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GCE O LEVEL SYLLABUS SOCIAL STUDIES SYLLABUS QUESTIONS& PAST YEAR STRUCTURED ESSAY EXAM QUESTIONS (2008-2012)CHAPTER 2: GOVERNANCE IN SINGAPOREKey Questions:1. How is governance practiced in Singapore?2. What are the guiding principles of governance?3. What are the challenges and responses to transportation policies?4. What are the challenges and responses of Singapore’s population policies from the 1970s to the 21st century?5. What are the challenges and responses to an ageing population?Previous O Level QuestionsHow far is the control of traffic flow in Singapore achieved by the Park and Ride Scheme? (2008)Here are three guiding policies of governance – Leadership is key, Anticipate change and stay relevant, Reward for work and Work for reward. Is any one of these more important than others? (2008)How far can the principle that ‘Leadership is Key’ ensure good governance in Singapore? (2012)Measures to control traffic flow in Singapore has been successful. How far do you agree with this judgment? (2012)CHAPTER 3: MANAGING HEALTHCARE: CASE STUDIES OF SINGAPORE AND BRITAINKey Questions:1. What are the main features of Singapore’s and Britain’s healthcare system?2. How effective is Singapore’s and Britain’s healthcare system in meeting the needs of its citizens?3. What are the problems and challenges Singapore and Britain faces in providing health care services?Previous O Level QuestionsHow far do you agree that the main reason why most British people support the National Health Service is because it is free? (2010)By encouraging self-reliance, Singapore can effectively meet the healthcare needs of people. How far do you agree with this judgment? (2010)CHAPTER 4: CONFLICT IN MULTI-ETHNIC SOCIETIES: SRI LANKA AND NORTHERN IRELANDKey Questions:1. Why did conflict breakout in multi-ethnic Sri Lanka?2. What are the effects of the Sri Lankan conflict?3. What are the challenges involved in resolving the Sri Lankan conflict?4. Why did conflict breakout in Northern Ireland?5. What are the effects of the Northern Ireland conflict?6. What are the challenges involved in resolving the Northern Ireland conflict?Previous O Level QuestionsHow far was the Sinhalese-Tamil conflict due to British colonial rule over Sri Lanka? (2008)Here are three causes of the conflict in Northern Ireland – Divided loyalties, lack of voting rights, unequal employment opportunities. Was any one of these more important than others? (2008)CHAPTER 5: BONDING SINGAPOREKey Questions:1. Why is managing ethnic diversity important in Singapore?2. How is ethnic diversity managed in Singapore?3. What are the challenges involved in managing Singapore as a multi-ethnic society?Previous O Level QuestionsHow far do you agree that the main factor in creating social harmony in Singapore has been its public housing policy? (2009)Which has posed the greater problem for Singapore in ensuring social harmony – racial differences or religious differences? (2009)CHAPTER 6: MANAGING PEACE AND SECURITY: DETERRENCE AND DIPLOMACYKey Questions:1. What are the causes of territorial conflicts? Eg. China-India Borders. 2. What are the causes of conflicts over scarce resources? Eg. Iceland-Britain.3. What are the causes of ideological conflicts? Eg. Korean War.4. How does Singapore use deterrence and diplomacy for its national security?Previous O Level QuestionsHere are three aspects of Singapore’s Total Defence: Civil Defence, Social Defence, Economic Defence. Is any one of these aspects more important than the others? (2011)CHAPTER 7: MANAGING PEACE AND SECURITY: REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTKey Questions:1. Why did the Gulf War break out in 1991?2. How was the 1991 Gulf War conflict resolved?3. What were the consequences of the 1991 Gulf War conflict?4. How can transnational terrorism be fought?Previous O Level QuestionsHow far was the issue of oil production responsible for the worsening relationship between Iraq and Kuwait? (2008)Here are three results of Operation Desert Storm – destruction of Iraqi military basis, political instability in Iraq, environmental damage – Was any one of these more significant than the others? (2008)How far do you agree that the main reason for Al-Qaeda’s continued ability to resist attempts to crush it has been the links it has with other terrorist groups? (2009)Which is the greater threat posed to the world by transnational terrorism – its economic impact or its social impact? (2009)Efforts to combat transnational terrorism are certain to fail. How far do you agree with this judgment? (2011)How far were disputes over territory the cause of the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in 1990? (2012)Transnational terrorism has not been successful. How far do you agree with this judgment? (2012)CHAPTER 8: SUSTAINING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN A GLOBALISING WORLDKey Questions:1. What are the causes of globalization?2. What are the challenges of globalizaiton?3. What are the opportunities brought about by globalizaiton?4. What are the successes and limitations of Singapore’s strategies for economic development in a globalized world?Previous O Level QuestionsHow far do you agree that the main cause of globalisation has been improvements in communications? (2009)Which is the most effective strategy for Singapore to remain competitive in a globalized world – diversifying its economy or managing its resources efficiently? (2009)How far do you agree that the main reason for Singapore’s pro-globalisation policies is to improve the standard of living of its people? (2010)With careful land use planning, Singapore can effectively protect its environment. How far do you agree with this judgment? (2010)Here are three areas in which globalisation has had an economic impact: Standards of living, Competition between nations, Incomes of the rich and porr. Is any one of these areas more important than others? (2011)The environmental impact of globalisation is certain to be harmful. How far do you agree with this statement? (2011)CHAPTER 9: VENICE – A GREAT CITY-STATE OF ITS TIMEKey Questions:1. Why did Venice rise to power?2. What led to the decline and fall of Venice?3. What are the lessons that Singapore can learn from the case-study of Venice?Previous O Level QuestionsHow far do you agree that the main reason for the rise of Venice was its willingness to reform its system of government? (2010)With better leadership , the decline of Venice could have been prevented. How far do you agree with this judgement? (2010)How far were checks on the power of the Doge the cause of the effectiveness of Venice’s system of government? (2012)Venice was unsuccessful in dealing with external challenges. How far do you agree with this judgment? (2012) ................
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