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Civics · Paper 1 · 2020

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Questions (25)

Section A

1. 1 mark

Which of the following is a correct set of non-union matters in the United Republic of Tanzania?

A. Defence, security, prison and police force
B. Primary education, secondary education and technical education
C. External affairs, industrial licensing, external trade and borrowing
D. Higher education, research and statistics
E. Meteorology, aviation and air transportation
2. 5 marks

Match the role and/or power of the court in List A with its court type in List B by writing the letter of the corresponding response beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i) Has the power to hear the appeals from Primary Courts and District Magistrate Courts. 1 mk
(ii) Hears and determines conflicting interpretations of the Union matters. 1 mk
(iii) Hears and determines all types of cases including murder, felony and treason. 1 mk
(iv) Follows simple procedures when hearing and determining matrimonial, inheritance, civil and criminal matters. 1 mk
(v) Hear and determine petitions originating from the High Court or Courts of Resident Magistrate. 1 mk

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Section B

3. 10 marks

(a) In less than six words provide a suitable title for this passage. 2 mk
(a) In your own words, define work. 1 mk
(b) Why there is no easy way to success? Explain by giving two points. 2 mk
(b) What are the key qualities that characterize hard work? 1 mk
(c) Why education is important? Explain by giving two points. 2 mk
(c) According to the passage, what are the benefits of working hard for individuals and the nation? 1 mk
(d) Explain two reasons why people work hard, as mentioned in the passage. 1 mk
(d) What are the motivations for people to work? Give two points. 2 mk
(e) What is the role of commitment among citizens in achieving national development through work? 1 mk
(e) As an expert in civics, propose one way in which you can work hard for individual and national development. 2 mk

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4. 5 marks

In which ways do globalization contribute to socio economic development of Tanzania?

(none) List five ways. 5 mk

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5. 5 marks

Mention circumstances that may cause road accidents.

(none) Mention five circumstances that may cause road accidents. 5 mk

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6. 5 marks

Why do you think protecting and respecting human rights is important in the society?

(none) Give five points. 5 mk

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7. 5 marks

Briefly explain causes of poverty in Tanzania.

(none) Briefly explain five internal causes of poverty in Tanzania. 5 mk

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8. 5 marks

What evidence would you use to show the importance of social development in a society?

(none) Give five points. 5 mk

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9. 5 marks

Which type of life skills will you recommend to your friend who is not getting along well with his friends?

(none) Give five points. 5 mk

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10. 5 marks

As an expert in Civics, propose to urban authorities ways to address the challenges facing the informal sector.

(none) Propose five ways to urban authorities to address the challenges facing the informal sector. 5 mk

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Section C

11. 15 marks

A discipline master/mistress in your school has recently reported an increase in disciplinary cases due to student’s misbehavior. Explain the effect of improper behavior among students.

(none) In five points, explain the effect of improper behavior among students. 15 mk

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12. 15 marks

As an expert in Civics, write an essay to educate your community on the importance of national festivals in Tanzania.

(none) In five points write an essay to educate your community on the importance of national festivals in Tanzania. 15 mk

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13. 15 marks

In the process of assessing school properties, the Headmaster/mistress found that there are weaknesses in the department of maintenance. Explain the loss likely to be incurred due to failure of timely maintenance and care of the properties in the school.

(none) Using five points, explain the loss likely to be incurred due to failure of timely maintenance and care of the properties in the school. 15 mk

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14. 15 marks

Basing on previous school government election experience. Explain how you can achieve free and fair election in your school government elections?

(none) Give five points. 15 mk

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