PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

MID TERM EXAMINATION AUG/SEPT- 2024

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS FORM FOUR

TIME: 3HRS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with fourteen (14) questions.
2. Answer ALL questions in section A and B and three (3) questions from section C
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B forty (70) marks and section C forty-five (15) marks
4. Cellular phones and unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room
5. Write your name on every page of your answer sheet(s)

     SECTION A

    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?

1. When the president is about to address the nation or residents of a particular place.
2. When a Minister is about to address the nation or residents of a particular place.
3. During international sports competitions
4. Before an noun cement of the death of a top government leader such as president, vice-president or Prime Minister.
5. During national celebrations or festivals

(ii)    Why are the 21st Century skills important to students?

1. Because they help students to adopt modern culture and abandon traditional culture.
2. Because they are imported from the western countries
3. Because they enable students to become rich after their studies
4. Because they enable students to become leaders in the future.
5. Because they enable students to adapt to the current changing world.

(iii)   Most single-parent families in Africa are caused by the following factors except:-

1. Traditional values
2. Divorce
3. Family conflicts
4. Personal choice
5. Death

(iv)  Which of the following traffic lights tell the driver to proceed with their journey?

1. Red
2. Amber 
3. Green.  
4. White
5. Black

(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 member soft he society. This lifestyle is known as:-

A.   Individual lifestyle 

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

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 explanations in List A with their correct responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION B

     Answer all question 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. 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.

5. Road accident is one of the problems that affect human life and properties in Tanzania. Assume you have been invited by the Regional Traffic Officer to address the phenomenon. Suggest six (6) different measures that can help to reduce and finally prevent road accident.

6. 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.

7.  Sometimes the rights of one individual may interfere with the rights of others, some of the rights can be limited to many reasons. With examples assess how the government of Tanzania promotes and protects human rights. Use six (6)points.

8. Use six  (6) points to verify the statement that “Promotion and preservation of cultural values in Tanzania today faces a lot of obstacles”.

SECTIONC

Answer two (2) questions from this section

9.  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.

10.  Tanzania is one of the blessed countries in Africa with different resources, such as water and virgin land. Yet the country is experiencing poverty circle. As a Civics expert, what do you think are the root causes of poverty? (Give six (6) points).

11.   Supporters of globalization claim that globalization is a catalyst of development while the challengers content that it is a new form of neo -colonialism to developing countries. Analyze Six (6) merits of globalization to a country like Tanzania.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCY BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS

FORM FOUR- SEPT 2022

TIME 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists  of section A,B and C
2. Answer all questions in section  A and B and three (3) question in section C
3. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
4. Write your name on every page of your answer sheet.

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

Answer all questions from this section

1. For each of the following item (i) –(x) choose the most correct answer among the given alternative and write its letter in the box provided

1. A member of parliament for Makete constituencies resigned one year after the general election. What can be done to get another representative?

1. Wait  for a general election
2. Call for by – election
3. The president nominate another person      (          )
4. Call  for the general election

2. Which of the following set of cultural practices is a major mode of transmission of HIV/AIDS?

1. Food taboos and wife beating
2. Widow inheritances and wife beating
3. Female genital mutilation  and widow  inheritance
4. Food taboos and early marriage

3. Which of the following institution is the social security scheme?

1. PSSSF   B. NBC   C. CRDB   D. TPB  (     )

4. The  lowest level of urban authority in local government  in Tanzania is

1. A village
2. Municipal  council
3. Town council
4. A ward                        (        )

5. Before marriage man and woman develop friendship. This is called :-

1. Early marriage
2. Infidelity
3. Courtship
4. Kitchen party   (        )

6. One of the following is a quality of a good leader

1. Dictate order person
2. A non- corrupt person
3. A selfish person            (      )
4. The one who doesn’t accept critics. 

7. Which of the following is a feature of globalization

1. Movement of people
2. Global warming
3. Poor production           (      )
4. Technology deterioration

8. The national motto of the  United republic of Tanzania inscribed  on the coast of arms is

1. Freedom and work
2. Ujamaa and self-reliance
3. Freedom  and Unity          (      )
4. People and development

9. Which among of the following root causes of poverty is beyond the control of the government of Tanzania

1. Communicable diseases
2. Rapid population  growth
3. Ignorance of the people               (         )
4. Unequal exchange  in international trade

10. The  organ which is responsible for election procedures in Tanzania is called ?

1. Presidential commission of election
2. Tanzania  election Board
3. National electoral commission   (       )
4. Presidential election

2. Match  the items in List A with the correct corresponding response in List B by writing the letter beside the item number in the answer sheet given

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

3. Read the following passage carefully and answer  the question (a) – (e)

The quality of health services in Tanzania has currently been improved. Better curative and preventive health service are offered. There are now better and advanced medical equipment in the region and referral hospitals than the way the situation was in the past. The medical personal are more equipped.

At the preventive level the government has improved nutrition, environmental health, reproductive health and control of infectious disease like the HIV and AIDS, cholera, leprosy and diarrheal. The accessibility of Tanzanians to medical services is better than in previous days. This is due to improvement and expansion of the transport system in different parts in the country. In additional more government and private health facilities have been built in different area in the country.

Despite the various measured taken by the government to improve health service, the distribution of quality health services in Tanzania is very poor. Most of the health centres that provide better services are still concentrated in town and cities. The health centres rural areas are facing problem of inadequate medicine and medical personnel

QUESTIONS

1. Suggest the suitable title for this passage
2. From  your experience suggest  two (2) possible ways of preventing cholera
3. Outline  referral   hospital  in Tanzania which you know
4. According to passage which criteria for measuring the quality of health service
5. What are the possible causes of the differences in the quality of health service between urban and rural  areas

4.  Using five points give effects human rights abuse in Tanzania
5. List down five importance of road traffic signs
6. Provide five points  to show the roles of government of Tanzania in economic development
7. By using knowledge you have obtained in school identify five positive impacts   of globalization in Tanzania.
8. Outline five indicators which indicate that Tanzania is poor country
9. List  down five solution to improper behaviour
10. List down five importance of Human Rights to Tanzanians

SECTION C (45 MARKS)

Answer three (3) questions from this section

11. Give five points to elaborate the Importance of studying civics
12. In five  points explain the roles of financial Institutions in economic development in third world  countries like Tanzania
13. Justify the statement that“Gender discrimination operates through institutionalism Give five points.
14. Private sector in any country play vital role in boosting the economic development. Analyse five problems facing informal sectors in Tanzania.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

CIVICS MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM FOUR-AUG/SEPT-2021

 Time: 3Hours

Instructions.

1.              This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 14 questions
2.              Answer all questions in section A and B and three questions from section C.
3.              Section A carries 15 marks, section B 40 marks and section C 45  Marks
4.              Programmable calculators, cellular phones and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room.
5.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (15 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

(i) Military institutions formed by the big powers as a result of the cold war were the

1. League of Nations and UNO
2. World Bank and IMF
3. NATO and WARSAW pact
4. Security Council and International Court of Justice.
5. Commonwealth and the Non-Alignment Movement.

(ii) In tanzania the following institutions are responsible for promoting human rights except

1. TAMWA
2. Tanganyika Society of the Lawyers
3. TUCTA
4. Judiciary
5. The constitution.

(iii) One major impact of Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAP) to most African Countries is

1. expansion of free social services
2. promotion of African investors
3. reduction of the work force
4. promotion of rural development projects
5. increasing government spending on social services.

(iv)Inheritance of spouses, sex preference, food taboos and circumcision of women are some of:

1. cultural practices affecting women
2. socio-cultural practices affecting women
3. socio-economic practices affecting women
4. political practices affecting women
5. women empowerment activities

(v)The 1965 interim constitution of Tanzania introduced:

1. Union government 
2. Party supremacy
3. Monoparty system
4. Arusha Declaration
5. Multipartism

(vi) One of the following statements is not true about the cultural defects of colonial education

1. It inculcated self-reliance attitudes
2. It encouraged individualistic instincts of mankind
3. In inculcated racism
4. It despised traditional dances
5. It segregated women.

(vii) Local governments are important institutions for facilitating

1. indigeneous culture
2. representative democracy
3. tax collection
4. self-reliance
5. participatory democracy.

(viii) One of the objectives of the New International Economic Order (NIEO) is to

1. provide long­term development plan
2. bring industrial cooperation between the North and the South
3. form regional and inter­regional economic groupings
4. adjust the imbalances in the distribution of resources to the rich and the poor nations 
5. facilitate aid flow from the North to the South.

(viii) While the government of Tanzania is a republic, Morocco is a typical example of

1. federal government
2. authoritarian government
3. absolute Monarchy
4. a Constitutional Monarchy
5. dictatorship

(ix) A type of dictatorship where a few persons form and control the government is called

1. aristocracy
2. authoritarian
3. totalitarian
4. fascism
5. monarchy.

(x) A method that involves the process of looking at the present situation or the groups of people in which the problem rests is known as

1. questionnaire
2. mass media
3. observation
4. scientific experiment
5. reading different books.

2. Match the items in List Awith the correct response in List Bby writing the letter of the corresponding response beside the item number in the answer booklet.

SECTION B (40 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Read carefully the following passage and then answer the questions that follow.

There might have been some justification for the steady increase from year to year in external aid if there was evidence that the battle against poverty was being won. All the evidence however, clearly demonstrates that the poor are getting poorer.

The reason why there is little effect on poverty reduction is that most aid is spent on heavily capitalized infrastructure projects such as railways, bridges and roads. These may have some indirect effect on the lives of poor people, but what people really want is better health and education services, improvement in village roads rather than highways and access to proper credit facilities to help them improve agriculture and raise their income.

Although there are some enlightened donors, most big western governments and UN agencies find these types of projects too small-scale and difficult to measure and administer. They would rather give money for power stations and fertilizer plants, since such things can be seen and their performance can be measured.

They also look impressive in glossy magazines telling the tax payers back home, how the government is spending their money.

QUESTIONS

(a) Suggest a suitable title for this passage.

(b) Why does the author say that the external aid has little effect on poverty?

(c) In what ways could external aid have direct effect to the people?

(d) Why do some donors give money only for large scale projects?

(e) From the passage, why does external aid seem to have no justification?

4. Suggest corrective measures against social cultural practices

5. Mention five sources of life skills

6. What are the functions of the president of United republic of Tanzania?

7. What is the significance of the constitution of Tanzania?

8. Outline the importance of proper behaviour

9. State the importance of courtship before marriage?

10.  The industrial sector plays a key role in the economy of any country. Give six points to illustrate the importance of small scale industries to people’s development in the rural areas in Tanzania

SECTION C (45 Marks)

Answer three (3) questions from this section. Each question carries 15 marks.

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

List five ways.

12. Despite all the efforts from the government and other activist, women are still lagging behind in many aspects. Examine the strategies which can be used to liberate women in Tanzania.

13. Analyze the importance of industries to the least developing countries like Tanzania.

14. Outline the effects of Poverty in third world countries like Tanzania.

THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PRE-NATIONAL  EXAMINATION SERIES-1

CIVICS  FORM-4

2020

TIME: 3:00 HRS

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of fourteen (14) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and three (3) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B carries 40 marks and section C carries 45 marks.
4.  Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (15 Marks)

 Answer all questions in this section. 

l . For each of the items (i) — (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter besides the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i)   The Headmaster/mistress of your school is not satisfied with the academic performance of the school in the Form Four National Examinations. Which of the following type of life skills will you recommend to improve the academic performance of the school?

1.  Teamwork       
2. Negotiation skills
3. Empathy                                           
4. Forming friendship
5. Peer pressure

(ii) The ability of a person to feel and share another persons emotion is known as

1.  self esteem. 
2.  self-worth.  
3. empathy. 
4.  self-assertive.
5.  love.

(iii) Which among the following institutions is a Social Security Scheme?

1.  NMB    
2.  CRDB  
3.  NBC 
4. PSPF 
5.  TPB

(iv) Which of the following are major pillars of the State?

1.  Executive, Armed Forces and Legislature
2.  Executive, Legislature and Judiciary
3.  The President, the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice
4.   Executive, Armed Forces and Judiciary
5.  The President, the Speaker and the Prime Minister

(v)  A persons ability to appreciate himself or herself is known as

1.  self-submissive.
2. self-assertive. 
3. self esteem. 
4. self-awareness. 
5.  self-aggressive.

(vi)  One of the suitable decision making model in a family life is the one in which 

1. the father makes decisions.
2. all members of the family participate.
3.  father and mother share views.
4.  children can make decision.
5.  the mother can decide on behalf of the father.

(vii) In the United Republic of Tanzania, the Judiciary is headed by the

1. Chief Justice
2. Attorney General
3. Director of Public Prosecution 
4. Prime Minister
5. Minister for Legal and Constitutional Affairs.

(viii)The first permanent constitution in Tanzania was enacted in

1. 1964
2. 1965
3. 1984  
4. 1977
5. 1992.

(ix)An organized body of persons who form an agency of the state is known as

1. Government 
2. Executive 
3. Legislative 
4. The armed force
5. Judiciary.

(x) The assigning of roles, tasks and responsibilities to a particular gender on the basis of fixed biases is called

1.  gender analysis 
2.  gender bias
3.  gender mainstreaming 
4.  gender blind
5.  gender stereotyping.

2. Match the items in List A with the correct response in List B by writing the letter of the corresponding response beside the item number in the answer booklet.

3. Read the following passage and then answer the questions that follow.

Investing in the education of girls could be one of the investments with the highest returns in Tanzania. There is a widespread perception that better educated women are able to process information and to use goods and services more efficiently. Evidence from many studies demonstrate that in the long run, increased education for women could contribute to improved quality of life and enhances national development through increased economic production, improved hygienic practices, as well as reduced child mortality and better nutritional practices. Educated women are better prepared to provide healthcare, to educate their children and to reduce their fertility to desired levels.

In Tanzania, children acquire gender role identity as a consequence of the differential treatment, expectations, and reinforcement given to girls and boys by their parents, teachers, and the society. cultural factors have a pervasive influence on the situation of female education. The Tanzanian culture has an inherent gender bias which adversely affects females. These customary practices include early marriages and parental preference for a ‘wife and mother’ role for daughters. These strongly shape the aspirations of girls and they may drop out of formal schooling system prematurely, either physically or intellectually.

Among the strategies taken by the government to ensure that girls were enrolled in primary schools on equal number as boys include the enactment of the Education Act of 1969. The act provided legal backing to ensure that children were not withdrawn from school before completing the primary school cycle. Also important was the introduction of Universal Primary Education in 1974 and the Education Act No. 25 of 1978, which gave the government powers to enforce compulsory enrolment and attendance of girls and boys in schools. Through these efforts the gross enrolment ratio reached 93 percent in the late 1980s.

However, the quality of primary education in Tanzania has suffered from underfunding and pupil’s development of critical thinking has been undermined by class size and for girls particularly, by a curriculum which perpetuates gender stereotyping.

Questions

(a)  Why investment in the education of girls can have the highest returns in Tanzania?

(b)  Point out two cultural factors which affect the education of a girl child in Tanzania.

(c)  State three ways through which children acquire gender roles in Tanzania.

(d)  Outline two challenges facing primary education in Tanzania.

(e)  Give two reasons behind increased enrolment of girls and boys in the late 1980s.

4.  Briefly explain the main five functions of the Central Bank of Tanzania (B.O.T)

5. The informal sector is one of the fast growing sectors in economy. Explain six major problems facing the informal sector in Tanzania.

6. List down any five solutions to improper behaviours.

7.  There is almost unquestionable view that culture is dynamic. In the light of this statement, explain any five merits of cultural change to Tanzanians.

8.  Provide five points to defend the view that the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar is beneficial to Tanzanians.

9. Briefly explain five elements of culture.

SECTION C (45 Marks)

Answer three (3) questions from this section.

10. “ High standard of life and work are inseparable”. In the light of this statement examine the importance of work to human development by giving six points.

11. Despite the fact that Tanzania is endowed with many resources, it is economically underdeveloped. Discuss six factors needed for economic development of Tanzania to take off.

12.  Elaborate six interpersonal skills which will enable you to cope with life after completion of secondary school education.

13.  HIV/AIDS is a threat to future prosperity of many nations. Elaborate six socio economic impacts of HIV/AIDS to people in Tanzania.