6 sestcove 01243020] FORM TP 02025124 MAY/JUNE 2025 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL r CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE® EXAMINATION SOCIAL STUDIES Paper 02 — General Proficiency 2 hours 40 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. Section B consists of TWO questions. You must answer BOTH questions. 4, Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should develop your response fully. 5. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. 6. Do NOT write in the margins, 7. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers. 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. Remember to draw a line through your original answer, 9. If you use the extra page(s), you MUST write the question number clearly 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 ARE TOLD TO DO SO. Copyright © 2024 Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. L: 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 0.0.0 00 0 0T~ “4 a SECTION A Answer all FOUR questions in this section. INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND SOCIETY 28 1. (@)__State TWO functions of the family. de (2 marks) (b) Outline TWO factors that contribute to the changing roles of women in Caribbean families. 1. “"@ marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE | 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 L DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Fea ecco pier ae eg turer oar anne Mer rrraerto Ly IPD Ew ES Uo[ ~Bis (©) Associal worker is concemed about the increasing number of women and children who are taken by force to perform certain jobs. (Suggest TWO actions that a government may take to reduce the trafficking of persons. (4 marks) (ii) Explain why EACH action suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful. (4 marks) DO NOT NORTE SE A AN a Explanation 1... DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA g DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, k ie | 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 LzAction 2 Explanation 2 ... 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 L a Total 14 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE =| SREB HA RASS Re RE EBERT rs raat asreosees Tapa i a Sa aa a aoDO NOT WRITE IN TRIS ARES DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA ie a el 2. (@__ Identify TWO institutions or official posts that form part of the structure of the judiciary in the Caribbean. (b) Describe ONE role of the judiciary in the Caribbean. (@ marks) (©) Outline ONE advantage of the first-past-the-post electoral system compared to the proportional representation system. (2 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE zl 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 LiF 2 7 (@) The newly elected prime minister has promised to implement strategies to improve the quality of life of citizens. (Suggest TWO actions that a government may take to ensure that the needs of the citizens are met. (4 marks) (ii) Explain why EACH action suggested in (d) (i) is likely to be successful. (4 marks) Action 1 Explanation 1 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 L sm | GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE ee TR a a po grrr DO NOT WRITE IN THIS GRRL ‘DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREADONE ORCTE CE ores DO.NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA BO.NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Action 2... Explanation 2 Total 14 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 [ee =(a -10- ml SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF RESOURCES 3. (a) (i) Define the term ‘population distribution’, (ii) State the type of map that is used to show population distribution. (mark) (b) Describe how EACH of the following factors might influence population distribution. (Physical features of the land Gi) Presence of good infrastructure 2 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 a imp nmtepNgLH J FT ree etn errr DONDE IWRIFEIN FUR Be ‘DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREABees DO NOT WRITE IN THIS DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA -- or] (© @__ Suggest TWO actions thata government may take to reduce the number of persons who migrate from rural areas into the city. (4 marks) (ii) Explain why EACH action suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful, (4 marks) Action 1 Explanation 1 .. GOON T 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 re [es zeAction 2 f 5 x : Bs E s a Explanation 2 .. : le a a : s 5 Total 14 marks DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE J (01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 IeDO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO.NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Cc 4, @ @ «i ii) -13- TI Study the map below and then answer the questions that follow. State the name of the region circled at A. Identify the compass direction shown by the arrow at B. (mark) State the name of the line of latitude at 234° North. (mark) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 L iala -14- a] (>) (@)_Deefine the term ‘natural hazard’. B ; s : & : @ marks) a (ii) Identify ONE natural hazard, caused neither by weather nor climate, that can affect s the Caribbean. g (i mark) S 5 Bel ‘5 : I aS is 3 E a < 5 5 3 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 [= I(DO NOT NORTE TN: ER aE DO.NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA pe DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA f= =15- (©) @)_ Suggest TWO ways in which social medi the Caribbean to be better prepared for natural hazards. (ii) Explain why EACH way suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful. Way 1 4 ia could be used to help the citizens of (4 marks) (4 marks) Explanation | 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, L Ee _|Way 2 .. Explanation 2 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 Ee ‘Total 14 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, | Tg ee eee Ri MTP DIPE IN THI = 3 2 = i : aDO NOT WERITE IN. THES AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DONOT WRITE IN THAN AREA -17- 7] SECTION B 5 Answer BOTH questions in this section. ‘The responses in this section MUST be written in essay format. For EACH question, 18 marks are allocated for content and 4 marks for organization and development of your essay. Write your response on the RULED PAGES provided. There may be more space than you need. There is a blank page for any notes you want to make. THIS WILL NOT BE MARKED. INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND SOCIETY Celebrating Cultural Diversity in the Caribbean 5. As a young cultural ambassador, you have been asked to write an article for the local newspaper. Prepare an article on the topic above. In your article * state TWO cultural forms which are present in the Caribbean + explain TWO reasons for the cultural diversity which exists within the Caribbean region + outline ONE benefit of cultural diversity within the Caribbean + suggest THREE actions that community groups may take to recognize the cultural diversity of the Caribbean + explain how any TWO of these actions are likely to be successful. Total 22 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE = 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 [Be 0g 0Figs -18- a] Question 5 You may make notes here. This will NOT be marked. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE sn ery 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 [i SUES HRA ESES RES OUTRES rat ‘DO NOT WRITE IN FHISAREL DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREADO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA : 3 = S| = = = > S = 4 iz -19- =| Question 5 ‘You MUST write your response on this page. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE el 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 L annum(th -20- | Question 5 You MUST write your response on this page. 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Write a speech in which you + define the term ‘sustainable development’ + identify TWO natural resources, other than agricultural lands, that need to be preserved + explain TWO ways in which farmers might help to conserve agricultural lands + suggest THREE actions that a government might take to reduce the causes of climate change + explain why any TWO of these actions are likely to be successful. Total 22 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, Fa 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 Lim -24- ra | Question 6 You may make notes here. This will NOT be marked. a GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE eal 01243020/MI/CSEC 2025 [= E EEO aug ys acme aoe Seen aaauaneriaaresnig tiation RO NUR RE A eS ARE RES, dj le -25- 7] Question 6 ‘You MUST write your response on this page. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, | 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 LeE eile Question 6 You MUST write your response on this page. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE —l 01243020/MJ/CSEC 2025 Lie * 7 Question 6 ‘You MUST write your response on this page. 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