CANDIDATE’S NAME: ______________________________________ SCHOOL: _____

NORTHERN EDUCATION DIVISION

2024 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION MOCK EXAMINATION

SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS

Subject Number: M192/II

Monday 25th March Time Allowed: 2 hours
1:00 – 3:00 pm

PAPER II
(100 marks)

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2. There are three sections in this paper; A, B and C.

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Section A (50 marks)

SOCIAL STUDIES
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.

1. a. State any two ways of promoting social justice and fairness for special
groups of people.
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b. Explain any two causes of social injustice in Africa.
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c. Explain any two duties and functions of the electoral commission.
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2. a. State any two indicators of gender balance.
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b. Explain any two ways in which security is important in the country.
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c. Describe any two key elements of the international labour laws.
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3. a. State two positive effects of population decline in a country.
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b. Describe any two common characteristics of developing nations.
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c. Explain any two ways in which people should prepare for marriage.
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4. A certain government agency was examining tax returns of some individuals and companies to verify
if the financial information was being reported correctly. Use this information to answer questions 4a
(i) and (ii).
a. (i) What term best describes the activity of the government agency?

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(ii). Explain any two ways in which the activity of the agency is
Important in the country.
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b. Describe any two socio-economic impact of climate change on the development of a country.
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c. State any one reason why managing disaster risks is better than managing disasters.
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5. a. State any two institutions that promote good governance.
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b. Explain any two functions of local government.
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c. Explain any two ways in which caring for social services is important.
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Section B (20 marks)

LIFE SKILLS

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided

6. a. State any two positive effects of the media on adolescence behaviour.
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b. Explain any two factors that influence peaceful co-existence among the people
in the community.
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c. Explain any two ways in which taking risks in business is important.

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7. a. Mr Kachusa, a successful businessman, embarked on the distribution of free
relief basic items to hunger stricken families in Mwanjosi village.
(i) What term is used to describe what Mr Kachusa was doing in
Mwanjosi village?
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(ii) Explain any two ways in which the activity mentioned in 7a (i)
is important to Mr Kachusa’s business.
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b. Mention any one way in which adolescents can avoid reproductive health
challenges.
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c. Explain any two challenges faced when dealing with cultural practices
that promote the spread of HIV and AIDS.
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Essays
Answer all questions in this section in an essay form in the spaces provided.
8. Explain any five social and ethical values for international life. (15 marks)

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9. Explain any five consequences of corruption in business.

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