Collated Secondary 4NA Social Studies Preliminary 2010 Questions from Other Schools

Theme / School / Understanding Governance / Conflict & Harmony in Multi-ethnic Societies / Managing International Relations / Sustaining Economic Development
Ang Mo Kio / Bonding Singapore
a)How significant is perception of race as the most serious challenge in managing multi-ethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“Building a national identity is the most effective measure in managing ethnic diversity in Singapore.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) / Diplomacy & Deterrence
a)How effective is the Singapore Defence Industry as a deterrence strategy against threats? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“Nurturing regional relations is the most effective form of diplomacy by which Singapore maintains her peace and security.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) / Sustaining Economic Development in a Globalising World
a)How significant is the degradation of the environment as a negative effect of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“The most effective way to sustain Singapore’s economic development in a globalising world is for Singapore companies to venture abroad.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
Beatty / Governance in Singapore
a)“Leadership is Key” is more important than “Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant” in ensuring good governance in Singapore. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“The most effective way in which Singapore can deal with an ageing population is to encourage foreign talent.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict in Sri Lanka
a)The “Sinhala Only” policy was far more important than the “Citizenship Issue” for the conflict between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“The most significant consequence of the conflict in Sri Lanka is the loss of investment from other countries.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) / Sustaining Economic Development in a Globalising World
a)“Transnational corporations are a more significant driver of globalisation than improvements in transportation.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“The most effective strategy for Singapore to sustain its growth is by nurturing the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bedok South / Understanding Governance
a)To what extent is anticipating change and staying relevant the most important guiding principle of governance for Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three ways how Singapore prepares for an ageing population:
Individual Responsibility
Family Support
Government Support
Which is the most effective way? Explain your answer. (13m) / Bonding Singapore
a)To what extent is building a national identity the best way to manage ethnic diversity in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three challenges to peace and harmony in a multi-ethnic society:
Perceptions of different racial groups
Perceptions of different religious groups
Threats from external forces
Which is the greatest challenge? Explain your answer. (13m) / Sustaining Economic Development in a Globalising World
a)To what extent are Transnational Corporations a key force of Globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three strategies Singapore uses to meet the challenges of Globalisation:
Diversification of the Economy
Using FTAs
Nurturing SMEs
Which is the most effective strategy? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bedok Town / Understanding Governance
a)How far is ERP an effective measure to control the flow of traffic in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a better strategy by Singapore in resolving Singapore’s low birth rate: encouraging immigration or promoting larger families? Explain your answer. (13m) / Bonding Singapore
a)How far do the perceptions of different religious groups pose a challenge to multi-ethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a better way to foster social cohesion in Singapore: building a national identity or developing common space? Explain your answer. (13m) / Managing International Relations
a)How far is the success of Singapore’s national policy of deterrence due to Total Defence? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a more beneficial initiative implemented by ASEAN: The ASEAN Free Trade Area or the ASEAN Regional Forum? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bedok View / Good Governance in Singapore
a)To what extent is having good leaders the most important principle of good governance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a more effective way to manage traffic flow in Singapore –ERP or VQS? Explain your answer. (13m) / Bonding Singapore
a)To what extent is managing external threats the most difficult challenge in a multi-ethnic society? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a more effective way to manage ethnic diversity in Singapore: developing common space or building a national identity? Explain your answer. (13m) / Globalisation and Its Impact
a)To what extent were developments in transportation the most important driving force of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a more effective way to manage the impact of globalisation: diversifying the economy or venturing abroad? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bendemeer / Governance in Singapore
a)“Preparing for ageing rests solely on the individual,” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)VQS is the best way to ease the congestion in our city.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m) / Bonding Singapore
a)“Instilling a sense of national identity is the best way to foster relationships between Singaporeans.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“Activities of international terrorism pose the greatest threat to the tight social fabric of Singapore.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m)
Conflict in Multi-ethnic Societies
a)“The conflict in Northern Ireland was a result of divided loyalties.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“Economic consequence is the most serious result of the conflict in Northern Ireland.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bishan Park / Governance in Singapore
a)How far is good governance in Singapore due to the guiding principle of “Leadership is Key”? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a better way in preparing for an ageing population in Singapore – individual responsibility or government support? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict in Multi-Ethnic Societies
a)How far was the Tamil-Sinhalese conflict due to the ‘Sinhala-Only” policy? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which was a more effective way to reduce the conflict in Northern Ireland – peaceful protest or violent resistance? Explain your answer. (13m) / Sustaining Economic Development in a Globalised World
a)How far is globalisation due to the rise of transnational corporations? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a better way for Singapore to maximise its opportunities in a globalised world – diversifying its economy or venturing overseas? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bowen / Understanding Governance
a)How far do you agree that the government plays the most important role to manage Singapore’s ageing population? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three measures to promote population growth in Singapore:
Graduate Mothers Scheme
Three or More if you Can Afford It
Pro-family Measures
Which of these is the most effective measure to promote population growth in Singapore? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict and Harmony in Multi-Ethnic Societies
a)How far do you agree that the public housing policy is the most important factor in promoting interaction between the different races in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three causes of conflict in Sri Lanka:
Citizenship Act
University Admission Criteria
Sinhala Only Policy
Which of these is the most important cause of conflict in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bukit Batok / Managing Healthcare and Governance
a)To what extent is anticipating change and staying relevant a key factor in governance for a progressive Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Below are three approaches to help cope with ageing population in Singapore:
Family Support
Individual Responsibility
Government Support
Which one do you think is the most effective? Explain your answer. (12m) / Conflict in Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland
a)How important is the “Sinhala Only” language policy in causing the tension between the Tamils and Sinhalese in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are two consequences of the conflict between the Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland:
Social Segregation
Declining Economy
Which of these is the more serious consequence? Explain your answer. (13m)
Social Cohesion and Harmony in Singapore
a)Below are three challenges Singapore faces in maintaining peace
Differences in religious beliefs and practices
Differences in perception among different racial groups
External threats (e.g. terrorism)
Which do you think is the most challenging for the Singapore government to manage? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is the better policy for Singapore to promote social cohesion: common practices or safeguarding the rights of minority races? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bukit Merah / Governance in Singapore
a)The control of traffic flow is achieved mainly by the VQS? Do you agree? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is the better guiding principle of governance for Singapore: Leadership is Key or Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict in Multi-Ethnic Societies
a)The resettlement policy is the main cause of conflict in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which impact of the Northern Ireland conflict has affected the country more – social segregation or declining economy? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bonding Singapore
a)Threat from external forces is the main challenge to Singapore’s social cohesion and harmony? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is the better way for Singapore to manage its ethnic diversity – building a national identity or developing common space? Explain your answer. (13m)
Canberra / Conflict in Multi-Ethnic Societies
a)How far was citizenship the cause of conflict in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer? (12m)
b)Here are the consequences of conflict in Northern Ireland
Social segregation
Declining economy
Political reforms
Which do you think is the most serious consequence? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bonding Singapore
a)How far have external threats affected harmony in multi-ethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are the strategies for building national identity
Multi-racialism
Common practices
Bilingualism
Which do you think is the most important strategy? Explain your answer. (13m) / Globalisation
a)How far do you agree that transnational companies are the most effective drivers of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are effects of globalisation:
Improvement in standard of living
Increased competition among nations
Increased awareness of foreign culture
Which do you think has the most important impact? Explain your answer. (13m)
Changkat Changi / Governance in Singapore
a)How far is “Leadership is Key” the most important principle in ensuring good governance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a more successful measure in keeping Singapore’s traffic flow smooth – ERP or VQS? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict in Multi-Ethnic Societies: Case Study of Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland
a)How far is the university admission criteria the most significant cause of conflict in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is the most damaging consequence of the conflict in Northern Ireland – political consequences or economic consequences? Explain your answer. (13m)
Bonding Singapore
a)How far is managing the perceptions of different religious groups the most important factor in maintaining social stability in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which measure is more effective in ensuring social harmony in Singapore – ethnic integration policy or the policy of multiracialism? Explain your answer. (13m)
Chestnut Drive / Governance in Singapore
a)To what extent is a forward-looking government essential for Singapore’s sustained economic success? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)The following are measures taken to manage traffic flow in Singapore
ERP
VQS
Park and Ride Scheme
Which do you think is most effective in ensuring smooth traffic flow? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict and Harmony in Multi-Ethnic Societies
a)To what extent is citizenship rights a cause of conflict in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer?
b)The following are consequences of conflict in Northern Ireland
Political instability
Economic decline
Social segregation
Which do you think is most detrimental to Northern Ireland? Explain your answer. (12m)
Social Cohesion and Harmony
a)To what extent do internal threats affect peace and harmony in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)The following measures are implemented by Singapore to manage ethnic diversity
Building a national identity
Safeguarding the interests of minority groups
Developing common space
Which do you think is most effective in managing ethnic diversity? Explain your answer. (13m)
CHIJ
St Joseph’s / Healthcare in Singapore and Britain
a)To what extent is the need for self-reliance the most important strategy in providing healthcare for all Singaporeans? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Is increasing efficiency in the NHS a better way than providing quality services to manage healthcare needs in Britain? Explain your answer. (13m) / Bonding Singapore
a)To what extent is managing the perceptions of different religious groups the key strategy to managing ethnic diversity in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Is providing common space through educational institutions a better way to bond Singaporeans than through public housing? Explain your answer. (13m) / Sustaining Economic Development in a Globalising World
a)To what extent is diversifying the economy the most important strategy for Singapore to remain competitive in a globalising world? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Is increased competition among nations a more serious impact of globalisation than loss of local culture? Explain your answer. (13m)
CHIJ
Toa Payoh / Understanding Governance
a)How far is the Vehicle Quota System an effective measure to help keep traffic flow smooth in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are 3 strategies to meet the challenges of an ageing population
Family support
Community support
Government support
Which of these is the most significant strategy for the challenges? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict and Harmony in Multi-Ethnic Societies
(a)How far was social segregation a cause of conflict in Northern Ireland? Explain your answer. (12m)
(b)Here are 3 causes for the conflict in Sri Lanka:
University admission criteria
‘Sinhala Only’ policy
Citizenship rights
Which of these is the most significant causes for the conflict? Explain your answer. (13m) / Managing International Relations
a)How far are Singapore’s bilateral relations an effective tool to establish international relationships? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are 3 reasons for conflicts among countries:
Conflict over scarce resources
Conflict over territory Conflict over ideological differences
Which of these is the most common reason for international conflict? Explain your answer. (13m)
Christ Church / What makes Good Governance?
a)To what extent is good governance in Singapore due to good leadership? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“The most effective way to deal with the problem if declining birth rate in Singapore is to encourage foreign talents to settle down here.” Do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
Healthcare in Singapore and Britain
a)To what extent is affordable healthcare in Singapore due to government policies? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“The most effective way to solve the problems of the welfare system in Britain is to first manage government spending.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m) / Deterrence and Diplomacy
a)To what extent is conflict between nations due to territorial disputes? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)“The most effective strategy for military deterrence in Singapore is the National Service policy.” Do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. (13m)
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) / Governance in Singapore
a)To what extent is Singapore’s economic development due to good leadership? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three ways to prepare for an ageing population in Singapore
Individual responsibility
Family help
Government assistance
Which do you think is the most effective way? Explain your answer. (13m)
Managing Healthcare in Singapore and Britain
a)To what extent is healthcare in Singapore affordable due to government support? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three ways to manage healthcare in Britain
Managing government spending
Increasing efficiency
Providing quality services
Which do you think is most effective way? Explain your answer. (13m) / Managing Peace and Security
a)To what extent is conflict among countries due to competition for natural resources? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three ways Singapore ensures its security
Total Defence
Defence Industry
Military co-operation with other countries
Which do you think is the most effective way? Explain your answer. (13m)
Clementi Woods / Understanding Governance
a)How far does the ERP help in managing traffic flow in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which one plays a more important role in sustaining good governance in Singapore: the people or the government? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict in Multi-Ethnic Societies
a)How far is the conflict between the Catholics and the Protestants due to divided loyalties? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which poses a more serious challenge to the peace and security of Singapore – differing perceptions of different racial groups or external threats? Explain your answer. (13m) / Managing International Relations
a)How far is the promotion of economic development in the Southeast Asian region the main reason for the formation of ASEAN? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Which is a better way to guarantee Singapore’s security – Total Defence or Diplomacy? Explain your answer. (13m)
Commonwealth / Understanding Governance
a)To what extent is the individual’s responsibility the key role in helping Singapore manage the challenges of an ageing population? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three methods used by the British government in handling the NHS in Britain
Managing government spending
Improving efficiency
Providing quality service
Which is the best way of solving the problems faced by the NHS? Explain your answer. (13m) / Conflict in Multi-Ethnic Societies
a)To what extent is managing perceptions of different racial groups a difficult challenge in multi-ethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)
b)Here are three ways in which Singapore has tried to encourage social bonding among the citizens
Ethnic integration policy within public housing
Opportunities provided by educational institutions
Shared experience through national service
Which is the best way to encourage social bonding among the citizens? Explain your answer. (13m) / Sustaining Economic Development