PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE MIDTERM EXAMINATION-MARCH 2026

041 BASIC MATHEMATICS

Time: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer all questions
• Show your work clearly

1. a) Define basic mathematics

b) Mention branches of Basic mathematics according to form one course

2. Mathematics has relation with other subjects. Give three points to show relationship between mathematics and other subjects

a) Mathematics and Biology

i. ___________________________________________________

ii. ___________________________________________________

iii. ___________________________________________________

b) Mathematics and Geography

i. ___________________________________________________

ii. ___________________________________________________

iii. ___________________________________________________

c) Mathematics and History

i. ___________________________________________________

ii. ___________________________________________________

iii. ___________________________________________________

3. Represent each of the following rational number on a number line

a) -2∙5

b) 0∙8

4(a)Convert recurring decimal below to inform of a/b where b≠0

(i)

(ii)

b) If A=⁵/₃₃ and B= 1³⁷/_45. Write A and B repeating decimal

5. Use a number line to represent all real numbers “X” in each of the following

a) -¹/₂≤X ≤ 2

b) X ≤³/₂

6. a) Find the absolute value of 5¹/₂−(-7+³/₁₁)

b) Round off

i. 35∙49643 to the nearest thousandths

ii. 274∙1967 to the nearest tens

7. The total mass of cotton harvested in a certain District was 17,816,273 Kg

a) Write the mass of cotton in words

b) Round off the mass of cotton to the nearest thousands of kilograms

8. Evaluate

a) 10¹/₂−(8−3¹/₃) ÷²/₇

b) (7¹/₄ −5¹/₃) ÷ (1¹/₂÷3¹/₂)

9. Anna has Tsh 5,000,000 in her bank account. Every week she withdraws Tsh 40,000 for various expenses. Without making any deposit, how many days can she withdraw this money?

10. The age of a father is four times the age of his son. If the sum of their ages is 50 years, find the age of the father.

PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE MIDTERM EXAMINATION - MARCH 2026

031 PHYSICS

TIME: 02:30 Hrs

INSTRUCTIONS

• This paper consists of three sections A, B and C
• Answer all questions in section A and B and two questions from section C.

SECTION A

Answer all questions from this section. 

1. Choose the most correct answer

i. The branch of science which deals the study of the relationship between matter and energy is

1. Civics 
2. Chemistry 
3. Psychology 
4. Physics

ii. Physicist is a person whose occupation specializes in the science of

1. Biology 
2. Physics 
3. Mathematics 
4. Chemistry

iii. The SI – unit of force is

1. Newton 
2. Gravity 
3. Meter per second 
4. Meter squared

iv. Force used to squeeze or press together

1. Compressional force 
2. Frictional force 
3. Repulsive force 
4. Tensional force

v. The following instruments are used for measuring length. Which one is not?

1. A ruler 
2. A micrometer screw gauge 
3. A vernier caliper 
4. A Eureka can

vi. Which of the following best describes why the knowledge of physics is necessary to understand all other sciences?

1. physics explains how energy passes from one object to another
2. physics explains how gravity works
3. physics explains the motion of objects that can be seen with the naked eye
4. physics explains the fundamental aspects of the universe

vii. A vernier caliper is used to measure

1. Distance of a car 
2. Mass of a car 
3. Diameter of a wire 
4. Length of a table

viii. Which of the following is a derived unit?

1. Kilogram 
2. Ampere 
3. Kelvin 
4. Newton

ix. Which of the following apparatus is used for measuring the volume of an irregular solid?

1. Pipette 
2. Measuring cylinder 
3. Beaker 
4. Metre rule

x. The following is not an example of force

1. Gravity 
2. Newton 
3. Torsional 
4. Repulsion

Answers

2. Match the descriptions of the Physics laws in LIST A with the corresponding law in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response below the item number in the table provided.

Answers

SECTION B

3. Fill the gaps below

(i) _________________ is the quantity of matter in an object.

(ii) _________________ is an instrument used to measure small lengths with a greater degree of accuracy than a metre rule.

(iii) __________________ is a push or pull experienced by an object.

(iv) _____________________ is the support force exerted upon an object which is in contact with another stable object.

(v) ____________________ is a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object.

4. (a). Define the following terms

1. Physics 
2. Physicist 
3. Science 
4. Technology 

(b). List any three importance of studying physics

5. (a). Describe four areas where physics is applied

(b). List two instruments that are used to measure length of an object.

6. State the four types of fundamental forces

SECTION C

7. (a). What is volume?

(b). What is the volume of an irregular solid immersed in 50 cm³ of water contained in a beaker, if it raises the water level to 57 cm³

8. (a). How can one make attractive force useful?

(b). Give four usefulness of frictional forces in our daily life

(c). Give two examples of force that are result of bending or stretching object.

9. (a). What is density?

(b). The length of one side of metal cube is 5.22 cm and its mass is 65.8g. What is the density of the cube?

10. Explain any five branches of physics

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE MIDTERM EXAMINATION-MARCH 2026

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Time: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. All answers must be written in black or blue ink.
4. Write your Name at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

1. For each of the following items (i-x), choose the best answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the space given below.

i. Which of the following best defines “Computer science”?

1. The study of how to use computer for entertainment
2. The study of computers, their functions, and how they can solve problems 
3. The practice of typing faster on a keyboard
4. The use of internet for communication. 

ii. Which of the following is an application area of Computer Science?

1. Agriculture 
2. Construction 
3. Healthcare 
4. All of the above 

iii. Why is Computer Science important in modern society?

1. It reduces human interaction
2. It helps in solving complex problems efficiently
3. It makes people lazy 
4. It increases paper usage

iv. Which of the following fields is closely related to Computer Science?

1. Medicine 
2. Information Technology (IT). 
3. Geology. 
4. History

v. Which concept of Computer Science focuses on protecting information from unauthorized access?

1. Networking 
2. Cybersecurity
3. Database Management 
4. Web Development

vi. One of the applications of computer science in education is:

1. Playing video games 
2. Online learning platforms
3. Watching movies 
4. Listening to Music

vii. The branch of computer science that deal with programming languages is:

1. Data base management 
2. Computer networks
3. Software Engineering 
4. Hardware Engineering

viii. The process of solving problems using computers is called:

1. Data entry 
2. Problem-solving algorithm
3. Typing practice 
4. Graphics design.

ix. An example of practical application of computer science in business is:

1. Internet banking 
2. Reading books
3. Driving a car 
4. Cooking food

x. The teacher of computer science taught students of form one the importance of computer science. As the computer science student, why is computer science important in today’s world?

1. It increases paper usage
2. It slows down communication
3. It enhances problem-solving skills and technological development 
4. It is only used by scientists

Answers

2. Match the following computer generations in LIST A with its associated technology in LIST B.

Answers

SECTION B (70 Marks)

3. Nowadays computers are used everywhere in the world and some people depend on computers to make sure they work hard and get some basic needs in the society. You are a student of form one with the knowledge about computers, Explain briefly five characteristics of computers.

4. The teacher of computer science taught students the application areas of computer science. As the student of form one with the knowledge of computer science explain how computer science is important in Education sector. (Explain five (05) points)

5. Form Four students were having conversation in their class, discussing various things concerning the use of computers and its significance one student stood up crashes the presence of computers because they have no use in this world. As the student of form one with the knowledge of computer science explain to her, living in the world without Computer Science. Use five points.

6. Identify and explain any five (5) fields related to Computer Science.

7. Study the following computer hardware given and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Name the computer hardware accessories labelled 1-6.

(1) _____________________________________________________________________

(2) _____________________________________________________________________

(3) _____________________________________________________________________

(4) _____________________________________________________________________

(5) _____________________________________________________________________

(6) _____________________________________________________________________

(b) State the function of each hardware labelled 1, 2, 4 and 6.

(1) ______________________________________________________________________

(2) ______________________________________________________________________

(4) ______________________________________________________________________

(6) ______________________________________________________________________

8. (a) How can you define the term Autonomous system?

(b) Mention four Examples of autonomous systems you ever across with

9. Your school is opening a new computer lab. The Head of ICT has asked you to explain to new students how they will interact with the computers.

1. Explain what input devices and output devices are.
2. Give two examples of input devices and two examples of output devices.
3. Why is it important for a computer to have both input and output devices?

SECTION C (15 Marks)

10. Computer science has diverse and far-reaching applications across numerous fields. Briefly explain the application of Computer Science in each of the following fields. 

1. Banking
2. Agriculture
3. Healthcare
4. Defense
5. Transportation

JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA OFISI YA WAZIRI MKUU TAWALA ZA MIKOA SERIKALI ZA MITAA

MTIHANI  NUSU MUHULA KIDATO CHA KWANZA MACHI 2026

HISTORIA YA TANZANIA NA MAADILI

MUDA : MASAA 2: 00

MAELEZO

• Mtihani huu una jumla ya maswali 10 katika sehemu A, B. na C
• Jibu maswali yote

SEHEMU A ( Maksi 15)

1. Chagua jibu lililo sahihi zaidi kwa kipengele cha (i)- (x).

i. Somo la historia ya Tanzania na maadili hufundisha kuhusu mwenendo wa shughuli za kiuchumi kama kilimo, utalii, uvuvi na ufugaji. Hii inaonyesha uhusiano wake na somo gani?

1. Kilimo
2. Hisabati
3. Jiografia 
4. Sayansi

ii. Wabantu ni jamii yenye idadi kubwa zaidi ya watu hapa Tanzania tofauti na jamii nyingine. Asili ya jamii ni wapi?

1. Somalia na Asia
2. Afrika ya kusini
3. Jangwa la sahara 
4. Afrika ya magharibi

iii. Kama wewe ni mgeni katika jamii mojawapo ya kitanzania, utajuaje kama jamii unayoishi nayo ni jamii ya wakushito?

1. Chakula chao cha asili ni wali na maharage
2. Mavazi yao ya asili hutengenezwa na Ngozi
3. Hutegemea mazingira ya asili kupata chakula 
4. Hawajishughulishi kabisa na shughuli za kilimo 

iv. Jengo la ngome kongwe linalopatikana chake chake katika kisiwa cha pemba lilijengwa na waarabu wa Omani katika karne ya ?

1. 17 
2. 09 
3. 18. 
4. 19

v. Bonde la olduvai lina umuhimu gani katika urithi wa kihistoria ya jamii ya Tanzania?

1. Yanapatikana masalia ya miundombinu ya umwagiliaji
2. Ni eneo ambalo mwanadamu wa kale zaidi alivumbua moto 
3. Masalia ya mwanadamu wa kale zaidi yalichimbuliwa hapo
4. Kuna alama za nyayo zinazoaminika kuwa za mwanaamu.

vi. Wahadimu ni neno lenye Asili ya ..............

1. kibantu
2. Kiarabu
3. kishirazi 
4. kiajemi

vii. Utafti wa kihistoria unaonesha kuwa chimbuko la wamasai ni wapi?

1. Kusini mwa sudani
2. Pwani ya afrika mashariki
3. Afrika ya magharibi
4. Mwanzoni mwa bone la mto Naili

viii . Mojawapo ya matokeo ya kuhamia kwa wabantu katika maeneo ya afrika mashariki na hasa Tanzania ni mabadiliko katika utamaduni wa jamii za asili. Jambo gani ni uthibitisho wa mabadiliko haya?

1. Kuenea kwa biashara ya utumwa
2. Kukua kwa lugha ya Kiswahili
3. Kuongezeka kwa bidhaa za kigeni
4. Kupotea kabisa kwa jamii za wakichembe

ix.ISMAT ni mtoto mwenye maadili mazuri awapo nyumbani na shuleni.Ni tabia gani hatutegemei kuona kwa ISMAT

1. Kuwasaidia wenzake katika masomo
2. Kusalimia wakubwa zake
3. Kuvaa mavazi ya heshima 
4. Kutupa takataka barabarani

x. kiongoz wa jadi wa jamii ya watumbatu alijukana kwa jina la......

1. Mwana wa mwana
2. Mwana kheri 
3. Mwana mputa
4. Mwinyi mkuu

2 .Oanisha maelezo ya jamii katika orodha A na jamii husika katika orodha B kwa kuandika herufi ya jibu sahihi

SEHEMU B (55 MAKSI)

JIBU MASWALI YOTE KATIKA SEHEMU HII

3(a). Eleza maana ya Jamii

(b).Historia inaonesha kuwa kutoka enzi,watu wameishi pamoja na kudumisha upendo ,amani , na mshikamano katika jamii. Kwa mujibu wanafalsafa na wanazuoni ulio wasoma ,eleza namna walivotoa fasili tofauti tofauti za dhana ya jamii

4.(a).Jamii huishi katika vijiji , miji , nchi na mataifa kupitia shughuli kama vile uwindaji,kilimo,u vuvi na biashara .Bainisha na fafanua makundi yanayo unda jamii

(b).Fafanua sababu (tano) zilizo Fanya jamii za kitanzania kuishi pamoja toka zama za kale.

5.Taja na ufafanue hatua mbalimbali za mabadiliko ya kimaendeleo ambazo jamii za kitanzania zimeishi na kupitia

6.(a).Eleza maana ya historia ya Tanzania na maadili

(b).Taja vyanzo vitatu vya historia ya Tanzania na maadili

(c).Bainisha changamoto (nne) za kukuza Maadili katika Jamii unamoishi.

7.Fafanua malengo ya ujenzi wa Maadili katika Jamii za asili za kitanzani .

8.(a).Eleza maana ya wabantu ni nini....?

(b).Taja sababu zilizo wafanya wabantu kutawanyika na kuingia Afrika mashariki

SEHEMU C ( 30 MAKSI)

9.Andika insha isiyozidi maneno mia Moja (100).Eleza umuhimu wa somo la historia ya Tanzania na Maadili .

10.Eleza uhusiano uliopo kati ya somo la historia ya Tanzania na maadili na masomo yafuatayo

1. Jiografia
2. kiswahili

PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE MIDTERM EXAMINATION MARCH 2026

013  GEOGRAPHY

 Time: 2:30 Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten(10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in the space provided.
3. Section A carries fifteen(15) marks, section B carries seventy(70)marks and section C carries fifteen(15)marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink, except drawings which must be in pencil

SECTION A (15Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1.For each of the items (i) -(x) choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.

(i) The earth is the only planet in the solar system that support life.Its surface is made up of

1. land and water 
2. rocks and gases
3. Interplanetary dust and gases 
4. dark matter 

(ii) The theory that explain the complex problems of the origin and characteristics of the solar system and the earth

1. The creation theory 
2. The Inter stellar dust hypothesis
3. The big bang theory 
4. Nebular hypothesis

(iii) Form one student was arguing about the shape of the earth.As knowledgeable student the shape of the earth is

1. Perfect sphere 
2. Cycle
3. Flattened sphere 
4. Oblate

(iv) Some people were transporting watermelons from Tanga to Arusha.The activities undertaken by these people may be studied in the branch of geography known as

1. Human geography 
2. Physical geography
3. Practical geography 
4. Chemical geography

(v) The seasons of the year are caused by

1. Rotation of the earth 
2. Revolution of the earth
3. Lunar eclipse 
4. Solar eclipse 

(vi) The theory that explain the origin of the universe is known as

1. The big bang theory 
2. The continental drift theory
3. The Nebular hypothesis 
4. The plate tectonic theory 

(vii) The main source of energy on the earth is

1. Wind 
2. Water
3. The sun 
4. Natural gas

(viii) Branches of geography includes

1. Human,economic and regional 
2. Physical,regional and practical
3. Practical, human and regional 
4. Practical,environmental and regional 

(ix) Identify the correct arrangement of the planets

1. Mercury,Venus,Mars and Earth 
2. Venus,Mercury,Mars and Earth
3. Mercury,Venus,Earth and Mars 
4. Mars,Mercury,Venus and Earth

x) Big Bang theory was proposed by Lemaitre Georges and Edwin Hubble in 1920s who explain about

1. Gravitational force 
2. Great explosion occurred 
3. Planet small 
4. Asteroids

ANSWERS

2. Match the item in List A with the correct response in List B by writing the letter below the number of the corresponding item in the answer table provided.

ANSWERS

SECTION B (70 marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3.Keshomshara is a geography teacher at green star secondary school,one day he met a new form one student who wanted to get more clarification on the concept concerning to solar system. A teacher assigned to make this concept clear to your fellow form one through the following guidelines a) Provide the meaning of solar system

b) Mention eight planets in the solar system in a sequence form

4.Most of the students gets confusion when trying to explain some geographical terms.As a form one student how can you help those students to attempt such task for each of the following

1. Milk way
2. Galaxy
3. Planets
4. Solar energy
5. Equinox

5. Differentiate the following concepts used in geography

1. Inter stellar dust hypothesis and Nebular hypothesis
2. Orbit and axis
3. Big bang theory and creation theory
4. Rotation and revolution
5. Aphelion and perihelion

6. Some people having a notion that students whose geography subject is priority to have nothing to gain in their daily life. mention five points to tell these people how geography is important.

7.Our earth is not static it is constantly in motion since it has several movements including rotation, outline five evidence that shows that the earth is rotating

8. Tanzania government insist her people on the use of solar energy, as a form one student describe to them on the general merits of solar energy in our daily life mention five points

9. Outline five human activities which need geographical knowledge.

SECTION C (15 marks )

Answer question ten (10)

10. Form one students learn about shape of the earth in the topic “the planet earth” in this topic taught that the earth is not flat surface but sphere, help them to describe at least five pieces of evidence to justify the spherical shape of the earth.

PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE MIDTERM EXAMINATION

 COMPUTER STUDIES : APRIL 2026

FORM ONE 

INSTRUCTION

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70) marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.
5. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your Name in Full on the top right hand corner of every page

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter in the provided.

i) Output from a printer is normally called:

1. A soft copy
2. A photocopy
3. An electronic copy
4. A hard copy

ii). The difference between data and information is that: -

1. Data always contain information
2. Data have the context while information do not
3. Always information has enough meant while data may not have t
4. Information and data are one and same thing.

iii. The following is an Input device except

1. Tape
2. Punched card
3. Disk
4. Printer

iv. The following are physical components of a computer except:

1. Hardware
2. Input device
3. Software
4. Storage media

v. The central Processing Unit of a computer

1. Controls the auxiliary storage unite
2. Is controlled by the input date entering the system
3. Is controlled from the control panel
4. Controls all input, output and processing

vi Below are ways of disseminating information. Which one is the modern ways

1. A Messenger
2. Whistle
3. Internet
4. Fire

vii. .Both traditional and modern ways of disseminating information:

1. are always expensive
2. equites special skills to send and receive the message
3. can use the telegraph
4. allow one or many receives

viii. Communication is a term used to describe:-

1. Media such as the radio
2. the sharing of valuables Items
3. Forms of receiving and sending Information 
4. The internet

ix) Which of the following is a primary role of the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) in relation to Information and Communications Studies within the national curriculum?

1. To provide internet access to all schools in Tanzania.
2. To develop and approve ICT-related curriculum materials for use in Tanzanian schools.
3. To manage the national telecommunications infrastructure.
4. To regulate the distribution of electronic devices to students.

x) Which of the following used to hold data and instructions that are to be used shortly by the CPU?

1. Hard disk
2. Peripheral device
3. ROM chip
4. RAM chip

2. Match the item in List A with the correct answer in List B by writing its letter below in the box provided

ANSWERS

SECTION B (70 MARKS)

Answer all questions from this section

3. (a) What is computer hardware

(b) (i) Name at least two (02) types of computer hardware

(ii) Differentiate between the two (02) types of hardware named above

4. Mention at least FIVE (05) advantages of computer

5. What is the long form of the following abbreviations

1. RISC
2. CRT
3. LCD
4. ALU
5. PC

6. (a) (i) Explain the term computer system

(ii) Explain the following terms as used in the computer system

1. clicking 
2. Double clicking 
3. Right clicking 

(iii) Explain the two types of a CPU

7. (a) Briefly explain the following terms;

1. Supercomputer
2. A mouses

b) Differentiate supper computer and main computer

c) Briefly explain main three criteria to consider when you want to buy a computer

8. Explain five (05) element of communication

9. Describe the term Computer generation

SECTION C (15 MARKS)

Answer question number 10.

10.Explain six key ways that Information and Communication Studies (ICS) are vital for empowering students in Tanzania and contributing to national development.

 MTIHANI WA ROBO MUHULA WA KIDATO CHA KWANZA

HISTORIA YA TANZANIA NA MAADILI

MUDA: SAA 2:30 MWAKA: 2026

MAELEKEZO

1. Karatasi hii ina sehemu A, B na C.
2. Jibu maswali yote katika sehemu A, B na C kwa wekevu na umakinifu.
3. Sehemu A na ina jumla ya alama kumi na tano (15) na sehemu B inajumla ya alama sabini (70) na sehemu C ina alama 15.
4. Zingatia maelekezo ya kila swali na kila sehemu
5. Majibu yote yaandikwe kwenye nafasi za mtihani ulizopewa.
6. Vifaa vyote vya mawasiliano na visivyoruhusiwa havitakiwi katika chumba cha mtihani.

SEHEMU A (Alama 15) 

Jibu maswali yote katika sehemu hii

1. Chagua herufi ya jibu sahihi katika kipengele (i) mpaka cha (x) kisha andika herufi ya jibu sahihi katika sehemu ya karatasi ya mtihani uliyopewa

i. Somo la Historia ya Tanzania na Maadili linajumuisha dhana kuu ngapi?

1. Moja
2. Mbili
3. Tatu
4. Nne

ii. Historia inahusu mambo gani?

1. Mambo ya sasa
2. Mambo yaliyopita
3. Mambo yajayo
4. Mambo ya kubuni

iii. Ni kwa nini ni muhimu kujua historia yetu?

1. Ili kuishi maisha ya anasa
2. Ili kusafiri nchi za nje
3. Ili kuelewa tulikotoka, tulipo, na tunakokwenda
4. Ili kuwa maarufu

iv. Mabadiliko gani yamekuwa yakizingatiwa katika historia ya Tanzania?

1. Mabadiliko ya hali ya hewa
2. Mabadiliko ya teknolojia pekee
3. Mabadiliko ya kijamii, kisiasa, na kiuchumi
4. Mabadiliko ya michezo

v. Maadili ni nini?

1. Miongozo inayotawala tabia ya mtu na jamii
2. Sheria za nchi
3. Tamaduni za nchi za nje
4. Mambo ya kidini tu

vi. Maadili yana umuhimu gani kwa taifa?

1. Kujenga majivuno
2. Kukuza uhasama
3. Kutambulisha utu wetu, kujenga heshima, na kuleta maendeleo
4. Kuleta machafuko 

vii. Somo la Historia ya Tanzania na Maadili linatusaidiaje?

1. Kujenga chuki
2. Kuelewa mila, desturi, na maadili ya jamii za Tanzania
3. Kuiga tamaduni za kigeni
4. Kuacha mila zetu 

viii. Ni nini umuhimu wa somo la Historia ya Tanzania na Maadili?

1. Kujifunza lugha za kigeni
2. Kujenga moyo wa kuipenda, kuilinda, na kuiheshimu nchi yetu
3. Kusafiri duniani
4. Kuwa na mali nyingi

ix. Somo la Historia ya Tanzania na Maadili linahusiana na masomo gani mengine?

1. Jiografia, Hisabati, Kiswahili, Kiingereza, Chakula na Lishe, Sanaa na Michezo, Muziki, na Kilimo
2. Fizikia na Kemia pekee
3. Biashara na Ujasiriamali pekee
4. Ufundi na Teknolojia pekee

x. Ni kwa nini maadili ni muhimu katika jamii?

1. Huleta fujo
2. Huleta ubaguzi
3. Huleta amani, upendo, na maelewano
4. Huleta vita

MAJIBU

2. Oanisha SAFU A kwa kutoa jibu sahihi kutoka katika SAFU B kisha andika herufi ya jibu sahihi katika visanduku chini yake.

MAJIBU

SEHEMU B (Alama 70) 

Jibu maswali yote katika sehemu hii

3. Eleza ni kwa jinsi gani uhamiaji umechangia katika mabadiliko ya kijamii na kiuchumi katika jamii za Kitanzania?

i. ______________________________________________________________________ 

ii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iv. ________________________________________________________________________ 

v. ________________________________________________________________________

4. Tanzania ina takribani makabila mia moja na ishirini na kila kabila lina utamaduni wake wa asili pamoja na mila na desturi zake . Taja makabila manne makuu yanayopatikana Tanzania, na utaje asili ya kila kabila.

i. ________________________________________________________________________ 

ii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iv. ________________________________________________________________________ 

v. ________________________________________________________________________

5. Watanzania wengi katika jamii ya leo tumetokana na wabantu kwani lugha nyingi za makabila nchini Tanzania hufanana matamshi pia hata maana. Eleza kwa kutoa mifano mitano (05) shughuli za kiuchumi na kijamii za jamii za Kibantu.

i. ________________________________________________________________________ 

ii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iv. ________________________________________________________________________ 

v. ________________________________________________________________________

6. Kwa kutoa mifano dhabiti eleza uhusiano kati ya somo la Historia ya Tanzania na Maadili na masomo mengine kama vile

i) Jiografia ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 

________________________________________________________________________ 

ii)Hisabati. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

7. Taja baadhi ya mambo yanayozingatiwa katika historia ya Tanzania.

i. __________________________________________________________________ 

ii. __________________________________________________________________ 

iii. __________________________________________________________________ 

iv. __________________________________________________________________ 

v. __________________________________________________________________

8. Jamii huusisha watu wa sehemu tofauti tofauti kwakulijua hilo, wewe ukiwa kama mwanafunzi wa kidato cha kwanza fafanua dhana ya jamii na vipengele vyake.

i. __________________________________________________________________ 

ii. __________________________________________________________________ 

iii. __________________________________________________________________ 

iv. __________________________________________________________________ 

v. __________________________________________________________________

9. a) Nini maana ya maadili

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

b) Toa faida (04) nne za maadili katika taifa la Tanzania

i. __________________________________________________________________ 

ii. __________________________________________________________________ 

iii. __________________________________________________________________ 

iv. __________________________________________________________________

SEHEMU C (Alama 15)

Jibu swali namba 10

10. Shule ya Sekondari ‘’KATWE’’ kulikua na mgongano baina ya wanafunzi wa kidato cha kwanza ‘’a’’ wakidai kwamba somo la historia ya Tanzania na maadili halina faida kwao huku kidato cha kwanza ‘’b’’ hawajui somo linahusu nini kabisa. Wewe ukiwa kama mtaalamu wa historia na maswala ya utamaduni wasaidie wanafunzi wa kidato cha kwanza ‘’a’’ na ‘’b’’ katika shule ya ‘’KATWE’’ kujua umuhimu wa somo hilo.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE MIDTERM EXAMINATION

 BUSINESS STUDIES: APRIL 2026

FORM ONE 

Time: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each, while Section B carries seventy (70) marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.
5. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter in the provided.

i) What is the main purpose of a business?

1. To produce goods for personal use
2. To make a profit through the exchange of goods and services
3. To provide services for free
4. To avoid competition

ii) Which of the following is a characteristic of a service business?

1. Physical products are produced and sold
2. The business provides intangible products
3. It requires raw materials
4. It only operates in the primary sector

iii) Which of the following is a sector of the economy?

1. Manufacturing
2. Marketing
3. Stock exchange
4. Administration

iv) What is the difference between a sole proprietorship and a partnership?

1. A sole proprietorship has multiple owners, while a partnership has one owner
2. A sole proprietorship is owned by one individual, while a partnership is owned by two or more people
3. A sole proprietorship has limited liability, while a partnership has unlimited liability
4. A sole proprietorship is a public company, while a partnership is private

v) Which of these is a common risk faced by entrepreneurs?

1. Guaranteed profits
2. Limited competition in the market
3. Financial loss due to business failure
4. Steady income every month

vi) What does the term 'capital' refer to in business?

1. The income generated from selling products
2. The amount of money invested in a business to start or grow it
3. The inventory of goods a business sells
4. The market demand for a product

vii) Which of the following is a feature of a corporation?

1. It is owned by a single individual
2. It is managed by a board of directors
3. It has unlimited liability
4. Its profits are not shared with shareholders

viii) What is meant by the term 'market share'?

1. The total amount of products a business sells
2. The percentage of total sales in a market that is held by a particular business
3. The total number of businesses in a market
4. The total profit made by a business in a year

ix) Which of the following is a primary economic activity?

1. Banking
2. Selling finished goods
3. Farming
4. Advertising

x) Which of the following is an example of entrepreneurship?

1. Working for a multinational company as an employee
2. Opening a small business to sell handmade crafts
3. Investing in the stock market without starting a business
4. Providing a service as a hired worker

Answer

2. Match the item in List A with the correct answer in List B by writing its letter below in the box provided

Answers

SECTION B (70 Marks)

Answer all questions from this section

3. (i) Explain the term Business process

(b) Kengele owns a small shop where he sells handmade shoes and jewellery. He advertises his products at the local market and sometimes online through social media. Does Kengele’s small shop qualify as a business? Explain reasons for your answer.

i. ________________________________________________________________________ 

ii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iv. _______________________________________________________________________

v. _________________________________________________________________________

4. (a) Outline five Consequences of Entrepreneurship

______________________________________________________________________________ 

(b) Buyuni secondary school hosted an entrepreneurship week to encourage students to learn about entrepreneurship. One of the students from your school invited as a guest speaker to talk to students about entrepreneurial skills, If you are the one to be invited. As a form one student briefly explain the skills you will talk about

i. ________________________________________________________________________ 

ii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iv. _______________________________________________________________________

v. _________________________________________________________________________

5. Eliah transported woods from Iringa last months. She used them to make different furniture. Briefly, explain the business processes that Eliah needs to undertake for the furniture to reach the final consumers.

i. ________________________________________________________________________ 

ii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iv. _______________________________________________________________________

v. _________________________________________________________________________

6. (a) Define the term opportunity cost

______________________________________________________________________________ 

(b) Shukuru works in the beverage industry and earns Tsh 150,000 per month. Her father retired from his work and decided to give her Tsh 4,000,000 to start a business of selling school shoes and quit the beverage industry.

(c) What is the opportunity cost of Shukuru’s decision to start a business?

______________________________________________________________________________ 

(d)Will Shukuru’s business meet consumer needs or consumer wants? Explain your answer

7. (a) Give the meaning of the term Goods

______________________________________________________________________________ 

(b) Your friend wants to open grocery shop. With reasons, advise him on the categories of goods he can sell

i. ________________________________________________________________________ 

ii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iv. _______________________________________________________________________ 

v. _______________________________________________________________________

8. Elisha is a secondary school student; he needs to buy a laptop for his school activities. At the same time, he would like to buy a bicycle. However, he does not have enough money to buy both. If you were Elisha, what would you consider to make the right choice? Why?

i. ________________________________________________________________________ 

ii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iii. ________________________________________________________________________ 

iv. _______________________________________________________________________

9. (a) Define the term entrepreneurship

______________________________________________________________________________ 

(b) Based on experience of the daily activities done in the market such as products sold, purchased and business persons involved, which type of entrepreneurship is mostly practiced in your home market and why?

______________________________________________________________________________  

_____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ 

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer question number 10.

10. Entrepreneurs have many characteristics that affect their entrepreneurial behavior and enterprising tendencies. Discuss with six points

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MID TERM EXAMINATION

BUSINESS STUDIES FORM ONE

MARCH-APRIL-2025

TIME: 2HRS 30 MIN

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consist of section A, B, and C with total of 10 questions.

2. Answer all questions

3. Section A carry fifteen 15 marks, section B seventy 70 marks and fifteen 15 marks in section C.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. Write your Assessment number / Name at the top right hand corner of every page

SECTION A: 15 MARKS

1. For items (i)-(x) choose the correct answer from alternatives given and write the correct answer in spaces provided.

(i)Deborah owns a soft drinks business. What form of business unit is this?

A) Sole proprietorship   

B) Company

C) Limited liability partnership

D) Partnership

(ii) The following are the characteristics of sole proprietorship EXCEPT:

A) Controlled by the owner  

B) High start-up capital  

C) Owner takes all the risks  

D) The business assets are not legally separated from the owner’s assets  

(iii) What is a key advantage of a sole proprietorship?

A) Easy to form a business  

B) Limited liability of the owner

C) Separate legal entity status

D) Limited skills

(iv) In a sole proprietorship context, what does unlimited liability mean?

A) The proprietor can invest unlimited amount of money in the business

B) The business has unlimited potential for expansion

C) The proprietor’s personal assets are at risk in case the business incurs liabilities  

D) The proprietor is responsible for registering the business

(v) Which among the following businesses is a form of sole proprietorship?

A) Coffee shop owned by Asha, Mary, and Adam

B) Mobile company owned by Asha and her friends

C) Butcher owned by Adam  

D) Salon owned by a Tanzanian and an American

(vi)A sole proprietorship is the most ______ form of business ownership.

A) complex

B) common  

C) expensive

D) structured

(vii) Mwanaidi is a student who has a talent for designing clothes. She decides to start a small business where she designs and sells her own clothing. This involves purchasing fabric, using her sewing skills to create the clothes, and then selling them to customers. Which business processes are demonstrated by Mwanaidi’s activities?

A)  Production and consumption

B)  Distribution and exchange

C)  Production and exchange

D)  Consumption and distribution

(viii) Baraka has saved some money and is thinking about how to use it. He can either invest in a small business venture or put the money in a savings account. If he chooses to start the business, he will have to give up the interest he would have earned in the savings account. What economic concept does this illustrate?

A)  Scarcity

B)  Opportunity cost

C)  Needs and wants

D)  Consumption

(ix) Shukuru is considering starting a business selling school shoes. Her father has given her TShs 4,000,000 to begin, but she is currently employed in the beverage industry earning TShs 150,000 per month. What is the opportunity cost of Shukuru’s decision to start the shoe business?

A)  TShs 4,000,000

B)  The potential profit from the shoe business

C)  TShs 150,000 per month

D)  The cost of goods for the shoe business

(x) Which of the following is a disadvantage of a sole proprietorship?

A) Easy to form

B) Direct relations with customers

C) Unlimited liability  

D) Enjoys all the business profit

2. Match the terms in Column A with their correct definitions in Column B.

SECTION B. 70 MARKS. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

3. (a) What is a sole proprietorship?   

(b) List three examples of sole proprietorships.  

4. (a) What does unlimited liability mean in the context of a sole proprietorship?  

(b) State three advantages of a sole proprietorship.  

5. (a) Mention three disadvantages of a sole proprietorship.  

(b) How can a sole proprietor solve the challenge of unlimited liability?  

6. Why is succession planning important for a sole proprietorship?   

7. What is the main goal of a business?

8. Define ‘opportunity cost’ and give an example.

9. (a) Why is it important to study Business Studies?

(b) How does Business Studies relate to Mathematics?

SECTION C. 15 MARKS. ANSWER QUESTION 10

10. Explain the contributions of sole proprietorship to development of Tanzania economy

OFISI YA RAIS, TAWALA ZA MIKOA NA SERIKALI ZA MITAA

MTIHANI WA KUMALIZA NUSU MUHULA KIDATO CHA KWANZA

HISTORIA YA TANZANIA NA MAADILI 2025

MUDA 2:30

MAELEKEZO

1. Karatasi hii Ina sehemu A, B na C zenye jumla ya maswali kumi 10

2. Jibu maswali yote kwenye nafasi ulizopewa 

3. Sehemu A na C Zina alama kumi na Tano (15) Kila na sehemu B Ina alama sabini (70)

4. Zingatia maelezo ya Kila sehemu na ya Kila swali 

5. Andika jina lako juu ya karatasi hii.

SEHEMU A. Alama 15

1. Chagua jibu sahihi kutoka machuguzi uliopewa kwa vipengele (i)- (x) kasha andika jibu lake katika nafasi uliopewa.

i) Somo la historia ya Tanzania na maadili linaundwa na dhana kuu mbili nazo ni

1. Historia ya Tanzania na maadili
2. Historia kuhusu mambo au matukio yaliyopita
3. Historia ya Tanzania na Tehama
4. Historia ya Tanzania na utu

 ii) Ni miongozo inayotawala tabia na matendo ya mtu mmoja mmoja au jamii kwa ujumla. dhana hii imebebwa na neno

1. Maadili
2. Huruma
3. Tanzania
4. Historia

iii) Neno maadili linapotumika huweza pia kuashiria au kuimarisha Tunu za jamii au taifa ni zipi Kati ya zifuatazo

1. Uhuru na Amani
2. Amani na furaha
3. Furaha na unyenyekevu
4. Unyenyekevu na upendo

vi) Tunaweza kuwakaribisha wageni kwa furaha na kuwapa heshima kubwa ikiwa pamoja na kukirimiwa kwa 

1. Chakula na malazi
2. Chakula na malezi
3. Chakula na kuoga
4. Chakula na heshima

v) Mazingira ya kiliografia yanaweza kuathiri shughuli za binadamu kama vile 

1. Biashara,utamaduni,kilimo na uhamaji wa watu
2. Biashara,uchumi,siasa, na mazingira
3. Uchumi,jamii,uvuvi, na uwindaji
4. Uwindaji,ukusanyaji,ulinzi na mazingira

vi) Kwa kutumia uchambuzi wa makabila Tanzania ni nchi yenye makundi ya makabila yote yanayopatikana barani Afrika makundi hayo ni

1. Wabantu ,wakichembe,wakushito na wanilo
2. Wabantu,wangoni,wamakonde na wazaramo
3. Wakichembe,Wabantu,wahaya na wanyakyusa
4. Wanilo,wakushito,wakichembe,na wapemba

vii) Kihistoria kundi kubwa la tatu la watanzania ambalo ni jamii ya wafugaji walioingia nchini Tanzania wakitokea kusini mwa sudani ni 

1. Wabantu
2. Wanilo
3. Wakushito
4. Wakichembe

viii) Jamii za wakushito zinahusisha makabila kama 

1. Wairaki,wagorowa, na waburugi
2. Wamasai,wapare na Wairaki
3. Wameru,Wamasai na Hadzabe
4. Hadzabe,Tindiga, na Wairaki

ix) Kwa hapa Tanzania jamii za Wanilo ni kama 

1. Wamasai,wajaluo, na wadatoga
2. Wamasai Wairaki, na wadatoga
3. Wadatoga,wajaluo na Hadzabe
4. Hadzabe,Tindiga na Wairaki

x) Morani ni kundirika katika jamii ya kimasai la vijana wenye umri Kati ya miaka

A) 18 na 35

B)18 na 40

C)18 na 60

D) 18 na 80

2. OANISHA JIBU LA ORODHA 'A' NA JIBU LA ORODHA 'B'

SEHEMU B. Alama 70

Jibu maswali yote katika sehemu hii

3. Mkude ni mwanafunzi wa kidato cha kwanza katika shule ya wavulana buingu . Ameshindwa kuelewa maana ya maneno yafuatayo kwenye somo la historia ya Tanzania na maadili. Msaidie kumuelezea maana ya maneno hayo.

a) Tunu za taifa

b) maadili

c) Jiografia

d) Jamii

e) wajibu

4. Ukiwa kama mwanafunzi wa kidato cha kwanza mkondo A waelezee wanafunzi wenzako umuhimu wa kuwa na maadili katika jamii na taifa kwa ujumla.

5.Warioba ni mwanafunzi wa kidato cha kwanza alichaguliwa na jamii yake kuelezea namna ambavyo vijana wanaweza kujengwa kwa kuwa na tabia njema. Msaidie warioba katika kuwaeleza vijana vitu vinavyojenga tabia njema katika jamii zetu nukta Tano.

6. Ukiwa Kama mwanafunzi kutoka shule ya sekondari chekeleni. waelezee wanafunzi wenzio kwanini jamii za Asili ya kitanzania zilihama kutoka eneo Moja kwenda eneo jingine nukta Tano

7. Kwa kutumia nukta Tano tofautisha jamii za Asili za wakichembe na jamii za Asili za kibantu.

8. Kwa kumtumia mtaalamu "EMILE DURKHEIM" (1884) Toa dhana ya neno 'Jamii'

9. Eleza Tofauti iliyopo Kati ya maadili yaliyojengwa katika jamii za Asili na jamii za sasa za kitanzania

SEHEMU C Alama 15

Jibu swali la kumi

Bainisha changamoto za kukuza maadili katika jamii unamoishi na Kisha toa mapendekezo ya jinsi ya kuzitatua.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MID TERM EXAMINATION, 2025

HISTORY FORM ONE

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.      This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2.      Answer all questions, all answer must be written in the answer sheet(s) provided.
3.       Section A carries 15 marks, section B carries 70 marks, and section C carries 15 Marks.
4.       Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room
5.      Write your name/candidate number on every page of your answer sheet(s)

SECTION A (15 Marks)

1. Choose the best and correct answers among the given alternative by writing the letter besides the item number. (i-x)

i) One of the famous historical site in Iringa region in Tanzania is called

1.      Kilwa Mikindani
2.       Mikumi, 
3.     Isimila 
4.     Bagamoyo

ii) Anthropology is one of principal source of historical information that deals with;

1.     Analysis of languages like sound to get historical facts
2.       Relations between various languages
3.      Analyzing communities languages
4.      Analyzing peoples’ culture beliefs to obtain historical facts

iii) Man started to be skillful and tool maker at the stage of .

1.      Homo Sapiens 
2.      Homo Habilis 
3.      Homo Erectus 
4.     Modern Apes

iv) Chronological order of events is usually shown in the following except ..

1.     Time chart 
2.      Time line 
3.      Family tree 
4.     Carbon 14

v) Which source of historical information consists of memorized stories, tales, riddles, narratives and prayers?

1.     written records
2.      oral tradition
3.     museums
4.     historical sites

vi) Mr. Abasi is a History teacher at Mengeni Secondary School, when he was in form two class he asked his students that, which name was given to the oldest human skull which was discovered by Dr. Louis Leakey in 1959? Assume you are among the students of that class, which one is correct?

1.     Homo erectus boisei
2.      Ardipithecus boisei
3.     Australopithecus boisei
4.     Zinjathropus boisei

vii.   The history teacher at Nkinga Secondary School was in the class and provided the following definition; “is the study of society’s cultural system, behavior, beliefs and ideologies” this definition is for which concept?

A.    Archaelogy          C. Archieves

B.     Anthropology     D. Historical site

(viii) Source of historical information use electronic devices to pass information through our sense of hearing and vision.

1.     Data bank 
2.      Written record 
3.     Anthropology
4.     Audio-visual

(ix). The period which man was able to make chopping and pebble tools is known as

1.     Late stone age 
2.      Old stone age 
3.     Middle stone age
4.     Iron age

x) One of the sources used to construct history is oral tradition but we advised is not enough to conduct history because

1.     It is cheap
2.      Both literacy and illiteracy can obtain
3.     It is more live source
4.     False information can be given by story teller

2. Match the items in list A with those in list B by writing the correct latter in the space provided

3. Write short notes for the following historical terms

1.             State
2.            Carbon14
3.             Communalism
4.            Theory of creation.
5.            Evolution.

4.      Differentiate the following terms

1.            Homo habilis and Homo Erectus

2.            Matrilineal and patrilineal society

3.            Historian and History

4.            Feudal lords and Tenants

5.            Timeline and Time chart
   5.      Arrange the following sentences in a chronological order by writing number 1 -5 below the corresponding position in the table provided.

1.            Sharpers tools were made during the middle stone age such as spear, arrows and knives.
2.            The use of iron tools increased the ability of man to produce more food population increases and later on states formation during the pre-colonial African societies
3.            The period when most man’s tools were made of stone is called stone age
4.            In the Early stone age, chopping and pebble tools were made and used by man
5.            It is divided into early, middle and late stone age

6. (a) Name a famous archeologist who is responsible for excavation that led to discovery of earlier remains of man.

(b) Name the stages of evolution of man from the first to the last

7. (a) What is a museum?

(b) Give the main functions of a Museum

(c) explain limitations of archeology as a source of history

8. (a) What is human evolution?

(b) Describe the features of the following stages of man’s evolutionary history

1.            Homo habilis
2.            Homo erectus
3.            Australopithecus
4.            Homo sapiens sapiens

9. (a) At what stage of development did man discover fire?

(b) How did the discovery of fire change man’s life.

10. (a) Explain how iron was discovered

(b) Briefly explain the advantages that was brought by production and use of iron tools.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MID TERM EXAMINATION

MATHEMATICS FORM ONE

MARCH-APRIL-2025

1. (a) Differentiate between rational and irrational numbers.

(b) Convert the fraction below into mixed fraction

(i) 13/5  (ii) 16/3

2. (a) Convert the number below into fraction;

(i) 0.3333..

(ii) 0.4747474…

(b) Convert the following into fraction

(i) 0.3, where 3 is recurring

(ii) 0.83 where 8 and 3 are recurring

3.(a) write any three irrational numbers

(b) Find irrational number such that x²=7

4.(a) What are real numbers

(b) Evaluate

(i) |-2|

(ii) |-3x6|

5.(a) Write each of the following fractions into decimals

(i) ⁵/₉

(ii) ²⁹/₆

(b) If x = 1.3 recurring and y=0.21 recurring find value of xy and x-y

6. If a pond has a capacity of 35,000 litres of water, how long does it take to be  filled by a hose with capacity of filling 13 litres per minute?

7. There are 64 pipes each with a length of 4.22m arranged horizontally end to end. Estimate the length of all the pipes.

8. A tablet contains 0.1763688 milligrams of a certain chemical. A dose requires a child to take ½ tablet three times a day for 7 days. Find the total amount of chemical in the dose correct to hundredths of a milligram.

9. Show the relationship between mathematics and;

(i) Business studies

(ii) Geography

(iii) History

(iv) Literature

10. Briefly explain importance of studying mathematics

OFISI YA RAIS, TAWALA ZA MIKOA NA SERIKALI ZA MITAA

MSURURU WA MITIHANI YA UMAHIRI YA SEKONDARI

KISWAHILI KIDATO CHA KWANZA

NUSU MUHULA WA KWANZA

MACHI 2025

MUDA: MASAA 2

JIBU MASWALI YOTE

1. Jibu maswali kwa kuandika herufi ya jibu sahihi

(i) Ipi kati ya Tungo zifutazo si dhima ya lugha katika mawasiliano?

(a) Kutambulisha utamaduni

(b) Kutumia mpangilio maalumu wa sauti

(c) Kuunganisha watu 

(d) Kurithisha amali za jamii

(e) Kupashana habari

(ii) Vipengele vipi vya lugha kati ya vifuatavyo hubainisha utamaduni wa Mtanzania?

(a) Unasibu, salamu, mavazi

(b) Vyakula, kilimo, mavazi

(c) Nyimbo, unasibu, mavazi

(d) Salamu, mavazi, vyakula

(e) Mavazi, unasibu, vyakula

(iii) Ni jambo gani muhimu katika kufasili lugha kati ya mambo yafuatayo?

(a) Mfumo wa sauti za nasibu

(b) Mfumo wa kutamka

(c) Mfumo wa kuwasiliana

(d) Mfumo wa kuelezea matukio

(e) Mfumo wa mazungumzo ya kawaida

(iv) Ipi kati ya zifuatazo ni sababu ya kuzingatia lugha na utamaduni wake?

(a) Kuweza kutamka kwa usahihi

(b) KUweza kuwasiliana kwa usahihi

(c) Kuweza kutamka lafudhi yake kwa usahihi

(d) Kuweza kuburudika vizuri

(e) Kuweza kuunganisha watu

(v) Ipi kati ya zifuatazo ni fursa itokanayo na lugha ya Kiswahili?

(a) Kuwatambulisha watu

(b) Kuwafundisha watu wa mataifa mbalimbali

(c) Kurithisha amali za jamii

(d) Kuburudisha jamii

(e) Kuwakusanya watu katika jamii

(vi) Kumbo na Kapelo walikuwa wanabishana kuhusu muundo wa sentensi. “ Mimi nitafua na wewe utaosha vyombo”. Upi ni muundo sahihi wa sentensi hiyo?

(a) E T U W T N

(b) W T U W T E

(c) W T U W T N

(d) V T U W T E

(e) N T U W T N

(vii) Ipi si dhima mojawapo ya kiimbo kati ya hizi zifuatazo?

(a) Kubadili maana ya neno

(b) Kuuliza swali

(c) Kusisitiza jambo

(d) Kuonesha hisia

(e) Kubadili maana ya tungo

(viii) “Mama alinunua vyombo vizuri. Vizuri vyote viliwekwa kabatini. Mimi nilivipanga vizuri”. Katika mfuatano wa sentensi hizo, neno vizuri limetumikaje?

(a) Kiwakilishi, kivumishi, kielezi

(b) Kivumishi, kielezi, kiwakilishi

(c) Kielezi, kivumishi, kiwakilishi

(d) kiwakilishi, kielezi, kivumishi

(e) Kivumishi, kiwakilishi, kielezi

(ix) Sentensi ipi kati ya hizi zifuatazo ina makosa ya kimatamshi?

(a) Kaka amefua nguo

(b) Osha sahani uliyolia chakula

(c) Suedi amenunua kanga

(d) Eva amenunua kanga

(e) Joni amempigia mpila Asha

(x) Upi si umuhimu wa kuzingatia ushikamani wa sentensi katika aya?

(a) Kuleta maana ya sentensi katika aya

(b) KUfanya aya iwe ndefu

(c) Kuleta uhusiano wa kimaana

(d) Kuonesha ushikamani wa kimawazo

(e) Kuleta mtiririko wa mwanzo

2. Oanisha dhana zilizopo katika Orodha A na maelezo yaliyopo katika Orodha B kwa kuchagua herufi ya jibu sahihi.

SEHEMU B. ALAMA 70. JIBU MASWALI YOTE

3. Eleza umuhimu wa kulinda na kuheshimu utamaduni wa Kitanzania.

4. Bainisha maneno yenye makosa ya kimatamshi katika sentensi zifuatazo kwa kuyapigia mstari, kisha andika sentensi hizo kwa usahihi.

(a) Mwanafunzi anayejitambua hapendagi mzaha katika masomo.

(b) Shule yetu ina vifaa vya samani.

(c) Mti uliokuwa kalibu na bustani ya maua umeanguka.

(d) Mzee Kiza amedhuru mbuga za wanyama.

5. Matumizi ya kiimbo husaidia kubainisha lengo la mzungumzaji. Fafanua malengo ya mzungumzaji katika sentensi zifuatazo:

(a) Mwanafunzi anasoma kwa bidii.

(b) Mwanafunzi, soma kwa bidii.

(c) Mwanafunzi anasoma kwa bidii?

(d) Mwanafunzi anasoma kwa bidii!

6. Kamilisha sentensi zifuatazo kwa kutumia maneno uliyopewa katika kisanduku.

(a) Mwanafunzi anatakiwa kusoma vitabu vingi................kupata maarifa.

(b) ..................lake limeharibika.

(c) Mtoto....................huwaheshimu watu wote.

(d) ...............wamemaliza kazi yao kwa wakati.

(e) Mkulima amepanda mazao mengi..................

(f) ...............! Kijana huyu anajituma sana.

(g) Maki........................mtundu.

(h) Babu anapenda kupumzika.......................bustani ya maua.

7. Utata usababishwa na mambo mengi. Toa maana mbili katika maneno yafuatayo na weka mfano mmoja kwa kila maana.

1. Kanga
2. Ua
3. Pamba
4. Mbuzi
5. Kata

8. Badilisha nomino zifuatazo kuwa vitenzi

1. Wimbo
2. Umbo
3. Kilio
4. Mtoro
5. Mlo

9. Kwa kuzingatia lafudhi na matamshi sahihi, bainisha maneno yenye makossa katika sentensi zifuatazo

a) Nimepata ujumbe wa simu wenye taarifa mbaya _______________

b) Ntoto wangu anaumwa ____________

c) Rafiki yangu naja ______________

d) Ama kweri elimu haina mwisho ________________

e) Kurara badara ya kutafuta kazi ya kufanya kunasababisha maisha kuwa

magumu _________________

10. Wananchi wa kijiji cha Fungafunga wanasifika kwa utaalamu wa kuchonga vinyago kutokanana na uwepo wa misitu katika kijiji cha Fungafunga. Ukiwa kama Afisa misitu tumia hoja sita (6) kuwaeleza wananchi wa kijiji cha Fungafunga kuhusu umuhimu wa misitu kwa kutunga insha isiyozidi maneno 250 .

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PHYSICS FORM ONE-MID TERM-EXAMINATION

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MARCH-APRIL-2025

TIME: 2HRS 30 MIN

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consist of section A, B, and C with total of 10 questions.

2. Answer all questions

3. Section A carry fifteen 15 marks, section B seventy 70 marks and fifteen 15 marks in section C.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. Write your Assessment number / Name at the top right hand corner of every page

SECTION A: 15 MARKS

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answers from given alternative

i. Which of the following instruments is the most precise for measuring the diameter of a thin wire?

A. Metre rule
B. Vernier caliper
C. Tape measure
D. Micrometer screw gauge

ii. A student is measuring the length of a table using a metre rule. What should they do to avoid a parallax error?

A. Ensure their eye is directly above the scale when reading
B. Hold the ruler at an angle to see the reading clearly
C. Use a worn-out metre rule for more accurate results
D. Read the measurement from any angle for consistency

iii. A measuring cylinder contains 45 mL of water. After a small stone is placed inside, the new water level reads 60 mL. What is the volume of the stone?

A. 15 mL
B. 45 mL
C. 60 mL
D. 105 mL

iv. A digital balance is used to measure mass because:

A. It can measure mass with high accuracy
B. It does not require batteries to function
C. It measures weight instead of mass
D. It works only with liquids

v. A vernier caliper gives a reading of 4.50 cm on the main scale and 0.06 cm on the vernier scale. What is the total measurement?

A. 4.44 cm
B. 4.50 cm
C. 4.56 cm
D. 4.06 cm

vi. Which of the following is an example of a derived quantity?

A. Time
B. Mass
C. Length
D. Density

vii. What is the primary purpose of a Physics laboratory?
A. To store scientific books
B. To provide a space for theoretical discussions
C. To conduct scientific experiments and investigations
D. To perform chemical reactions

viii. Which of the following safety rules should always be followed in a Physics laboratory?
A. Eat and drink in the laboratory
B. Handle electrical equipment with wet hands
C. Wear protective gear like lab coats and goggles
D. Ignore broken apparatus and continue the experiment

ix. What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher in the Physics laboratory?
A. To generate heat for experiments
B. To prevent the spread of fires in case of an accident
C. To clean laboratory benches
D. To store water for experiments

x. Which of the following First Aid procedures should be followed for an electric shock victim?
A. Immediately touch the victim to help them
B. Pour water on the victim to cool them down
C. Switch off the power supply before helping the victim
D. Give the victim food to regain energy

2. Match the items in LIST A with those, in LIST B Using the correct term.

SECTION B: 70 MARKS

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

3. (a) Why is it important to follow safety rules in the Physics laboratory?

(b) Mention three accidents which can occur in physics laboratory

(c) Suggest ways of preventing accidents in physics laboratory

2. (a) Name three essential safety equipment found in a Physics laboratory.
    (b) State four importance of first Aid

3. (a) What should you do if a chemical spills on your skin during an experiment?
    (b) Mention six laboratory rules to be observed

4. (a) How can you avoid parallax error when taking measurements in the Physics laboratory?
(b) What are importance of measurement in physics

5. (a) What is the purpose of a First Aid kit in the laboratory?
    (b) Mention five components of a first aid kit and their uses

6. (a) Why should laboratory doors open outward?
    (b) Explain five fields related with physics

7. (a) What is the definition of measurement?

    (b) What are the two main categories of physical quantities?

8. (a) Name three instruments used to measure length.

   (b) What is the SI unit of time?

9. (a) What is the difference between mass and weight?

  (b) Give two examples of derived quantities.

SECTION C. ANSWER QUESTION 10.

10. Explain the contribution of physics in advancement of the world

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GEOGRAPHY  FORM ONE-MID TERM-EXAMINATION

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MARCH-APRIL-2025

TIME: 2HRS 30 MIN

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consist of section A, B, and C with total of 10 questions.

2. Answer all questions

3. Section A carry fifteen 15 marks, section B seventy 70 marks and fifteen 15 marks in section C.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. Write your Assessment number / Name at the top right hand corner of every page

SECTION A: 15 MARKS

1. For each of the items numbered (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from alternatives given.

1.             Which of the following theories explains that the solar system was formed from cold spinning clouds of gases?

    A) Big Bang theory

    B) Nebular hypothesis

    C) Inter-stellar dust hypothesis

    D) Creation theory   

(ii) The Big Bang theory was proposed in:

A) 1950s

B) 1930s

C) 1920s

D) 1940s  

(iii) What is the approximate distance of the Earth from the sun?

A) 100 million kilometers

B) 120 million kilometers

C) 150 million kilometers

D) 180 million kilometers  

(iv) The shape of the Earth is:

A) A perfect sphere

B) Oblate spheroid

C) Flat

D) Triangular  

(v) What is the equatorial circumference of the Earth?

A) 40076 kilometers

B) 39955 kilometers

C) 12713 kilometers

D) 12757 kilometers  

(vi) Who proposed the Inter-Stellar dust hypothesis?

A) Lemaitre Georges

B) Edwin Hubble

C) Otto Schmidt

D) Immanuel Kant  

(vii) The word 'geography' is derived from Greek words meaning:

A) Studying the sky

B) Writing about the Earth

C) Measuring the land

D) Exploring the oceans

(viii) Who is known as the father of geography?

A) Aristotle

B) Ptolemy

C) Eratosthenes

D) Socrates

(ix) Which of the following is a major branch of geography?

A) Astronomy

B) Geology

C) Physical geography

D) Biology

(x) Human geography is concerned with the study of:

A) Natural features of the Earth

B) Man-made features on the Earth’s surface

C) Atmospheric processes

D) Distribution of plants and animals

2. Match the items in Column A with the corresponding responses in Column B:

SECTION B: 70 MARKS-ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

3. (a)Describe the Big Bang theory.   

(b) Explain the Inter-Stellar dust hypothesis.  

4. (a) What are the distinctive features of planet Earth?  

(b) Why is water essential for life on Earth?  

5.(a)What are the challenges facing the planet Earth?  

(b) How does the Earth's axial tilt affect the planet?  

(c) Explain how sunrise and sunset provide evidence of the Earth’s shape.  

6. (a) Describe how a lunar eclipse demonstrates that the Earth is spherical.

(b) What does the term 'geography' mean?  

7. (a) What is the focus of physical geography?  

(b) How does human geography differ from physical geography?  

8. (a)What is the role of practical geography?  

(b) Why is the study of geography important?  

9. (a) Give an example of how geography is related to another discipline.  

(b) How does geography help us understand the distribution of natural resources?  

10. Explain the relationship between geography and environmental conservation.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MID TERM EXAMINATION

ENGLISH FORM ONE

INSTRUCTIONS

1.       This paper consist of sections A ,B and C with total of ten (10) questions
2.       Answer all questions in the space provided
3.      .Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B seventy (70) marks and section c carries fifteen (15) Marks
4.      .All writing must being blue or black ink except drawing which must be in pencil
5.       Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in assessment room
6.       Write your Index number on every page

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of items choose the correct answer from among the alternatives given, the write its letter beside the item number in the space provided

i. Jumanne's father works in a garden and looks after plants. So he is a___

1.      Messenger
2.       Gardens
3.     Garden man
4.     Gardener.

ii. My mother introduced to me my grandmother because my grandmother is my mother's_____

1.     Sister
2.      Mother
3.     Grandma
4.     Daughter.

iii. When I was travelling to Dodoma I saw Mr Joel making chairs and tables out timber. what do you think Mr Joel is?

1.      A tailor
2.      Carpenter
3.     Mason
4.     Timber land

iv. My grandmother cannot eat maize, grandnut, unboiled cassava and sugarcane. This is because she has lost all her teeth, therefore she is

1.      Toothier
2.       Toothfull
3.      Toothless
4.     toothpick

v. The student’s _______________all night long for their exams

1.      Studies
2.      Did
3.     Aren’t
4.     Studied

vi. The patient walked into the clinic ________________sat down next to a tall man

1.     Why
2.      And
3.     Seated
4.     After

vii. She is a strong girl, but she ___________________cockroaches

1.      Feared
2.      Doesn’t
3.     is she fearing
4.     fears

viii. Ali was watching a TV program about HIV/AIDS while writing down important hints in his book. What he was doing can be categorized as

1.     wring notes from oral text
2.       write notes from written text
3.      write notes from extra text
4.     write notes from home text

ix. Juma is always ready to give and share what he has. He is very ___________

1.     Generous
2.       Polite 
3.     Humble
4.      Good

x. The _________ mount in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro.

1.     Tallest 
2.      Longest 
3.      Highest 
4.      Largest

2. Match the item from the LIST A with their corresponding from LIST B by writing their letters in the table provided below. Some responses in LIST B may be used more than ones

SECTION B

Answer all questions in this section

3. Chausiku doesn’t want to buy a dictionary because she thinks it is useless. If you were asked for advice, what five things would you tell Chausiku to convince her to buy a dictionary.

4. You have just listened a story from Mzee Jumbe while he was narrating his story, he used past tense. Now use the knowledge that you have acquired from him to change the following sentences into past tense

1.            She is going to school
2.            They write a letter
3.             Hassan has spoken the truth
4.             You will cook the food
5.            I will beat him

5. You have taken your friend to your home and now you introducing him to your family members. Complete the rest of introduction as indicated in the example. Example .This is the father of my father this is my grandfather

1.            This is the husband of my sister, this is my _________________
2.            This is the daughter of my Pother, this is __________________
3.            This is the wife of my uncle, this is my _____________________
4.            This is the wife of my father, this is my _____________________
5.            This is the father of my wife, this is my ______________________

6. Write occupation (s) of the following people

    _________________________________ one who studies the evolution of mankind.

    . _________________________________ one who sells candles, soap, oil or paint.

     _________________________________ one who drives motor car for another.

    . _________________________________ one who designs buildings

    _________________________________ a doctor who perform operations

    ._________________________________ one who takes charge of the funeral arrangement

     ________________________________ an expert in setting up, repairing and operating electrical apparatus.

     ________________________________ one who repairs water pipes and sanitary wires

    ________________________________ one who watches over students in an examination.

     ________________________________ one who sits and decides cases in court.

7. Join the following sentences by using the given word from the Bracket

1.            The weather is bad. We are enjoying ourselves. (Although)
2.            He was poor. I got married to him (Despite of)
3.            John is lively and talkative. His sister is quite and polite (whereas)
4.            I disapprove of what you say. I will still defend you. (While)
5.            If you change your mind. I will be able to help you. (Unless)

8. Re write the following sentences by changing the bolded words into their opposites.

i) The king was polite
ii) My aunt bought me a present.
iii) I wanted to see a lion
iv) Yesterday i saw a very long pencil.
v) These books are light.

9. (a) Imagine that your friend is having a problem of using article, because your good on that can you help your friend to fill in the spaces below by using the following article a, an or the.

i. Magembe is driving _______________________new car

ii. Please give me _______________ umpella.

iii. This is one of ________________best School in Tanzania.

iv. What _________________beautiful girl

v. ___________________moon shines at night.

10. Write a telephone message to your elder sister who lives in Arusha telling her to come and visit you at school. Insist her to come with white rubber shoes. The message should first be read by your brother Dennis. Your phone number is 0743576890

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHEMISTRY FORM ONE-MID TERM-EXAMINATION

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MARCH-APRIL-2025

TIME: 2HRS 30 MIN

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consist of section A, B, and C with total of 10 questions.

2. Answer all questions

3. Section A carry fifteen 15 marks, section B seventy 70 marks and fifteen 15 marks in section C.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. Write your Assessment number / Name at the top right hand corner of every page

SECTION A:15 MARKS

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answers from given alternative

i. Which of the following safety equipment is used to wash chemicals off the eyes in case of an accident?

A. Fire extinguisher

B. Eyewash station

C. Fume hood

D. Gas supply system

ii. What is the primary function of a fume hood in a Chemistry laboratory?

A. To store laboratory equipment

B. To provide heat for experiments

C. To safely ventilate harmful gases and fumes

D. To mix and measure chemicals

iii. Why is it important for laboratory doors to open outward?

A. To make the lab look modern

B. To allow easy exit during emergencies

C. To increase the working space inside

D. To prevent unauthorized access

iv. A student wants to measure exactly 25.0 cm³ of a liquid reagent for an experiment. Which apparatus should they use?

A. Beaker

B. Measuring cylinder

C. Burette

D. Pipette

v. What should be done when a strong acid spills on the laboratory bench?

A. Leave it to evaporate

B. Neutralize it with a base like sodium bicarbonate

C. Wash it off with plenty of water

D. Mix it with another acid

vi. What is the best way to safely dispose of chemical waste in the Chemistry laboratory?

A. Pour it down the sink

B. Store it in a labeled chemical waste container

C. Mix it with water and throw it away

D. Burn it in the fume hood

vii. Why is it necessary to wear safety goggles while conducting experiments?

A. To look like a professional scientist

B. To protect the eyes from harmful chemical splashes

C. To avoid smelling strong fumes

D. To read instructions more clearly

viii. Which safety symbol should be found on a container of concentrated sulfuric acid?

A. Flammable

B. Corrosive

C. Toxic

D. Radioactive

ix. A student is heating a substance in a crucible. Which apparatus should they use to safely hold the crucible?

A. Test tube holder

B. Forceps

C. Tripod stand

D. Crucible tongs

x. Which of the following is NOT a correct safety rule for Chemistry laboratory work?

A. Always label all chemical containers

B. Smell chemicals directly to check their identity

C. Turn off the gas supply after use

D. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory

2. Match the chemistry term in LIST B with the correct description given in LIST A.

SECTION B. 70 MARKS. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

3. (a) What are the two key questions that Chemistry tries to answer about substances?  

    (b) Define the term chemistry and give three branches of chemistry

    (c) What makes up substances?   

    (d) How is chemistry applied in agriculture?

4. (a) Why is it necessary to study chemistry 

    (b) Mention five home-made items which requires chemistry knowledge 

5. (a) How did alchemy contribute to the development of modern Chemistry?  

    (b) Why did alchemists fail in their effort to make new elements?

6. (a) What is the purpose of a fume hood in a chemistry laboratory?

    (b) Why are outward-opening doors important in a chemistry laboratory?

    (c) Name three types of flasks commonly used in a chemistry laboratory.

7. (a) What is the purpose of a desiccator?

    (b) What is the difference between a luminous and a non-luminous flame?

8. (a) List three safety measures that should be followed in a chemistry laboratory.

    (b) What is the function of a pipette?

9. Describe the purpose of a wire gauze in a laboratory setup.

SECTION C: 15 MARKS

10. Explain the relationship between chemistry and other disciplines.

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BIOLOGY FORM ONE-MID TERM-EXAMINATION

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MARCH-APRIL-2025

TIME: 2HRS 30 MIN

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consist of section A, B, and C with total of 10 questions.

2. Answer all questions

3. Section A carry fifteen 15 marks, section B seventy 70 marks and fifteen 15 marks in section C.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. Write your Assessment number / Name at the top right hand corner of every page

SECTION A:15 MARKS

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answers from given alternative

(i).A student enters the biology lab and smells a strong, unfamiliar odor. What is the most appropriate first action for the student?

A) Immediately open all windows to ventilate the lab.

B) Try to identify the source of the smell.

C) Inform the teacher or lab technician immediately.

D) Proceed with their experiment, as smells are common in a lab.

(ii) During an experiment, a student accidentally breaks a glass beaker. Which of the following actions should the student take?

A) Quickly clean up the broken glass and dispose of it in the nearest trash can.

B) Notify the teacher or lab technician about the breakage.

C) Find a replacement beaker and continue the experiment.

D) Move to a different lab station to avoid the broken glass.

(iii) A student needs to examine a small insect very closely. Which piece of equipment would be most suitable for this task?

A) Beaker

B) Hand lens

C) Test tube

D) Petri dish

(iv) In a biology lab, a student is heating a liquid in a test tube. What is the correct way to handle the test tube?

A) Hold the test tube with bare hands.

B) Point the test tube towards themselves or others.

C) Use a test tube holder to hold the test tube.

D) Place the test tube directly on the lab bench while heating.

(v) A student has completed an experiment involving staining bacteria. How should the student dispose of the used slides and coverslips?

A) Rinse them in the sink and return them to the storage cabinet.

B) Place them in a designated biohazard waste container.

C) Throw them in the regular trash bin.

D) Leave them on the lab bench for the next class.

(vi). Students are about to conduct an experiment that produces fumes. Which safety equipment is most essential for this experiment?

A) Safety goggles

B) Fume hood

C) Gloves

D) Lab coat

(vii) A student needs to measure 15ml of a liquid for an experiment.Which apparatus should the student use?

A) Beaker

B) Test tube

C) Measuring cylinder

D) Dropper

(viii) Students are working with preserved specimens in the lab.What is an important safety precaution to take when handling preserved specimens?

A) Handle specimens roughly to examine all parts.

B) There are no special precautions needed.

C) Wear gloves and avoid touching your face.

D) Preserved specimens can be taken out of the laboratory

(ix) A student has finished using a microscope. What is the correct procedure for storing the microscope?

A) Leave it on the lab bench with the high-power objective in place.

B) Clean the lenses, lower the stage, and store it in its designated place.

C) Put it away without cleaning or adjusting any parts.

D) Store it on its side to save space.

(x) In a biology lab, a student is setting up an experiment to observe plant growth. Which of the following should the student ensure for the healthy growth of the plants?

A) The lab should be dark.

B) There should be growing plants on pots.

C) There should be no ventilation in the lab.

D) The lab should lack specimens.

2. Match the items in List A with the correct descriptions in List B. Write the letter of the correct answer from List B next to the corresponding number in List A.

SECTION B. 70 MARKS

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

3. (a) What are three essential qualities that a good biology laboratory should possess? 

  (b) State the importance of biology laboratory 

4. (a) Why is proper lighting important in a biology laboratory?  

   (b) Give three reasons why form one students should study biology

5. (a) Describe three safety rules that should be followed in a biology laboratory.

(b) Identify four accidents that can occur in biology laboratory  

6. (a) How does a biology laboratory differ from other school facilities like a physics or chemistry lab?  

(b) There is no medicine without biology. Explain.

7. Explain the importance of First Aid.  

8. Describe the procedure for providing First Aid to a victim of snake bite.   

9. Describe the correct procedure for providing First Aid to a victim of electric shock. 

SECTION C. 15 MARKS. ANSWER QUESTION 11.

11. Describe features that make living things different from Non-living things.  

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

MATHEMATICS FORMONE

Time: ..............

Instructions

1.   Answer all questions 

2.   All necessary working and answers for each question must be shown clearly.

3.   NECTA Mathematical tables and non-programmable calculator may be used.

1.         (a) Amani deposited Tsh 360,000 in her bank account. If the bank account charges 100 for every withdrawal. Calculate amount of money remained in her account if :

(i) She withdraws Tsh 106,000.

(ii) She makes a further withdraw of Tsh 50,000 from the remained amount

 (b) Re- writes the number 2.43⁰ as mixed fraction

2.         A dog, a cat and a goat have masses 30.7 kg, 13.44 kg and 18.26kg respectively. Calculate the mass of all three animals giving the answer in nearest whole number.

 (b) Round the masses of dog to nearest ones, mass of cat correctly to one decimal place and goat to 3 significant figures

3.         (a) Asha and Juma received 630,000 shillings from their father. The father wanted to give Asha twice as much as much money as the amount that could be given to Juma. How much did Asha receive?

(b) By using listing method write the lowest common multiple of 3, 10 and 15  

4.          (a)Write the fractions 2/3, 5/3, 5/8 and ½ in order of magnitude starting with smallest fraction, and find product of fraction above.

(b Subtract 0.03 of Tsh 270,000 from 36% as product of prime.

5.         (a) Write each of  the numbers 18, 24, and 36 as product  of prime factors and hence find their greatest common factor

 (b) Write the numbers 0.009765

1.       Correct to 3 decimal places
2.   Correct to three significant figures
3.  State the place value of 9 in the given number

6.         (a)Write in numerals: Six hundred thousand and sixty six

(b) In a School there is a menu that has already been prepared for students. In every 5 days mango fruits is provided for lunch, every 4 days fish and every 9 days mixed salad. if today all the three types of food given above are in all today’s menu. After how many days will all three types of food be found together in the menu?

7.         (a) Change 0.23⁰ into fraction

(ii) Amos scores 27 marks out of 45 scores in mathematics. What percentage is this?

(b) Approximate 13.95 and 9.72 to nearest tens, hence evaluate 13.95*9.72 by using approximated numbers

8.         The age of the Father is three times the age of his son. If the sum of their ages is 64 years. Find their age.

(b) In a sales promotion, the price of a shirt costing Sh 15000 is reduced by 15%.  What is the new price for the shirt?

(a) Find the value for this expression.

  -3(+1-)

9.         (b) An article was sold for Tshs 160,000 at the profit of 25%. Find the buying price of the article.
10.     (a) The sum of two numbers is 127. If the difference between the number is 7.  Find the number

(b) Find the value of 0.0000234*120 in standard notation correct to three significant figures 

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

ENGLISH FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

SECTION A- 30MAKS

Answer all questions

1.      For each of the following items (i-x).Choose the correct answer from given alternatives and write its letter in table provided.

1.   The mother of your father has a daughter who in 2009 gave birth to a girl called  Neema. In this relation, how does your father call Neema?

1. Sibling
2. Cousin
3. Niece
4. Nephew

2.  Our English teacher told us to mention words with meaning. Identify the terminologies which refers to such kind of words

1. Homonyms
2. Synonyms
3. Homophes
4. Antonyms

3.                        The baby is crying can be confirmed buy a question

1. Does it
2. Isn’t it
3. Is it
4. isn’t she/he

4.                        Neema is watching a match between Simba and Azam at Mkapa stadium. In this situation Neema is a

1. Referee
2. Spectator
3. Defender
4. Striker

5.  Regina’s dog is black and cruel. The description in this term is of

1. Colour and size
2. Colour and quality
3. Number and quality
4. Number and quality

6.                        Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

1. They have to sit for their pre national examination
2. Did you went to school yesterday
3. Does he goes to school everyday
4. We must to speak English more often

7.       The father of my grandfather is my

1. Father in law
2. Great grandfather
3. Great-great grandfather
4. Father’s great great grandfather

8.  Which of the following is a daily record of events

1. Diary entry
2. Daily routine
3. Time table
4. Leaving a note

9.      Asha was an intelligent.........

1. Like his brother
2. As her brother
3. As his brother
4. Like her brother

10.  Teachers teach a pupil. How does this sentence read in passive form?

1. A pupil is teaching teacher
2. A pupil was taught by teacher
3. A pupil is taught by teacher
4. A pupil teach teacher

2.   Match the given term in List A with those in list B by writing the correct letter

SECTION B (70 MARKS)

3.      (a)Change the verb given in bracket to make correct sentence

1.      Shalom was............. a good friend of mine (be)
2.    We ....... seen her yesterday (have)
3.  Africa .......... a big continent (be)
4.  ......Lydia speaks English always (do)
5.     ....... you is not enough to me (have)

(b)  The following sentences have started with one who is doing the action. Re- writes them by beginning with the one who is affected by the action of the verb 

1.      The explosion killed ten people
2.    Dirty water can spread Cholera
3.  Many people speak English today
4.  Chaula has taken my exercise book
5.     She is eating fruit now

4.      (a) Negative the following sentences using the right prefixes

1.      She can write the letter because is literate
2.    Students obey their teachers
3.  Write all correct answer
4.  Hassan was punished for wearing proper tracksuit
5.     Our new teaches is very friendly

(b) Write factual for factual information and non-factual for non- factual information

1.      Deforestation is happening at an alarming rate
2.    I think Tanzania forests are in trouble
3.  Mount Kilimanjaro glacier are melting due to deforestation
4.  Tanzania population is increasing at 2% according to the UN
5.     Many people  will be surprised by the news

5.      Choose the appropriate word from the given box to correctly complete your sentences

Between, besides, along, in, to, at, on, under, from, off, during, through, up, down, out 

1.      We travelled from Arusha ....... Mwanza
2.     Switch the light ..... immeately, I don’t need them. Said Mary
3.  There is no one ...... room
4.  There is someone ...... the door
5.     We say Magufuli’s funeral ...... television
6.  They made accused sit ...... two police officers
7.                      The dog hide..... the table
8.                    The blind man was walking .........the road when he got hit by a motorcycle
9.  He come ....... of the room and locked the door
10.     The bereaved mother sat .........the coffin, crying silently

6.      Rewrite the following sentences according to the instruction given in the bracket

1.      Aisha can sing and dance. Her sister can sing and dance too. (use both)
2.    The boy was not at home. He was not at school (use neither  .... nor)
3.  She was not fast to catch the thief. (use .....Enough to...)
4.  If you study hard, you will pass the exam. (begin  unless)
5.     Pendo is lazy. She cannot study alone.  (join the sentence using too .... to)

7.      Study the following question tag and compose one meaningful sentence that suit for that question tag to be added at the end

1.      .......... Arent I?
2.    ............. Doesn’t she?
3.  .............. Do we?
4.  ............... won’t they?
5.     ............. Did she?

8.      Write short answers to the following questions. Begin with the given word in bracket.

1.      Have you seen my pencil? No .....
2.    Who came to school late? Rachel or John? (John...
3.  Were you there yesterday? ( No ..........)
4.  Can I help you? ( Yes....)
5.     Musa goes to school on foot. (Yes ....)

9.      Dictionaries use abbreviations and symbol to same space . what do the following abbreviations stand for

1.      SYN
2.    Sth
3.  OPP
4.  BrE
5.     C

(b)Outline the five uses of dictionary 

10.   Write a composition about your first day at school. Use the following to guide you.

1.             Your name and family members
2.             The year you joined school
3.             Name of your school
4.             Your age at the first time
5.             The way you left on your way to school
6.             The people you saw and met
7.             The way they received you
8.             Activities you did on that day
9.             What you liked most un the school
10.             How the day ended
    1.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS.  

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total of ten (10) questions.  
2. Answer all questions in each section.  
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B  70marks and section C carries 15marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.  
5. All answer must be written in the space provided to you.  
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are NOT allowed in the examination room.  
7. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s) 

 Section A.  (30 MARKS)

1.                         Choose the correct answer from alternative given;

1.     Which of the following planet is closest to the sun?

1.  Earth.
2.  Jupiter.
3.  Mars.
4.  Mercury.
5.  Neptune.

2.   Which of the following Planets is furthest from the sun?

1.  Neptune.
2.  Venus.
3.  Mars.
4.  Earth.
5.  Mercury.

3.                  What is the position of the earth from the sun?

1.  Second.
2.  Third.
3.  Fourth.
4.  Last.
5.  The last but one.

4.                   Which of the following bodies is the centre of the solar system?

1.  Sun.
2.  Earth.
3.  Moon.
4.  Meteor.
5.  Planet.

5.         Which of the following is not true about the uses of solar energy?

1. Solar energy is used for heating homes.
2. Solar energy is used for drying clothes and grains.
3. Solar energy is used in heavy industries.
4. Solar energy is used as source of light.
5. Solar energy is used to drive carts.

6.       Which of the following statement is true regarding satellites?

1. All satellites are bigger than the earth.
2. All the planets have satellites.
3. Some planets have satellites, some do not.
4. The moon is a satellite that produces its own light.
5. Saturn has no natural satellite.

7.  Which of the following is true regarding the earth?

1. It is the third largest planet in the solar system.
2. It is the only planet that is known to support life.
3. It revolves around the sun once in every 364 days.
4. It revolves in an orbit that crosses orbits of the planet.
5. It has an average temperature of about 100°C.

8.  Which of the following is true regarding planets?

1. All planets revolve around the sun.
2. They take 364 days to complete one revolution.
3. All planets revolve around the sun on the same orbit.
4. The temperature of the planets increase with increasing distance from the sun.
5. All planets rotate around the sun.

9.       Day and midnight are caused by

1. Earth’s rotation.
2. Earth’s revolution.
3. Distance of the earth from the moon.
4. Distance of the earth from the sun.
5. Eclipse of the moon.

10.         Places on the East of the Greenwich experience sunrise before places on the West because the earth:

1. Rotates from the east to west.
2. Rotates from the west to the east.
3. Revolves around the sun.
4. Is very far from the sun.
5. Is very close to the sun.

2. Match each statement in Column A with its corresponding item in Column B

3. (a) Mention four job opportunities that can be obtained after studying Geography.

(b) Mention any four activities that require geography knowledge and skills.

4. Describe the following terms;

1. The planet
2. The sun
3. Orbit
4. Solar system
5. Solar energy

5.. (a) Differentiate between meteriotes and asteroids

(b) List four domestic uses of solar energy

6. Define the terms;

1. Rotation of the earth
2. Revolution of the earth

(b) What are the outcomes of rotation of the earth?

7. Describe the importance of latitudes and longitudes

8. (a) Give three evidence of earth’s rotation

(b) Explain the contribution of solar energy in liberation of women.

9. Tom and Mary were arguing, Tom insisting that the earth is flat. On the other hands Mary tried to pursued Tom that the earth is round. Using six points, help Mary pursued Tom that the earth is round.

10. The study of geography is a life-line to many students future. Elaborate.

JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA

BARAZA LA MITIHANI LA TANZANIA

UPIMAJI WA KIDATO CHA KWANZA NUSU MUHULA

MACHI -2024

KISWAHILI

SEHEMU A: UFAHAMU

Alama 15

1.      Soma kifungu cha habari kifuatacho kisha jibu maswali yanayofuata

        UKIMWI ni upungufu wa kinga mwilini. Upungufu huu wa kinga mwilini husababishwa na aina ya virusi vinavyo shambulia chembechembe hai nyaupe zilizomo ndai ya damu. Chembechembe hizo nyeupe za damu ndizo zinazojenga kinga ya mwili dhidi ya majonjwa. Uharubifu wa chembechembe hizo baadaye hufikia kiwango ambacho huufanya mwili upoteze kinga yake dhidi ya maradhi. 

       Virusi hivyo vinashambulia chembechembe nyeupe ndani ya damu vimepewa jina la Virusi vya UKIMWI, Kwa kifupi (VVU). Katika mwili wa binadamu virusi hivi huishi katika majimaji ya mwilini.

      Virusi vya ukimwi sio UKIMWI, kuna tofauti kubwa kati ya mtu mwenye VVU na mgonjwa wa UKIMWI. Kama ilivyoelezwa VVU ni Virusi ambavyo hushambulia chembechembe hai nyeupe zinazojenga na kulinda mwili, lakini UKIMWI ni ile hali ya mtu kukosa kinga ya mwili kiasi kwamba akipata ugonjwa wowote, unamshambulia sana na haponi kwa haraka.

       Baada ya kuambukizwa mtu anaeza kuishi na VVU hata miaka kumi bila kuonyesha dalili yoyote ya ugojwa wa UKIMWI. Hivyo huezi kujua kama mtu ana VVU kwa kumangalia kwa macho tu. 

Maswali

1.             Andika kichwa cha habari kinachofaa kwa habari uliyoisoma, kisichozidi maneno matano
2.             Andika kirefu cha UKIMWI
3.             Virisi vya UKIMWI vina madhara gani mwilini mwa binadamu?
4.             Kuna tofauti gani kati ya UKIMWI na VVU?
5.             Fafanua kazi ya chembechembe nyeupe za damu katika mwili wa binadamu.

SEHEMU B: SARUFI

Alama 30

2.  Elezea maana ya maneno yafuatayo

1.             Nomino
2.             Kitenzi
3.             Kielezi
4.             Kuvumishi
5.             Kihisishi

3. Ainisha maneno yaliopigiwa mistari katika tungo zifuatazo.

1.     Mti mkavu umekatwa
2.  Banda la kuku limejengwa vibaya
3.                         Wanafunzi  wangu wamefaulu mtihani
4.                         Yule ni mwizi
5.   Twiga hutembea kwa madaha

4.  Taja aina nne za sarufi

SEHEMU C: MAWASILIANO NA MATUMIZI YA LUGHA

Alama 30

5. Eleza madhara matano yatakayojitokeza endapo mtimiaji wa lugha hatatumia lugha fasaha

6. Kwa sentensi zifuatazo andika kweli au si kweli

1.     Lugha ni kitambulisho muhimu cha jamii
2.  Fani na maudhui ni anyanja kuu za lugha
3.                         Umbo, sauti na mpangilio na maana ni tanzu ne za sarufi
4.                         Mawasiliao ya binadami hutunia zaidi vyombo vya habari na simu tu
5.   Lugha hubadilika kutokana  na mazingira

7. Maneno yafuatayo yana maana zaidi ya mbili kwa kila neno. Taja maaana mbili lwa kila neno

1.     Tende
2.  Paa
3.                         Nyanya

8. Eleza faida nne za kutumia lugha fasaha

SEHEMU D: FASIHI KWA UJUMLA

Alama 10

9. Tegua Vitendawili vifuatavyo.

1.                Gari langu halitumii mafuta
2.                Napigwa faini kosa silijui
3.                Kamba yangu ndefu lakini haifungi kuni
4.                Ukiona njigi utazani njege na ukiona njege utazani njigi
5.                Nyumba yangu ndogo lakini wapangaji wengi
6.                Nasika mkeka lakini nalala chini
7.                Kila aendako huacha alama
8.                Nikimpiga mwanangu watu hucheka
9.                Anatembea na nyumba yake
10.                Nyumba yangu ina nguzo moja

SEHEMU E: UANDISHI WA INSHA / UTUNGAJI

Alama 15

10.  Mwandikie barua rafiki yako umwelezee hali halisi ya masomo ilivyo shuleni kwenu.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

HISTORY FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS.  

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total of ten (10) questions.  
2. Answer all questions in each section.  
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B  70marks and section C carries 15marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.  
5. All answer must be written in the space provided to you.  
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are NOT allowed in the examination room.  
7. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s) 

Section A.  (15 MARKS)

1.         Choose the correct answer from alternative given;

1.     The following theories about origin of life is not scientific, which one

1.  Creation theory
2.  Organic evolution theory
3.  Big bang theory
4.  Cosmozian theory

2.  In this archeological work which lead to discovery of first man Dr. Leakey was assisted by

1.  Charles Darwin
2.  Zinjathropus
3.  Earlier man
4.  Marry Leakey

3.                         Who advocated the theory of human evolution?

1.  Dr. Leakey
2.  Marry Leakey
3.  Charles Darwin
4.  Isack Newton.

4.                         In creation theory, human being is considered as

1.  Creation like other animals
2.  Primates
3.  God’s creation
4.  Homo habilis

5.   Which of the following is a characteristic of Homo sapiens?

1.  A large brain capacity
2.  Less thick jaws and jaw muscles
3.  High skillful and manipulative of environment
4.  Walked using four limbs

6.                         Which source of history is not suitable for illiterate people

1.  Museum
2.  Historical sites
3.  Written records
4.  Linguistic

7.  The following are ways of determine dates , except

1.  Family tree
2.  Recalling events
3.  Counting
4.  Carbon 14 dating

8.  One disadvantage of linguistic as a source of history is that

1.  Information is from multiple sources
2.  One understand little about communities
3.  Does not reveal links between people
4.  A learning language consumes time and money

9.                         Which one is not a measure of time in history?

1.  Decade
2.  Century
3.  Millennium
4.  Month

10.   Which of the following is not a source of history

1.  Oral tradition
2.  Google search
3.  Archeology
4.  Archives

2.         Match the items in list A with correct terms in list B and write letter of correct answer in space provided.

SECTION B

70 MARKS

Answer all questions from this section 

3.         (a) What is oral tradition

(b) Write four advantages of oral tradition 

4.         (a)Write three disadvantages of archival information as source of history

(b) What are demerits of historical sites a source of history? 

5.         Juma is not interested in studying history. In five points explain to Juma importance of studying history
6.         (a) mention four human characteristics that made man different from other primates

(b) Fill the space below 

1.     Human being during earlier Stone Age lived in.........................
2.  Two main activities of man during earlier Stone Age were .............................. and.........................
3.            Hand axes which were used by earlier man have been found in ........................ and ........................

7.         (a)Name four uses if tools by man in old stone age period

(b) Mention three ways used by man to get food 

8.         (a) explain how fire was discovered

(b) What were contribution of fire to man 

9.         Describe four ways used to determine dates used by historians.

SECTION C

15 MARKS

10.    Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of Historical sites as source of history.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

CIVICS FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS.  

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total of ten (10) questions.  
2. Answer all questions in each section.  
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B  70marks and section C carries 15marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.  
5. All answer must be written in the space provided to you.  
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are NOT allowed in the examination room.  
7. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s) 

SECTION A- 30MAKS

Answer all questions

1.         For each of the following items (i-x).Choose the correct answer from given alternatives given and write beside its item number.

1.     Which of the following is the definition of the term nation?

1. A group of Tanzanians who speak Swahili
2. People who speak English and Swahili
3. A community of people who live together
4. A group of people who share the same government culture, economy and History

2.  Which of the following are not national festivals

1. Christmas, Nyerere’s Memorial day and NaneNane day
2. Eid-el-Fitri, Independence day and Eid- el- Hajj
3. Uhuru torch, the National Parks and National Anthem
4. Eid-el-Hajj, Karume Memorial Day and Maulid Day

3.            National Symbols in Tanzania include:

1. The Girraffe, the National Anthem, the National Flag
2. The National Anthem, the National Park, Mt. Kilimanjaro
3. The coat of arms, the National Parks, Mt . Kilimanjaro
4. The constitution, the Uhuru torch and National History

4.             Mr Mwaliko was advising his students how to develop an ability to appreciate themselves. What do you think Mr Mwaliko was referring to

1. Empathy
2. Self control
3. Self –esteem
4. Assertiveness

5.   The freedom where a country has to govern itself both internally and against external order is called

1. Nationalism
2. Liberty
3. Freedom
4. International sovereignty

6.             Obedience of law of country for everyone to live in peace and security is called

1. Personal responsibility
2. An economic responsibility
3. Civic responsibility
4. Political responsibility

7.          The organ of government that maintain, preserve and enact laws so as to keep peace and security is referred to an

1. Police
2. Army
3. Policy
4. Court

8.        Among the factors that contribute to strong National integrity in Tanzania are

1. Religion and language
2. Kiswahili language and monopartism
3. Social interaction and multipartism
4. National language and union

9.             Which of the following are City Council of Tanzania?

1. Dar-es-Saalam, Mwanza and Dodoma
2. Dodoma, Morogoro. Kinondoni, Arusha, Tanga
3. Shinyanga, Dar-es-Salaam, Dodoma, Tanga and Kilimanjaro
4. Mayor and deputy mayor

10.   Which national symbol refer to legal used money in a country to pay for good services

1. Currency
2. A national currency
3. Money
4. Bomic notes and coin

2.         Match item in list A with the corresponding item in list B and write the letter of correct response in space provided

SECTION B 

70 MARKS

Answer all questions

3.         In five points, convince your friend to understand the significance of celebrating National Political festival s.
4.         Outline five steps on can use to solve problems immediately they occur.
5.         The national anthem of Tanzania has two stanza’s and sung by citizen to inculcate sense of patriotism. As citizen of Tanzania briefly explain five special occasions when the song is sung.
6.         Marry thinks that studying Civics is a waste of precious time. Educate Marry on significance of studying civics.
7.         Enumerate five components of a nation
8.         With example from Tanzania, explain the significance of National symbols
9.         (a)Define the term Civics

(b) Mention four Job opportunities that require the use of knowledge and skills obtained from studying Civics.

SECTION C 

15MARKS

Answer question 10

10.    The constitution is a system of laws and basic principle that a country or on Organization is governed. All laws of a country must conform to constitution. Referring to a country like Tanzania, give (8) importance of constitution and seven ways to protect it.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

CHEMISTRY FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

TIME: 2:30 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS 

1.   Thus paper consists of section A, B and C with total of  ten (10) questions
2.   Answer all questions
3.   All writing must be in blue or Black in except drawing which must be in pencil
4.   Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks
5.   Cellular phones and any unauthorized material are not allowed in assessment room

SECTION A(30 MARKS)

1.         For each of the following items  (i-x).Choose the correct answer from given alternatives and writer its letter besides the item number in the box provided

1.  Which are the common activities done in the chemistry Laboratory

1. Exhibition
2. Demonstration
3. Exercise
4. Experiment

2.  The following substances are constituents of first aid kit in chemistry Laboratory except

1. Petroleum gel
2. Iodine tincture
3. Cotton wool
4. Plaster of pans

3.   What is the suitable method of separating a mixture of sand and Ammonium Chloride?

1. Magnetization
2. Decantation
3. Sublimation
4. Simple distillation

4.    Which one is an example of liquid solution

1. Dental Amalgam
2. Fresh milk
3. Alloys
4. vinegar

5.   Which is the suitable alternative heat source to be used in absence of Bunsen burner?

1. Torch and spirit burner
2. Torch and kerosene stove
3. Kerosene stove and  spirit burner
4. Firewood and torch

6.    Which state is involved when drying wet clothes?

1. Liquid to solid
2. Solid to gas
3. Gas to liquid
4. Liquid to gas

7.  Fainting is a suddenly loss of

1. Confidence
2. Weight of the body
3. Water in the body
4. Consciousness

8.  Which statement given  a clear meaning of chemistry

1. The study of matter in relation to energy
2. The study of nature and properties of matter
3. Study of matter and arrangement of particles
4. The study of matter and chemical reaction

9.    Which of the following is a metal

1. Water
2. Chlorine
3. Sodium
4. Nitrogen

10.      Matter is anything that has

1. Volume and occupying space
2.   Mass and occupies space
3.  Mass And occupies density
4. Density and space

2.         Match each item in LIST  A with correct response in list B by  writing  its letter below the item number on table provided

SECTION B

(70 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

3.         Using diagram explain the arrangement of particles in solid, liquid and gas
4.         (a) What is Laboratory?

(b) Give four features of a laboratory

(c) Mention three accidents that can occur in laboratory

5.         (a) What is Chemistry?

(b) Johanes is a form one student who is very reluctant to study chemistry.  Advice him on the importance of studying Chemistry.

6.         (a)what do you understand by first aid

(b)  Explain five importance of first aid

(c) Mention three accidents that can occur at home.

7.         Chemistry is very important for technological advancement of a country.

(i) Mention four areas where knowledge of chemistry is applied

(ii) Name products made by chemistry knowledge in the following fields

1.             Home items
2.             Agriculture
3.             Cosmetics

8.         Safety in laboratory is very important.

1.     What do you understand by the term safety
2.  Mention 8 Laboratory rules that should be observed

9.         First aid kit is a box containing items to be used during first aid. Give the use of the following items

1.     Cotton pads
2.  Pain killer
3.                         Antibiotics
4.                         Soap
5.   Gloves

10.    Warning signs are very important in guaranteeing safety of uses in laboratory. Basing your answer on examples of substances describe five warning signs.  Use diagrams correctly

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

BIOLOGY FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of two sections A and B
2. ANSWER all questions in both section
3. Use black or blue pen for your answers
4. Use pencil for your drawing

SECTION A (30 Marks)

1.               For each of items (i-x) choose the Correct Answer from the given Alternative and write its letter in box provided

1.  The branch of biology which deals with study of plants is called

1.    Taxonomy
2.     Botany
3.     Ecology
4.    zoology

2.  A mother went to hospital with her baby complaining of the baby high body temperature. Which instrument will be used to examine the baby?

1.    Beam balance
2.     Thermometer
3.     Stop watch
4.    Stethoscope

3.      James did interpretation from data obtained from experiment. What does interpret mean in this sense

1.    Investigate
2.     Evaluation
3.     Guessing
4.    Make sense of Information

4.       If you look in frog muscles cell you will observe that it contains Nuclei but lack cell wall. This statement frog muscle contains Nuclei but no cell wall it termed as

1.    Hypothesis
2.     Conclusion
3.     An assumption
4.    None of the above

5.   If you lack gloves you can use

1.    Socks
2.     Plastic bag
3.     Tins
4.    Piece of cloth

6.       When giving first aid to a snake victim you should not

1.    Cut the wound
2.     Calm one down
3.     Remove jewellery from bitten limb
4.    Lower the bitten area

7.    A decrease of supply of blood in the head can lead to

1.    Heart attack
2.     Drowning
3.     Fainting
4.    Shock

8.  Which one of this will not be found in first aid box

1.    Amoxylin tablets
2.     Razor blade
3.     Panadol
4.    Iodine tincture

9.       Which of the following will protect one from contamination when giving them first aid?

1.    Scarf
2.     Boots
3.     Aprom
4.    Gloves

10.   Which of the following is not a cause of muscle cramps?

1.    Poor coordination of muscles
2.     Cold weather
3.     Drink alcohol
4.    Excessive salt on the body

 2. Match the branch of biology in list B with its description on what it study in list A.

SECTION B (70 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section 

3 (a) Define the following terms

1.     Biology
2.  Zoology
3.            Botany

       (b) Mention four importance of studying biology

4 (a) Differentiate between animate and inanimate things

(b) Briefly explain six characteristics of living things.

5(a) Define the term Laboratory

  (b)Name 5 instruments found in Laboratory and absent from other Laboratories.

  (c) List four factors to consider when construct a Biology Laboratory

6 (a) What is the aim of biology safety rules?

   (b) Mention at least four safety rules you should observe while in laboratory

7. Define the following terms 

1.             Variable
2.             Control experiment
3.             Measurement
4.             Observation
5.             Sense organ

8. Differentiate between the following terms

1.             Specimen and Model
2.             Temperature and body temperature
3.             Fact and theory
4.             Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction
5.             First aid and first aid kit

9. Explain importance of the following characteristics of living things

1.     Reproduction
2.  Growth
3.                         Excretion
4.                         Movement
5.   Irritability

10. Discuss the relationship between biology and other disciples.