THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRTNIDAD AND

TOBAGO
MINISTRY OF EDTICATION

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY

EDUCATION 2OI4
(Level 1)

SOCIAL STUDIES

TIME: 1 HOUR,30 MINUTES

(Students ar.e allowed l5 minutes additional
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Name of School:

ID Nurnber of School

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 INSTRUCTIONS

Read the following carefully:

I This paper consists of two (2) sections.

2. In Section r there are forty (40) multiple-choice questions. Answer ALL

questions in Section I on the Multiple-Choice Answer Sheet provided.

J. Complete the following on the cover of this booklet.

- Student's Name
- Name of School
- ID Number of School
- Student's Number

4. Fill in the following information on the Multiple-Choice Answer Sheet usins

a 2 HB pencil only (if it has not already been completed):

- Name of School
- ID Number of School
- Name of Student
- Student's Number
- Date of Birth
- Subject

5 Record your answers for Section I on the Multiple-Choice Answer Sheet

provided by shading the selected answer completely

6' If you must change your answer, erase your first answer completelv and then
shade your new answer.

7. On the Multiple-Choice Answer Sheet DO NOT:

- write anything on the top or sides.

- staple anything.
- punch holes.
- bend the corners.
- tear any section.
- make stray marks.

8. There are six (6) questions in Section II Answer four (4) questions in the
spaces provided in this booklet

9 If you finish before time is called, go back and check your work.

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 SOCIAL STUDIES
SECTION I - MULTTPLE CHOICE

Answer ALL questions in this section

Joan, her brother and their parents live 5 You are a member of a hiking group
together. To which family type does which is experiencing internal conflicts.
Joan belong? Which of the following is the BEST way
of resolving the conflict?
A sibling household
B. nuclear family A. Mediate among members
C. extended family B. Expel the members.
D single-parent family C. Suspend the members
D. Disband the group.
Which of the following is the BEST way
to prevent the spread ofdengue fever? 6 Pamela works as a bank teller and wants
to be promoted to the position of
A. Brush your teeth daily manager. What advice would vou sive
B Wash your hands often to her?
C Keep your surroundings clean.
D Water your plants with a can. A Become friendly with customers
B. Work efficiently at your present job
C. Pursue a relevanl trainins course
J Ryan, the school's debating club leader, D Have a good relationship-with co-
avoids making decisions in meetings. workers.
What type of leader is Ryan?

A. democratic The manager of the factory at which Simone

B charismatic works was allowing her I0 weeks instead of
C authoritarian l3 weeks paid leave for the birth and care of
D laissez-faire her baby Which of the followins laws
should Simone bring to the manaler's
attention?
A national of a CARICOM country
can sue another CARICOM country in A. The Factories Ordinance
the Caribbean Court of Justice. What B. The Maternity Protection Act
type of group is CARICOM? C The Equal Opportunity Act
D. The Retrenchment and
A. peer Severance Benefits Act
B. formal
C informal
D primary

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8 Which branch of government is 11. With the increase in crime in the
responsible for making laws? country, citizens are demanding that
laws be enforced. Why is this demand
A the executive being made?
B the parliament
C. the j udiciary A. to raise revenue
D. the legislature B. to keep police occuPied
C to maintain peace and order
D to set up more securitY firms
The photo shows a voter casting a ballot
on election day Which agencY is
responsible fbr conducting this exercise t2 The table below shows the electoral
in Trinidad and Tobago? results for four candidates that are
contesting an election

Name of Political Number

Candidate Farty of Votes

Frank James DCP 123

Nadia Ali AIM 2003

Sheila Ottway FLM 6007

A CID
B CPO
Afia Thomas COL 3007
C EMA
D EBC
Which political party won the election
based on the "first Past the Post"
l0 Government wants to make laws to system?
monitor citizens' use of the internet
Which of the following rights will be A DCP
denied? B AIM
C FLM
A. freedom of the Press D COL
B freedom ofexPression
C. right to access
government services
D right to use a computer

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 Question 13 is based on the statement
below
"ln 1492, Christopher Columbus
launched one of the greatest waves
of genocide known in history".
(H istorian, Daniel Paul, 2003)
13. If this genocide case is being tried
today, in which of the following courts
will the trial take place?
l7 University graduates of Trinidad and
Tobago have left to take up jobs in
other countries. What is the result of
this action on Trinidad and Tobago?
A. brain-drain
B. capital flight
C. immigration
D. self-employment

A The Privy Council

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"Health is wealth"
B. The Caribbean Court of Justice
C. The Supreme Court of Judicature
D. The International Criminal Court The above slogan represents the
Ministry of Labour's campaign for
improving the country's workforce
Which of the following supports rhis
14. Sarah and Ravi sell cigarettes to message?
students in school What should you
do? A. lack of sleep
B. good diet and exercise
A Report them to the teacher. C. regular alcohol consumption
B. Assist them in their sales. D. extended leave of absence
C. Remain silent about the matter.
D. Talk to them about their
school work. 19 Joanne has been a tour guide for the
last l0 years at Buccoo Reef, Tobaeo
Why is her job important to the
l5 Which of the following is an example country?
of a primary worker?
A. It brings in a large proportion of
A. banker revenue.
B police officer B. Joanne is able to meet the needs of
C. fisherman her family.
D tailor C The people in the area are able to
meet with tourists
D It is good for women to be
16. Which of the following terms is used employed
to describe the invention of useful
devices to make work easier?

A. communication
B. education
C. globalization
D. technology
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20 Mark's sister has gone abroad to 24. Why are so few persons using solar
study. He wants to see and talk to her energy for electricity in the Caribbean?
daily. What is the BEST way to do
this? A. lt increases pollution.
B. lt is expensive to set up.
A e-mail C. There is too little sunlight.
B text message D. Natural gas reserves are high
C Skype
D WhatsApp
25 "The yellow fever symPtoms were
driving me crazy.I thought the
2l Trinidad and Tobago is aiming to headache, fever, chills and joint pains
develop the tourism sector. In which would never stoP."
of the following areas should training
be provided? Which of following United Nations
(LD{) days will highlight the
A agriculture eradication of yellow fever?
B hospitality
C. manufacturing A. World Cancer DaY
D. technology B. World Diabetes DaY
C. World Health DaY
D. World Mental Health DaY
22 What is the name of the national
flower?
zo. Tanika invited her friend Denise to
view the La Divina Pastora (Soopari
A Poui Mai) festival in her hometown of
B Ginger LilY Siparia.
C. Hibiscus
D. Chaconia Which of the following cultural
influences contribute to this festival?
LJ. In which of the following places was
our National Flag first officiallY
A. Amerindian, East Indian and
Spanish
hoisted?
B. Amerindian, French and African
A. Whitehall C. Amerindian, African and East
Indian
B Red House D. Amerindian, French and SPanish
C Woodford Square
D. Independence Square

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 27 30 Which of the following allows
Protect T&T's Heritage,,
" Caribbean artistes to display their
(Trinidad Guardian, 28131201 g) talents?

A CARICOM
Your Social Studies teacher assigned B CARIFESTA
a class project based on the above C CARIFTA
newspaper headline Which of the D CSME
following ideas can be proposed by
the students?
a1
Jl. Which of the fbllowing hinders
A. Publish books on the topic regional integration among Caribbean
B. Visit national heritage sites. territories?
C. Organize an awareness campaign
D. Read about protection legislation A. common history
B. geography
C. ethnic composition
28 Which bird is NOT matched to its D. The University of the West
correct habitat? Indies

A. Aripo Savanna - pawi

B. Caroni Bird Sanctuary - scarlet ibis
C. Asa Wright Nature Centre _
hummingbird
D. Main Ridge Forest Reserve _ oilbird
29 What is the name of the band of low
pressure where the North_East and
South-East Trade Winds meet?
Question 32 is based on the
information below
Average Temperalure - 27^C
Total Annual Rainfall - 1 BOO mm/year
Seasons -wet and dry
J/, Which of the following climatic zones
is described above?

A a cold front A polar

B a tropical wave B tropical
C theITCZ C temperate
D a hurricane D sub-tropical

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Question 33 is based on the table 35 Which of the following is a natural
below source of water in Trinidad and
Tobago?
Mineral resources in some Caribbean
countri es. A rivers
B holding ponds
Country Minerals available C. dams
D resen'oirs
petroleum, natural gas,
Barbados clays, limestone, cement,
sandi gravel 36 What is the term used to describe the
limestone, sand/g ravet official count of a countrY's
Grenada
population?
Guyana bauxite, gold, diamonds
bauxite, cement, A a sun'ev
secondary lead, gYPsum, R a census

Jamalca cement, gold, C an interv'ierv

sandigra,rel, lime, D obseruatiott
copper, silver, nickel, zinc
petroleum, natural 9as, Question 37 is based on the diagram below
Trinidad and cement, asPhalt,
Tobago limestone, gYPsum

J-) Which TWO countries contribute

significantly to the prodr-rction of
aluminium?

Barbados and Trinidad &

Tobago t
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B Grenada and Jamaica
\- Guyana and Jamaica
D Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago

37 What landform is indicated by the

34 Which of the fbllowing minerals is arrow?
used in the manufacture of plastics,
medicines and Pesticides? A a slope
B a plain
A limestone C. a valleY
B. sand D. a mountain
C petroleum
D zinc

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 38 Which of the following organizations Question 40 refers to the picture of the
has direct responsibility for managing Pawi below
waste water in Trinidad and Tobaeo?

A NGC
B EMA
C WASA
D ODPM

39 Which of the following will help to

reduce flooding in Trinidad and
Tobago?
40 What is the BEST way of protecting
A. Build very tall houses near rivers this endangered bird?
B. Relocate to another area.
C. Be aware of weather chanses. A hiring more game wardens
D. Avoid dumping garbage in*water B. preservation of its natural habitat
courses
C. ban on hunting for two years
D. distribution of pamphlets

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 SECTION II
There are SIX questions in this Section.
Answer any FOUR questions in the spaces provided.

Topic: Personal Development

Question I

Parts A and B are based on the diagram of the family tree below.

Charles Smith m Barbara Thomas

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I West
plul m olivia James Suruh m Danny Peter
I

m (1) m (2)
Lucy George

Mark Luke Tara Carl Ravi Reba Mala Priya

Key:m-marriedto

Using the family tree above, describe the relationship between

(i) Tara West and Charles Smith

(ii) Reba Smith and Luke Smith

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 (iii) Tom Smith and Mala Smith

(3 marks)

B Using the family tree, explain THREE responsibilities of Charles

Smith and his wife,
Barbara, to the other members of the famiiy.

(i)

(i i)

(iii)

(6 marks)

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(iii) The Government of Trinidad and Tobago

(6 marks)

Explain ONE way each of the following groups can encourage respect for human dignity

(i) Religious bodies

(ii) The student council

(iii) Political parties

(6 marks)

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Topic: Economic Growth and Development

Question 3

A Define the followinq terms:

(i) unemployment

(ii) under-employment

(iii) self-employment

(3 marks)

B. Peter studied medicine at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, and wants to live and
work abroad Describe THREE challenges Trinidad and Tobago would face if more local
university graduates were to go abroad to work

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(6 marks)

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C Outline THREE strategies that can be used by the Ministry of Tourism, Trinidad and
Tobago, to increase tourist arrivals during the off-season period

Strategy l

Strategy 2

Strategy 3

(6 marks)

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 Topic: Our National Heritage
Question 4

A. Question 4

*Fa,

(i) Name the cultural festival shown in the picture above

(1 mark)

(ii) Name oNE personality or group rinked with this cultural festival

(l mark)

(iii) Name oNE other cultural festival celebrated in Trinidad and robaqo.

(l mark)

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B
Rapso Calypso Soca Chutney

Select TWO art forms from the list above and explain ONE way in which they are similar and
TWO ways in which they are different. Use the table belou'

Art Form One Similarity Two Differences

I

2.

(6 marks)

been elected president of your community youth group. Suggest to young

C. You have recently
persons THREE ways they can become involved in preserving the cultural heritage of the
community

(r)

(ii )

(iii )

(6 marks)

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Topic: Caribbean Integration and Global Links
Question 5

A Identify THREE legal substances which are abused by some people in Trinidad and
Tobago.

(i)

(ii )

(iii)
(3 marks)

B Explain ONE way each of the following groups can make young persons more aware of the
dangers of substance abuse.

(i) The family

(ii) Society

(iii) The community

(6 marks)

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C. Suggest strategies to each of the following groups on how they can make young persons more
aware on the dangers of substance abuse.

(i) The school

(ii) The doctors and nurses in the health centre near your home

(iii) The sergeant in charge of the police station in your area

(6 marks)

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 Topic: Our Environment
Question 6

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A (i) Name the type of diagram show-n above.

(I mark)

(ii) State TWO types of information the diagram provides.

(2 marks)

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B. Map of Trinidad and Tobago

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(i) OnthemapofTrinidadandTobagoinsertinthecorrectlocationthenameofthecapitalcity
and ONE other maior town. (2 marks)

(ii) Explain ONE benef'rt and ONE disadvantage that would result from using the land in the
town for a restaurant.

One benefit:

(2 marks)

One disadvantage:

(2 marks)

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C. If you were the mayor, explain THREE strategies you would implement to deal with
traffic congestion in the middle of the town.

Strategy I

Strategy 2

Strategy 3

(6 marks)

END OF TEST

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