Free CXC Social Studies Paper 2 January 2019 past paper from 2019. Includes a worked answer key. Open the PDF, take a timed test, and study with AI on Caribbean AI.
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CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 January 2019 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
Free CXC Social Studies Paper 2 January 2019 past paper from 2019. Includes a worked answer key. Open the PDF, take a timed test, and study with AI on Caribbean AI.
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Samuel lives with his grandmother, uncle, aunts and their children.
[20 marks]
Name the family type to which Samuel belongs.
[1 mark]
Outline ONE likely challenge of living in a family type similar to that of Samuel.
[2 marks]
State ONE other family type found in the Caribbean.
[1 mark]
One function of the family is procreation. Outline TWO other functions of the family.
[4 marks]
Suggest THREE actions a young couple may take to prepare for parenthood.
[6 marks]
Explain how EACH action suggested at (c) (i) may help the young couple to be better parents.
[6 marks]
A person can be a member of many social groups.
[20 marks]
Define the term 'social group'.
[2 marks]
Name TWO types of social groups.
[2 marks]
Outline TWO factors that are necessary for group cohesion.
[4 marks]
Conflicts among club members are posing a challenge for the leaders of some clubs at your school. Suggest THREE strategies they may use to help in reducing these conflicts.
[6 marks]
Explain how EACH strategy you described in (c) (i) will work to strengthen group interaction in the clubs.
[6 marks]
Development of Human Resources
A census is an activity conducted by the government of a country.
[16 marks]
Define the term 'census'.
[2 marks]
State TWO types of information a government obtains from a national census.
[2 marks]
Outline TWO ways in which a government uses the information from a national census.
[4 marks]
Suggest THREE measures a government may take to achieve the full participation of citizens in a national census exercise.
[6 marks]
Explain why EACH measure suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful.
[6 marks]
You have been asked to address a group of Caribbean investors on the topic above. In your address, give the meaning of the term multilateral economic agreement. State TWO of the main objectives of the CSME. Outline TWO benefits of the CSME to the Caribbean economy. Suggest THREE actions CARICOM Heads of Government may take to overcome the challenges facing the implementation of the CSME. Explain why EACH action is likely to be successful.
[20 marks]
You are asked to deliver an address to a group of student journalists on the topic above. In your address, define the term 'mass media'. State TWO forms of mass media that exist in the Caribbean. Outline TWO issues that may arise from a government's ownership of a television station. Suggest THREE measures a government may implement to ensure the flow of culturally beneficial information to its citizens. Explain why EACH measure is likely to be successful.
Write your answer to the question you have chosen to answer in Section B here. Remember to write your question number in the box provided below.
[20 marks]
You are asked to speak to a group of students on the topic above. Begin your speech by defining the term 'disposable income'. State TWO reasons why people save. Explain TWO ways in which personal savings may benefit the country. Suggest THREE strategies that commercial banks may use to help individuals to save more. Explain why EACH strategy is likely to be successful.
Write your answer to the question you have chosen to answer in Section B here. Remember to write your question number in the box provided below.
[20 marks]
You are the president of your school's environmental club. The president of the student society of your school has asked you to address the students on the topic above. Write the speech you will present to the students.
Begin your speech by defining the term 'eco-tourism'. State TWO other types of tourism products. Describe TWO ways in which the development of tourism affects the natural environment of a named Caribbean country. Suggest THREE ways the student body may help to preserve the country's physical/natural environment. Explain why EACH way is likely to be successful.
Write your answer to the question you have chosen to answer in Section B here. Remember to write your question number in the box provided below.
[20 marks]