0460.6.2.03 — the impacts of a population policy (pro or anti-natalist).: past paper questions
Real questions on 0460.6.2.03 — the impacts of a population policy (pro or anti-natalist).
The newest 5 of 5 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Describe the problems caused in a country when large numbers of people emigrate from it.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2023 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Explain why large numbers of immigrants may have positive impacts on the area which they are moving to.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2022 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Suggest ways in which a large old dependent population is likely to cause problems for countries such as China in the future.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2022 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Suggest three different reasons why there is a large amount of international migration to cities such as Melbourne and Sydney.
See it on the paper → - 0460/41 · October/November 2020 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Explain the difference between push and pull migration factors.
See it on the paper →
What examiners said
The question discriminated well. Strong responses suggested a variety of problems with a focus on the workforce, taxation and government spending, lack of people to defend the country, work and innovate, along with the negative impacts on development. Other ideas frequently expressed related to social impacts and increasing dependency ratios. Such answers showed both breadth and depth, with points...
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0460/12 Q1(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
This question differentiated well and there were some excellent answers which considered with breadth the positive impacts of migrants on their destination. Weaker responses tended to write repetitively about one benefit, usually the provision of a workforce, without considering other issues. Another common error from those who did not read the question carefully was to write about benefits to the...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0460/11 Q1(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
This question discriminated well as answers were wide ranging in terms of their quality. Well prepared candidates showed excellent understanding of the disadvantages of an ageing population, focusing particularly on the implications of a lack of labour, the consequent impact on production and the impacts on government spending, with some excellent development of relevant ideas. Weaker responses te...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0460/11 Q1(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
Past papers, syllabus and examiner reports © UCLES (Cambridge University Press & Assessment). Questions are matched to topics from the official syllabus. AssessPro is independent and not endorsed by Cambridge.