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What relation is Morris Brown to Lai Green?
Uncle
Cousin
Brother
Nephew
What relation is Trevor Green to Peter Brown?
Son
Grandson
Granduncle
Grandfather
Lloyd invited his mother to live with him, his wife and two sons. The new family structure would be termed
joint
nuclear
blended
extended
The MAIN reason why more husbands are now performing household chores is that they
get more time off from work than their wives
prefer to remain at home and assist their wives
enjoy using the labour saving devices in the home
are responding to the changing roles of family members
Which of the following are agents of the socialization process?
Banks
Employers
Peer groups
Government agencies
Which of the following problems is LEAST likely to affect the younger brothers and sisters?
Low achievement at school
Breakdown in discipline in the home
Lack of adult role models in the home
Lack of opportunity for peer group interaction
Which of the following would MOST likely result from women working outside the home?
I. Decline in social values II. Improved standard of living III. Higher self-esteem of women
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which of the following changes in the family is MOST likely to result in conflict?
Changes in the traditional roles of parents
Children being included in family discussions
Desire of parents to provide for family needs
Children being given responsibilities in the home
Which of the following types of households in the Caribbean is MOST closely associated with ancestors who came from India?
Sibling
Nuclear
Extended
Single parent
Some adolescents challenge the views and attitudes of adults. Such a situation is brought about by
peer pressure
sibling rivalry
parental pressure
generational conflict
Which of the following BEST characterizes a primary group?
Large in size
A common name or title
Face-to-face interaction
Shared beliefs and norms
Which of the following characteristics MUST a group possess for it to be considered a formal group? I. Code of conduct II. Specific objectives III. Membership requirements
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
The group they formed may BEST be classified as
peer
formal
interest
primary
Members of a formal group are more easily identified than those of an informal group because
formal groups have few written rules
members display similar behaviour
members are likely to wear uniforms
formal groups serve their communities
A school is a formal group because members
live in the same community
are selected by other members
participate in community activities
perform the same routine each day
Into which of the following types of groups would example IV be classified?
Peer
Primary
Voluntary
Secondary
Which of the gatherings could MOST likely be classified as a peer group?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Samuel broke one of the school rules and the teacher gave him 250 lines to write. The action of the teacher is an example of a
right
norm
ritual
sanction
Adolescents are MOST likely to influence each other in a positive way when they
force each other to accept the same values
encourage each other to always challenge the views of adults
become involved in guidance and counselling activities
advise each other on how to carry out antisocial activities
The plan proposed by political parties for managing a country is published in a document called a
pamphlet
manifesto
magazine
constitution
The MAIN function of a prosecutor in the judicial system is to
issue a summons to a witness
provide counsel for the defendant
present arguments against the defendant
determine the verdict at the end of a trial
The constitutions of Commonwealth Caribbean countries guarantee citizens freedom of conscience, expression, assembly and movement. These freedoms are usually referred to as
civic duties
human rights
responsibilities
statutory deductions
One of the MAIN duties of the Speaker of the House of Representatives is to
regulate House debates
represent the president
make important speeches
support governmental policy
Which of the following are non-tax sources of revenue for governments?
Salaries
Customs duties
Export earnings
Grants from donor agencies
Which of the following are items of expenditure for a government?
Pensions
Excise duties
Customs duties
Value added taxes
Which of the following are NOT included in the written constitution of a country?
Methods of taxation
Responsibilities of citizens
Powers and functions of officers of the state
Powers and responsibilities of parliament
Caribbean governments have improved the rights of children born out of wedlock by
building more foster homes for abandoned children
providing incentives for their parents to get married
passing laws to allow them to qualify for inheritance
passing laws to control sexual relations outside of marriage
Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for the decrease in the population in the 25–49 age group?
War
Emigration
Birth control
Immigration
The number of males too young to be included in the productive sector is approximately
850
1500
2250
8000
Item 30 refers to the following table which shows the population figures of four countries.
| Country | Area (km²) | Population (1995) |
|---|---|---|
| I | 100 | 150 000 |
| II | 750 | 70 000 |
| III | 300 | 100 000 |
| IV | 25 000 | 150 000 |
Which country has the LOWEST population density?
I
II
III
IV
The sugar industry in a Caribbean country employs a large number of workers during the months of February to May. This type of employment is best referred to as
normal
Part-time
seasonal
permanent
A country's population increase is calculated by finding the
net migration
specific fertility rate
difference between the birth rate and death rate
sum of the natural increase and net migration
Which of the following BEST explains why birth rates have been falling in some Caribbean countries?
Fewer babies are dying in the first year of life.
Family planning is now encouraged in several countries.
The quality of medical care has declined in some countries.
Larger numbers of persons are migrating from some countries.
Fish, bauxite and sand are BEST classified as
products
minerals
elements
resources
A lack of sufficient resources to support the demands of a nation's population is known as
depopulation
overpopulation
underpopulation
population growth
The concepts of 'push' and 'pull' are associated with
the migration of people
unemployment patterns
pollution of the environment
the development of resources
Which of the following changes is LEAST likely to lead to the development of the human resources of a country?
Improvement in health services
Increase in the cost of living
Increase in the minimum wages
Improvement in educational opportunities
Most Caribbean countries remain producers of primary products MAINLY because
they are agriculturally based
they possess few mineral resources
their labour forces are largely unskilled
they lack the means to process their resources
Which of the following is MOST likely to result from rising levels of unemployment in a country?
Higher birth rate
Increased emigration
Increased sporting activities
Increase in workers' salaries
Healthy individuals are beneficial to a country's development because they are MORE likely to be
less critical
satisfied and contented
self-sufficient and self-reliant
productive and effective workers
Which of the following is based on exploiting nonrenewable natural resources?
Fishing
Lumbering
Bauxite mining
Hydroelectric power
Which of the following Caribbean countries has the LOWEST level of forest resources?
Belize
Guyana
Barbados
Dominica
Which of the following would play an important part in a government's effort to increase consumption of locally produced food?
Increasing subsidies to farmers
Imposing heavy import duties on farm tools
Imposing the tax charged on agricultural products
Cutting down forest trees to make land available to farmers
The statistical data provided by a population census help the government of a country to
determine its political base
secure its maritime borders
simplify its immigration policy
plan its developmental programmes
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the graph?
Life expectancy declined after 2000.
Between 1980 and 2010, women lived longer than men.
Before 1980, women were unlikely to live past the age of 50.
Women born in 1990 were more likely to live past 60 than those born in 1970.
Which of the following methods of fishing is MOST damaging to the ecosystem?
Using dynamite
Setting of fish pots
Trawling the seas and oceans
The dropping of seines and nets
Renewable resources may provide energy in the Caribbean for years to come. One example of a renewable physical resource is
coal
solar
petroleum
natural gas
According to the table above, Country X has
a young population
an ageing population
a declining population
a slow population growth rate
The age range which makes up the largest group in Country X is
0-19
20-39
40-59
60 and over
Which of the following practices is more likely to cause soil erosion?
Terracing
Crop rotation
Slash and burn
Planting windbreaks
Between 1958 and 1962, Caribbean governments made an attempt to unify the region politically by
forming a federation
seeking independence
establishing CARIFTA
organizing CARICOM
Implied in this statement is the need for individual countries to
return to colonialism
create barriers to regional trade
create a single regional market
promote only locally made products
Which of the following is the MOST important aim of the trading arrangements within CARICOM?
To promote economic development in the region
To increase the markets and revenue of larger territories
To increase travel and contact among people of the region
To ensure that goods from outside the region become cheaper
Which of the following organs of CARICOM is responsible for overseeing the operations of the CSME?
Standing Committee of Ministers
Heads of Government Conference
Council of Trade and Economic Development
Council for Foreign and Community Relations
Which of the following organizations is MOST likely to be the first to respond in the event of a disaster in the region?
UWI
CDB
CARDI
CDEMA
Which of the following is NOT likely to result from globalization?
Increase in the flow of information
Establishment of trade links around the world
Creation of jobs as a result of foreign investment
Use of low levels of technology in the production of goods
Which of the following actions may hinder integration in CARICOM?
Restrictions on intra-regional trade
Removal of export duties and tariffs
The establishment of a common currency
More funding from the Caribbean Development Bank
Which of the following is MOST likely to lead to industrial incentive in the Caribbean?
Trading in Bitcoin
Incentives for manufacturers
Imposition of regional customs duty
Importing cheaper extra-regional goods
The MOST likely result of such action would be
a speeding up of the rate of 'brain drain'
a reduction in the need for foreign experts
a reduction in workers' wages and salaries
an increase in the spending of foreign exchange
Which of the following is a function of the Caribbean Development Bank?
Regulating foreign exchange rates in CARICOM countries
Providing loans to individuals in the Caribbean for constructing homes
Serving as a central bank for commercial banks in the CARICOM region
Organizing and supervising loans to member states for developmental work