ANSWERS to 2022 LET REVIEWER: SOCIAL STUDIES / SOCIAL SCIENCE - B
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. B
6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. B
11. C 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B
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Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Choose E if you think there is no correct answer.
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1. The Taj Mahal, meaning "Crown of the Palace" is an ivory-white marble ________on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
A. mausoleum
B. mosque
C. castle
D. monastery
B. mosque
C. castle
D. monastery
2. Ano ang higit na bentahe ng pagpalit-palit ng pananim?
A. Napapanatili nito ang pagiging mataba ng lupa.
B. Pinaliliit nito ang gastusin sa bukid.
C. Ito ay mabisang paraan upang maiwasan ang pagguho ng lupa.
D. Nakapagpapahinga ang mga magsasaka.
3. Inflation is defined as a rise in the general price level. In other words, prices of many goods and services must be increasing in order for inflation to occur in the overall economy. The following are some causes of inflation EXCEPT ____.
A. increase in money supply
B. rising energy prices
C. political instability
D. depreciation of the exchange rate
4. The words “Charter Change” and “Constituent Assembly” are related to _____.
A. Federalism
B. Amendment or revision of the present Constitution
C. Proposed Bill
D. Return to the dictatorial form of government
5. Ano ang unang sanaysay na isinulat ni Gat Jose Rizal?
A. Sa Kababaihan ng Malolos
B. Junto Al Pasig
C. A La Juventud Filipina
D. El Amor Patrio
6. Ang siyudad na ito ang tinuturing na pinakamatandang kapitolyo ng Pilipinas.
A. Baguio
B. Cebu
C. Manila
D. Quezon
7. Which two characteristics of eastern philosophies might have influenced Philippine education?
I. Man’s way of life must be characterized by harmony
II. Focus on the individual
III. The group is above self
IV. Knowledge comes about through meditation
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I and IV
8. The winner in the Philippine national presidential election is determined by ___ votes, while that of the U.S. by ____ votes.
A. total; sectoral votes
B. popular; electoral college votes
C. national; local votes
D. multi-party; one-party votes
9. He came from the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the last Emperor of China and the twelfth and final ruler of the Qing dynasty.
A. Confucius
B. Nurhaci
C. Puyi or Pu Yi
D. Dowager Cixi
10. When government attempts to control inflation, what does it do?
A. It devalues the peso.
B. It decreases its export.
C. It increases its import.
D. It strengthens the purchasing power of the peso.
11. It is the center of the Scientific Enlightenment Movement.
A. France
B. Italy
C. England
D. United States
12. Which peace efforts are most governments engaged in when they have representatives in other countries to promote international cooperation and harmony?
A. disarmament
B. diplomacy
C. international organization
D. collective security
13. Ang watawat ay sagisag ng ating bansa. Bilang pagpupugay, kapag itinataas ang bandila at inaawit ang Pambansang Awit, ang mga sumusunod ay maaaring sumaludo sa watawat MALIBAN sa ________.
A. Pangulo
B. mga nakaunipormeng security guards
C. mga nakaunipormeng boy scouts
D. Pangalawang-Pangulo
14. Which of the following statements about India’s geography is NOT true?
A. Southern India is a land of mountains, forests, and jungles.
B. The Deccan was isolated China from most of India by geography.
C. Mountain pass through the Himalayas has helped migrations into India.
D. The rivers of India play only a small role in the lives of the people.
15. What does “presumption of innocence” mean as far as human rights are concerned? A suspect ___.
A. remains innocent until proven guilty
B. is considered guilty unless proven otherwise
C. has the right to a legal counsel
D. has the right to remain silent
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