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1
Which of the following is a function of the mass media?
Informing citizens of local and international affairs
Acting as an agent of the government
Acting as a propaganda tool for local and foreign governments
Promoting private sector interest
2
Which of the following organizations aims to regulate trade among countries?
GATT
WTO
EU
IMF
3
Two negative impacts of tourism on development in the Caribbean are
cultural erasure and earner of foreign exchange
marginalization of the local population and job creation
environmental damage and job creation
cultural erasure and inflation
4
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the World Bank?
Imposing sanctions through its dispute settlement mechanism
Providing technical assistance and training for developing countries
Providing a forum for trade negotiations
Supporting the use of non-tariff rather than tariff barriers i
5
The following are threats to sustainable development EXCEPT when
poverty leads to dependency on the environment
income distributions are inequitable
large output of goods and services are seen as productivity
income distributions are equitable
6
Which of the following is NOT a common achievement of the OECS?
Government
Currency
High Court
Central Bank
7
Diverting money allocated for disaster relief to other projects may be considered corruption.
True
False
8
The age dependencyratio (ADR) IS best defined as
ration of young men who are employed to the number of old men
number of men and women in the population
the ratio of dependents to the working age population
the number of old people dependent on young people
9
In which chronological order did the following territories achieve independence?
Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana, Barbados
Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad
Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados
Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad
10
One challenge that tourism poses to development is
the economies dependent on tourism are vulnerable to global changes.
the tourism sector employs significant numbers of people from the Caribbean
tourism is an insignificant earner of foreign exchange in some countries
tourism development in the region is unsuccessful
11
What is meant by equity in a society?
Equitable distribution of resources for all
Fair treatment of all
Provisions for all to have equal opportunities
All of the above
12
Which institution, in the integration movement, preceded the Caribbean Community and Common Market?
CARICOM Single Market and Economy
Association of Caribbean States
Caribbean Free Trade Association
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
13
Which of the following is INCONSISTENT with preservation of the environment?
Sustainability
Use of local materials
Ecotourism
Economic growth
14
One of the MAJOR factors that has stimulated globalization worldwide, including in the Caribbean is
increase in income and wealth
rapid improvement in technology
effective utilization
willingness to cooperate
15
The distribution of wealth in a country is an important indicator of development. This is measured by
Human Development Index
Gini Index
Gross Domestic Product
Gross National Product
16
Sir Arthur Lewis' theory, industrialization by invitation, was based on
income generated from private enterprises
direct foreign investment
indirect foreign investments
local investment from entrepreneurs
17
The 19th century idea that a society should be classless without private ownership is a
Democratic ideal
Functionalist idea
Dependency theory
Marxist idea
18
In which of the following years was the World Trade Organization formed?
1995
1885
1945
1795
19
Diverting money allocated for disaster relief to other projects may be considered
corruption
cronyism
favouritism
nepotism
20
What are the two main functions of the WTO?
The promotion of world peace, economic stability and financial co-operation
Administration of WTO's framework and economic cooperation among members
The promotion of free trade and economic liberalism
Administration of agreements and the resolution of international disputes
21
Which of the following factor is considered a challenge to development in the Caribbean?
Improved educational standards
Cultural Imperialism
Regional Integration
Lack of confidence in local products
22
Individuals who are denied employment because they live in the ghetto are discriminated against based on their
class
age
gender
ability
23
Sport helps to(I).generate income; (II) promote healthy lifestyles; (III)develop Caribbean identity
I and III only
I and II only
II and III only
I,II and III
24
Which of the following refers to the institution which replaced GATT in 1995 ?
International Monetary Fund
International Finance Corporation
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
World Trade Organisation
25
Economic development seeks to protect future generations worldwide.
False
True
26
Which of the following indices are NOT measures of human development?
Birth rate
Gross National Product
Literacy
Life expectancy
27
All of the following are features of globalization EXCEPT
trade- liberalization
protectionism
e-commerce
commercialization
28
The electronic media includes all of the following EXCEPT
internet
films
cable tv
the print media
29
Sport contribute to Caribbean societies by promoting healthy lifestyles.
False
True
30
Which of the following can be identified s a non economic indicator of development?
Population Growth rate
Gross National Product
Age Dependency Ratio
Internet Penetration
31
Which of these statements BEST illustrates discrimination?
Teacher Malcolm believed Avy was a lazy boy.
Reno was not accepted into Jay College because of his sexual orientation.
All women are bad drivers
Martha was not given the job because she was unqualified
32
Which of the following is a challenge for CSME?
High level of political commitment from member states
Increased trade among member countries
Free movement of labour in the region
Increased competition from extra-regional sources
33
The movement started by Aimé Cesaire which focused on black consciousness and pride was referred to as
Pan-Africanism
Rastafari
Negritude
Code Noir
34
Discrimination is displayed when the following is practiced
All of the above
Ageism
Creedism
Sexism
35
The functioning of the OECS as an economic unit is reflected in
cooperation in the health sector
a single judicial system
a joint civil aviation authority
a single currency
36
List the following institutions in chronological order.
(i) CARICOM (ii) CARIFTA (iii) CDB (iv) CXC
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
ii) (iii) (i) (iv
iii) (ii) (iv) (i
(i) (ii) (iv) (iii
37
One way in which globalization can hinder development in the Caribbean is?
there can be job creation outside the Caribbean region
consumers can get better quality goods
cheaper foreign goods can put some local producers out of business
many companies can now make foreign direct investments in the Caribbean
38
Which of the following factors can hinder development/
Rigid class stratification
Efficient justice system
Increased foreign investment
Technological advancement
39
The World Trade Organization was formed in 1945.
True
False
40
One challenge faced by Caribbean countries in achieving integration is
insularity
large number of indigenous peoples
the impact of natural disasters
high levels of illiteracy
41
The Gini Index is used to measure productivity.
False
True
42
Which of the following outcomes results from globalization?
STRICT immigration policies
Commercialization of cultures
Increased import costs
Closed economic space
43
Which of these roles of the mass media does NOT represent Caribbean Integration?
It carries documentaries of great political leaders of the Caribbean
it beams entertaining foreign movies/ shows
It airs programmes depicting outstanding personalities of the Caribbean
44
Which movement in the Caribbean BEST represents class struggle?
Trade Union development
Pan Africanism
Negritude
Political ideology
45
Social justice is mainly concerned with
improvements in the justice system
gender differences
equity among members of society
stratification in the society
