) Breadwinner(C) Patriarch(D) Supplier

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9. Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between Josh and his girlfriend? (A) Marriage(B) Polygamy(C) Common-law union(D) Visiting relationship

10. A family arrangement where the male has more power and authority is called: (A) Patriarchal (B) Matrilineal(C) Patrilocal(D) Matrifocal

11. ‘From early infancy, children begin to learn how to operate in society. They learn simple norms and mores which are expected in daily behavior.’ This statement suggests that:(A) The media is the first agent of socialization.(B) Church plays a key role in socialization.(C) Socialization of children begins in the home.(D) School takes priority in socialization.

12. Caribbean family life has changed in all of the following ways EXCEPT:(A) Families are smaller (B) Families are having more children(C) There are fewer extended families(D) More women are going out to work

13. All of the following are forms of child abuse EXCEPT:(A) Children being left alone for days(B) Disciplining children(C) Showing children pornographic material(D) Causing physical harm to children

14. Deciding how many children to have and when to have them is called: (A) Family planning (B) Debating(C) Monogamy(D) Procreation

15. Which of the following practices would be MOST likely to increase the risk of a person contracting AIDS?I PromiscuityII Unprotected sexIII Sharing needlesIV Touching someone with AIDS

(A) I & III only(B) I, III & IV only(C) I, II, III & IV(D) I, II & III only

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16. Which of the following is NOT a primary group?(A) A family(B) A political party(C) A peer group (D) A class in school

17. Forms of social control, or standards of behavior, that are socially approved but not of great moral importance are:(A) Norms(B) Mores(C) Folkways(D) Laws

Questions 18–20 relate to the picture below.

18. The group above may be described as: (A) Formal & primary(B) Informal & secondary(C) Formal & secondary(D) Informal & primary

19. The group above provides all of the following functions for its members EXCEPT:(A) Providing for financial needs(B) A sense of belonging(C) A sense of security(D) Sets standards of behavior

20. On a regular basis, the group above may use all of the following to control its members EXCEPT:(A) Norms(B) Laws(C) Mores(D) Customs

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21. Which of the following BEST describes the way in which an autocratic leader exercises authority?I Through an inherited positionII Through rigidly applied rulesIII Through mild persuasionIV Through leader-driven decision making

(A) All of the above(B) I, II & III only(C) II & III only(D) II & IV only

22. Which of the following leadership styles is most likely to be successful in a community group designed to develop friendships and cooperation among residents?I DemocraticII AutocraticIII Laissez-faireIV Charismatic

(A) II & III only(B) I, III & IV only(C) I & III only(D) All of the above

23. Which of the following BEST describes an institution?(A) The headquarters of an organization(B) A sports organization that is formally structured(C) A well-established social organization for meeting specific human needs (D) A place where sick people are cared for

24. Which of the following BEST explains why people may join the Red Cross?(A) To make friends(B) To wear a uniform (C) To do service to society(D) To pass leisure time

25. All of the following are functions of government EXCEPT:(A) Managing the country‘s financial affairs(B) Protecting citizens against threats from other countries(C) Keeping order and preventing anarchy(D) Discouraging opposition

26. What is the correct order for the political development of most English-speaking Caribbean countries?I Representative governmentII Crown colony governmentIII Independence

(A) II, I, III(B) III, I, II(C) I, III, II(D) II, III, I

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Questions 27–28 refer to the statement below:

‘The president vetoed the bill which was passed by the national assembly.’

27. The action above can occur in:(A) Constitutional monarchy(B) Parliamentary republic(C) Presidential republic(D) Limited monarchy

28. The action above can be taken by: (A) A titular president(B) An executive president(C) A governor general(D) A prime minister

Items 29–30 refer to the statement below:

The elections in a country produced the following results: NPP 49.9% votes and 18 seats while NUC won 18 seats with 46.5 % of the votes.

29. Which of the following BEST describes the election results?(A) A hung parliament(B) A unicameral parliament(C) A bicameral parliament(D) Proportional parliament

30. In which of the following is the result described above possible?(A) The first-past-the-post electoral system(B) The proportional representation electoral system(C) The Westminster parliamentary system(D) A parliament with an even number of seats

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31. The term ‘resource’ is defined as a factor which:(A) Can be used to produce secondary products.(B) Can be used to meet human needs and wants, and contribute to economic activity.(C) Will last forever.(D) Cannot be used for purposes which are destructive to us as human beings.

32. All of the following can lead to deforestation EXCEPT:(A) Mining for bauxite(B) Large-scale agriculture(C) Redevelopment of urban areas(D) Forest fires caused by intense heat

33. Pollution is the release of a substance which causes undesirable changes to the environment. Which one of the examples below is NOT an example of pollution in the Caribbean region.(A) The release of harmful chemicals into the atmosphere(B) Nuclear waste production and dumping(C) Dumping of untreated sweage into rivers and the sea(D) Noise from industrial and construction equipment

Questions 34–35 refer to the following statement:

‘The Caribbean is ideally placed for the use of renewable energy sources. A switch to this type of energy would be more sustainable and cheaper in the long run.’

34. Which TWO sources of renewable energy are available in the Caribbean?(A) Oil and solar(B) Solar & geothermal(C) Coal & oil(D) Solar & coal

35. The statement above suggests that:(A) Energy is used to sustain our lives(B) Renewable energy is free(C) Countries with oil are more sustainable(D) Renewable energy will always be available

36. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?(A) Soil(B) Forests (C) Fish (D) Natural gas

37. Which of the following practices are in keeping with sustainable development? I Recycling II Improper disposal of wasteIII Using green energyIV Using fossil fuels


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38. Depopulation in an area is LEAST likely to occur when:(A) All its people migrate.(B) The death rate increases.(C) Immigration is greater than emigration.(D) There is a net decrease in population.

39. Peter is head boiler at a sugar factory and earns a great salary, but he is only employed for 6 months of the year. This type of employment is: (A) Contemporary(B) Seasonal(C) Cyclical(D) Structural

40. When skilled people leave a country in large numbers, it is called: (A) Under-employment (B) Depopulation (C) Brain drain (D) Urbanization

41. If a country is 10 000 square kilometers in size and has a population of 5 000 000 people, its population density would be: (A) 10 per square kilometer (B) 5 per square kilometer(C) 10 000 per square kilometer(D) 500 per square kilometer

42. All of the following affect the size of a country’s population EXCEPT: (A) Birth rate(B) Death rate(C) External migration(D) Internal migration

43. A Caribbean country which can be regarded as underpopulated is:(A) Guyana(B) Jamaica (C) Barbados(D) Trinidad and Tobago

44. The ratio of children and old people to the population of working age is referred to as the:(A) Population increase(B) Population distribution(C) Dependency ratio(D) Fertility rate

45. Where in the Caribbean can bauxite and diamonds be found?(A) Dominica(B) Jamaica (C) Haiti(D) Guyana

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46. Which of the following introduced free trade to the region?(A) CARICOM(B) OECS(C) CARIFTA(D) Globalization

47. Which of the following countries are not members of the Caribbean Common Market?I SurinameII The BahamasIII HaitiIV Guyana

(A) I & II only(B) II & III only(C) III & IV only(D) I & IV only

48. Which of the following BEST describes globalization?(A) The process by which the world’s separate economies are becoming disconnected.(B) The process by which the world’s separate economies are becoming interconnected and

interdependent.(C) The removal of trade practices that restrict the free flow of goods, services and capital.(D) The removal of trade practices that restrict the free flow of goods only.

49. Which of the following are likely to result from the imposition of a uniform rate of duty on goods imported from countries which are not members of the Caricom Single Market? I Protection of regional producers II Increase in the cost of imported goodsIII Increase in extra-regional exportsIV Discrimination against foreign producers

(A) I, II & IV only(B) II & III only(C) III & IV only(D) II & IV only

Questions 50–51 refer to the following statement:

“We prefer trade rather than aid.”

This statement was made by Caricom leaders to leaders of the developed world

50. Which of the following reasons would influence Caricom leaders to prefer trade to aid?I To reduce the debt burdenII To increase employmentIII To improve development IV To reduce poverty

(A) I & II only(B) II, III & IV only(C) III & IV only(D) I, II, III and IV

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51. Which of the following factors would enable Caricom countries to increase extra-regional trade?I Improved competitiveness of their productsII Economic partnership agreements III Reduced production costsIV Increased overseas marketing

(A) I & II only(B) II, III & IV only(C) III & IV only(D) I, II, III and IV

52. Caricom nationals may help to promote regional integration by doing all the following things EXCEPT:(A) Seeking jobs outside of the region(B) Starting businesses that provide employment (C) Keeping up to date with regional developments(D) Supporting other Caribbean nationals

53. Which of the following agreements is Caricom? (A) Unilateral(B) Bilateral (C) International(D) Multilateral

54. Which of the following is the policy-making body of Caricom? (A) The Caricom Secretariat(B) The Heads of Government Conference (C) The Standing Committee of Ministers of Agriculture(D) The Community Council of Ministers

55. Which of the following factors favor regional integration?I The need to improve competitiveness II The need to share scarce skills and resourcesIII The need to improve the standard of livingIV The need to increase intra-regional trade

(A) I & III only(B) I, II & III only(C) I, III & IV only(D) I, II, III and IV

56. Place the following regional organizations in the order in which they were established:I West Indies Federation II CaricomIII CARIFTAIV OECS

(A) I, II, III, IV(B) I, IV, III, II(C) IV, III, I, II(D) I, III, II, IV

57. The Caribbean Common Market promoted the free movement of: (A) Goods and services (B) Goods only(C) Labor and capital(D) Services only

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58. Which of the following categories of workers are entitled to free movement under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas?I DomesticsII Media workersIII EntertainersIV Nurses


59. Which organization does not chiefly promote economic integration?(A) A federation(B) A common market(C) A free trade area(D) An economic union

60. Which is the correct sequence in which the following institutions were established?I The West Indies Associated States Council of Ministers (WISA)II The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)III The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Economic UnionIV The Eastern Caribbean Common Market (ECCM)

(A) I, II, III, IV(B) II, III, I, IV(C) I, IV, II, III(D) IV, III, II, I

Paper Total 60 marks

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