2024 SJI Prelim Question Paper

ST JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 (YEAR 4) CANDIDATE NAME CLASS 4 0 INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies Additional Materials: Answer Booklet 2260/01 2261/01 24 August 2024 1 hour 45 minutes (08:05 – 09:50) READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer all questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question. This document consists of 8 printed pages including this cover page.

2 [Turn Over SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Living in a Diverse Society Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources which you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 Study Source A. Why do you think this cartoon was produced? Explain your answer. [5] 2 Study Sources B and C. How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Source D Are you surprised by what Source D is saying about housing quotas? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Sources E and F. Having read Source E, can you trust what Source F says about the effectiveness of quotas? Explain your answer [7] 5 ‘Quotas result in positive outcomes.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10 ]

3 How effective are quotas in addressing diversity? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. To uplift disadvantaged groups, governments can enact a set of policies and practices to bridge inequalities in employment and income levels, thereby increasing access to education and promoting equity in a diverse society. Some countries use a quota system, reserving a certain percentage of government jobs, political positions, and school vacancies for members of a certain group. An example of this is the Reservation System in India which helps disadvantaged groups achieve social - economic mobility. Other countries that utilise quotas include Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Norway, and Burundi. However, these quotas face criticism as they hinder other groups who are also disadvantaged in other ways. These policies also hamper admissions or employment based on merit, resulting in deserving people being disgruntled. Study the following sources to find out how effective quotas are in addressing diversity.

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