This document contains a practice exam for the CXC Social Studies exam. It includes multiple choice and essay questions covering topics like culture, government, economics, and consumer issues in the Caribbean. Students must choose two questions from Section A, one from Section B part 1, and one from Section B part 2 to answer for the test. The exam is 2 hours and 40 minutes long.

1. 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.

2. (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.

3. (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

4. (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.

5. 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

6. 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
END OF TEST