THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
ORGANIZATION OF HEADS OF NON-GOVERNMENT SECONDARY
SCHOOLS-TANZANIA (OHONGSS-T)
MWANZA & KIGOMA REGIONS
FORM FOUR MOCK EXAMINATION MAY, 2023
011 CIVICS
Time: 3: Hours Monday, 22nd May, 2023 A.M
Instructions
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries sixteen (16) marks, section B carries fifty-four (54) marks and
section C carries thirty (30) marks.
4. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination
room.
5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s)
This paper consists of 5 printed pages
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SECTION A (16 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from among the given
alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet(s)
provided.
(i) Which of the following occasions does not call for the singing of the Tanzania
national anthem?
A. When the president is about to address the nation or residents of a
particular place.
B. When a Minister is about to address the nation or residents of a particular
place.
C. During international sports competitions
D. Before announcement of the death of a top government leader such as
president, vice-president or Prime Minister.
E. During national celebrations or festivals
(ii) Why are the 21st Century skills important to students?
A. Because they help students to adopt modern culture and abandon
traditional culture.
B. Because they are imported from the western countries
C. Because they enable students to become rich after their studies
D. Because they enable students to become leaders in the future.
E. Because they enable students to adapt to the current changing world.
(iii) Most single-parent families in Africa caused by the following factors except:
A. Traditional values
B. Divorce
C. Family conflicts
D. Personal choice
E. Death
(iv) Which of the following traffic lights tell the driver to proceed with their
journey?
A. Red
B. Amber
C. Green
D. White
E. Black
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(v) One of the demerits of direct democracy is that:
A. It makes the decisions more legitimate
B. It promotes a sense of honour and ownership of the decisions made
C. It is less expensive
D. It is suitable for a small population
E. It inculcates cooperation and unity
(vi) In some countries people have no access to education, health services,
productive skills, information and political freedom that enable a person to live
a good life. This situation is known as:
A. Material poverty
B. Non-material poverty
C. Relative poverty
D. Abject poverty
E. Income poverty
(vii) Among some Tanzanian tribes women kneel down during greetings. This is the
best example of:
A. Traditions
B. Crafts
C. Customs
D. Life styles
E. Norms
(viii) In capitalistic societies, people regard possession of wealth to an expression of
good life and a way of commanding respect from other members of the society.
This lifestyle is known as:
A. Individual life style
B. Communal lifestyle
C. Minimalist lifestyle
D. Sedentary lifestyle
E. Materialistic lifestyle
(ix) What is the goal of free market economy in the current world?
A. To enable the capitalist nations to exploit the resources of African
countries easily.
B. To de-industrialize the African countries
C. To reduce government participation and interference in economic
production.
D. To increase government participation and interference in economic
production.
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E. To enable the industrialized nations to get an access to markets in the
developing countries.
(x) Why are people encouraged to develop the culture of protecting public property
such as roads, bridges, government cars, buildings, schools, government offices
and electricity poles?
A. Because these properties are used for the benefit of all community
members.
B. Because destroying such properties is a crime.
C. Because these properties belong to the government
D. Because if they destroy these properties, they will be caught by the police
E. Because of these properties are destroyed, the government will not repair
them.
2. Match the scenarios in List A with their corresponding gender concepts in List B by
writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer
booklet provided.
LIST A LIST B
(i) In the Maasai society, women perform domestic A. Gender equity
activities like fetching water, cooking and washing B. Gender stereotype
utensils while men engage themselves in politics C. Gender discrimination
and economic activities like herding cattles and D. Gender sensitivity
constructing houses. E. Gender roles
F. Gender gap
(ii) In Songambele village women and men are treated
G. Gender mainstreaming
differently according to their respective needs.
H. Gender oppression
(iii) Mtakuja secondary school decided to build more I. Gender bias
latrines for girls than those of boys because girls J. Gender equality
need more latrine pits than boys.
(iv) In society X, girls are considered more valuable
than boys.
(v) In Mzuri village, both men and women are
involved in planning, making laws, policies and
development programmes.
(vi) There is a general perception in the society that
girls are weak and that they cannot do well in
science subjects and mathematics.
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SECTION B (54 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
3. Most students when they face social problems, they do not apply appropriate social
problem-solving techniques, hence they create more problems on themselves and
their families. As a learned student, explain six (6) consequences of not applying
appropriate social problem-solving techniques in one’s life.
4. How can a person lose his/her Tanzanian citizenship? Give six (6) points.
5. Elaborate six (6) benefits that a student will get if he/she behaves properly.
6. Explain six (6) principles that are reflected in the constitution of the United Republic
of Tanzania that give you an idea that the constitution is democratic.
7. Imagine that you have been invited to a community meeting as a guest speaker on
how to address the challenges facing the informal sector. Analyse six (6) possible
solutions you would share with the community.
8. Use six (6) points to verify the statement that “Promotion and preservation of
cultural values in Tanzania today faces a lot of obstacles”.
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer two (2) questions from this section
9. The government of Tanzania plays the role of promoting and protecting human
rights through different ways. Show the truth of this statement by giving six (6)
points.
10. The sixth phase government of Tanzania has come up with the slogan “KAZI
IENDELEE” which emphasizes the government and individual Tanzanians to work
hard for both national and individual development. In the light of this slogan, use six
(6) points to show how the work done by people can contribute to national
development.
11. Citizen participation is one of the pillars of good governance and development in a
country. Verify this statement by explaining six (6) benefits of citizen participation
in local government activities.
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