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MANGOCHI CATHOLIC DIOCESE MOCK
EXAMINATIONS
2025 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS
SUBJECT NUMBER: M192/II
Friday, 16 May 2025 Time Allowed: 2 hrs
1:00 – 3:00 pm
PAPER II
(100 Marks)
Instructions:
1. This paper contain 7 printed
pages.
Please check
2. There are three sections in this
paper. A, B and C. Answer all
questions in all the three section
3. Write your Examination Number
on top of each page of question
paper
4. In the table provided on this page,
tick against the question number
you have answered
5. Hand in your filled in question paper
to the invigilator when time is called
to stop writing
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SECTION A ( 50 marks)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided
1. a. Mention two cases of violation of human rights for special groups.
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b. Explain two ways of promoting social justice and fairness for special groups.
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c. Describe two principles of good governance.
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2. a. Mention two effects of devaluation.
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b. Explain two ways how devaluation may lead to inflation.
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c. Describe two conditions that make development project sustainable.
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3. a. Name any two international organizations that promote social justice internationally.
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b. Describe any two significance of promoting social justice.
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c. Explain any two critical issues related to the provision of social services.
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4. a. Mention any two electoral process in Malawi.
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b. Explain any two roles of voters in the electoral process in Malawi.
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c. Describe any two preventive and mitigating measures for cyclones
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5. a. Country M receives people from country N because of war. Use this information to
answer questions 5a.
i). What term is given to the people received in country M?
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ii). List any three effects that can be experienced in the host country.
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b. Explain any two practices that affect the implementation of the population policy in
Malawi.
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c. Explain any one negative effect of multiculturalism.
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SECTION B (20marks)
LIFE SKILLS
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided
6. a. State any two ways in which negative peer pressure could affect one's performance at school.
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b. Explain any two cultural practices that encourage the spread of HIV in the community.
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c. Describe two ways of keeping savings.
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7. a. Mr Matebule wanted to open a business in area X.
i). State any two risks that Mr Matebule could likely face.
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ii). Explain two skills that Mr Matebule could use to overcome the risks.
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b. Describe any two ways how morals and values can be eroded in the society.
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SECTION C (30 Marks)
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Answer all questions in this section in an essay form in the spaces provided.
8. Explain any five challenges in revenue collection in taxation.
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9. Explain five ways of assisting peers to build and rebuild their self-esteem.
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