Understanding Governance (Also includes some healthcare questions)

Conflict & Harmony in Multi-ethnic Societies #onding Singa"ore a) How significant is perception of race as the most serious challenge in managing multi-ethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) !uil"ing a national i"entity is the most effecti#e measure in managing ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore.$ %o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) How significant is the "egra"ation of the en#ironment as a negati#e effect of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he most effecti#e way to sustain Singapore(s economic "e#elopment in a globalising worl" is for Singapore companies to #enture abroa".$ %o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) 'ransnational corporations are a more significant "ri#er of globalisation than impro#ements in transportation.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he most effecti#e strategy for Singapore to sustain its growth is by nurturing the growth of small an" me"ium enterprises (S3Es).$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) 'o what extent are 'ransnational ,orporations a 2ey force of 6lobalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three strategies Singapore uses to meet the challenges of 6lobalisation4 %i#ersification of the Economy 9sing 5'+s :urturing S3Es 7hich is the most effecti#e strategy? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) )ea"ership is *ey$ is more important than +nticipate ,hange an" Stay -ele#ant$ in ensuring goo" go#ernance in Singapore. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he most effecti#e way in which Singapore can "eal with an ageing population is to encourage foreign talent.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) 'o what extent is anticipating change an" staying rele#ant the most important gui"ing principle of go#ernance for Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three ways how Singapore prepares for an ageing population4 0n"i#i"ual -esponsibility 5amily Support 6o#ernment Support 7hich is the most effecti#e way? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict in Sri &an'a a) 'he Sinhala .nly$ policy was far more important than the ,iti/enship 0ssue$ for the conflict between the Sinhalese an" the 'amils. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he most significant conse1uence of the conflict in Sri )an2a is the loss of in#estment from other countries.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is buil"ing a national i"entity the best way to manage ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three challenges to peace an" harmony in a multi-ethnic society4 8erceptions of "ifferent racial groups 8erceptions of "ifferent religious groups 'hreats from external forces 7hich is the greatest challenge? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore

Understanding Governance

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How far is E-8 an effecti#e measure to control the flow of traffic in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a better strategy by Singapore in resol#ing Singapore(s low birth rate4 encouraging immigration or promoting larger families? Explain your answer. (1&m) Good Governance in Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is ha#ing goo" lea"ers the most important principle of goo" go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e way to manage traffic flow in Singapore ; E-8 or <=S? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) 8reparing for ageing rests solely on the in"i#i"ual>$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (12m) b) <=S is the best way to ease the congestion in our city.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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How far "o the perceptions of "ifferent religious groups pose a challenge to multi-ethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a better way to foster social cohesion in Singapore4 buil"ing a national i"entity or "e#eloping common space? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is managing external threats the most "ifficult challenge in a multi-ethnic society? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e way to manage ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore4 "e#eloping common space or buil"ing a national i"entity? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) 0nstilling a sense of national i"entity is the best way to foster relationships between Singaporeans.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (12m) b) +cti#ities of international terrorism pose the greatest threat to the tight social fabric of Singapore.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi-ethnic Societies a) 'he conflict in :orthern 0relan" was a result of "i#i"e" loyalties.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Economic conse1uence is the most serious result of the conflict in :orthern 0relan".$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Glo$alisation and (ts (m"act a) 'o what extent were "e#elopments in transportation the most important "ri#ing force of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e way to manage the impact of globalisation4 "i#ersifying the economy or #enturing abroa"? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) How far is goo" go#ernance in

Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far was the 'amil-Sinhalese

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alised %orld

Singapore "ue to the gui"ing principle of )ea"ership is *ey$? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a better way in preparing for an ageing population in Singapore ; in"i#i"ual responsibility or go#ernment support? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) How far "o you agree that the go#ernment plays the most important role to manage Singapore(s ageing population? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three measures to promote population growth in Singapore4 6ra"uate 3others Scheme 'hree or 3ore if you ,an +ffor" 0t 8ro-family 3easures 7hich of these is the most effecti#e measure to promote population growth in Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m) Managing Healthcare and Governance a) 'o what extent is anticipating change an" staying rele#ant a 2ey factor in go#ernance for a progressi#e Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) !elow are three approaches to help cope with ageing population in Singapore4 5amily Support 0n"i#i"ual -esponsibility 6o#ernment Support 7hich one "o you thin2 is the most effecti#e? Explain your answer. (12m)

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conflict "ue to the ?Sinhala-.nly$ policy? Explain your answer. (12m) 7hich was a more effecti#e way to re"uce the conflict in :orthern 0relan" ; peaceful protest or #iolent resistance? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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How far is globalisation "ue to the rise of transnational corporations? Explain your answer. (12m) 7hich is a better way for Singapore to maximise its opportunities in a globalise" worl" ; "i#ersifying its economy or #enturing o#erseas? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far "o you agree that the public housing policy is the most important factor in promoting interaction between the "ifferent races in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three causes of conflict in Sri )an2a4 ,iti/enship +ct 9ni#ersity +"mission ,riteria Sinhala .nly 8olicy 7hich of these is the most important cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Sri &an'a and )orthern (reland a) How important is the Sinhala .nly$ language policy in causing the tension between the 'amils an" Sinhalese in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are two conse1uences of the conflict between the 8rotestants an" ,atholics in :orthern 0relan"4 Social Segregation %eclining Economy 7hich of these is the more serious conse1uence? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Social Cohesion and Harmony in Singa"ore a) !elow are three challenges

Governance in Singa"ore a) 'he control of traffic flow is achie#e" mainly by the <=S? %o you agree? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better gui"ing principle of go#ernance for Singapore4 )ea"ership is *ey or +nticipate ,hange an" Stay -ele#ant? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Singapore faces in maintaining peace %ifferences in religious beliefs an" practices %ifferences in perception among "ifferent racial groups External threats (e.g. terrorism) 7hich "o you thin2 is the most challenging for the Singapore go#ernment to manage? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better policy for Singapore to promote social cohesion4 common practices or safeguar"ing the rights of minority races? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'he resettlement policy is the main cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich impact of the :orthern 0relan" conflict has affecte" the country more ; social segregation or "eclining economy? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) 'hreat from external forces is the main challenge to Singapore(s social cohesion an" harmony? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better way for Singapore to manage its ethnic "i#ersity ; buil"ing a national i"entity or "e#eloping common space? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far was citi/enship the cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer? (12m)

Glo$alisation a) How far "o you agree that transnational companies are the most effecti#e "ri#ers of

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Here are the conse1uences of conflict in :orthern 0relan" Social segregation %eclining economy 8olitical reforms 7hich "o you thin2 is the most serious conse1uence? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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Governance in Singa"ore a) How far is )ea"ership is *ey$ the most important principle in ensuring goo" go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more successful measure in 2eeping Singapore(s traffic flow smooth ; E-8 or <=S? Explain your answer. (1&m)

#onding Singa"ore a) How far ha#e external threats affecte" harmony in multi-ethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are the strategies for buil"ing national i"entity 3ulti-racialism ,ommon practices !ilingualism 7hich "o you thin2 is the most important strategy? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies* Case Study of Sri &an'a and )orthern (reland a) How far is the uni#ersity a"mission criteria the most significant cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the most "amaging conse1uence of the conflict in :orthern 0relan" ; political conse1uences or economic conse1uences? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) How far is managing the perceptions of "ifferent religious groups the most important factor in maintaining social stability in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich measure is more effecti#e in ensuring social harmony in Singapore ; ethnic integration policy or the policy of multiracialism? Explain your

globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) Here are effects of globalisation4 0mpro#ement in stan"ar" of li#ing 0ncrease" competition among nations 0ncrease" awareness of foreign culture 7hich "o you thin2 has the most important impact? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is a forwar"-loo2ing go#ernment essential for Singapore(s sustaine" economic success? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he following are measures ta2en to manage traffic flow in Singapore E-8 <=S 8ar2 an" -i"e Scheme 7hich "o you thin2 is most effecti#e in ensuring smooth traffic flow? Explain your answer. (1&m)

answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent is citi/enship rights a cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer? b) 'he following are conse1uences of conflict in :orthern 0relan" 8olitical instability Economic "ecline Social segregation 7hich "o you thin2 is most "etrimental to :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) Social Cohesion and Harmony a) 'o what extent "o internal threats affect peace an" harmony in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he following measures are implemente" by Singapore to manage ethnic "i#ersity !uil"ing a national i"entity Safeguar"ing the interests of minority groups %e#eloping common space 7hich "o you thin2 is most effecti#e in managing ethnic "i#ersity? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Healthcare in Singa"ore and #ritain a) 'o what extent is the nee" for selfreliance the most important strategy in pro#i"ing healthcare for all Singaporeans? Explain your answer. (12m)

#onding Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is managing the perceptions of "ifferent religious groups the 2ey strategy to managing ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore? Explain your answer.

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) 'o what extent is "i#ersifying the economy the most important strategy for Singapore to remain competiti#e in a globalising worl"?

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0s increasing efficiency in the :HS a better way than pro#i"ing 1uality ser#ices to manage healthcare nee"s in !ritain? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) How far is the <ehicle =uota System an effecti#e measure to help 2eep traffic flow smooth in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are & strategies to meet the challenges of an ageing population 5amily support ,ommunity support 6o#ernment support 7hich of these is the most significant strategy for the challenges? Explain your answer. (1&m) %hat ma'es Good Governance, a) 'o what extent is goo" go#ernance in Singapore "ue to goo" lea"ership? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he most effecti#e way to "eal with the problem if "eclining birth rate in Singapore is to encourage foreign talents to settle "own here.$ %o you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. (1&m) Healthcare in Singa"ore and #ritain a) 'o what extent is affor"able healthcare in Singapore "ue to go#ernment policies? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he most effecti#e way to sol#e the problems of the welfare system in !ritain is to first manage go#ernment spen"ing.$ %o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is Singapore(s

(12m) 0s pro#i"ing common space through e"ucational institutions a better way to bon" Singaporeans than through public housing? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies (a) How far was social segregation a cause of conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) (b) Here are & causes for the conflict in Sri )an2a4 9ni#ersity a"mission criteria ?Sinhala .nly( policy ,iti/enship rights 7hich of these is the most significant causes for the conflict? Explain your answer. (1&m) b)

Explain your answer. (12m) 0s increase" competition among nations a more serious impact of globalisation than loss of local culture? Explain your answer. (1&m) Managing (nternational +elations a) How far are Singapore(s bilateral relations an effecti#e tool to establish international relationships? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are & reasons for conflicts among countries4 ,onflict o#er scarce resources ,onflict o#er territory ,onflict o#er i"eological "ifferences 7hich of these is the most common reason for international conflict? Explain your answer. (1&m) b)

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economic "e#elopment "ue to goo" lea"ership? Explain your answer. (12m) Here are three ways to prepare for an ageing population in Singapore 0n"i#i"ual responsibility 5amily help 6o#ernment assistance 7hich "o you thin2 is the most effecti#e way? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Managing Healthcare in Singa"ore and #ritain a) 'o what extent is healthcare in Singapore affor"able "ue to go#ernment support? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three ways to manage healthcare in !ritain 3anaging go#ernment spen"ing 0ncreasing efficiency 8ro#i"ing 1uality ser#ices 7hich "o you thin2 is most effecti#e way? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) How far "oes the E-8 help in managing traffic flow in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich one plays a more important role in sustaining goo" go#ernance in Singapore4 the people or the go#ernment? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far is the conflict between the ,atholics an" the 8rotestants "ue to "i#i"e" loyalties? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich poses a more serious challenge to the peace an" security of Singapore ; "iffering perceptions of "ifferent racial groups or external threats? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent is managing perceptions of "ifferent racial groups a "ifficult challenge in multiethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three ways in which Singapore has trie" to encourage social bon"ing among the citi/ens Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment a) 'o what extent is the economic impact the most "amaging conse1uence of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three ways that Singapore has trie" to o#ercome the challenges of a globalising worl" Expan"ing mar2et reach through

Understanding Governance a) 'o what extent is the in"i#i"ual(s responsibility the 2ey role in helping Singapore manage the challenges of an ageing population? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three metho"s use" by the !ritish go#ernment in han"ling the :HS in !ritain

3anaging go#ernment spen"ing 0mpro#ing efficiency 8ro#i"ing 1uality ser#ice 7hich is the best way of sol#ing the problems face" by the :HS? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that +nticipate ,hange an" Stay -ele#ant$ is the main principle of goo" go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better way for Singapore to manage its problem of traffic congestion on the roa"s ; +)S or the 8ar2 an" -i"e Scheme? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Ethnic integration policy within public housing .pportunities pro#i"e" by e"ucational institutions Share" experience through national ser#ice 7hich is the best way to encourage social bon"ing among the citi/ens? Explain your answer. (1&m) !iscord and !isunity* Sri &an'a and )orthern (reland a) How far "o you agree that economic "iscrimination was the main reason for the 'amilSinhalese conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has cause" greater "amage in the 8rotestant-,atholic conflict in :orthern 0relan" ; the !ritish +rmy or the 0-+? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies* Case Studies of Sri &an'a and )orthern (reland a) How far was the conflict in :orthern 0relan" cause" by the ,atholics? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he )''E was more responsible for the conflict in Sri )an2a than the Sri )an2an go#ernment.$ 'o what extent "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m)

economic cooperation :urturing the growth of S3Es 3anaging resources efficiently 7hich is the best way of "ealing with the challenges in a globalising worl"? Explain your answer. (1&m)

#onding Singa"ore a) How far "oes "e#eloping a common space contribute to promoting social cohesion in Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m) b) 'ransnational terrorism is a bigger challenge to Singapore than managing the perceptions of the "ifferent racial groups? 'o what

Understanding Governance in Singa"ore a) 7hich principle has been more effecti#e in ensuring the stability an" "e#elopment of Singapore4 )ea"ership is *ey or -ewar" for 7or2> 7or2 for -ewar"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) How far "o you agree that in"i#i"ual responsibility shoul" be the main approach to meet the challenges of an ageing population? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) How far "o you agree that the most important principle of goo" go#ernance in Singapore has been -ewar" for 7or2 an" 7or2 for -ewar"$? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a better way for Singapore to promote population growth4 the pro-family measures or attracting foreign talent? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) 'o what extent was the gra"uate mothers( scheme the most successful measure ta2en by the Singapore go#ernment to encourage population growth? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 0n"i#i"ual responsibility rather than family support is more effecti#e in helping Singapore meet the challenges of an ageing population. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) 5orwar"-loo2ing is the most effecti#e approach in ensuring stability in Singapore.$ How far "o you agree with this statement?

extent "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflicts in Multi- thnic Societies a) 7hich reason was more important in the conflict in :orthern 0relan"4 "i#i"e" loyalties or lac2 of opportunities for social interaction? Explain your answer. (12m) b) How far "o you agree that safeguar"ing the interests of the minority groups is the main approach in managing the ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far "o you agree that the lac2 of #oting rights was the main challenge in 2eeping the harmony in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7ho was more responsible for #iolence in the 8rotestant-,atholic conflict in :orthern 0relan"4 the !ritish +rmy or the 0-+? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is managing perceptions of "ifferent religious groups the most effecti#e way to han"le the challenges of a multiethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) !uil"ing a national i"entity rather than "e#eloping common space is a more effecti#e way to buil" a harmonious an" peaceful Singapore. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) !ritish colonial rule o#er Sri )an2a (,eylon) is the most important reason for the Sinhalese-'amil

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) 7hich factor is more powerful in "ri#ing globalisation4 "e#elopments in transportation an" communications or transnational corporations? Explain your answer. (12m) b) How far "o you agree that economic impact is the main reason why some countries are putting barriers to globalisation? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment a) How far "o you agree that the in#estments by ':,s are the 2ey "ri#ing force of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more "estructi#e conse1uence of globalisation on the en#ironment ; "eforestation or global warming? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) 'o what extent is "i#ersifying the economy the best solution for Singapore to o#ercome the challenges of a globalising worl"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he wi"ening income gap between the rich an" the poor rather than en#ironmental "egra"ation is a more serious effect of globalisation. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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Explain your answer. (12m) Here are three strategies to help meet the nee"s of the ageing population in Singapore 0n"i#i"ual responsibility 5amily support 6o#ernment support 7hich "o you thin2 is the most effecti#e? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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conflict.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) Here are three causes of conflict in :orthern 0relan" %i#i"e" loyalties 9ne1ual allocation of housing )ac2 of opportunities for social interaction 7hich "o you thin2 is the most important? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) How far is the <=S an important measure to control the flow of traffic in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)

#onding Singa"ore a) 3anaging external threats are the most serious challenge in ensuring racial harmony in Singapore.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three strategies in helping Singapore to create racial harmony 8ublic housing policy !ilingualism Self-help groups 7hich "o you thin2 is the most effecti#e? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far was the #oting issue an important reason for the conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) How far is wi"ening income gap an important negati#e economic impact of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich strategy to maximise opportunities an" o#ercome challenges in a globalising worl" is more effecti#e for Singapore4 "i#ersifying the economy or #enturing abroa"? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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7hich has been the more effecti#e gui"ing principle of go#ernance in Singapore4 lea"ership is 2ey or anticipate change an" stay rele#ant? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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7hich impact of the conflict has affecte" Sri )an2a more4 political conse1uences or economic conse1uences? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) )ea"ership is *ey$ is the most important principle of go#ernance for Singapore. How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain

Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'he Sinhala .nly$ policy is the main cause of conflict between the Sinhalese an" 'amils. How far "o you agree with this statement?

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your answer. (12m) Exercising in"i#i"ual responsibility is the most effecti#e metho" to meet the challenge of an ageing population in Singapore. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) 'o what extent "i" the E-8 help in the management of traffic in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three schemes that the Singapore go#ernment a"opte" to promote population growth after the 1@ABs 'he 6ra"uate 3others Scheme 'hree or 3ore if Cou ,an +ffor" 0t +ttracting 5oreign 'alent 7hich is the most effecti#e scheme to promote population growth after the 1@ABs in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b)

b)

Explain your answer. (12m) Social segregation is the most serious conse1uence of the conflict in :orthern 0relan". %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) 'o what extent are the effects on the en#ironment the most challenging outcome of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three strategies employe" by Singapore in the face of a more competiti#e global economic en#ironment to ensure "e#elopmental sustainability <enturing abroa" %i#ersifying the economy %e#eloping human resource 7hich of the abo#e is the most effecti#e strategy to ensure "e#elopmental sustainability in Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m)

#onding Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is managing the perceptions of "ifferent religious groups the most effecti#e strategy to managing ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three ways to pro#i"e common space in Singapore :ational Ser#ice 8ublic housing E"ucational institutions 7hich of the abo#e is the most effecti#e way to bon" Singaporeans? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) %o you agree that ha#ing goo" lea"ership is the most important gui"ing principle of Singapore go#ernance? Explain your answer. (12m)

Conflict in )orthern (reland a) %o you agree that "i#i"e" loyalty is the most important cause for the :orthern 0relan" conflict? Explain your answer. (12m)

b)

7hich is more effecti#e for controlling traffic flow in Singapore4 the <=S or E-8? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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7hich ha" the greater impact on the :orthern 0relan" conflict4 the "eclining economy or political reform? Explain your answer. (1&m)

#onding Singa"ore a) %o you agree that managing the perceptions of "ifferent religious groups is the most important challenge face" by Singapore(s multi-ethnic society? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the more effecti#e way to

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Understanding Governance a) How far is )ea"ership is *ey$ the most important gui"ing principle of go#ernance? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich measure has been more effecti#e in controlling traffic flow in Singapore4 E-8 or <=S? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) %o you agree that -ewar" for 7or2> 7or2 for -ewar"$ is the most important gui"ing principle of go#ernance for Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are two measures which Singapore ha" ta2en to tac2le the problem of traffic congestion 8ar2 an" -i"e Scheme <=S 7hich measure is more effecti#e for Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m)

manage Singapore(s "ifferent races4 "e#eloping common space or buil"ing a national i"entity? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far was ,iti/enship -ights the most important cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich conse1uence of the ethnic conflict has affecte" Sri )an2a more4 the political conse1uences or economic conse1uences? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) %o you agree that %i#i"e" )oyalties$ is the most serious cause of conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are two conse1uences of the conflict in :orthern 0relan" Social segregation %eclining economy 7hich of these is the more se#ere conse1uence in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alised %orld a) How far has globalisation brought about a positi#e impact on the en#ironment? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a better way for Singapore to manage its resources efficiently4 "e#eloping its people or attracting foreign talent? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that the main measure that has ensure" smooth traffic flow in Singapore has been the <=S? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better way of promoting population growth4 profamily measures ta2en by the go#ernment or encouraging immigration? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies* Sri &an'a a) How far woul" you agree that the main cause of conflict between the Sinhalese an" 'amils was the e"ucation issue? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich impact of the conflict has affecte" Sri )an2a more4 the economic impact or the political impact? Explain your answer. (1&m) !iscord and !isunity* )orthern (reland

Glo$alisation a) How far "o you agree that the main benefit of globalisation has been the impro#ement in stan"ar"s of li#ing? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better way for Singapore to ensure "e#elopment4 nurturing its S3Es or #enturing abroa"? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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b)

'o what extent is "i#i"e" loyalty responsible for the conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) Economic "ecline is a serious conse1uence of the conflict between the ,atholics an" the 8rotestants.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m)

#onding Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is "e#eloping common space the best way in managing ethnic "i#ersity? Explain your answer. (12m) b) External threats pose the greatest challenge to a multi-ethnic society.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent were une1ual employment opportunities the main cause of conflict between 8rotestants an" ,atholics in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m)

Glo$alisation* (ts Challenges and (ts -""ortunities for Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is "i#ersifying of the economy the most important strategy for Singapore to maximise opportunities in a globalising worl"? Explain your answer. (12m)

b)

Governance and .raffic /olicies a) How far "o you agree that the +)S is the 2ey metho" of sol#ing traffic problems in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e principle of go#ernance4 +nticipate ,hange an" Stay -ele#ant$ or + Sta2e for E#eryone> .pportunities for +ll$?

7hich has been the more effecti#e way of managing ethnic "i#ersity4 buil"ing a national i"entity or safeguar"ing the interests of the minority groups? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that "e#eloping common space is the 2ey to managing ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a greater challenge to harmony in Singapore4 "ifferent #iews of religious groups or threats

b)

7hich has been the more significant "ri#ing force of globalisation for Singapore to become a global hub4 "e#elopments in communications or ':,s? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) How far "o you agree that by "i#ersifying the economy Singapore can o#ercome the challenges in a globalising worl"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a stronger "ri#ing force of globalisation4 "e#elopments in

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Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) + Sta2e for E#eryone> .pportunities for +ll$ is the most effecti#e principle of go#erning a country.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a better approach in preparing for ol" age4 go#ernment support or treating senior citi/ens as assets to society? Explain your answer. (1&m)

from terrorism? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'he "i#i"e" e"ucation system in :orthern 0relan" was the main reason that contribute" to the conflict between the ,atholics an" the 8rotestants.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more harmful effect of the conflict in Sri )an2a4 political conse1uences or economic conse1uences? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) 'hreats from external forces is the most serious challenge of a multiethnic society.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more important factor in managing ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore4 buil"ing a national i"entity or safeguar"ing the interests of minority groups? Explain your answer. (1&m)

transportation or ':,s? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) How far was the shortage of manpower for "efence the main reason for promoting population growth from the 1@ABs? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is more effecti#e in preparing the country to cope with an ageing population4 in"i#i"ual responsibility or go#ernment support? Explain your answer. (1&m) Good Governance in Singa"ore a) How far is ha#ing goo" lea"ers an important gui"ing principle of go#ernance in ensuring stability in

Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far is buil"ing a national i"entity an effecti#e way to manage ethnic "i#ersity in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more serious conse1uence of the conflict in Sri )an2a4 political or economic? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) How far are the in#estments by ':,s the main factor that ha#e ma"e globalisation possible? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is more important in enabling Singapore to o#ercome the challenges pose" by globalisation4 attracting foreign talents or "i#ersifying the economy? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far was the unfair employment policy the cause for conflict

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Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) 7hich is a more effecti#e way of managing traffic flow in Singapore4 E-8 or <=S? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) How far has go#ernment support contribute" to Singapore(s ability to cope with an ageing population? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich principle has been the most important in ensuring goo" go#ernance in Singapore4 meritocracy or capable lea"ership? Explain your answer. (1&m) Good Governance in Singa"ore a) How far is the principle of meritocracy the most important component in Singapore(s go#ernance? Explain your answer. (12m)

between the ,atholics an" 8rotestants in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich was a more serious outcome of the conflict in Sri )an2a4 political conse1uences or economic conse1uences? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far "oes une1ual allocation of housing contribute to the :orthern 0relan" conflict? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich measure is more effecti#e in ensuring Singapore(s harmony4 "e#eloping common space or safeguar"ing the interests of the minority groups? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Sri &an'a a) How far has the inter#ention of the )''E been the most important contributor to the tension between the Sinhalese an" the 'amils? Explain your answer. (12m)

Glo$alisation* (ts Challenges and (ts -""ortunities for Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that the wi"ening income gap between the rich an" the poor is the most important economic impact of globalisation on Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better way for Singapore to o#ercome the challenges of a globalise" worl"4 in#esting in other countries or proper management of our resources? Explain your answer. (1&m)

b)

7hich is the better way of promoting population growth4 encouraging immigration or profamily measures ta2en by the go#ernment? Explain your answer. (1&m)

b)

7hich conse1uence of conflict has affecte" Sri )an2a more4 a "eclining economy or political inter#ention from another country? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance in Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that + Sta2e for E#eryone> .pportunities for +ll$ is the most important principle of go#ernance? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are two measures ta2en by the go#ernment to control traffic flow in Singapore E-8

Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far "o you agree that the main reason for the conflict in Sri )an2a was the citi/enship issue? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are two conse1uences of the 8rotestant-,atholic conflict in :orthern 0relan" Social segregation Economic "ecline 7hich is a more serious

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<=S 7hich is a more effecti#e measure? Explain your answer. (12m) Understanding Governance a) How far "o you agree that the main reason for the effecti#e control of traffic flow in Singapore is the E-8? Explain your answer. (12m) b) +ttracting foreign talent was the most important way by which the go#ernment promote" population growth in Singapore.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

conse1uence? Explain your answer. (1&m) !iscord and !isunity* Sri &an'a and )orthern (reland a) How far "o you agree that the main reason for the conflict between ,atholics an" 8rotestants in :orthern 0relan" is the e"ucation system? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Economic "e#astation was the most important conse1uence of the 'amil-Sinhalese conflict.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent was the e"ucation system the most important cause of tension between the ,atholics an" 8rotestants in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he "eclining economy was the most "amaging conse1uence of the conflict in :orthern 0relan".$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent was une1ual Dob opportunity the main cause of conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he 0n"ian go#ernment(s inter#ention in Sri )an2a is more of a hin"rance than a help in promoting peace.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far was the conflict in Sri )an2a "ue to citi/enship rights? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7ho is more responsible for the worsening of the conflict in :orthern 0relan"4 the 0-+ or the !ritish +rmy? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) How far "o you agree that the main reason for Singapore(s "e#elopment in a globalise" worl" is "i#ersification? Explain your answer. (12m) b) En#ironmental impact of globalisation will create the most serious conse1uence for Singapore(s economy in the long run.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) 'o what extent was the principle of goo" lea"ership important in ensuring goo" go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'a2ing care of the ageing population is the responsibility of the go#ernment.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is the <=S the most effecti#e measure in managing traffic flow in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 8romoting larger families is more effecti#e than attracting foreign talent to re#erse the slow population growth in Singapore? %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) How far is anticipating change an important principle for go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the more effecti#e in sol#ing traffic problems in Singapore4 E-8 or the 8ar2 an" -i"e Scheme? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment a) 'o what extent is "i#ersifying the economy the best strategy to guarantee Singapore(s ongoing economic growth? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 6lobalisation has brought about more negati#e than positi#e impacts to Singapore.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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Governance in Singa"ore a) 'o what extent is the shortage of manpower for "efence the greatest negati#e impact of the slow population growth in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three primary agencies i"entifie" by the Singapore go#ernment responsible for coping with an ageing population 'he in"i#i"ual 'he ,ommunity 'he 6o#ernment 7hich of these "o you thin2 ought to assume the greatest responsibility? Explain your answer. (1&m) Good Governance a) 'o what extent is goo" lea"ership the most important gui"ing principle of go#ernance in ensuring a stable Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)

Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies* Sri &an'a & )orthern (reland a) 'o what extent is the Sinhala .nly policy the most important cause of conflict between the Sinhalese an" 'amils in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three conse1uences as a result of the conflict in :orthern 0relan" Social segregation %eclining economy 8olitical reform 7hich of these is the most serious conse1uence? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent "oes resettlement of the Sinhalese to the 'amil areas cause the conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) 'o what extent is the a"#ance in communication technology the most significant factor in "ri#ing globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he impact of globalisation is primarily in the following three 2ey areas Economic impact En#ironmental impact Social impact 7hich of these presents the greatest challenge brought by globalisation? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment a) 'o what extent is #enturing abroa" the most important strategy for Singapore to maintain its competiti#eness in a global worl"? Explain your answer. (12m)

b)

%o you agree that the in"i#i"ual plays a more important role than the go#ernment in preparing for an ageing population in Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m)

b)

Understanding Governance a) 'o what extent is -ewar" for 7or2 an" 7or2 for -ewar"$ the most important principle in promoting Singapore(s progress? Explain your answer. (12m) b) +n ageing population is more harmful than beneficial to Singapore.$ %o you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) How far is capable an" honest lea"ership the reason for goo" go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)

%o you agree that the more "ifficult problem that le" to the conflict between the ,atholics an" 8rotestants is "i#i"e" loyalties than #oting rights? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent is the uni#ersity a"mission criteria the most important cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he presence of the !ritish +rmy in :orthern 0relan" brought about more harm than goo".$ %o you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflicts in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far was the resettlement of Sinhalese in 'amil areas the cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m)

b)

%o you agree that globalisation has a more positi#e than negati#e economic impact on a country? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) 'o what extent is #enturing abroa" the most important strategy for Singapore to maintain its competiti#eness in a global worl"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 6lobalisation brings more harm than goo".$ %o you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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7hich is the better way to promote population growth in Singapore4 intro"ucing pro-family measures or attracting foreign talent? Explain your answer. (1&m)

b)

7hich was more harmful to Sri )an2a an" its people4 social conse1uence or economic conse1uence of the conflict between Sinhalese an" the 'amils? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) How far "o you agree that goo" lea"ership is the most important principle of go#ernance in ensuring stability in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e mean for Singapore to cope with its ageing population4 go#ernment support or in"i#i"ual responsibility? Explain your answer. (1&m) Good Governance and the Management of .raffic 0lo1* Case Study of Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that Singapore is stable because its citi/ens feel that they ha#e a sta2e in the country? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Singapore(s traffic flow management is successful because of the implementation of the <=S. How far "o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

#onding Singa"ore a) How far are external threats the biggest challenge for Singapore to maintain peace? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is more effecti#e in bon"ing Singapore4 the ethnic integration policy in public housing or e"ucation in schools an" tertiary institutions? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far "o you agree that the Sinhala .nly$ policy is the most important reason for conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e way for Singapore to ensure peace an" harmony4 buil"ing a national i"entity or "e#eloping common space? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict 1ithin Multi- thnic Society* Case Study of Sri &an'a a) How far "o you agree that the conflict in Sri )an2a occurre" because the Sinhalese go#ernment cause" it? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he conflict in Sri )an2a hin"ere" only the country(s economic progress. How far "o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflicts and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far is "i#i"e" loyalty the most important cause of the 8rotestant,atholic conflict in :orthern Sustaining conomic Gro1th of Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that the main "ri#ing force of globalisation is the emergence of ':,s? Explain your

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Healthcare in Singa"ore and #ritain a) 0s the !ritish healthcare system (:HS) more beneficial or "etrimental for !ritain? Explain your answer. (12m) b) How far shoul" the go#ernment be responsible for 2eeping healthcare cost affor"able for Singaporeans? Explain your answer. (1&m)

0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more serious impact of the 8rotestant-,atholic conflict in :orthern 0relan"4 social impact or economic impact? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) 7as the political impact of the :orthern 0relan" conflict more "amaging than its economic impact? Explain your answer. (12m) b) How far was the resettlement of Sinhalese to 'amil-populate" areas the main cause of conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (1&m)

b)

answer. (12m) 7hich is a more significant strategy for Singapore to maximise its opportunities in a globalising worl"4 "i#ersifying the economy or managing resources efficiently? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) 'o what extent is the <=S the most important traffic management policy in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 3eritocracy is a more effecti#e principle to go#ern a country than the presence of goo" lea"ership.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) 0s goo" lea"ership the most

#onding Singa"ore a) 0s the share" experience of :ational Ser#ice more effecti#e in managing ethnic "i#ersity than opportunities pro#i"e" in public housing? Explain your answer. (12m) b) How far woul" the threat to Singapore(s social cohesion come from failure to manage perceptions of "ifferent religious groups? Explain your answer.(1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent is the change in uni#ersity a"mission criteria the most important cause of ethnic conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) !uil"ing a national i"entity is more effecti#e way of managing ethnic "i#ersity than "e#eloping common space.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) 0s the management of race

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important gui"ing principle of go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) 7hich is the better metho" for the management of traffic in Singapore4 E-8 or <=S? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) How far has the go#ernment ensure" that the ageing population is loo2e" after in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has been more effecti#e in ensuring "e#elopment an" growth in Singapore4 goo" lea"ership or meritocracy? Explain your answer. (1&m)

relations the most important factor to ensure social cohesion in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better metho" for Singapore to manage its ethnic "i#ersity4 by buil"ing a national i"entity or by "e#eloping common space? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far "oes the lac2 of e"ucation opportunities le" to the conflict between the 'amils an" Sinhalese in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has been more "amaging to :orthern 0relan"4 impact on the economy or impact on the people? Explain your answer. (1&m) Social Cohesion and Harmony in Singa"ore a) How far "oes the buil"ing of a national i"entity allow Singapore to manage the ethnic "i#ersity? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has been more serious in hampering social harmony in Singapore4 racial challenge or external challenge? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflicts in a Multi- thnic Society a) 'o what extent "oes the citi/enship right contribute to the conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he economic slow"own is the most serious impact of the conflict in :orthern 0relan".$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) 'o what extent "oes goo" lea"ership contribute to stability an" growth in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 0mplementing the E-8 is the best solution in ensuring smooth traffic in Singapore.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) How far is ha#ing capable lea"ers the most important gui"ing principle

Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far "o you agree that external

Glo$alisation and conomic !evelo"ment a) 'o what extent "oes the policy of "i#ersifying the economy help Singapore to o#ercome challenges in a globalising worl"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7i"ening income gaps between the rich an" the poor countries is the most serious a"#erse effect of globalisation.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment a) How far can attracting foreign talent secure Singapore(s human

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of goo" go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich was the more important reason for the Singapore go#ernment(s policy change in the mi"-1@ABs to encourage higher birth rates4 the threat of an ageing population or shortage of manpower for "efence? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) 'o what extent is anticipating change an" staying rele#ant the reason for successful go#ernance in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m)

b)

threats pose a bigger challenge to Singapore(s harmony as a multiethnic society than internal threats? Explain your answer. (12m) 7hich has been the more effecti#e way in which Singapore manages ethnic "i#ersity4 buil"ing a national i"entity or "e#eloping common space? Explain your answer. (1&m)

b)

resource assets for economic "e#elopment in a globalising worl"? Explain your answer. (12m) 7hich has been the more important strategy for ensuring Singapore(s sustaine" economic "e#elopment in a globalise" worl"4 #enturing abroa" or "i#ersifying the economy? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent was the "i#i"e" loyalties the cause of conflict between the 8rotestants an" ,atholics in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m)

b)

Here are three ways in which our go#ernment has trie" to control traffic congestion4 8ar2 an" -i"e Scheme E-8 <=S Explain all three metho"s an" conclu"e which "o you thin2 is the most effecti#e in controlling the traffic flow. (12m)

b)

Here are three conse1uences suffere" by Sri )an2a "ue to the conflict +rme" conflict 5all in number of tourists -efugee problem Explain all three conse1uences an" conclu"e which "o you thin2 ha" the worst impact on the country. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far is "i#i"e" loyalties the main cause for the conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he political impact is a more serious conse1uence than the economic impact in the ethnic conflict in Sri )an2a? %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) How far is minority representation the best measure to ensure social e1uality an" cohesion in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 0nternal threats to racial an"

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Governance in Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that foreign talent is the best way of promoting population growth in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e principle of go#ernance in Singapore4 rewar" for wor2 an" wor2 for rewar" or a sta2e for e#eryone> opportunities for all? Explain your answer. (1&m)

religious harmony in Singapore are a greater challenge than external threats.$ %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies* Case Study of )orthern (reland a) How far "o you agree that social segregation is the most important impact of the conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more important cause of conflict in :orthern 0relan"4 "i#i"e" loyalties or une1ual employment opportunities? Explain your answer. (1&m) c) Conflict in a Multi- thnic Society a) ,iti/enship rights are the main cause of conflict between the Sinhalese an" 'amils in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 8olitical conse1uences are more "e#astating than economic conse1uences in the conflict between the Sinhalese an" 'amils in Sri )an2a. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) Han"ling threats from external forces is the most successful way to promote bon"ing in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) !uil"ing a national i"entity is the most effecti#e way to manage ethnic "i#ersity than "e#eloping common space? %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment a) How far "o you agree that "e#elopment in communications is the most important reason that ma"e globalisation possible? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e strategy for Singapore to o#ercome the challenges face" in a globalising worl"4 nurturing growth of S3Es or expan"ing mar2et reach through economic cooperation? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance a) )ea"ership is *ey is the most important gui"ing principle in ensuring Singapore(s success as a nation. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 8ro-family measures are more effecti#e than attracting foreign talent in promoting population growth in Singapore. %o you agree? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Singa"ore and #ritish Healthcare System a) How far "o you agree that the main metho" in 2eeping healthcare costs affor"able in Singapore is through means-testing? Explain your answer. (12m)

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alised %orld a) How far "o you agree that impro#ement in the stan"ar" of li#ing is the most important economic impact of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m)

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7hich is the more serious challenge facing the !ritish healthcare system4 rising healthcare costs or the nee" to pro#i"e 1uality healthcare ser#ices? Explain your answer. (1&m) Understanding Governance a) 'o what extent is )ea"ership is *ey$ an important principle of goo" go#ernance? Explain your answer. (12m)

b)

7hich is the better strategy to ensure Singapore(s economic growth4 "i#ersifying the economy or economic cooperation with other countries? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) 'o what extent was the e"ucation system the cause of the conflict between the ,atholic an" 8rotestants in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m)

b)

7hich is the better way of preparing for an ageing population4 in"i#i"ual responsibility or go#ernment support? Explain your answer. (1&m) /rinci"les of Governance and Management of .raffic 0lo1 a) How far "o you agree that the main reason for effecti#e management of traffic flow in Singapore is the E-8? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has been more effecti#e in promoting economic progress in Singapore4 capable lea"ership or ability to a"apt to changes? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) How far has the implementation of the +)S been an effecti#e measure in controlling traffic flow in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has been a more important gui"ing principle of goo" go#ernance in Singapore4 grooming capable lea"ers or ensuring meritocracy? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore

b)

7hich was the more "amaging impact of the conflict in Sri )an2a4 political instability or economic "ownfall? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies* Case Studies of Sri &an'a and )orthern (reland a) How far "o you agree that the main reason for the conflict in Sri )an2a was "ue to the 'amil 'igers? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich impact of the conflict has affecte" :orthern 0relan" more4 social segregation or "eclining economy? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far has the presence of the !ritish +rmy been a cause of #iolence in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has been a more "amaging impact of the Sinhalese-'amil conflict in Sri )an2a4 the social impact or the economic impact? Explain your answer. (1&m) !iscord and !isunity

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) How far "o you agree that the main factor that has ma"e globalisation possible has been the "e#elopment in communications? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich strategy is more effecti#e in ensuring Singapore(s global competiti#eness4 "i#ersifying the economy or #enturing abroa"? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alised %orld a) How far "o you agree that ':,s are the main "ri#ing force of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a better way for Singapore to maximise its opportunities in a globalise" worl"4 "e#eloping its human resource or attracting foreign talent? Explain your answer. (1&m) Glo$alisation* (ts Challenges and

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b)

How far is go#ernance in Singapore the result of ensuring goo" lea"ers are appointe"? Explain your answer. (12m) 7hich has been the more effecti#e metho" of controlling traffic flow in Singapore4 E-8 or <=S? Explain your answer. (1&m)

a)

Understanding Governance a) How far "o you agree that E-8 is the best measure to control traffic flow? Explain your answer. (12m)

How far was the :orthern 0relan" conflict the result of "issatisfaction o#er housing allocation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has been the more "amaging impact on Sri )an2a4 the arme" struggle between the )''E or the "ecline of the tourist in"ustry? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Sri &an'a a) How far "o you agree that the Sinhala .nly$ policy is the main reason for conflict between the Sinhalese an" the 'amils? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich outcome of the conflict is more harmful to Sri )an2a4 political or economic? Explain your answer. (1&m)

(m"act for Singa"ore a) How far was globalisation the result of rapi"ly expan"ing ':,s? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich has been the more effecti#e strategy in helping Singapore "eal with the challenges of globalisation4 establishing new economic partners or "i#ersifying its in"ustries? Explain your answer. (1&m)

b)

7hich is more effecti#e in helping Singaporeans met the challenges of an ageing population4 in"i#i"ual responsibility or go#ernment support? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that the ability to a"apt to changing times is important in ensuring that the Singapore go#ernment remains effecti#e? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better way to manage the challenges of the ageing population in Singapore4 go#ernment support or self-help? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Conflict in )orthern (reland a) How far "o you agree that the unfair e"ucation system was a cause of conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a more serious impact resulting from the conflict in :orthern 0relan"4 social or economic impact? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that the threats from external forces are a serious challenge arising from a multi-ethnic society? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is more effecti#e in managing ethnic "i#ersity4 buil"ing a national i"entity or "e#eloping a common space? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies

Glo$alisation* (ts Challenges and (ts -""ortunities for Singa"ore

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Understanding Governance a) %o you agree that the in"i#i"ual plays the main role in ensuring that the whole nation prepares for an ageing population in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Ha#ing goo" lea"ership in the go#ernment rather than ha#ing a say in the "ecision-ma2ing process is a greater challenge to meet the nee"s of the people in Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m)

'o what extent is :ational Ser#ice$ the most important factor in establishing a common space for Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 0s arme" conflict a more serious conse1uence than the loss of foreign in#estment in the ethnic conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Multi- thnic Societies a) %o you agree that the economic impact of the conflict between the Sinhalese an" the 'amils cause" the most "amage to Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 'he lac2 of social interaction between the ,atholics an" the 8rotestants rather than une1ual allocation of housing is the 2ey cause of the conflict in :orthern 0relan"? Explain your answer. (1&m) Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) %o you agree that safeguar"ing the interests of the minority groups is the 2ey to fostering social cohesion in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 3anaging the perceptions of the "ifferent racial groups rather than threats from external forces is a greater challenge in a multi-ethnic Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in )orthern (reland a) )ac2 of social interaction is the main cause of conflict in :orthern 0relan".$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. b) 7hich impact of conflict has affecte" :orthern 0relan" more4 social segregation or "eclining economy? Explain your answer. (1&m) Social Cohesion and Harmony in

a) b)

'o what extent are ':,s the 2ey "ri#ing force for globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) 0s "e#eloping people a more effecti#e strategy than "i#ersifying the economy in sustaining Singapore(s economic growth? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Singa"ore2s Governance and /olicies a) <=S is the most effecti#e strategy to ensure smooth traffic flow in Singapore.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is the better way of coping with an ageing population4 in"i#i"ual responsibility or go#ernment support? Explain your answer. (1&m) /olicy /rocess* Good Governance in

Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alising %orld a) :urturing S3Es is the best way for Singapore to remain competiti#e in a globalise" worl".$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich impact of globalisation is more serious4 en#ironmental "egra"ation or wi"ening income gap? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that goo" go#ernance in Singapore was "ue to the principle of )ea"ership is *ey$? Explain your answer. (12m) b) 7hich is a better way of managing Singapore(s traffic situation4 E-8 or <=S? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Governance in Singa"ore a) How far has the 8ar2 an" -i"e Scheme been successful in 2eeping traffic flow smooth in Singapore? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three principles of goo" go#ernance practice" in Singapore 3eritocracy )ea"ership is *ey + sta2e for e#eryone an" e1ual opportunities for all 7hich "o you thin2 is the most important principle? Explain your answer. (1&m) Good Governance a) 'o what extent was the recruitment of foreign talent an effecti#e way of meeting Singapore(s population nee"s after 1@AB? Explain your answer. (12m) b) %o you agree that E-8 was the most effecti#e way of controlling traffic in Singapore? Explain your answer. (1&m) Governance in Singa"ore a) How far woul" you agree that +nticipate ,hange an" Stay -ele#ant$ is the main strategy for Singapore(s prosperity? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three policies Singapore uses to manage traffic flow +)S 8ar2 an" -i"e Scheme <=S

Singa"ore a) How far "o you agree that the greatest challenge that Singapore face" in maintaining a harmonious society is managing the perceptions of "ifferent racial groups? Explain your answer. (1&m) b) 7hich is a more effecti#e measure in fostering social cohesion in Singapore4 buil"ing a national i"entity or common space? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict and Harmony in Multi- thnic Societies a) How far "i" the )''E succee" in the conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three causes for the 'amil-Sinhalese conflict in Sri )an2a ,iti/enship rights 9ni#ersity a"mission criteria Sinhala-.nly language policy 7hich "o you thin2 is the most important cause? Explain your answer. (1&m) Sustaining conomic !evelo"ment in a Glo$alised %orld a) 'o what extent are transnational corporations the most important "ri#ing force of globalisation? Explain your answer. (12m) b) %o you agree that impro#ements in stan"ar"s of li#ing are the most positi#e impact of globalisation? Explain your answer. (1&m) Conflict in Sri &an'a a) How far woul" you agree that citi/enship rights were the main reason lea"ing to the conflict in Sri )an2a? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three effects of the conflict in Sri )an2a 8olitical effects Economic effects Social effects 7hich one of these ha" the most

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impact? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) How far woul" you agree that threats from external forces are the main challenge to Singapore(s social cohesion? Explain your answer. (12m) b) Here are three strategies that Singapore uses to manage ethnic "i#ersity !uil"ing a national i"entity Safeguar"ing the interests of minority groups %e#eloping common space 7hich of these is the most effecti#e? Explain your answer. (1&m) #onding Singa"ore a) 'he common li#ing space pro#i"e" by public housing is the best metho" to manage ethnic "i#ersity.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) b) External forces rather than perceptions of "ifferent racial groups ha#e greater effect on Singapore(s social cohesion an" harmony.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m)

Understanding Governance a) 0n"i#i"ual responsibility is the best metho" to manage the problem of an ageing population.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (12m) b) ?'he 8ar2 an" -i"e Scheme has greater effect than the <=S to manage traffic flow in Singapore.$ How far "o you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (1&m)

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