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Date November 2016 Marks available 4 Reference code 16N.1.bp.2
Level SL and HL Paper 1 Time zone
Command term Suggest Question number 2 Adapted from N/A

Question

The map shows how different regions within Nigeria score on the United Nations Development Programme’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). The higher the score, the greater the incidence of poverty.

Describe the pattern of poverty shown on the map.

[3]
a.

Suggest two reasons why differences in poverty occur within countries.

[4]
b.

Explain two positive outcomes of a strategy designed to reduce economic disparities within one named country.

[4]
c.

Markscheme

Award [1] each for any 3 valid and distinct descriptions. Only award full marks if at least one of the statements makes correct use of data from the map.

Possibilities include:

[3 marks]

a.

Award [1] for any valid suggested reason and [1] for further development/exemplification that clearly links it to poverty within countries.

For example: Resource-rich areas may have less poverty [1] because there are opportunities to work and raise incomes [1].

Possibilities include:

[4 marks]

b.

Award [1] for one valid and located strategy, [1+1] for 2 valid positive outcomes of this strategy and [1] for further development/explanation of one of the outcomes in terms of how it reduces disparities.

Possible strategies could include: infrastructure projects; economic zoning; any form of targeted empowerment; development of new growth points; debt relief; increased investment; tax incentives.

For example:
In the 1980s in Nigeria a new capital city was created – Abuja [1]. This stimulated economic activity [1] which increased employment opportunities [1] and increased regional wealth away from the coast/Lagos [1].

For example:
Azad is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in India that aims to help women find employment as drivers [1]; this empowers women [1] thus increasing their social status [1] and reduces unemployment of women [1].

[4 marks]

c.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Last exams 2018 » Last exams 2018 - Core » Disparities in wealth and development » Origin of disparities
Last exams 2018 » Last exams 2018 - Core » Disparities in wealth and development
Last exams 2018 » Last exams 2018 - Core

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