NCHS_SS_Prelim_2021.docx

Name: Register Number: Class: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2021 SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS HUMANITIES (SOCIAL STUDIES) 2272/01 2273/01 2274/01 2287/01 Additional Material: Writing Paper Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 1 hr 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number in the spaces provided on the question paper. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all question. Please start your answer for Section B on a fresh page. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work for Sections A and B separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total marks for this paper is 50. This paper consists of 6 printed pages including the cover page. SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) For Marker’s Use Parent’s Signature: ________________ _________________

2 Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates Being Part of a Globalised World 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 and understanding of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 Study Source A. Why was the cartoon published? Explain your answer using details from the source. [6] 2 Study Source B. How useful is this source in helping us understand why countries adopt protectionism? Explain your answer. [5] 3 Study Sources C and D. Does Source C make you surprised of Source D? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Source E. How far does Source E prove that protectionism is undesirable? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘Protectionism suppresses economic growth.’ Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 How should a country manage its economy in an increasingly globalised world? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Protectionism is the economic policy of restricting imports f rom other countries through methods such as tariffs or taxes placed on imported goods, import quotas*, and a variety of other government regulations in order to promote economic growth. While most economists have concluded that such a policy has a negative effect on economic growth, there is a rising trend among countries to adopt such methods as they are favoured by the masses. United States (US) President Donald Trump, for instance, was a fierce advocate of protectionism and won the election with the prom ise of protecting America’s economy. An example of his protectionist policy was the imposition of tariffs o