MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

NATIONAL GRADE SIX MOCK

ASSESSMENT # 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
PAPER 01

March 15, 2024 (p.m.)

1 hour and 10 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This test has 40 questions. You have 1 hour and 10 minutes to answer them.

2. Each question has four suggested answers: (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read
each question carefully and then choose the correct answer.

3. On your answer sheet, find the number that matches the question you intend to
answer.

4. Shade the circle with the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D), that matches your answer
for each question.

Sample Question

The capital of Guyana is

(A) Linden. Sample Answer

(B) Lethem.
(C) Rose Hall. A B
(D) Georgetown.

The correct answer is “Georgetown”, so (D) has been shaded.

5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new
choice.

6. When the supervisor tells you to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as
carefully as you can.

7. If you try a question and find that you cannot answer it, go on to the next one. You may
return to that question later.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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Questions 1 and 2

Study the caption below and then answer Questions 1 and 2.

Mary and her younger siblings live with their father, who takes care of
them.

1. To which family type does Mary belong?

(A) Orphan
(B) Extended
(C) Single parent
(D) Sibling household

2. Which member is missing from Mary’s family to make it a nuclear family?

(A) Uncle
(B) Mother
(C) Nephew
(D) Grandmother

3. Which of the following instruments was contributed to the Guyanese society by the
Portuguese?

(A) Mandolin
(B) Harmonium
(C) Bongo drum
(D) Bamboo flute
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4. Which of the following is a feature of a sibling household?

(A) Strong parental bond

(B) Less money for the family
(C) Grandparents to pass on traditions
(D) More parental guidance and support

Question 5

Study the picture below and then answer Question 5.

5. Which of the following ethnic groups is associated with the cultural wear shown in the
picture?

(A) Africans
(B) Chinese
(C) Portuguese
(D) Amerindians
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Study the caption below and then answer Question 6.

At a maticore, Ravi and Reena danced to the sound of the tassa drums.

6. Which of the following ethnic groups contributed this celebration to the Guyanese
society?
(A) European
(B) Portuguese
(C) Amerindian
(D) East Indians

Question 7
Study the map below and then answer Question 7.

7. Which of the following bodies of water are correctly placed under the letters X and Y?
X Y
(A) Caribbean Sea Pacific Ocean
(B) Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean
(C) Caribbean Sea Atlantic Ocean
(D) Atlantic Ocean Caribbean Sea
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8. Which of the following is a founding member state of CARICOM?

(A) Belize
(B) Jamaica
(C) St. Lucia
(D) Suriname

9. Which of the following continental neighbours is separated from Guyana by the Takatu
and Ireng rivers?

(A) Brazil
(B) Suriname
(C) Venezuela
(D) French Guiana
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Questions 10 and 11

Study the map of Guyana and answer Questions 10 and 11.

10. Which of the following places are found in the Administrative Region labelled P?

(A) Lethem and Bartica

(B) Bartica and Aishalton
(C) Aishalton and Mahdia
(D) Lethem and Aishalton

11. Which of the following is a major economic activity of the administrative region
labelled Q?

(A) Cattle rearing

(B) Diamond mining
(C) Balata bleeding
(D) Peanut farming
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Questions 12 and 13

Study the picture and then answer Questions 12 and 13.

12. In which Natural Region is the activity seen above done on a large scale?

(A) The Low Coastal Plain

(B) The Interior Savannah
(C) The Forested Highland Region
(D) The Hilly Sand and Clay Region

13. The cultivation of the crop shown above is important to Guyana because it

(i) is difficult to cultivate.

(ii) earns revenue for the country.
(iii) provides employment for many Guyanese.

(A) (i) and (ii)

(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iii)
(D (i) (ii) and (iii)
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14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good leader?

(A) Loyalty
(B) Fairness
(C) Respectful
(D) Dishonesty

Question 15

Study the caption below and then answer Question 15.

After fasting for 40 days during the period of Lent, Michael and his parents
attended their place of worship.

15. Which of the following leaders most likely conducted the worship service?

(A) Imam
(B) Pandit
(C) Pastor
(D) Swami

16. The Ministry of Health wishes to alert the citizens urgently of a possible dengue fever
outbreak. Which communication agency would be most suitable to use?

(A) Door to door messages

(B) GTT Land Line Services
(C) Guyana Post Office Corporation
(D) National Communications Network
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Question 17

Study the picture of a monument below and then answer Question 17.

17. What is the name of the monument shown in the picture?

(A) Fort Nassau

(B) The Lighthouse
(C) 1763 Monument
(D) 1823 Monument

18. Which of the following monuments is associated with World Wars I and II?

(A) The Cenotaph

(B) The Lighthouse
(C) Damon’s Monument
(D) Non Aligned Monument
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19. Which of the following events occurred on 26 May 1966?

(A) Guyana named its first Premier

(B) Guyana hoisted the Union Jack
(C) Guyana gained Republican status
(D) The name ‘Guyana’ was used for the first time

20. Which religious holiday commemorates the death of Jesus Christ?

(A) Easter
(B) Phagwah
(C) Good Friday
(D) Youman Nabi
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Questions 21 and 22

Study the flow chart below and then answer Questions 21 and 22.

• Internal Self Government

1953 • British Governor General and Premier

• Independent Nation
1966 • Guyanese Governor General and

• Republican Status
1970 • Ceremonial President and Prime Minister

• People's New Constitution

• Executive President

21. In which year did the People’s New Constitution come into effect?

(A) 1973
(B) 1980
(C) 1985
(D) 1992

22. Who was Guyana’s Head of Government immediately after 26 May 1966?

(A) Premier
(B) President
(C) Prime Minister
(D) Governor General
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Question 23
Study the caption below and then answer Question 23.

Mark was given a National Award for jumping into the river and rescuing the
children from drowning.

23. Which of the following National Awards did Mark most likely receive?

(A) Order of Excellence

(B) Cacique Crown of Valour
(C) Cacique Crown of Honour
(D) Golden Arrow of Achievement

24. Shelly wants to travel from Parika to Wakenaam. Which of the following means of
transportation is suitable for Shelly to use?

(A) Boat
(B) Truck
(C) Bicycle
(D) Aeroplane

25. Which of the following activities is associated with Eid ul Adha?

(A) Flying kites

(B) Lighting diyas
(C) Sacrificing animals
(D) Playing with powder and abeer
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26. Which of the following means of communication will most likely be used by

children who cannot speak?

(A) Oral Messages

(B) Telephone calls
(C) Radio messages
(D) Signs and signals

27. Which of the following is not a desirable behaviour?

(A) Throwing stones at the dogs

(B) Apologizing when you are wrong
(C) Helping a friend to find her way to the canteen
(D) Asking for an excuse when interrupting two persons speaking

28. The children were encouraged to show care for their school environment. Which of the
following actions should they take?

(A) Defacing the walls

(B) Cleaning the classrooms
(C) Removing the wooden rails
(D) Throwing stones at the windows

29. Jude found a wallet on the playground and gave it to the teacher. Which of the following
qualities best describes Jude’s action?

(A) Honesty
(B) Respect
(C) Defiance
(D) Empathy
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30. Mr. Joe takes a helpful drug to relieve the pain in his knees. Which of the
following drugs did he most likely take?

(A) Crack
(B) Heroin
(C) Ecstasy
(D) Panadol

Question 31

Study the picture below and then answer Question 31.

31. Which of the following safety gear should be used by persons using the above means of
transportation?

(A) Helmet
(B) Umbrella
(C) Seat belt
(D) Life jacket
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32. Which of the following is an effect of noise pollution?

(A) Increase in aquatic life

(B) Increase hearing problem
(C) Increase in concentration
(D) Increase in respiratory illnesses

Question 33

Study the signboard below and then answer Question 33.

33. Which of the following actions can be taken to support the message shown on the
signboard?

(A) Playing loud music late into the night

(B) Disposing of garbage in designated landfill sites
(C) Releasing waste water from factories into the rivers
(D) Burning the forest to make space for more farmlands

34. Which of the following is an effect of clogged drains and trenches?

(A) Breeding ground for mosquitoes

(B) Increase supply of drinking water
(C) Decrease in water borne diseases
(D) Less likelihood of flooding in the village
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Questions 35 and 36

Study the picture of the weather instruments below and then answer Questions 35
and 36.

35. Which element of weather does instrument at X measure?

(A) Temperature
(B) Wind direction
(C) Amount of sunshine
(D) Atmospheric pressure

36. Cindy’s teacher told her to make an instrument to measure atmospheric

pressure. Which of the following instruments did she make?

(A) Instrument W
(B) Instrument X
(C) Instrument Y
(D) Instrument Z
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37. Sally spent Christmas in Canada. She wore mittens and thick woolen clothing. Which
of the following climatic zones was Sally in?

(A) North Tropical Zone

(B) South Tropical Zone
(C) South Temperate Zone
(D) North Temperate Zone

38. Which of the following weather conditions are most suitable for the burning of a sugar
cane field for harvesting?
(i) Sunny
(ii) Rainy
(iii) Cloudy
(iv) Windy

(A) (i) and (iv) only

(B) (ii) and (iv) only
(C) (i) (ii) and (iv) only
(D) (ii) (iii) and (iv) only
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Question 39
Study the caption below and then answer Question 39.

Citizens are affected by prolonged rainfall during the months of May and June.

39. Which of the following is an effect of the weather condition stated above?

(A) Drought
(B) Flooding
(C) Bush fires
(D) Air pollution

40. What actions can the government take to assist the affected residents?

(i) Relocate residents to higher ground

(ii) Provide more drugs and medical supplies
(iii) Provide residents with food and drinking water

(A) (i) and (ii) only

(B) (i) and (iii) only
(C) (ii) and (iii) only
(D) (i) (ii) and (iii)

END OF TEST

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