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FCIRM TP 2021119 MAY/JUNE,2O2i

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBtsEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE@
EXAMINATION

SOCIAI- STUDIES

Paper 02 - General Proficiency

2 hours 4A minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of TWO sections, A and B.

2. Section A consists of FOUR questions. You must answer ALL FOUR questions.

3. Section B consists of THREE questions based on the optional areas. You must do
ONE question from this section.

4. You MUST answer a total of FIVE questions - FOUR from Section A and ONE from
Section B.

5. Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should

develop your response fu1ly.

6. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

7. Do NOT write in the margins.

B. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers.

9. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet. '

Rememtrer to draw a line through your original answer.

10. If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question numtler cleariy in the
box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU .A.RE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION A

INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND SOCIETY

Answer all FOUR questions in this section.

1. (u) Mr and Mrs Cargill have been in a marriage for the last 15 years.

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(ii) State the difference between 'polyandry'and 'polygyny'.

(2 marks)

(b) The family perforrns several functions. Outline TWO of these functions.

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2. (a) (i)
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State TWO characteristics of a primary

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(ii) State TWO characteristics of a secondary

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(b) TwotypesofgovernmentsystemspractisedintheCommonr'vealthCaribbeanare
the differences between a constitutional
constitutional monarchies and republics. State
Caribbean'
monarchy and a republic, as they operate in the Commonwealth

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(c) (i) Suggest THRtrE strategies a citizens'group may use to ensure that a govemment
observes principles of good governance. (6 marks)

(ii) Explain why EACH strategy suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful.
(6 marks)

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF RESOURCES

PART I - Development and Use of Resources

3. (a) The table below provides infonr-ration extracted fiom the population data of Country X.

Birth Rate Death Rate Rate of Natural Increase

per: 1000 per 1000 per 1000

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(i) Calculate the rate of natural increase of Country X. Write your ans\\'er on this
line.

(l mark)

(ii) Wl-rat other infbrn-ration would be needed to calculate the population gror'r'th rate
of Country X'?

(l mark)

(b) Outline how THREE push factors w'hich operate in Caribbean countries could lead to a
'brain drain'.

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PARTII-Regionallntegration:Cha|lengesandPossibilities

and Possibilities"
write an essay o11the topic "Regional Integration - challenges

In your response

deline'regional integration'
advanced the integration movement
give TWO examples of regional institutions that have
Iutline any TWO factors that can hinder regional integration
to deepen regional rntegration
explain THREE actioils that companies cantake
."plui, how' EACH action is likely to be successful'

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SECTION B

OPTI()I'{S

Answer ONE question from this section'

5. COMMUNICATTON
Artistes
Copyright: Protecting the Work of the

Youhavebeenaskedtoacldressagloupofartistesonthetopicabove'Writethespeeclrl'p111rpuld
make to the gror-rp. In your address

c1efine theterm'Plagiarism'
protected
state TWO types of creative r,vorlr that may be copyright
fiofir tLe implementation of copyright larvs
outline TWO ways in wirich artisres be,efit to encourage
suggest THREE strategies that the
Ministry of culture itr your country lnay use
to promote local culture in their work
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explain why E,ACH strategy suggested
is likely to be successfiil'

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6. CONSUMER AFFAIRS
The Value of Thrift

your essay
Write an essay on the topic above' In

define the term 'thrift'

outline TWO benefits to the individual
oIpractising thrili .-
lto"o-"' of goods' an<l 'consumer of credit'
clistinguish betrveen
demonstrate thrlft
,"gg"t, THREE actions consumel's may tahe to to the sustainable de 'elo;rrnent
is litety
explain how EACH ;;i", suggested
to contribr-rte

of the Caribbean region' Total20 marks

7. TOURISM

lmpactofTourismonourPhysicalandSocioculturalEnvironments
your essay
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. defi.ne the term 'tourist'

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