O-Level Humanities 2

Question 1

What is 'reliability' when assessing historical sources in O-Level Social Studies?

Accepted Answer

The extent to which a source can be trusted to provide accurate information, considering the author's perspective, purpose, and potential bias

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How old the source is

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How long the source is

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Whether the source is printed or digital

Question 2

What role does ASEAN play in Singapore's foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

ASEAN provides Singapore with regional stability, economic cooperation, and a collective voice in international affairs as a founding member

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Singapore is not a member of ASEAN

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ASEAN only deals with military matters

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Singapore joined ASEAN recently

Question 3

What is 'total defence' in Singapore's national security framework?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive approach with five pillars: Military, Civil, Economic, Social, and Digital Defence, involving every citizen

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Only military defence

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Only civil defence (SCDF)

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Only cyber security

Question 4

What is the concept of 'national identity' in the context of Singapore?

Accepted Answer

The shared sense of belonging and common values (such as meritocracy, multiracialism, and pragmatism) that unite diverse Singaporeans

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Speaking only one language

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Having the same religion

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Only celebrating one culture

Question 5

What is the difference between 'inference' and 'comparison' skills in SBQ?

Accepted Answer

Inference draws conclusions from a single source; comparison identifies similarities and differences between two or more sources

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They are the same skill

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Inference is only for pictures

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Comparison is only for statistics

Question 6

How does Singapore manage its limited land resources?

Accepted Answer

Through land reclamation, high-rise developments, underground spaces, careful urban planning, and multi-use zoning

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Singapore has unlimited land

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By restricting population growth only

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By building only low-rise buildings