MOLEFI SENIOR SCHOOL
SOCIAL STUDIES PAPER 2
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2004 SOCIAL STUDIES 0585/02
Total Marks: 100 2 hours 15 minutes
1 (a) Describe five different ways in which the environment can be sustained. [10]
(b) Explain the importance of environment impact assessment [5]
(c) Evaluate the role of NGOs in conserving the environment. [5]
2 (a) Explain how the following na onal principles contribute to na on building:
(i) Botho [2]
(ii) Democracy [2] (iii) Development [2]
(iv) Unity [2]
(v) Self-reliance [2]
(b) Discuss five challenges encountered in na on building [10]
3 (a) Explain five ways in which Botswana benefits from interna onal rela ons. [10]
(b) Describe five principles that guide Botswana in her interna onal rela ons [10]
4 (a) Describe five ways of promo ng culture [10]
(b) Discuss how globaliza on has affected na onal culture in Botswana [10]
5 (a) Explain five factors that contribute to economic development [10]
(b) Evaluate the role of the following in promo ng economic diversifica on
(i) the private sector [5]
(ii) Government [5]
2005 SOCIAL STUDIES 0585/02
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1 (a) Describe the economic advantages and disadvantages of globaliza on for Botswana
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(b) Discuss five ways in which corrup on can affect economic development [5]
2 (a) Describe five differences between the tradi onal and modern educa on systems in
Botswana [10]
(b) Describe how the following promote human resource development
(i) Government [5]
(ii) Non-Governmental Organisa ons [5]
3 (a) (i) Discuss the importance of popula on policy [5]
(ii) Describe five causes of conflicts over natural resources. [10]
(b) Discuss the role of the government in promo ng family life in Botswana [5]
4 (a) List the stages of law making in Botswana [10]
(b) (i) Describe five roles of the opposi on par es in Botswana [5]
(ii) Describe five ways of promo ng Botswana’s culture interna onally [5]
5 (a) (i) Outline the provisions of the 1934 Na ve Tribunal Proclama on [5]
(ii) Explain the importance of inter-marriages across ethnic groups [5]
(b) Discuss the role played by the following Councils in preparing Botswana for
Independence.
(i) African Advisory Council [5]
(ii) Joint Advisory Council [5] 2006 SOCIAL STUDIES
Total Marks: 100 2 hours 15 minutes
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1 (a) Assess the impact of terrorism as a global crisis. [10]
(b) Discuss the importance of non-governmental organiza on in promo ng
democracy [10]
2 (a) Explain five ways in which the government promotes economic diversifica on in
Botswana [10]
(b) Discuss five ways in which mining contributes to the economy of Botswana
[10]
3 (a) Explain how colonialism led to the forma on of early Na onalist movement
[10]
(b) (i) Describe the roles played by Batswana dikgosi in preven ng a takeover by the
Bri sh South Africa Company in 1825. [5]
ii) Describe the role played by the Bogosi Ins tu on in na on building [5]
4 (a) Evaluate the effects of interna onal migra on in Botswana [10]
(b) Explain five factors that lead to high popula on growth [10]
5 (a) Describe how government is formed in Botswana [8]
(b) Outline eight quali es of a good ci zen [8]
(c) Explain why interna onal rela ons are important. [4]
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2007 SOCIAL STUDIES
Total Marks: 100
1 (a) Examine the impact of rapid popula on growth on available resources [10]
(b) Discuss five effects of rural-urban migra on on rural areas [5]
2 (a) Discuss how the youth can help to address the problem of unemployment in rural
areas. [6]
(b) Evaluate the contribu on of the NGOs in na on building. [14]
3 (a) Discuss three advantages and three disadvantages of Botswana’s ‘first past the post’
electoral system [12]
(b) Explain why there is voter apathy in Botswana [5]
4 (a) Discuss with examples how culture promotes gender dispari es in Botswana [10]
(b) Assess how globaliza on has nega vely affected the economy [10]
5 (a) Discuss the impact of deser fica on [10]
(b) Discuss five ways in which the government of Botswana is encouraging peace and
harmony among ethnic groups in Botswana [10]
2008 SOCIAL STUDIES
Total Marks: 100
1 (a) Discuss the factors that influence the division of labor in the modern society. [10]
(b) Describe the role of a family in addressing the issue of HIV/AIDS. [10]
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2 (a) Explain the five ways in which globaliza on has impacted nega vely on Batswana[10]
(b) Explain five possible solu ons to rapid popula on growth. [10]
3 (a) Show with examples, how culture promotes the following principles of na on
building:
(i) Unity [2]
(ii) Botho [2]
(iii) Democracy [2]
(iv) Development
[2]
(b) Explain six factors that influence economic growth. [12]
4 (a) Explain how transparency promotes good governance.
(b) Analyze the significance of the following na onal symbols in na on building:
(i) Na onal flag [4] (ii) Na onal Anthem [3]
iii) Coat of Arms [3]
5 (a) Explain the importance of tradi onal educa on [10]
(b) Assess five ways in which the tourism industry has posi vely contributed to the
economy of Botswana [10]
2009 SOCIAL STUDIES
Total Marks: 100
1 (a) Describe five causes of conflicts over natural resources. [10]
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(b) Describe five socio-economic factors that influence popula on growth. [10]
2 (a) Discuss five ways in which interna onal rela ons are important. [10]
(b) Discuss five challenges faced by Botswana in her interna onal rela ons. [10]
3 (a) Discuss five challenges faced by manufacturing industries in Botswana [10]
(b) Describe five possible solu ons to the challenges faced by manufacturing industries in
Botswana. [10]
4 (a) Discuss the factors that led to the Bri sh declara on of a protectorate over
Bechuanaland. [10]
(b) Describe five characteris cs of a Non-Democra c form of government. [10]
5 (a) Explain why socialisa on is an important aspect of the child’s upbringing. [10]
(b) Evaluate the importance of culture. [10]
2010 SOCIAL STUDIES
Total Marks: 100
1. (a) Discuss the significance of intermarriages across ethnic groups. [4]
(b) Explain the role of the family in addressing issues of sex educa on. [6]
(c) Evaluate the impact of the changing family systems in Botswana. [10]
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2. (a) Using examples, discuss how Tswana culture encourages gender dispari es. [10]
(b) Evaluate the contribu on of Emang Basadi in na on building in Botswana. [10]
3. (a) According to the Ministry of Educa on, all Batswana have equal access to educa on.
Assess this with par cular reference to the disabled learners in Botswana. [10]
(b) Discuss the role of educa on in promo ng economic development. [10]
4. (a) AI-Qaeda is regarded as an interna onal terrorist organisa on. Discuss the impact of
terrorism in the world. [10]
(b) Discuss five challenges faced by Botswana in her effort to develop interna onal rela ons.
[10]
5. When addressing a press conference the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Mr
Baledzi Gaolathe said the government would con nue to pursue economic avenues that could
lead to further diversifica on of the economy away from the mining industry.
Source; Botswana Daily News; 16 January 2009
(a) Explain two challenges faced by the mining sector of the economy in Botswana. [4]
(b) Using three examples, evaluate the significance of global economic forces on the economy
of Botswana. [6]
(c) Assess the role of the government of Botswana in economic diversifica on. [10] 2011
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(a) Explain three challenges of self employment in Botswana. [6]
(b) Discuss three ways in which agriculture contributes to the economy of Botswana. [6]
(c) Evaluate the role of government in promo ng agriculture. [8]
2 (a) Some dikgosi, like Kgosi Kgafela, have re-introduced ini a on schools to revive tradi onal
educa on.
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(i) Explain how this type of educa on is important to culture in Botswana. [6]
(ii) Discuss the importance of cultural tolerance in Botswana. [6]
(b) Assess the social impact of globalisa on on Botswana. [8]
3 (a) The rapid increase of Zimbabwean immigrants into Botswana has directly affected
Botswana.
(i) Explain any three factors that could have forced Zimbabweans to migrate into
Botswana. [6] (ii) Evaluate how this type of migra on has economically benefited
Botswana. [6]
(b) Describe four causes of conflict over the use of natural resources. [8]
4 (a) Discuss three challenges faced by Botswana in her interna onal rela ons. [6]
(b)Explain any three principles that guide Botswana in her interna onal rela ons. [6]
(c)Evaluate four ways in which Non-Governmental Organisa ons promote human rights in
Botswana. [8]
5 (a) Contrast Botswana’s cons tu onal democracy with Swaziland’s monarchy. [6]
(b) When people in power or authority act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain,
economic development is nega vely impacted.
(i) Discuss three ways in which this type of prac ce affects economic development. [6]
(ii)Explain four ways in which the Directorate of Corrup on and Economic Crime promotes good
governance in Botswana. [8]
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2012 SOCIAL STUDIES
Total Marks: 100 2 hours 30 minutes
1.(a) Explain three roles of each of the following branches of government:
(i) Execu ve [6]
[6]
(ii) Legislature
(b) The spirit of na onalism brought changes in the lives of Africans.
Discuss how na onalism affected the lives of Batswana. [8]
2.(a) Explain three ways of acquiring ci zenship in Botswana. [6]
(b) Explain three tradi onal a ributes of Batswana ci zens. [6]
(c) Discuss how the UN Peace Keeping Forces help to sustain human dignity.
[8]
3.(a) Explain the importance of educa on in promo ng economic development. [6]
(b) Outline the steps to be taken by individuals when health rights have been violated. [6]
(c) Assess the effects of global economic forces on the economy of Botswana. [8]
4.(a) Using examples, show how the hardveld has influenced the economic ac vi es of people
living there. [6]
(b) A woman’s fer lity rate is influenced by both socio-economic and cultural factors. Explain
three factors that can lead to an increased fer lity rate. [6]
(c) Explain the importance of popula on policy. [8]
5.(a) Using examples, show how elements of culture differ from one group to another in
Botswana. [6]
(b) Discuss how Tswana culture promotes gender dispari es in Botswana. [6]
(c) Media has an influence on people’s way of life.
Evaluate ways through which the media has influenced the Setswana culture. [8] 2013
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1 (a) Explain three social factors that can lead to an increase in popula on. [6]
(b) Explain three effects of high popula on on the available resources. [6]
(c) Discuss four possible measures that can be taken to reduce rapid popula on
growth. [8]
2 (a) Explain three ways in which the 1934 Na ve Tribunal Proclama on reduced the
powers of dikgosi and the kgotla as judicial ins tu ons. [6]
(b) Explain contribu ons made by Batswana dikgosi in preserving the lands of Batswana from
the period of Mfecane up to the me when Bechuanaland a ained independence. [6].
(c) Assess four poli cal impacts of Mfecane wars on Batswana. [8]
3 (a) Explain any three principles that guide Botswana’s foreign policy. [6]
(b) Explain any three roles played by Botswana in interna onal rela ons at regional level. [6]
(c) Assess four roles of the United Na ons in promo ng world peace. [8]
4 Culture is our heritage; a na on without a culture is a lost na on.
(a) Explain the importance of culture in Botswana. [6]
(b) Explain three ways in which culture promotes the principle of Botho. [6]
(c) Assess the impact of globaliza on on the Tswana culture. [8]
5 In recent years the government of Botswana has invested a lot in addressing the problem of
shortage of skilled labour.
(a) Explain the importance of educa on. [6]
(b) Outline six challenges faced by people who are self employed in Botswana. [6]
(c) Assess four roles of government in promo ng human resource development in Botswana.[8]
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1 (a) Explain the importance of the Kgalagadi desert to human life in Botswana. [6] (b) The
Okavango Swamps are one of Africa’s most preferred tourist des na ons.
Discuss three ways in which people can mismanage these swamps. [6]
(c) Evaluate four roles of Non-Governmental Organisa ons in promo ng environmental
conserva on. [8]
2 (a) Suggest three ways of addressing each of the following issues at family level:
(i) Gender inequality,
(ii) HIV/AIDS.
[6]
(b) Explain three roles of religious organisa ons in promo ng family life.
[6]
(c) Assess four changes that have taken place in family systems in Botswana since
independence. [8]
3 (a) Explain three ways in which ci zenship is acquired in Botswana. [6]
(b) Botswana is a mul -ethnic na on. Explain three ways of promo ng peace amongst
Botswana’s diverse ethnic groups. [6]
(c) Assess four roles played by the United Na ons’ peace-keeping forces in sustaining human
life, dignity and peace. [8]
4 (a) The spirit of na onalism brought changes in the lives of Africans.
Discuss how na onalism affected the lives of Batswana. [6]
(b) According to the Independent Electoral Commission, a large number of eligible voters
neither vote nor register for elec ons. Outline any six reasons for voter apathy in Botswana. [6]
(c) Evaluate the role of opposi on par es in promo ng good governance in Botswana. [8]
5 (a) Explain any three factors that contribute to economic development. [6]
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(b) Discuss challenges faced by the agricultural sector in Botswana. [6]
(c) The mining sector con nues to contribute most to Botswana’s foreign exchange earnings.
Evaluate government’s efforts in promo ng economic diversifica on in Botswana. [8]
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