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

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours Year: 2023

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections 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. Communication devices 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 (16 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

For each of the item (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i) Which one of the following is the official seal and badge of the government of the United Republic of Tanzania?

1. The Uhuru Torch 
2. The Presidential Standard Flag
3. The National Flag 
4. The Coat of Arms 
5. The National Currency

(ii) What is a distinctive future of mandatory road sign? 

1. It informs road users what they must not do 
2. It informs road users what they must do
3. It informs road users about dangers ahead
4. It provides road users with directives to a location 
5. It guides vehicle drivers only

(iii) Which of the following are the leading causes for divorce in Tanzania?

1. Lack of love, peace. morals and respect
2. Lack of love, money, morals and respect
3. Lack of love. shelter, morals and respect
4. Lack of rove. clothing, morals and respect
5. Lack of love, peace, education and respect

(iv) How do you characterize a situation in which people remain poor throughout their lives despite the struggle to change the situation? 

1. Relative poverty 
2. Income poverty
3. Poverty line 
4. Vicious circle of poverty
5. Low per capita income

(v) What is the likely political threat posed by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sponsored economic support to developing countries like Tanzania?

1. Increased flow of direct foreign investment in developing countries
2. Increase in the number of opposition political parties in developing countries
3. Increased flow of people from industrial countries to developing countries 
4. The United Nations diminishing influence in developing countries 
5. The diminishing of state sovereignty of developing countries.

(vi) The following statements communicate an important aspect of urban councils in Tanzania except

1. all members of urban councils are elected from the wards within the area.
2. urban councils exist in townships, municipals and cities.
3. heads of urban councils are called mayors.
4. executive directors serve as secretaries of urban councils. 
5. urban councils work through various committees.

(vii) Masumbuko is your classmate who enjoys serving his fellow students in a number of charitable organizations in your school. What type of career is most appropriate for Masumbuko to persue after completing form four? 

1. Information technology, medicine and finance
2. Teaching, nursing and finance
3. Finance, architecture and social work 
4. Engineering, teaching and social work
5. Teaching, medicine and social work

(viii) Suppose your class teacher directed you and your fellow students to prepare songs, poems, drama and dances to grace the fourth coming form four graduation ceremony in your school. How do you characterize the form of art which will grace the graduation ceremony?

1. Sculpturing
2. Audio visual art
3. Performing art
4. Traditional art
5. Sports and games

(ix) Which strategy can be employed to prolong the life span of public properties in your school?

1. Increase the amount of caution money
2. Institute strict school regulation
3. Institute periodic maintenance schedule
4. Empower the students government
5. Institute stock verification schedule

(x) Wife inheritance and female genital mutilation are characterized as outdated traditions in Tanzania. What are the justification for this characterization? 

(i) It encourages immoral life style.

(ii) It exposes the victim to the risks of HIV/AIDS infections.

(iii) It encourages the demand for huge bride price to prospective suitors.

(iv) It dehumanizes and inflicts psychological torture to the victims.

1. (i) and (iv) 
2. (ii) and (iv) 
3. (iii) and (iv) 
4. (ii) and (iii)
5. (i) and (ii)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL OF TANZANIA

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours Year:2022

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 fifteen (15) marks, section B carries forty (40) marks and section C carries forty five (45) 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).

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(s) provided.

(i) Who serves as the Secretary to the District Council?

1. Mayor
2. Deputy Mayor
3. Executive Director
4. Chairperson
5. Deputy Chairperson

(ii) What is the proper name for a place where old records such as files, diaries and letter are kept?

1. Antiquities
2. Museum
3. Library
4. Archaeology
5. Archives

(iii) Why the Uhuru torch race is vital in Tanzania?

1. It unifies all people in Tanzania
2. It improves the physical endurance of the people
3. It sensitize the people to vote in the general election
4. It creates employment opportunities to the youth
5. It shows the authority of the state and presidency

(iv) Why the National Electoral Commission in Tanzania maintain a permanent voter's register?

1. To identify eligible women for special parliamentary seat
2. To make sure that no one vote twice on the election day
3. To enable the people obtain a national identity card
4. To enable people obtain a passport
5. To establish a list of members of political parties

(v) The following are manual related work except 

1. Teaching, nursing, banking and accountancy
2. Fishing, lumbering, plumbing and masonry
3. Carpentry, sculpturing, fishing and livestock keeping
4. Farming, quarrying, welding and fishing
5. Quarrying, cart pulling, fishing and sculpturing

(vi) A Form Four student named Akilimali wishes to pursue a music career while his parents prefer an academic career. What type of skills will guide Akilimali to reach an amicable agreement with his parents?

1. Critical thinking skills
2. Negotiation skills
3. Creative thinking skills 
4. Friendship formation
5. Peer resistance

(vii) Which element of culture is bride price embodied?

1. Customs
2. Beliefs
3. Traditions
4. Norms
5. Rituals

(viii) How are moral rights differentiated from legal rights?

1. Moral rights are defined in the instrument of the law.
2. Moral rights are enforceable by international legal instruments.
3. Moral rights deal with the freedom of worship.
4. Moral rights are conceivable by way of conscience.
5. Moral rights focus on social rights.

(ix) At the age of sixteen Shida is married with three month pregnancy. What health risks she will likely to face when giving birth?

1. Obesity
2. Loss of weight
3. Anaemia
4. Phobia
5. Obstructed labour

(x) Which action does the constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania approve as appropriate in the context of the President's second refusal to assent a bill into law?

1. The Government sends the bill to the Parliament for amendment
2. The Attorney General reformulates and resubmits the bill to the Parliament
3. The Parliament refuses to pass Government's budget
4. The President dissolves the Parliament and orders new election
5. The Speaker dissolves all parliamentary standing committees

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

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 HoursYear: 2021

IIInstructions

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 fifteen (15) marks, section B carries forty (40) marks and section C carries forty five (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.

1. 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(s) provided.

(I) What is the formal name for the constituency of elected member of the district council? 

1. Village
2. Division
3. Ward
4. Municipal
5. District

(ii) The Makonde are famous in Tanzania for their skills in making carvings of various types. How do you characterize such carvings?

1. Tradition 
2. Performing art
3. Arts
4. Crafts 
5. Norms

(iii) Which one of the following characterise a social responsibility of citizens? 

1. Citizens paying taxes and duties.
2. Citizens participation in electing local and national leaders.
3. Citizens protecting the environment.
4. Citizens participation in lawful work.
5. Citizens contesting for leadership position in the society.

(iv) In your class there are few students who have developed stress due to fear in taking an examination. How will you advise them to cope with examination stress?

1. To take some rest before examination.
2. To eat a lot of food before examination.
3. To think of different games during examination.
4. To make some physical exercise during examination.
5. To spend more time in studying before examination.

(v) How do Members of Parliament fulfill their role of legislation?

1. When they assent bills to become laws
2. When they enforce laws
3. When they initiate sectorial policies
4. When they debate and approve bills
5. When they give money to people

(vi) How do you describe the ancient buildings found in Kaole, Kilwa and Mtwara- Mikindani? 

1. Archives
2. Antiquities
3. Crafts
4. Arts
5. Museum

(vii) How are non-banking institutions differentiated from banking institutions?

1. They keep valuable items like gold.
2. They provide services like insurance and pension.
3. They mobilize funds from formal and private sectors.
4. They provide commercial services to the public.
5. They mobilize savings and transaction for customers.

(viii) What are the distinguishing features of economic development?

1. Increase in gross national product and improvement of the welfare of the people
2. Increase in income per capita and improvement of social services
3. Increase in output of economic sectors and improvement of higher education
4. Increase in agricultural production and improvement in accessibility to safe water
5. Increase in economic growth and improvement of the medical care

(ix) Suppose you are an election observer of the General election in Tanzania. What will guide you in concluding that the election was free and fair?

1. Registered and non-registered voters allowed to cast their votes
2. The armed forces supervision of vote tallying
3. The registrar of political parties supervision of vote tallying
4. The election to be supervised by the judiciary
5. The registered voters freely cast their votes through a secret ballot box

(x) Why the public holiday falling on the 26^th of April each year is politically striking to Tanzanians?

1. It marks the independence day of Tanganyika.
2. It marks the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
3. It marks the overthrow of the Zanzibar sultanate.
4. It marks the introduction of the multiparty system in Tanzania.
5. It marks the inclusion of the bill of rights in the United Republic constitution.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours Year: 2020

Instructions

l. 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 fifteen (15) marks, section B forty (40) marks and section C carries forty five (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(s) provided. (10 marks)

(i) How can you characterize a family which displays strong love, morals, respect and peace?

1. Single parent family 
2. Modem family
3. Stable family 
4. Traditional family 
5. Patriarchy family

(ii) Which of the following attributes will make you accepted in the society?

1. Working hard 
2. Dressing in a fancy way
3. Speaking fluent English language 
4. Respecting leaders only
5. Always paying visit to religious leaders

(iii)Why it is important to cultivate a culture of maintenance of properties in your school?

1. To avoid punishment from teachers.
2. To impress parents.
3. To prolong the life span of properties. 
4. To impress the maintenance teacher. 
5. School properties are very delicate.

(iv)Mr Maganga's family had two children a girl and a boy. Both children were selected to join secondary education but the family decided to marry off the girl. How can you describe the family's decision?

1. Gender blindness
2. Gender equality
3. Gender equity
4. Gender discrimination 
5. Gender mainstreaming

(v)Which among the following institutions is responsible for preserving the national treasures of Tanzania?

1. The National Sports Council.
2. The National Arts Council.
3. The National Film Censorship Board.
4. The National Tourism Board.
5. The Department of Museum, Antiquities and National Archives.

(vi) Which of the followin ^g is a correct set of non-union matters in the United Republic ol' Tanzania'?

1. Defence. security, prison and police force
2. Primary education. secondary education and technical education 
3. External affairs, industrial licensing, external trade and borrowin
4. Higher education, research and statistics
5. Meteorology. aviation and air transportation

(vii)As an expert in Civics, what advise will you give to the government of Tanzania to ensure a healthy motherhood and manageable population growth?

1. Promote immunization
2. Promote hygienic health education
3. Promote reproductive health education
4. Promote environmental education
5. Promote policy on national education and training

(viii)The chairperson of Mlongeni village displays the village income and expenditure report on the wall outside her office before every annual Village Assembly meeting. Which among the following democratic principles was the chairperson fulfilling?

1. Political tolerance 
2. Civic responsibility
3. Citizenship participation
4. Separation of powers 
5. Transparency

(ix)What is the attribute of a person who registers as a voter for the election of the President and Members of Parliament in your constituency?

1. An upright citizen 
2. A charismatic citizen
3. A visionary citizen 
4. A powerful hungry citizen
5. A responsible citizen

(x)Which of the following is a moral right?

1. The right to marry.
2. The right to vote
3. Freedom of expression.
4. Freedom of assembly
5. The right to fair trial.

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CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

011          CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours                             Monday, 04^th November 2019 p.m.

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) Assume you are planning to get married, for about a year now you have developed friendship with a person of the opposite sex whom you think is the right candidate. How can you describe such kind of relationship?

1.  Premature marriage      
2. Wedding
3. Honeymoon                                     
4. Courtship
5. Marital relationship

(iii)  Makanyaga is a public servant in one of the government department who uses public office for personal gains. How can Makanyaga be termed?

1. corrupt worker
2. An intelligent worker
3. A smart worker
4. A creative worker
5. A genius worker

(iv) Which of the following indicator would best guide you to determine a country practicing a dictatorial form of government?

1.  Citizens electing their preferred political leaders and holding them accountable.
2.  Citizens enjoying fair and equal treatment before the law.
3.  Citizens punished for expressing personal views and opinions.
4.  Citizens exercising freely personal religious beliefs and worship. 
5. Citizens feeling their human dignity respected and safeguarded.

(v) Before closing the school, the Headmaster called a school assembly and allowed students to air their complaints. Which type of human right was the Headmaster fulfilling?

1. Freedom of association
2. The right to education
3. Morals rights
4. Freedom of expression
5. Equality before the law 

(vi) What message do Zebra Crossings communicate to vehicle drivers?

1.  There may be other vehicles crossing or waiting to cross the road.
2.  There may be pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road.
3.  To reduce speed because there is a railway crossing the road.
4. There may be traffic police monitoring speed limit.
5.  To reduce speed because there is a nearby game reserve.

(vii)    Which of the following set of cultural practices is a major mode of transmission of HIV/AIDS?

1.  Food taboos and wife beating
2.  Female genital mutilation and food taboos
3.  Food taboos and early marriages
4. Widow inheritance and wife beating
5. Female genital mutilation and widow inheritance

(viii)  The Member of Parliament for Toroka Uje constituency resigned one year after the general election. What can be done to get another representative?

1. Wait for the next general election
2. Calls for by-election
3. The President nominate another person
4. The National Electoral Commission nominates another person 
5. Call for general election

(ix)  After researching democratic practices in country X, Mashaka established that citizens in that country stand for election, vote in elections, attend political meetings, join private voluntary organizations and protest against the government. To which principle of democracy does this evidence point?

1. Rule of law     
2. Separation of power 
3. Citizen participation           
4. Free and fair election
5. Respect of human rights

(x) Monas husband died and her in laws forced Mona to marry Tulizo, her late husbands young brother. Such a family decision demonstrates.

1.  gender blindness. 
2. gender stereotyping. 
3. gender equality. 
4. gender mainstreaming. 
5. gender discrimination.

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

011   CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time 2:30 Hours                                    Monday, 05^th November 2018 p.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2.  Answer all questions in sections A and B and three (3) questions from section C.
3.  Section A and B carry 20 marks each and section C carries 60 marks.
4.  Cellular phones and any unauthorised material 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 besides the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided.

(i) Human rights abuses experienced by HIV/AIDS patients in Tanzania include

1.  stigmatization. 
2.  food taboos.
3.  gender biases. 
4.  gender stereo typing.
5.  gender discrimination.

(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) One of the strategy which can be used to contain the challenges of globalization in Africa is

1.  agreement with the IMF conditionality.
2.  formation of regional groupings in Africa.
3.  to increase Africas exports to Europe.
4.  to increase cash crop production in Africa.
5.  to introduce a socialist economy in Africa.

(viii) Which among the following root causes of poverty is beyond the control of the Government of Tanzania?

1.  Unequal exchange in international trade
2.  Communicable diseases
3.  Rapid population growth rate
4.  Mismanagement of public funds
5.  Ignorance of the people

(ix) Why most Tanzanians cannot access credit facilities offered by commercial banks in Tanzania?

1.  They lack a culture of saving.
2.  They lack information on credit facilities.
3.  They lack education.
4.  They lack insurance cover.
5.  They are discouraged by high interest rate.

( x ) Which among the following sources of local government revenue was abolished in Tanzania?

1. Levies
2. Central government subsidy
3. Property tax
4. License fees
5. Development levy

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

011   CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 2:30 Hours                      Monday, 30^thOctober 2017 a.m

Instructions

1.  This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and three (3) questions from section C.
3. Section A and B carry 20 marks each and section C carries 60 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 (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 in the answer booklet(s) provided.

(i)  The elephant tusk on the coat of arms represent

1. state power
2. natural resources
3. national prestige 
4. peoples power
5. national freedom

(ii)Which of the following is NOT a correct characterization of the informal sector in Tanzania?

1. lack of permanent business premises
2. business activities are regulated by taxation laws
3.  employees lack social security protection 
4. employees have little job security 
5. employees’ wages are often low.

(iii) A gift that is given to the bride or her parents by the future husband in consideration for marriage is called

1. inheritance 
2. engagement ring 
3. dowry 
4. a wedding present
5. a souvenir.

(iv)  When local governments enact laws in their areas of authority, the laws are called

1. Standing orders 
2. Local government order
3. Bills 
4. Manifesto
5. By laws.

(v)   A condition whereby individual rights are restricted to safeguard the rights of other people is known as

1.  protection of human rights 
2. execution of the natural justice
3. the rule of law 
4. limitation of human rights
5. violation of human rights.

(vi) 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.

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

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

(viii)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.

(ix)  The right to voluntarily belong to any organization is known as

1. freedom of expression 
2. the right to life 
3. freedom of association
4. freedom of assembly
5. right to equality.

(x)Which of the following are Commercial Banks in Tanzania?

1. GEPF, NBC and TIB.  
2. NBC, CRDB and GEPF.
3. NMB, SACCOS and NIHF.
4. NBC, CRDB and PSPF.
5. NBC, NMB and CRDB.

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

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Time: 2:30 Hours Friday, 04 November 2016 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. Section A and B carry 20 marks each and section C carries 60 marks.
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 in the answer booklet(s) provided.

(i) Which of the following are inscribed on the Coat of arms of Tanzania?

1.  giraffe and hammer. 
2.  flag and giraffe.
3.  hoe and hammer. 
4.  forest and trees.
5.  trees and hoe.

(ii) Before marriage men and women develop friendship, this period of friendship is called

1.  courtship 
2.  infidelity
3.  early marriage 
4.  initiation period
5.  kitchen party.

(iii) 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.

(iv) Inadequate provision of food, shelter, clothing and access to clean water is an indication of

1.  poverty circle 
2.  absolute poverty
3.  relative poverty 
4.  income poverty
5.  poverty line.

(v) The rural authority of the local government consists of

1.  ward, town and municipal councils
2.  town, municipal and city councils
3.  district, municipal and city councils
4.  village governments, ward governments and district councils
5.  village councils, town councils and city councils.

(vi) Amnesty International is an international agency which promotes

1.  environmental conservation
2.  gender balance
3.  awareness on human rights abuse
4.  globalization
5.  conflict settlement in developing countries.

(vii) The majority rule in Zanzibar was achieved on

1.  12 ^th December 1962 
2.  26^th April 1964
3.  9 ^th December 1963 
4.  12^th Aprill 1965
5. 12 ^th January 1964.

(viii) A voting area electing a representative to the National Assembly is called

1.  municipal council 
2.  a constituency
3.  proportional representation 
4.  universal suffrage
5.  a polling station.

( ix) The ability of a person to convey ideas, feelings, thoughts to be known to others is known as

1.  negotiation skills 
2.  empathy
3.  peer pressure 
4.  effective communication skills
5.  friendship formation.

(x) Social development refers to

1.  improvement of peoples welfare in the society
2.  improvement in relations among the people
3.  improved women welfare in the society
4.  high literacy rate in the society
5.  peace and harmony in the society.

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011 CIVICS

( For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 2:30 Hours Monday, 02 November 2015 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. Section A and B carry 20 marks each and section C carries 60 marks.
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 mar ks)
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) The following are components of a nation except

1. territory
2. people
3.  government 
4.  national flag
5.  international recognition.

(ii) A nuclear family consist of

1.  wife, husband, children and relatives 
2.  wife, grandmother, father and children.
3.  one parent with children 
4.  wife, sister and grandfather
5.  wife, husband and children.

(iii) A continuous situation in which the poor do not improve their condition and status is called

1.  poverty line 
2.  poverty cycle
3.  debt burden 
4.  daily poverty
5.  relative poverty.

(iv) The essence of an independent judiciary is to

1.  contain powers of the President 
2.  promote minority rights
3.  promote rule of law 
4.  maintain lawyers prestige
5.  promote free and fair election.

(v) In a democratic state the legitimacy of the government is obtained through

1.  democratic campaigns 
2.  democratic elections
3.  independency of the parliament 
4.  democratic mass rallies
5.  political party propaganda.

(vi) The two categories of local government authorities are

1.  street and town governments 
2.  village and street authorities
3.  districts and urban authorities 
4.  village councils and village authorities
5.  urban councils and village authorities.

(vii) Which of the following is the second step in a healthy decision making?

1.  Listing possible solution. 
2.  Evaluation.
3.  Making decision. 
4.  Checking the result.
5.  Identifying the problem.

(viii) Which of the following types of work involves the use of more mental skills than physical strengths?

1.  Nursing and teaching. 
2.  Carpentry and teaching.
3.  Farming and nursing. 
4.  Teaching and lumbering.
5.  Carpentry and mining.

(ix) Choosing the best option after learning the consequences of each option is known as

1.  creative thinking 
2.  self esteem
3.  problem solving skills 
4.  rational decision making
5.  coping with stress.

(x) One of the major aspect of globalization is

1.  increased public ownership of the major means of production
2.  favourable international terms of trade to third world countries
3.  poverty reduction in developing countries
4.  increased investment from third world to developed countries
5.  revolution in information and communication technology.

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

 011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 2:30 Hours Monday, 03^rdNovember 2014 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.  Section A and B carry 20 marks each and section C carries 60 marks.

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)  A school authority which discourages female students to opt for technical subjects is likely to be influenced by

1.   gender discrimination 
2.  gender stereotyping
3.  gender analysis 
4.  gender
5.  gender balance

(ii)  The experiences of the past which are inherited by the society and are unchangeable are called

1.   traditions  
2.  norms
3.  customs 
4.  ethics
5.  moral values.

(iii)  The leader of government business in the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania is the

1.   Attorney General 
2.  Speaker
3.  Prime Minister 
4.  Chief Justice
5.  President of the United Republic.

(iv)  Which of the following is not a function of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance in Tanzania?

1.   Promote the protection and preservation of human rights.
2.   Receive the allegations and complaints of violation of human rights.
3.   Visit prisons with the view of assessing conditions of prisoners.
4.   Institute legal proceedings to public officials accused of corruption.
5.   Cooperate with agencies of the United Nation in the areas of human rights.

(v)  The national motto of the United Republic of Tanzania inscribed on the coat of arms is

1.   freedom and unity 
2.  freedom and work
3.  ujamaa and self­reliance 
4.  people and development
5.  education for self­reliance.

(vi)  A custom of having more than one wife is known as

1.   courtship 
2.  cohabitation
3.  engagement 
4.  polygamy
5.  extended family

(vii)  Which of the following organ is responsible for planning and coordinating village activities?

1.   Village Assembly. 
2.  Village Committees.
3.  Ward Committee. 
4.  Ward development committee.
5.  Village Council.

(viii)  The important feature of the Constitutional Monarchy is

1.  the Prime Minister is the ceremonial Head of the State
2.   the King or Queen is the ceremonial Head of the State
3.   ministers are not members of the Legislature
4.   the King or Queen have executive powers
5.   there is no separation of powers of the three government organs.

(ix)  Bus accidents in Tanzania are caused by both human and external factors. The external factors include

1.  excessive speed
2.  overtaking errors
3.  parking errors
4.  reckless driving
5.  poor road condition.

(x)  Which of the following is not a core function of Commercial Banks in Tanzania?

1.   Receive deposit from people.
2.   Advance loans to people.
3.   Provides insurance services to clients.
4.   Agents of money transfer.
5.   Provides business advice to clients.

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(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 2:30 Hours Wednesday, 06^thNovember 2013 a.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.  Section A and B carry 20 marks each and section C carries 60 marks.

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 in your answer booklet.

(i)  Biological differences between men and women is referred to as

1.   sex 
2.  gender
3.  gender analysis 
4.  masculinity
5.  gender gap

(ii)  Which of the following is the major driving force of globalization? 

1.  Free movement of labour in developing nations.
2.  Increased direct foreign investment in developing nations.
3.  Revolution in information and communication technology.
4.  The introduction of multiparty system in many countries.
5.  Increased freedom of the mass media.

(iii)  The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human rights in

1.   1945 
2.  1947 
3.  1948
4.  1966 
5.  1965.

(iv)  A culture of preventive care and maintenance of public property should be encouraged in Tanzania because

1.   it promotes environmental cleanliness and conservation
2.   it is an international standard of public property maintenance
3.   it is a condition attached to donors assistance
4.   public properties are important cultural heritage
5.   it can reduce costs of repair and prolong the life span of the property.

(v)  The Chief Executive Officer of the city council is the

1.   Mayor 
2.  Deputy Mayor
3.  City Director 
4.  Regional Administrative Secretary
5.  Regional Commissioner.

(vi)  One of the advantages of Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) over other financial institutions is

1.   better terms on their credit facilities and insurance premium
2.   better terms to savings and credit facilities to their members
3.   better money transfer services offered
4.   there is no interest on credit facilities extended to their members
5.   members are allowed to maintain their savings in foreign currency.

(vii)  The ability of a person to analyse, evaluate and describe the quality of something, an action or decision is referred to as

1.  creative thinking
2.  decision making
3.  problem solving 
4.  critical thinking
5.  self­confidence.

(viii)  In order to make a healthy decision on any problem the first important stage is to

1.   develop self confidence
2.   choose the best alternative solution
3.   seek guidance and counselling from peers
4.   seek advice from religious leaders
5.   identify and clearly understand the challenge.

(ix)  The most important feature of the 1979 Zanzibar Constitution was that it

1.   introduced direct elections for the House of Representative
2.   introduced a Bill of rights
3.   enhanced the people’s power at grassroots
4.   created a legislative body called the House of Representatives
5.   consolidated the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

(x)  It is important to preserve our national culture because it

1.   is a tourists attraction
2.   is our historical heritage
3.   is an expression of national identity and pride
4.   is an agent of socialization.
5.   promotes our moral values.

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011 CIVICS

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 2:30 Hours Monday, 8^thOctober 2012 a.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. Section A and B carry 20 marks each and section C carries 60 marks.

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 in your answer booklet.

(i) The non biological roles performed by men and women in a society are called

1.  gender roles 
2.  cultural roles
3.  femininity roles
4.  parental roles
5.  marital roles.

(ii) Which of the following is the organ which oversees the day to day activities and makes decisions on matters concerning the village?

1.  Village government. 
2.  Village assembly.
3.  Village council.
4.  Village social council.
5.  Village development committee.

(iii) The right of people to belong to an organization is called freedom of

1.  expression 
2.  association
3.  property
4.  press
5.  movement.

(iv) Which of the following is not the source of national income in Tanzania?

1.  development levy. 
2.  income tax.
3.  profits from parastatals
4.  licence fees.
5.  grants or aids.

(v) In many societies traditional folk tales and songs continue to have importance mainly because they

1.  encourage contacts with other societies 
2.  inculcate family values
3.  are used in wedding ceremonies
4.  help to maintain cultural identity
5.  attract tourists.

(vi) Tanzania has included the life skills education in its curriculum because it

1.  helps people to cope with urban life easily
2.  increases productivity and comfortability of life
3.  reduces the sense of personal esteem
4.  helps people to become wealthy
5.  helps people to obey their cultural values.

(vii) The legal instrument which gives powers and responsibilities to leaders of a country is

1.  parliament 
2.  executive
3.  constitution
4.  ruling party
5.  judiciary.

(viii) The major drawbacks to industrial prosperity in Tanzania include 

1.  unskilled labour, weak technological base and poor infrastructure
2.  lack of arable land, weak technological base and poor infrastructure
3.  shortage of raw materials, weak technological base and poor infrastructure
4.  high mortality rate, weak technological base and poor infrastructure
5.  lack of capital, weak technological base and poor infrastructure.

(ix) The type of electoral system in Tanzania is known as the

1.  proportional system 
2.  combined system
3.  complex majority system
4.  simple majority system
5.  parallel system.

(x) A social group of people living together with their own government, language, traditions and history is called

1.  nation 
2.  community
3.  family
4.  government
5.  constituency.

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.

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01 CIVICS

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 2:30 Hours Monday, 4^thOctober 2010 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) A social group whereby a man leads the family is known as

1.  matrilineal
2.  matriarchal
3.  patrilineal
4.  bilateral
5.  patriarchal.

(ii) In life skills, the ability of a person to appreciate himself or herself is known as

1.  self service
2.  assertiveness
3.  self esteem
4.  self awareness
5.  coping with emotions.

(iii) Gender inequality means

1.  inequality in job accessibility between two different sexes
2.  inequality in education accessibility between girls and boys.
3.  a certain kind of sex is given priority in all aspects of life
4.  women empowerment
5.  a planning that considers both women and men in terms of needs.

(iv) Foreigners outside the Commonwealth countries may be granted Tanzanian Citizenship by

1.  naturalisation
2.  vital registration
3.  presenting their passport
4.  decent
5.  filling the special forms.

(v) Peer groups, schools, religion, and mass media is an example of

1.  pressure groups
2.  socialization agents
3.  civil societies
4.  community based organizations
5.  non governmental organizations

(vi) In road safety the precaution signs

1.  Warn the road users to take proper measures against any danger which may occur ahead
2.  control the speed of passenger vehicles against any danger which may occur ahead
3.  limit the speed of the big trucks against any danger which may occur ahead
4.  are drawn on the road surface
5.  are drawn in the same way as command signs.

(vii) Reading, writing, listening and speaking are best known as:

1.  Communication model
2.  Elements of communication as a process
3.  Basic communication skills
4.  Non verbal communication
5.  Modern forms of communication.

(viii) Violations of human rights can be caused by the following except

1.  negligence of the actors
2.  ignorance
3.  corruption
4.  selfishness
5.  globalization.

(ix) One of the factors which undermined the legitimacy of a one party system in Africa was

1.  ethnicity
2.  civil wars and religious conflicts
3.  privatization of the public enterprises
4.  economic crisis and the collapse of the eastern block
5.  rise of many political parties.

(x) In traditional education the source of knowledge was dominated by

1.  witch­doctors
2.  leaders
3.  rainmakers
4.  warriors
5.  elders.

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011 CIVICS

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 2:30 Hours Monday, 5^thOctober 2009 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. Electronic 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) One of the followings is not among the factors affecting national sovereignty.

1. civil wars
2. poverty
3. national calamities
4. conflicts
5. pressure groups.

(ii) The following are the responsibility of the President of Tanzania as prescribed by the constitution except

1. head of State
2. head of the ruling political party
3. head of government affairs
4. commander in chief of armed forces
5. coping with emotions.head of Public service.

(iii) External sources of government revenue which are non­payable include

1. domestic loan borrowing
2. loan from World Bank
3. loan from central government
4. grants from donor countries
5. money from IMF.

(iv) The organ of the state which interprets the laws is

1. Legislative
2. Executive
3. Parliament
4. Judiciary
5. Cabinet.

(v) 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.

(vi) One condition for a person to get naturalization in Tanzania is to 

1. have lived in Tanzania for the period not less than six months
2. show and ensure that he or she would be a suitable citizen of Tanzania
3. produce evidence of permission from his/her country of origin
4. pay tax to the government
5. be familiar with our culture.

(vii) Which of the following is not among the national symbols?

1. the national flag
2. the coat of arms
3. the high court of Tanzania
4. Uhuru torch
5. the national festivals and constitution.

(viii) One of the following is not true about the characteristics of culture

1. static
2. adaptive
3. learned
4. symbolic
5. dynamic.

(ix) According to the Constitution of United Republic of Tanzania the parliament consists of two parts which are the

1. Cabinet and shadow cabinet
2. President and the National Assembly
3. Union Parliament and House of Representatives in Zanzibar
4. members of Parliament from opposition parties and those from ruling party
5. members of Parliament and the Ministers.

(x) A true definition of the term general election is

1. Parliamentary and Presidential elections held country wide
2. an election whereby each registered political party must nominate a candidate
3. an election whereby each party nominates candidates
4. elections held when a member of Parliament dies
5. an election which allows private candidates to participate.

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

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

TIME: 2½ Hours Monday 06^thOctober 2008 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. Electronic 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) ______ are formulations of rules and behaviour enforced by a special authority.

1. Morals
2. Laws
3. Norms
4. Customs
5. Taboos

(ii) Presidential and Parliamentary Democracy are forms of

1. Participatory Democracy
2. Liberal Democracy
3. Soviet Democracy
4. Representative Democracy
5. Direct Democracy.

(iii) A father, his wives and children represent family known as

1. extended family
2. one parent family
3. nuclear family
4. compound family
5. conjugal family.

(iv) 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.

(v) Problem solving techniques help to

1. save human life
2. create human life
3. get best possible solution
4. promote unity and solidarity
5. generate peace and harmony

(vi) _____ are rights which are not included officially in the law of the country and one can not claim them in the court of law.

1. Civil and political rights
2. Environmental and development rights
3. Moral rights
4. Legal rights
5. Economic, social and cultural rights

(vii) Before marriage a man and a woman pass through a period called

1. friendship
2. sororate marriage
3. relationship
4. partnership
5. courtship

(viii) The yellow traffic light tells the driver to

1. stop the car
2. start the car
3. pass through
4. get ready to go
5. switch off the car.

(ix) Convention for Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was formed in

1. 1980
2. 1970
3. 1972
4. 1982
5. 1990.

(x) Which of the following is a feature of globalization?

1. Underdevelopment
2. Global warming
3. Movement of people
4. Poor production
5. Technology deterioration.

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NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

TIME: 2½ Hours Monday afternoon 08/10/2007

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. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

4. Electronic calculators 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) 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.

(ii) The nationalist party formed by the oppressed class in Zanzibar was

1. Umma party
2. Afro­Shiraz Party
3. Zanzibar Nationalist Party
4. African Association
5. Zanzibar and Pemba People’s Party.

(iii) African Child Day is celebrated on 16, June every year in memory of

1. OAU birth day
2. Rivonia Trial
3. Sharpeville Massacre
4. Soweto Massacre
5. Samora Machael’s assassination.

(iv) The 1999 Lusaka Agreement is an International pact for peace in

1. the Democratic Republic of Congo
2. the SADC countries
3. Rwanda and Burundi
4. Eastern Africa
5. the Interlacustrine region.

(v) Liberal concepts such as human rights, freedom, equality and democracy percolated into colonial Africa through a movement called

1. African Nationalism
2. Pan Africanism
3. Back to Africa
4. Pafmesca
5. African Socialism.

(vi) 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

(vii) One of the following customs perpetuate gender inequality among African societies.

1. Homosexuality
2. Early marriage
3. Circumcision
4. Bride price
5. Polyganism.

(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.

(ix) In the court system of Tanzania, cases of economic sabotage are heard at the

1. Court of Appeal
2. High Court
3. Resident Magistrate Court
4. District Court
5. Labour Court.

(x) AIDS is currently classified as ____________ disease.

1. an epidemic
2. a pandemic
3. a killer
4. an endemic
5. a highly infectious.

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

011 CIVICS 

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

TIME: 2 Hours 30 Minutes 2006/10/09 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. Electronic 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) The group of people living in a particular area sharing common customs, traditions and race is called a

1. family
2. society
3. nation 
4. tribe
5. community.

(ii) Local governments are important institutions for facilitating

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

(iii) The major defect of indirect rule as introduced by the British colonial rule was that it

1. encouraged tribalism and ethnicity
2. stimulated native development
3. supported land alienation
4. discouraged the spread of Kiswahili 
5. promoted racialism.

(iv) 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.

(v) The United Nations Peace Keeping COmmission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is called

1. UNOSOM
2. UNIMOG
3. ECOMOG
4. MONUIC
5. K - FOR

(vi) 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.

(vii) The term used to explain the struggle against foreign domination is

1. liberation
2. democratisation
3. nationalism
4. nationalisation 
5. resistance.

(viii) One of the following is not a ministry under the Union Government of Tanzania

1. Security and Defence
2. Home Affairs
3. Finance
4. Science Technology and Higher Education
5. Education and Culture.

(ix) 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.

(x) 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.

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

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

TIME: 2 Hours 30 Minutes  November 2005 p.m.

Instructions

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

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

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

4. Electronic calculators 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 from among the given alternative and write its letter beside the item number.

(i) Which one among the following is not true about factors which have promoted national integrity in Tanzania:

1. Secularism
2. Kiswahili language
3. Arusha Declaration
4. Monopartism
5. Regionalism

(ii) While reproductive right is a legal right, the right to life is a right.

1. moral
2. life
3. democratic
4. constitutional
5. religious

(iii) The union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar was influenced by the:

1. Zanzibar Revolution 
2. desire for security for both Tanganyika and Zanzibar
3. natural wealth of Zanzibar
4. desire of Tanganyika leaders to meet their interests
5. fear of Karume to be overthrown from power

(iv)The 1965 interim constitution of Tanzania introduced:

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

(v)"The parliament of Tanzania is unicameral", this means, it:

1. proposes laws
2. has one house of parliament
3. has two houses of parliament
4. approves state budget
5. respects the ruling party

Total value of all products and services produced or provided in a country in a year is known as gross national:

1. product
2. capital
3. development
4. surplus 
5. profit

(vii)In the Tanzania's legal system the punishment for manslaughter is:

1. death sentence
2. the parole
3. deportation
4. detention
5. life imprisonment

(viii)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

(ix)Who was the first chair-person of the defunct Organization of African Unity?

1. Julius K. Nyerere
2. Kwame Nkrumah
3. Leopold Senghor
4. Patrice Lumumba 
5. Haille Sellassie

(x)A full-fledged gender national machinery is:

1. the World Conference on Women held in Beijing China
2. the Ministry of Community Development, Women and Children Affairs
3. UNICEF 
4. CEDAW
5. TAMWA

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

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

TIME: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Monday November 01, 2004 p.m.

Instructions

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

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

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

4. Electronic calculators 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) The government of Tanzania has decided to privatise public enterprises in order to

1. improve efficiency and productivity
2. reduce dependence on foreign aid
3. implement IMF and World Bank policies
4. promote the globalisation exercise
5. widen the sources of government revenue.

(ii) Direct democracy is applied in

1. city councils 
2. municipal councils
3. village governments
4. town councils 
5. ward councils

(iii) Which of the following is not among the harmful socio-economic factors influencing women development in Tanzania?

1. Customary laws 
2. Limited education opportunities
3. Foreign influence 
4. Bride price 
5. Poor economic base

(iv) What do you understand by the term antiquities?

1. Marine creatures
2. Museums
3. Anti-development plans
4. Objects of very long time ago
5. Historical sites

(v) The idea of non-alignment movement (NAM) was introduced by

1. Abdiel Gamal Nasser
2. Josip Tito 
3. Jawaharial Nehru
4. Ahmed Surkano 
5. Kwame Nkrumah

(vi) One of the following is not the feature of environmental degradation

1. air pollution
2. water pollution 
3. deforestation 
4. ecosystem protection
5. overgrazing

(vii) The following are the symbols of national sovereignty except

1. national flag 
2. coat of arms 
3. national currency
4. public holidays
5. national constitution.

(viii) Which of the following is the importance of paying taxes timely? 

1. It enables the government to control abuse of power
2. It helps the government to protect national sovereignty
3. It enables the government to provide basic social services to citizens 
4. It helps the government to promote national integrity
5. It enables the government to fight against corruption.

(ix) Civil rights that are not entitled to prisoners in Tanzania include the right to

1. participate in governance
2. live
3. be listened 
4. meet and talk to their relatives
5. get information.

(x) One of the institutions that is responsible for promoting culture in Tanzania is

1.  ILO 
2. CB 
3. UNESCO
4. UNHCR 
5. FAO.

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

011 CIVICS

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

TIME: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Monday November 03, 2003 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. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

4. Electronic calculators 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) A social group of people related to each other by blood, marriage or by adoption is called a

1. community
2. nation
3. family
4. clan
5. tribe.

(ii) The following are international organizations dealing with human rights except the

1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
2. International Confederation of the Red Cross
3. Amnesty International
4. United Nations High Commission for Refugees
5. United Nations Organisation.

(iii) Before dividing Zanzibar into administrative regions the President of the United Republic of Tanzania has to consult the

1. Zanzibar constitution
2. Union constitution
3. Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar 
4. President of Zanzibar
5. The House of Representatives.

(iv) In a democratic state

1. laws are made by the elected president
2. the police has the power to punish criminals
3. the Head of State is above the law
4. all the people are equal before law
5. there are no law enforcing organs.

(v) An economic system in which individuals are free to own means of production is known as

1. liberal economy
2. state controlled economy
3. centralized economy
4. socialist economy 
5. agrarian economy. 

(vi) In arriving at decisions on local development plans local governments use

1. authoritarianism
2. representative democracy
3. totalitarian democracy 
4. multiparty democracy
5. participatory democracy.

(vii) The essence of an independent judiciary in a democratic society is

1. to check abuse of power
2. to ensure rule of law
3. ensure justice
4. suppress crime
5. to protect the magistrates.

(viii) In most pre-colonial African societies, formal education was offered to the youth

1. on the wedding day
2. after the harvest
3. when elders communicated with their ancestors
4. during religious ceremonies
5. during initiation ceremonies.

(ix) Which of the following is not true about the objectives of the new East African Community?

1. To promote sustainable development
2. To strengthen socio-cultural ties
3. To promote federalism
4. To enhance participation of private sector and civil societies
5. To promote good governance.

(x) One of the social demerits of globalization in poor countries like Tanzania is

1. increased number of foreign investors
2. expanded private sector
3. expanded communication network
4. accelerated drug abuse
5. increased employment in the public sector.