FORM FOUR NECTA CIVICS QUESTION PAPER FOR YEAR 2013

SECTION A (20 marks)

Answer all questions in this section

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

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

A         sex                                           B          gender

C          gender analysis                        D       masculinity

E          gender gap

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

A         Free movement of labor in developing nations.

B          Increased direct foreign investment in developing nations

C          Revolution in information and communication technology.

D         The introduction of multiparty system in many countries

E          Increased freedom of the mass media

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

A         1945                           B          1947                C          1948

D         1966                            E          1965

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

A         it promotes environmental cleanliness and conservation

B          it is an international standard of public property maintenance

C          it is a condition attached to donors assistance

D         public properties are important cultural heritage

E          it can reduce costs of repair and prolong the life span of the property

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

A         Mayor                                     B          Deputy Mayor

C          City Director                            D         Regional Administrative Secretary

E          Regional Commissioner

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

A         better terms on their credit facilities and insurance premium

B         better terms to savings and credit facilities to their members

C         better money transfer services offered

D         there is no interest on credit facilities extended to their member

E          members are allowed to maintain their savings in foreign currency.

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

A         creative thinking                                 B         decision making

C         problem solving                                   D         critical thinking

E          self-confidence.

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

A         develop self confidence

B         choose the best alternative solution

C          seek guidance an cancelling from the peer group

D         seek advice from religious leaders

E          identify and clearly understand the challenge.

          (ix) the most important future of the 1979 Zanzibar Contitution was that it

A         introduce direct election for the House of Representative

B         introduce the Bill of right

C          enhanced the people‘s power at grassroots

D         created the legislative body called the House of Representative

E          consolidated the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

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

A         is our tourist attraction

B         is our historical heritage

C          is an expression of national identity and price

D         is an agent of socialization

E          promotes our moral value.

                      

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

LIST  A

LIST B

(i)                 The government system in which the ultimate political authority is vested in the people. (ii)               A political system in which few citizens are elected to make decisions on behalf of others in parliament (iii)             Democracy practiced in city states of Athens before the birth of Christ. (iv)             An electro system best suited for a society which is diverse (v)                A voting system where by some people vote for or against specific issues. (vi)             The government power to execute policies without interference from other countries. (vii)           Equal opportunity for all adult citizens to vote and be voted for. (viii)         An electoral system where by a candidate with the most votes, not necessarily majority, is elected. (ix)             A legally organized group of people whose  major intention is to capture the state power. (x)               A legally organized group of people who influence government decision on certain public policies.

A.    National sovereignty B.     A government of national unity C.     A political party D.    Multiparty democracy E.     Democracy F.      Direct democracy G.    Representative democracy. H.    Universal suffrage. I.       Referendum. J.       A dictatorship. K.    Winners take all. L.     Pressure group. M.   A bill of right. N.    Secret ballot box. O.    Proportional representation.

SECTION B (20 marks )

Answer all questions in this section.

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

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

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

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

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

Questions

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

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

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

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

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

4          (a)        Outline five traditional and customs which affect the reproductive health of women .                       in Tanzania.

            (b)        Explain the significance of the National anthem by giving five points.

.SECTION C (60 marks)

Answer three(3) questions from  this section. Each question carries 20 marks

5.         Tanzania is now more of a buyer of goods and services than a seller country.  Analyses six .          strategies  which can be employed to speed up industrial development in Tanzania.

6.           Show six effort made since independence to promote and preserve national culture in .    Tanzania.

7.         Examine six root causes of improper behavior among the youth in Tanzania.

8.         The private sector in Tanzania is growing very fast but facing many challenges. Suggest .  six measures to address the challenges facing the private sector in Tanzania.

9.         The struggle against women discrimination and oppression is facing many challenges in .   Tanzania. Examine four solutions which undermine women in Tanzania.

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