MAY/JUNE 2002 CXC SOCIAL STUDIES Paper 02 - General Proficiency 2 hours 40 minutes SECTION A INDIVIDUAL INTERACTION Answer TWO

questions from this section.

1. Religion and music are aspects of the culture of Caribbean people. (a) (i) Define the term 'culture'. (2 marks) (ii) Name TWO traditional religions to which people in the English speaking Caribbean belong. (2 marks) (iii) List TWO types of music that have emerged as aspects of the culture of the culture of the people in the Caribbean. (2 marks) (b) Give THREE reasons why young people in the Caribbean should know about their cultural heritage. (6 marks) (c) Suggest TWO ways a youth group may encourage young people to participate in the cultural activities of your country. (5 marks) Total 17 marks

2. (a)

(i)

State THREE characteristics of an institution. (3 marks)

(ii)

State THREE functions of an educational institution. (3 marks)

(b)

Explain THREE ways in which an institution controls its members. (6 marks)

(c) Suggest TWO ways a youth group may encourage young people to participate in the cultural activities of your country. (5 marks) Total 17 marks Structure of Government in a Caribbean Territory 3.

(a) (i) In your answer booklet, name the TWO missing arms of government required to complete the diagram above. (2 marks) (ii) State TWO functions of the executive arm of government.

(4 marks) (b) Give THREE reasons why the Opposition Parliament is important to good governance of a country. (6 marks) (c) Suggest TWO legitimate ways in which citizens of your country may express dissatisfaction with the policies of government. (5 marks) Total 17 marks

SECTION B DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF RESOURCES PART 1 Answer EITHER question 4 OR question 5.

4. List of Major Resources in the Caribbean: Bauxite Forests Water Natural gas

(a)

State ONE renewable and ONE non-renewable resource from the list above.

(2 marks) (b) Outline ONE major use of EACH of the resources you have identified in (a) above. (4 marks) (c) Describe THREE problems that people may experience if there there is a rapid decrease in forested areas in the region. (6 marks) (d) Suggest to a regional conservation unit TWO ways in which it may assist governments in the region to address the rapid decrease in forested areas. (5 marks) Total 17 marks 5. (a) (i) State TWO factors which facilitate regional integration in the Caribbean. (4 marks) (ii) State ONE factor which hinders regional integration. (2 marks) (b) Describe THREE ways in which CARICOM member states have benefited from regional integration. (6 marks) (c) Suggest TWO ways in which the government of your country may encourage local manufacturers to support regional integration. (5 marks) Total 17 marks PART II Answer EITHER question 6 OR question 7. 6. You are asked to write an article on health services in your country, for a school's magazine. Begin your talk by stating THREE services that Primary Health Care Units provide for citizens in your country. Next, give THREE reasons why the government should be concerned about the health of the working population. Finally, suggest TWO strategies that employees in the

Caribbean region may implement to protect the health of their workers. Total 17 marks 7. Write an essay on 'The Use of Technology in Agriculture'. In your essay identify TWO types of technology farmers may use to improve agricultural production. Next, identify TWO skills that farmers need to make use of technology in agriculture. Then, explain THREE ways farmers benefit from technological developments in agriculture. Finally, suggest TWO ways by which agricultural extension workers may help farmers develop the skills you have identified. Total 17 marks

SECTION C OPTIONS Answer only ONE from question 8 to 13.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS 8. Write an essay on 'Consumer Savings and Financial Institution in the Caribbean'. In your essay identify THREE financial institution in which consumers may save money. Next, state THREE different types of savings plans most financial institutions provide for consumers. Then, give THREE reasons why many consumers save. Finally, suggest TWO areas in which a Bankers' Association may utilize consumers' savings to make profits for shareholders. Total 17 marks 9. Write an article on 'Consumer Co-operatives in the Caribbean.' In your article, state THREE functions of a consumers co-operative. Next, give THREE reasons why members of consumers co-operative should be educated about its functions. Finally suggest TWO ways a management committee may educate members about the structure and functions of a consumer co-operative. Total 17 marks COMMUNICATION 10. You are asked to address a seminar on 'The Rote of a News Agency'. first, state what a News Agency is and then identify TWO News Agencies which cover events in the Caribbean. Next, outline TWO services that News Agencies offer. Then, explain THREE advantages to media houses when they use the services of a News Agency. Finally, suggest TWO actions that a News

Agency may take to ensure its sources of information are reliable Total 17 marks 11. Write an essay entitled 'Electronic Modes of Communication'. First, outline TWO factors that may influence the use of electronic modes of communication in a country. Next, state TWO benefits of world-wide communication links. Then, Give THREE reasons why the television is considered a powerful medium of communication. Finally, suggest TWO ways in which electronic modes of communication may be used to share information and ideas among Caribbean people. Total 17 marks TOURISM 12. As president of a Hotel Association in the Caribbean, prepare a speech for a conference on 'The Relationship Between Tourists and Residents.' In your address, describe THREE negative behaviours which visitors may experience, and give THREE reasons why it is neccessary to improve visitor-resident relationships. Finally, suggest TWO actions that residents may take to improve relationships between themselves and visitors to the country. Total 17 marks 13. Write an article on the 'Factors Which Affect Tourism in the Caribbean.' In your article, firs state THREE factors which hinder the development of tourism in the Caribbean. Next, give THREE reasons why it is important for Caribbean countries to diversify the tourist industry in the region. Finally, suggest TWO strategies for obtaining funding to diversify the tourist industry in the region. Total 17 marks

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