THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 2:30 Hours Monday, 3^rdOctober 2011 p.m.

Instructions

1.  This paper consists of sections A, B and C.

2.  Answer all questions in sections A and B and three (3) questions from section C.

3.  Calculators are not allowed in the examination room.

4.  Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

5.  Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (20 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1.  For each of the items (i ­ x), choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number.

(i)  Zebra crossing is an important traffic sign because it

1.  enables pedestrians to walk across the road safely
2.   shows the presence of wild animals along the road
3.   enables the law enforcers to apprehend law breakers
4.   reduces traffic congestion
5.   enables school children to walk across the road safely.

(ii)  Family stability in a society is important because 

1.  it ensures job security
2.   it helps people to live a comfortable life
3.   it protects immoralities in the society
4.   it is a bridge to community conflicts
5.   it guarantees the society with a good source of income.

(iii)  Which of the following is not an indicator of poverty?

1.   Low per capita income 
2.  High illiteracy rate
3.  Dependant economy 
4.  Low mortality rate
5.  Environmental destruction.

(iv)  Norms of conduct which differ from one society to another and change from time to time are known as

1.   traditions 
2.  crafts 
3.  customs
4. D rituals 
5. E values.

(v)  The branch of central government responsible for administrative duties is called

1.   Judiciary 
2.  Legislature
3.  Secretariat 
4.  The cabinet
5.  The executive.

(vi)  The constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania was amended to include provisions for the bill of rights in

1.   1992 
2.  1984 
3.  1979
4.  1977 
5.  1967

(vii)  Under normal circumstances, a marriage is preceded by friendship between a man and woman. Such friendship is called

1.   honeymoon 
2.  cohabitation 
3.  early marriage
4.  courtship 
5.  infidelity.

(viii)  One of the following encourages and cultivate values, knowledge and ability to perceive things

1.   cooperative techniques 
2.  problem solving
3.  life skills promotion 
4.  initiation and mediation
5.  guidance and counselling.

(ix)  Many Tanzanians cannot access credit from financial institutions due to

1.   political strings attached to loans
2.   lack of enough financial institutions
3.   lack of entrepreneurial skills and security
4.   lack of proper identification
5.   lack of political influence.

(x)  The organs responsible for administering elections in Tanzania are

1.   REDET and TEMCO 
2.  ZEC and NEC
3.  ZLSC and ILHR 
4.  CCM and CUF
5.  EAC and SADC.