PSLE Social Studies 2021 — Past Paper

The Botswana PSLE Social Studies paper for 2021, 60 questions, 60 minutes. Sit it question by question in AcePSLE and see the answer and an explanation after each one.

What this paper covers

• Culture & Government
• Climate & Time
• Tourism & Agriculture
• Geography & Rights
• Natural Resources
• Industry & Trade
• Migration
• Culture & Heritage
• Colonial History & Foreign Policy
• Environmental Zones
• Map Skills
• Environment & Health
• History & Ethnic Groups
• Economy & Conservation
• Marriage & Culture
• Settlement Patterns
• Industry & Transport
• Environment & Social Issues
• Weather

Sample questions

1. What is the purpose of initiation schools?

• A. To teach children about their customs
• B. To settle disputes between boys and girls
• C. To provide counselling to married couples
• D. To choose marriage partners for young adults

2. Which of the following is a role of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development?

• A. Constructing major national roads
• B. Building secondary schools
• C. Taking care of matimêla
• D. Building hospitals

3. Which of the following statements describes inter-marriage?

• A. When a man and a woman get married according to religious rules
• B. When a person marries more than once within their tribe
• C. When a man and a woman become husband and wife
• D. When people of different races marry each other

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