QUESTIONS

Fill in the broken passare below to make a sensible paragraph using the alternative given.
When you start revising divide your work _1_ small sections. Set_ 2__one shortterm goal each time _3_ you will find the work much _4_. It is _5_ climbing a high hill. When you look at _6_ top, you are aware _7_ How difficult and long the climb _8_. The feeling makes you want to give __9_ even before you _10_. Whereas, if you try to climb only one little bit _11_ a time, you know you can _12_ that stage easily and _13_ confidence. _14_ this way you climb each stage one at a time _15_ you suddenly find yourself at the top apex.

1.                            
   1. in
   2. up
   3. into
   4. between
2.                  
   1. yourself
   2. yourselves
   3. you
   4. them
3.                                
   1. but 
   2. and 
   3. although
   4. yet
4.                  
   1. easy
   2. easier
   3. easiest
   4. more easily
5.                              
   1. even
   2. also 
   3. like 
   4. as
6.                  
   1. a
   2. an
   3. any
   4. the
7.                  
   1. of
   2. about
   3. as
   4. with
8.            
   1. is
   2. are
   3. would be
   4. would have been
9.                    
   1. over
   2. to
   3. away
   4. up
10.                
    1. start
    2. started
    3. will start
    4. would start
11.                      
    1. on
    2. at
    3. in
    4. into
12.                  
    1. arrive
    2. reach
    3. come
    4. leave
13.                    
    1. with
    2. without
    3. to
    4. from
14.                
    1. At
    2. On
    3. In
    4. Over
15.                  
    1. unless
    2. until
    3. when
    4. it

For question 16-18, select the alternative that best completed the tags.

16. It won't be easy to reach before darkness falls, __?
    1. won't it
    2. isn't it
    3. wouldn't it 
    4. will it 
17. They are free to go out even now, _?
    1. can't they
    2. aren't they
    3. should they
    4. are they 
18. Let us respect our teachers, _?
    1. can't we
    2. shall we
    3. don't we
    4. isn't it

In question 19 and 20, select the alternative that means the same as the underlined ones.

19. Most street children live from hand to mouth.
    1. to be a glutton
    2. to live in hardship
    3. to be greedy and lazy
    4. to be at a disadvantage 
20. Teachers should not throw cold water on pupils.
    1. to extinguish
    2. to cool someone down
    3. to discourage
    4. to wash
21. Choose the sentence written in present continuous tense, 
    1. He is riding a bicycle.
    2. She was watching a match at the stadium.
    3. Martin has finished his work.
    4. I shall be attending the party next week
22. Choose the best phrasal verb to replace the underlined words. 
    The fire fighters extinguished the fire in time
    1. put off
    2. put away
    3. put on
    4. put out
23. Write the important points in your books.
    1. put up
    2. put down 
    3. put in
    4. put on

For question 24 and 25, choose the opposite of the underlined word. 

24. Wambua seldom lives here. 
    1. rarely
    2. occasionally
    3. often
    4. usually
25. Grandmother usually tells interesting stories
    1. humorous
    2. sad
    3. funny
    4. boring

Read the following passage and answer question 26 to 38.
One Sunday morning, Shauri Yako Church was packed. The congregation sang melodiously, beat drumsdanced and clapped joyfully. They were waiting for a famous evangelist, Rev. Vashauro come and proach to them. The theme of the sermon that Sunday was The end of the World"
The west preacher arrived at ball past ten and after being introduced walked to the pulpit. cled the congregation in a song and then everybody sat down." I am Rev. Mashauri and I'm very happy to be in your midst. I received your invitation letter and I am here with a message for all of you. Repent your sins. I know that some amongst you drink excessively, steal other people's property, tell lies and refuse to render good services to your employers. God has good plans for each one of you. If you will turn from your wickedness, He will forgive you and pour His blessing on vou. But if you continue in your sins, you will be caught unawares when Christ returns."
"I know some of you are living brightly and eagerly expecting the return of the saviour. I encourage you to continue. When Christ comes again you will surely receive your reward." The congregation listened attentively.
Dear friends, it is good to be always prepared for the second coming of Christ. Nobody knows the hour or the day to expect God. All we know is that God will come like lightening. The sound of trumpets will announce His arrival and He will gather God's chosen people from all parts of the world. But the sinners will be cast into everlasting fire. That's why you must repent. If you don't and the trumpet sounds..."
Suddenly there was a flush of lightening followed by a clap of thunder. Then came a deafening blast of a trumpet. The worshippers were awe-struck and utterly confused They were convinced that the end of the world had come. Some dashed out of the church. The pastor drove off at breakneck speed. Nobody seemed to notice that it was raining heavily.
It was not until the following day that the truth was revealed. Two boys went to the pastor's house and confessed that they had climbed into the ceiling and hidden there long before the service began and had blown the trumpet.

26.  What can we learn about the Shauri Yako congregation from the first paragraph?
    1. They were waiting eagerly for the sermon
    2. The church was not packed
    3. The end of the world had come
    4. They were sinners 
27. What sins did the evangelist accuse the congregation of?
    1. Steal, cheat, drink and covet
    2. Steal, refuse to render good services to their employers, fight
    3. Tell lies, drink excessively, chcat. commit adultery
    4. Steal, cheat, drink, refuse to render good services to their employers 
28. What good news had the evangelist brought?
    1. Those who live a righteous life will go to heaven
    2. Those who repent will be forgiven
    3. Jesus will come back like lightening 
    4. God will pour His blessings into them 
29. Why did the Reverend ask people to repent? 
    1. The end of the world is near 
    2. To be prepared for the second coming
    3. Jesus Christ was coming
    4.  God had good plans for them 
30. According to the passage who will receive rewards?
    1. Those who repent their sins
    2. Those who live uprightly and attend the church service.
    3. These who are ready and prepared for His second coming
    4. Those who sing in church
31. The word unwares can be replaced by:
    1.  prepared
    2. off guard
    3. dead
    4. without knowledge
32. What is the meaning of "Christ will come like lightning?"
    1. In bright flashes 
    2. Very quickly 
    3. Striking the world
    4. With a warning 
33. Which of the following is not mentioned as a reason as to why the worshippers were frightened and confused?
    1. Christ had come
    2. The flash of lightning
    3. The sound of trumpets
    4. A clap of thunder 
34. Which one of the following statements is false according to the story? 
    1. The congregation listened attentively
    2. The pastor and congregation drove away 
    3. They heard a deafening blast of a trumpet
    4. Revered Mashauri walked to the pulpit 
35. What was the truth about the incident?
    1. Jesus will never come
    2. It has been planned by the hovs 
    3. Everyone is a sinner
    4. Even pastors can go to hell 
36. What lesson do we learn from the story?
    1. We should do good and be ready always
    2. No one will go to heaven
    3. The end is near
    4. Drinking excessively isn't bad 
37. From the story, it is true to say that;
    1. the evangelist was liked hy many people 
    2. the evangelist was known by many people
    3. the evangelist was a prophet 
    4. the evangelist was known and liked by many people 
38. What would be the best title for the passage?
    1. The Shauri Yako Church
    2. The congregation 
    3. The end that never was 
    4. The end of the world

Read the passage below and then answer questions 39 to 50.
Kenya had made progress in managing population growth, improving child and matemal health and in the fight against HIV results of a survey released recently show. A drop in HIV prevalence as a result of increased testing and knowledge was also recorded the survey shows.
Launching the report, Public Health and sanitation cabinet secretary said, "The effort made by the development partners and many of you has paid off."
The DHS results showed a marked decrease in infant mortality currently, 52 children down fron 77 per 1000 lives births before reaching five years
"More children are surviving infancy and early childhood than at any other time in Kenya's history," Mrs Mugo said. Materal deaths continue to be a headache with rates marginally going down to 488 per 100000 live births limited access to antenatal care proper delivering personnel hinders effort to lower the death rates. On HIV, the survey says that testing has gone up dramatically over the years, magicallypushing down the prevalence rate to 6.3 percent, more than double the national average The figure almost doubles Nairobi's prevalence rate of seven percent, the country second highest. The lowest rate was recorded in North Eastern Province, Western recorded 6.6 percent, Rift 4.7 percent, central 4.5 percent,Coast 4.2 percent and Eastern 3.5 percent.

39. According to the first paragraph, which one is not a result of the survey released recently?
    1. Child survey has declined 
    2. An improved fight against HIV 
    3. Improved health care for mothers 
    4. Proper management of population growth 
40. Which one of the following is quite the opposite of the rest?
    1. Fertility
    2. Child survival
    3. Population growth
    4. Matemal growth 
41. A decline in HIV prevalence can be attributed to:
    1. The Kenya Demographic and health survey 
    2. Increased testing and knowledge 
    3. Launching of the health report
    4.  Management of population growth 
42. The following have played a key role in the fight against HIV except;
    1. the government
    2. development partners
    3. Kenyan citizens
    4. Public health and sanitation ministry
43. According to the passage the underlined word prevalence means;
    1. Dominant
    2. Famous
    3. Obvious
    4. Common 
44. What are the important issues mentioned in the passage?
    1. Marriage rate
    2. fertility rate
    3. Birth rates
    4. mobility rate 
45. Full immunization of child has led to;
    1. a decrease in early childhood deaths
    2. decrease in population
    3. improve population
    4. double population
46. According to the passage, which problem has not been solved?
    1. Child survivals
    2. Maternal death rate
    3. Prevalence of HIV/AIDS
    4. Health surveys
47. The following steps have been taken to cure maternal deaths except;
    1. antenatal care 
    2. proper delivery facilities
    3. skilled personel
    4. post natal care 
48. According to the infection rates, its true to say that; 
    1. North Eastern has the lowest infection rate
    2. Western has more infection rates than Nairobi
    3. Rift Valley and Central have the same infection rate
    4. The infection rate in Nairobi is more than that of Nyanza 
49. The lesson we learn from the passage is that;
    1. make hay while the sun shine 
    2. a rolling stone gathers no moss
    3. prevention is better than cure
    4. look before you leap 
50. Which of the following is the most appropriate title? 
    1. War against AIDS and child deaths 
    2. Improvement on child's death
    3. Statistics on child's death
    4. Survey on population growth

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QUESTIONS

1. Write in symbols. One million eight hundred thousand and seventy seven.
   1. 1810077
   2. 180077
   3. 1800077
   4. 1080077
2. Express 0.04 as percentage
   1. 40%
   2. 0.4%
   3. 4%
   4. 400%
3. What is the total value of digit 5 in the number 6385429?
   1. 50
   2. 500
   3. 5000
   4. 50000
4. The school enrolment of pupils in Koma district was; Boys 8493, girls 7648. How many pupils were enrolled altogether?
   1. 845
   2. 15141
   3. 16041
   4. 16141
5. Find the product of 6²/₃ and 1¹/₂?
   1. 10
   2. 4⁴/₉
   3. 20
   4. 30
6. The area of a triangle below is 24cm². Its height is 8cm. Find its base.
   
   
   1. 16 cm 
   2. 4cm
   3. 3 cm
   4. 6cm
7. Work out; 8700212 - 7458356
   1. 1241846
   2. 1141856
   3. 1241856
   4. 1251866
8. Work out; 0.09 x 0.8
   1. 0.72
   2. 0.072
   3. 0.0072
   4. 72
9. Convert 2500ml into dl.
   1. 25 dl
   2. 250 dl
   3. . 2.5 dl
   4. 0.25dl
10. Find the circumference of the circle drawn. Use π = ²²/₇
    
    
    1. 44 cm 
    2. 88 cm
    3. 22 cm
    4. 44cm
11. Divide 4.272 ÷ 4
    1. 1.068
    2. 168
    3. 10.68
    4. 0.168
12. Solve the equation ¹/₃x+8 = 11
    1. 57
    2. 1 
    3. 0
    4. 9
13. A wheelbarrow was bought at 32000 and sold for sh 28000. Calculate the percentage loss.
    1. 25%
    2. 10%
    3. 20%
    4. 32%
14. Find the value of X
    
    
    1. 153º
    2. 243º
    3. 117º
    4. 217
15. Find √2¹/₄.
    1. ³/₄
    2. 1¹/₂
    3. 2³/₄
    4. 1³/₄
16. A lorry travelled from Isiolo to Karatina 168km away in 4 hours. At what speed was it travelling at?
    1. 24km/h
    2. 42 km/h
    3. 82 kmh
    4. 672 km/h
17. Work out; 4.75 + 38.407 + 27
    1. 69.482
    2. 43.427 
    3. 42.752
    4. 70.157
18. What is the sum of the edges and faces of a cube?
    1. 18
    2. 12 
    3. 6
    4. 20
19. Simplify the expression below;
    11a - 7b + 9b - 8a
    1. 3a + 2b
    2. 3a + 16b
    3. 3a - 2b
    4. 19a + 2b
20. Convert 600ml to decilitres.
    1. 60dl
    2. 6000 dl
    3. 6 dl
    4. 0.6 dl
21. What is the area of the shaded part?
    
    
    1. 120 cm² 
    2. 240m²
    3. 240cm²
    4. 120m²
22. Round off 4.857 correct to two decimal places.
    1. 4.80
    2. 4.90
    3. 4.86
    4. 4.84
23. Work out GCD of 50 and 20 
    1. 20
    2. 5
    3. 10
    4. 100
24. If 25% represents 150 items. How many items are represented by 60%?
    1. 300
    2. 275
    3. 450
    4. 360
25. A lesson started at 11.55 am and ended at 12.40 pm the same day. How long was this lesson?
    1. 40 min
    2. 45 min
    3. 35 min
    4. 30 min
26. Mutua bought;
    2 pks of maize flour @ sh 100
    500g packets of tea leaves for sh 75.00
    2 loaves of bread @ sh 36.00
    He paid the bill with five hundred shillings note. How much was his change?
    1. sh 345
    2. sh 347
    3. sh 153
    4. sh 155
27. The ages of 6 boys are 13, 15, 16, 14.14 and 12 years. What was the average age of the boys?
    1. 15 years
    2. 12 years
    3. 14 years
    4. 16 years
28. How many triangles are in the figure below?
    
    
    1. 4
    2. 5 
    3. 6
    4. 7
29. Write 45 in Roman numbers,
    1. XXXXV
    2. XLVI
    3. XLV
    4. LXV
30. Add
       Hrs  min  sec
        8      32   45
    +  6      55   18
    1.  14h 87 min 63s
    2. 14h 28 min 3s
    3. 15h 28 min 38
    4. 16h 28 min 3s
31.  Add ³/₄ +4¹/₂
    1. 5²/₄
    2. 5¹/₄
    3. 3³/₄
    4. 3¹/₂
32. Which of the following numbers is not divisible by 8?
    1. 95238
    2. 102064
    3. 11272
    4. 52632
33. Find the area of unshaded part in the figure below
    
    
    1. 120cm²
    2. 96cm²
    3. 24cm²
    4. 32cm²
34. What type of angle marked y is shown below?
    
    
    1. Obtuse angle
    2. Reflex angle
    3. Acute angle
    4. Right angled
35. Find the sum of the squares of 5 and 6.
    1. 11
    2. 61
    3. 22
    4. 30
36. One bell rings after 4 minutes and another after 5 minutes. How long does it take for the two bells to ring together again? 
    1. 9 min
    2. 20 min
    3. 1 hour
    4. 30 min
37. What is the volume of a cuboid measuring 2m by 3m by 1m in cm³?
    1. 6 cm³
    2. 60000cm³
    3. 600000 cm³
    4. 6000000 cm³
38. Draw triangle ABC in which AB=6cm, BC=8cm and angle ABC=90º. What is the measure of line AC?
    1. 7 cm
    2. 6 cm
    3. 10 cm
    4. 8cm
39. Convert 9kg 400g into grams only
    1. 90400 g
    2. 9.4g
    3. 9400g
    4. 0.94g
40. A farm has an area of 56 hectares. The circle graph shows the plants planted in the farm. How many hectares are under maize?
    
    
    1. 7 ha
    2. 14 ha
    3. 28 ha
    4. 16 ha
41. Write all prime numbers between 20 and 30. 
    1. 21, 23, 29
    2. 23, 27
    3. 27,29
    4. 23, 29
42. I think of a number X, subtract 11, multiply the result by 4, the answer is 20. What is the number x?
    1. 10
    2. 8 
    3. 16
    4. 44
43. Simplify 4 (4x + 3y) + 2(5x - 2y)
    1. 26x + 8y
    2. 26x +y 
    3. 26x + 10y 
    4. 22x+8y
44. A helicopter covered a distance of 1800m in 190 seconds. Calculate its speed. 
    1. 18m/s
    2. 180m/s
    3. 1800m/s
    4. 1.8m/s
45. What is the supplement of 134¹/₂°
    1. 180°
    2. 44¹/₂°
    3. 46°
    4. 45¹/₂°
46. 1 cm represents 1 km can be written as 1cm represents cm
    1. 100000
    2. 10000
    3. 1000
    4. 100

Use the following bar graph to answer questions 47-50.

47. On which day was there the highest production of milk?
    1. Monday
    2. Saturday
    3. Wednesday
    4. Sunday
48. How much milk was obtained on Tuesday?
    1. 10 Litres
    2. 16 Litres
    3. 20 Litres
    4. 12 Litres
49. How many more litres were obtained on Monday than on Friday?
    1. 16 Litres
    2. 10 Litres
    3. 6 Litres
    4. 26 Litres 
50. How much milk was produced in the whole week?
    1. 100
    2. 90
    3. 104
    4. 91

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PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES 

Study the map of Toto area and use it to answer questions 1 to 7

1. The land in Toto area slopes towards
   1. South East 
   2. North West 
   3. East 
   4. West
2. What is the approximate length of the tarmac road in Toto area? 
   1. 20km 
   2. 10km 
   3. 16km 
   4. 12km
3. The settlement pattern found in Toto area is
   1. nucleated 
   2. Iinear 
   3. Clustered 
   4. influenced by drainage
4. The MAIN economic activity carried out in Tints illusis likely to be 
   1. Trade
   2. Crop farming
   3. transport and communication 
   4. fishing
5. The climate experienced in the eastern part of Toto area is LIKELY to be
   1. hot and Wet 
   2. Cool and wet
   3. hot and dry
   4. cool and dry
6. Traders in Dete market obtain their trading licenses from the
   1. chief's camp
   2. police post
   3. county commissioner's oflice
   4. county oflices
7. Most of the residents in Toto arca are
   1. Muslims 
   2. Pagans 
   3. Christians 
   4. Hindus
8. Which one of the following groups of needs. compromise of basic family needs only?
   1. Food, clothing and shelter 
   2. Water, shelter and clothing 
   3. Security, food and shelter 
   4. Education, food and clothing.
9. Which one of the following groups of communities is found in West Africa? 
   1. Shona, Ndebele, Ngoni 
   2. Berbers, Tuaregs, Arabs 
   3. Igbo, Yoruba, Akwapim 
   4. Xhosa, Zulu, Venda
10. The MAIN reason for rural to urban migration is
    1. inadequate farming land in rural areas.
    2. search for jobs in towns. 
    3. retirement from employment. 
    4. availability of good infrastructure in towns.
11. Which one of the following is an elfect of the revolution of the earth? .
    1. Occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset.
    2. Change of the lunar eclipse. 
    3. Occurrence of day and night.
    4. Differences in time along different longitudes.
12. Three of the following factors promote peace in our country: Which one DOES NOT?
    1. Equal opportunities for all. 
    2. Ganes and sports
    3. Dilogue amongst citizens.
    4. Co-operation with terrorists.
13. Which one of the following is TRUE about the River Congo? 
    1. It is the biggest river in Africa. 
    2. It has a delta at its mouth. 
    3. It drains it water in the Indian ocean. 
    4. It is not navigable due to rapids and water falls.
14. Coffee growing in Ethiopia and Kenya is important MAINLY because it 
    1. improves living standards. 
    2. leads to development of infrastructure. 
    3. creates employment in both countries. 
    4. is a source of foreign exchange.
15. The following are roles of school administrators.
    1. Heading the school disciplinary committee
    2. Admitting new pupils to the school.
    3. Disciplining pupils who fail to observe school rules.
    4. Writing minutes in a stuff meeting.
       Which one of the following are the duties of a school deputy headteacher ONLY?
       1. (i) and (iv)
       2. (i) and (iii)
       3. (ii) and (iii)
       4. (iii) and (iv)
16. Three of the following are duties of the Mutemi of the Nyamwezi. Which one is NOT? He
    1. was the commander-in-chief of the Nyamwezi army.
    2. controlled trade between the Nyamwezi and Arabs.
    3. expanded his kingdom outside Nyamwezi territory
    4. made judgements on cases of murder.
17. Which one of the following policies was used by the French to administer West Africa?
    1. Direct rule
    2. Assimilation
    3. Indirect rule
    4. Paternalism
18. Which one of the following types of trees is found in a planted forest?
    1. Mvule
    2. Oak
    3. Mahogany
    4. Pine
19. The first African country to gain independence from the European was
    1. Sudan
    2. South Africa 
    3. Ghana 
    4. Egypt
20. The statements below describe a town in  Kenya.
    1. It is located on a slal aireu suitable for expansion.
    2. It started as an agricultural centre. 
    3. It enjoys a good supply of water from nearby rivers. 
    4. It is a major industrial centre.
       The town described above is LIKELY to be 
       1. Thika 
       2. Nairobi
       3. Nakuru  
       4. Eldoret
21. The MAIN factor that affects national unity in Kenya is 
    1. corruption
    2. tribalism
    3. equal distribution of resources. 
    4. political differences 
22. A person may become a citizen of Kenya through registration if he/she
    1. was born in Kenya by non-citizens of Kenya.
    2. visits Kenya as a tourist for seven consecutive years. 
    3. is married to a citizen of Kenya for at least seven years.
    4. is a child who seems to be below cight years of age.
23. Who among the following African leaders collaborated with the British in Eastern Africa?
    1. Kabaka Mwanga
    2. Mwanawina Lewanika
    3. Chief Nana of Itsekiri
    4. Kabaka Mutosa I
24. The population distribution in Africa is 'MAINLY influenced by
    1. Pests and diseases 
    2. Urbanisation 
    3. Government policy 
    4. Climate

Use the map of Kenya provided to answer questions 25 to 28

25. The country marked K is
    1. Swaziland
    2. Lesotho
    3. Switzerland
    4. Botswana
26. Which one of the following is NOT TRUE about the country marked Z?
    1. It is the largest country in Africa
    2. It is Africa's greatest producer of sugarcane
    3. It is crossed by thic Great River Nile
    4. It was the first country to gain independence in Eastern Africa.
27. The mountain marked M is called
    1. Ahaggar
    2. Atlas Mountains
    3. Tibesti 
    4. Ras Dashan
28. The winds marked T are called
    1. The Harmattan 
    2. North East 'Trade Winds 
    3. Westerlies 
    4. South Westerlies
29. Which one of the following was NOT used in traditional forms of education? 
    1. Story telling 
    2. Composition writing 
    3. Working with adults 
    4. Imitation
30. The following are conditions that favour a growth of a certain crop in Kenya. .
    1. Warm temperature of about 250 during the growing time.
    2. Moderate ruinfull of between 500mm and 1100mm
    3. well drained fertile soil.
    4. flat land especially where machine's are involved.
       The conditions stated above are suitable for 'the growth of
       1. tea 
       2. cotton 
       3. flowers 
       4. wheat
31. The MOST effective ways of curbing drug and substance abuse is
    1. creating public awareness on drug and substance abuse.
    2. preventing smuggling of drugs at border points.
    3. ensuring parents become good role models to children.
    4. providing moral guidance to the youth through healthy leisure activities.
32. The type of democracy practised in the Kenyan government is 
    1. direct democracy
    2. representative democracy
    3. participatory democracy
    4. nominational democracy. 
33. Which one of the following was a positive effect of European settler farming?
    1. Creation of African reserves. 
    2. Exploitation of Africans.
    3. Creation of agricultural cooperatives. 
    4. Discrimination and racial segregation.
34. The capital city of Nigeria is
    1. Lagos 
    2. Free Town 
    3. Porto Novo 
    4. Abuja
35. The MAIN factor to consider before establishing a poultry farm is availability
    1. Water
    2. labour
    3. raw materials
    4. market
36. The BEST thing to do for people with special needs in the community is to
    1. give them jobs in the community
    2. establish special schools for them
    3. providing them with special equipment they need
    4. create positive attitudes in them.
37. Which one of the following minerals is CORRECTLY matched with the method of mining involved in its extraction?
    1. Fluorspar - Scooping
    2. Gold - Dredging method
    3. Soda ash - Panning method 
    4. Copper - Stripping method
38. The MAIN problem facing forestry in Africa is
    1. pests and diseases
    2. drought and famine
    3. rapid population growth
    4. illegal logging

Use the diagram below to answer question 39

39. The weather instrument shown above is called
    1. In ancroid barometer 
    2. Hygrometer 
    3. A simple barometer 
    4. Mercury thermometer 
40. Olunga has discovered that his classmate is HIV positive.  As a good citizen, what is the BEST thing for him to do? 
    1. Advise them to seek medical advice
    2. Report the matter  to the headteacher
    3. Tell his close triends.
    4. Avoid playing with the affected classmate.
41. Jua kali industries are encouraged the government MAINLY because they
    1. depend on local resources 
    2. create sell employment.
    3. require little capital to start 
    4. lead to foreign exchange
42. Julius Nyerere is remembered in Tanzania MAINLY because he
    1. transferred the capital city from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma.
    2. established ujamaa villages.
    3. was a greal teacher.
    4. led Tanganyika to independence. 
43. Which one of the following was the MAIN reason for the formation of East African community?
    1. To bring closer economic and social cooperation in the region
    2. To create a common market for goods produced in the region.
    3. To promote free movement of people among member states. 
    4. To improve transport and communication in the region.
44. Most of the countries in Eastern Africa were colonised by the 
    1. French 
    2. Italians 
    3. Germans 
    4. British
45. Which one of the following fishing methods is MAINLY used in decp sea fisheries? 
    1. Purse-seining 
    2. Net drifting 
    3. Trawling 
    4. Long lining
46. Which one of the following countries is CORRECTLY matched with her main tourist attractions? 
    1. Morocco - Table mountains, Kruger National park 
    2. South Africa - Warm sandy beaches, the pyramids of Giza. 
    3. Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls, Hwango National Park 
    4. Kenya - The ancient town of Marakech, Berber villlages.
47. Which one of the following is TRUE about struggle for independence in both Tanganyika and Ghana? The two countries
    1. used peaceful means to fight for independence. 
    2. gained independence before 1960. 
    3. fought for independence from Germans. 
    4. used armed struggle to gain independence.
48. Horticultural produce in Kenya is transported from major farms by 
    1. road 
    2. railway 
    3. air 
    4. water
49. In order to effectively communicate at important matter to the masses, the government should use the 
    1. television 
    2. radio 
    3. internet 
    4. government newspapers
50. Which one of the following is a social right enjoyed by citizens of Kenya? Right to 
    1. work 
    2. education 
    3. thought 
    4. to vote in elections.
51. The highest and final court in Kenya is the
    1. Court of Appeal
    2. High Court
    3. Chief Magistare's courts
    4. Supreme Court
52. Kenyan's celebrate their independence day on
    1. 1st June
    2. 10th October 
    3. 2011 October
    4. 12th December
53. The statements below describe a population structure.
    1. Birth and deaths are few.
    2. Many people practise family planning
    3. The population is aging.
    4. Most of the people live in urban areas.
       The statement above describe the population structure of 
       1. Kenya 
       2. India 
       3. Germany 
       4. Germany and India
54. The MAIN problem facing trade in Eastern Africa is
    1. production of similar goods. 
    2. high tariffs at border points 
    3. political instability
    4. poor transport and communication networks.
55. In the past, most communities interacted through 
    1. wars 
    2. games and sports 
    3. intermarriage 
    4. trade
56. The MAIN role of the legislature in Kenya is to 
    1. formulate government policies. 
    2. make laws. 
    3. amend laws. 
    4. implement government policies.
57. Which method of conflict resolutions majorly involves the judicial system in the society? 
    1. arbitration
    2. mediation 
    3. litigation
    4. enquiry
58. Which one of the following is COMMON in the systems of government in both Kenya and Swaziland? In both countries
    1. parliament consists of two houses.
    2. there are no general elections.
    3. members of the parliament are elected by the people
    4. the president rules for a maximum of ten years.
59. The national government get its revenue MAINLY through
    1. court fines
    2. grants and aids
    3. taxes
    4. foreign exchange earnings.
60. The first step towards conducting a general election in Kenya is
    1. Nomination of candidates by political parties. 
    2. Dissolution of parliament 
    3. Conducting civic education to the electrórate.
    4. Announcement of election dates by the IEBC

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SECTION A: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. According to Genesis stories of creation, which one of the following statements is CORRECT?
    1. placed him in the garden of Eden.
    2. created a helper for him.
    3. breathed His breath into him.
    4. removed a rib out of him
62. The following were the promises made to Abraham by God. Which one is NOT?
    1. God would bless his name.
    2. God would make him a great nation.
    3. His descendants would live for three hundred years.
    4. God would give him a promised nation.
63. Which one of the following reasons BEST explain why Noah built the ark?
    1. To save his family.
    2. To fulfill the will of God.
    3. He wanted other people to die in the floods
    4. People had become so wicked
64. When the Israelites came to Matah they could not drink its water because it was bitter. What did Moses use to purify the water?Exodus 15:25
    1. A piece of wood
    2. A piece of cloth
    3. Salt 
    4. A stick
65. From which tribe were Moses, Aaron and Miriam
    1. Judah
    2. Leviit 
    3. Benjamin
    4. Manasseh
66. Which one of the following BEST explains why the Passover is important to the Jews. Because reminds them of
    1. the death of Egyptians.
    2. about crossing the Red sea.
    3. about the king of Egypt.
    4. their deliverance from slavery.
67. “You will not build a temple for me David, instead your son is the one who will do it because your hands are full of blood.”
    1 Samuel 7:5- 17. Which one of David's sons built a temple for God?
    1. Solomon
    2. Adonijah
    3. Amnon
    4. Absalom
68. Which of the following commandments did  King Ahab break when he saw Naboth's Man became alive after God vineyard and wanted to own it? A. 
    1. You should not steal.  
    2. You should not covet. 
    3. You should not bear false witness against someone.
    4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. 
69. When Naaman was healed of leprosy, Elisha refused to take the gifts he had carried for him. Gehazi the servant of Elisha ran after him and lied that his master had changed his mind and wanted the gifts. Which one of the following values did Gehazi lack?
    1. Humility
    2. Self-control 
    3. Integrity 
    4. Kindness 
70. According to Exodus 31, who among the following people did God fill with the skills, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts to help in building the ark of the covenant?
    1. Moses and Aaron they could 
    2. Joshua and Caleb 
    3. Eliezar ad Gershom 
    4. Bezalela and Oholiob 
71. “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are   small among the clans of Judah, out of you will  come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from ancient times” Who among the following prophets prophesied the birth place of Jesus? 
    1. Jeremiah
    2. Micah
    3. Isaiah
    4. Joel
72. Which one of the following is the MAIN reason why Zechariah became dumb when the angel  of God told him that his wife would give birth  to a baby boy? He 
    1. He was so afraid because his wife was old.
    2. The news about the birth of his son excited him so much.
    3. He doubted the message of the angel.
    4. He fell sick and became dumb.
73. Why did Mary and Joseph take their baby Jesus  to Egypt? They 
    1. had gone to visit their relatives.. 
    2. were going for census.
    3. were running away from King Herod. 
    4. had gone for the Passover festivals.
74. John the baptist went round in the whole territory of river Jordan preaching his message. To which group of people did he tell not to take money from anyone by force or accuse anyone falsely and to be also contented with their pay? The 
    1. Pharisees 
    2. tax collectors 
    3. soldiers 
    4. Saducees
75. Which one of the following is the MAIN lesson that Christian learn from the incident when Jesus was baptized by John the baptist? That Christian should
    1. identify themselves with their church. 
    2. be baptized in order to get new names. 
    3. look for people to baptize them in rivers. 
    4. be ready to be baptized them in rivers.
76. Which one of the following miracles performed by Jesus shows that he is a universal saviour? Healing of the 
    1. blind Bartimeus
    2. Roman Centurion's servant
    3. paralyzed man
    4. bleeding woman
77. In which of the following events did Jesus teach us that He is the source of enjoyment?
    1. The healing of Lazarus
    2. Multiplication of fish and bread.
    3. The wedding at Cana of Galilee
    4. The healing of the crippled woman
78. Which one of the following was NOT an accusation about Jesus brought before Pilate? 
    1. Claiming to be the Messiah 
    2. Organizing riots in Jerusalem 
    3. Telling people not to pay taxes 
    4. Telling people not to obey the laws of Moses.
79. Who among the following people was the rich man who offered his tomb for the burial of the body of Jesus
    1. Nicodemus 
    2. Simon of Cyrene
    3. Joseph of Arimathea 
    4. Stephen
80. According to the teaching of Saint Paul, any person who DOES NOT work should not be allowed to 
    1. work
    2. eat
    3. sleep
    4. earn money
81. Which one of the following is a SIMILAR belief in both Christianity and traditional African communities? 
    1. Life after death 
    2. God the ancestor 
    3. The Holy trinity 
    4. Going to paradise
82. Who among the following people was NOT religious specialist in traditional African societies? 
    1. Rainmaker 
    2. Magician 
    3. Diviner
    4. Prophet
83. In African traditional communities, the MAIN reason why people shared their materials things with others was to show 
    1. their wealth. 
    2. respect to the elders. 
    3. concern for other. 
    4. obedience to the ancestors.
84. According to traditional African communities, children are told folktales MAINLY to 
    1. entertain them. 
    2. keep them busy. 
    3. teach them their history. 
    4. teach them moral values.
85. A standard 8 boy was reported to his mother for not completing his homework. As a Christian what is the BEST action for the mother to take? :
    1. Beat him thoroughly 
    2. Refuse to pay his school fees 
    3. Advice him on the importance of obedience.
    4. Report him to the nearby police station,
86. Shantel has no sister or brother. When she first went to school, it was very difficult for her but with time she understood the importance of living and learning together. Which one of the following values did shantel acquire in school? 
    1. Sharing
    2. Writing 
    3. Reading
    4. Working
87. Martha a standard 8 girls finds two pupils fighting. As a Christian what should Martha do?
    1. Pass and leave them fighting. 
    2. Stop them from fighting. 
    3. Report the matter to their parents. 
    4. Report them at the nearest police station.
88. Which one of the following is NOT a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
    1. Love
    2. Kindness
    3. Faith
    4. Faithfulness
89. Which one of the following qualities is a hindrance to a happy relationship between friends?
    1. Tolerance
    2. Faithfulness
    3. Betrayal
    4. Humility
90. Who one of the following activities did Ludwig Krapf involve himself in as a missionary in Kenya?
    1. Planting cash crops.
    2. Building mission centres.
    3. Appointing church leaders.
    4. Building the railway.

SECTION B: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following is NOT a burden removed from prophet Muhammad (p.biu.h) according to Surah Al-Inshirah?
    1. ignorance
    2. burying daughter alive
    3. gambling
    4. business merchant caravans
62. Who among the following people were given taurat? The
    1. Jews
    2. Christians
    3. Arabs
    4. Chaldeans 
63. The holy Qur’an was revealed in the night of
    1. Isra wal miiraj
    2. Hijra
    3. Lailatul qadr
    4. Tahajjud
64. In the surah Al-falaq, Muslims seek
    1. intervention
    2. refuge
    3. advice
    4. blessings
65. In surah Al-Asr, man is considered to be at a loss if he
    1. use time poorly.
    2. never embraced Islamic guidance.
    3. used wealth on the way of Allah.
    4. stopped da'awa mission
66. The hadith of the prophet (p.b.u.h) involves a number of guidance. Which one of these is among them? The
    1. agreements of the Ulamaa
    2. views of the Caliphs.
    3. findings of Swahabas
    4. the approvals of the prophet (p.b.u.h)
67. Which one among the following vices in Islamic Sharia, is a form of Zinaa?
    1. Apostasy
    2. Fornication
    3. Accusations
    4. Rumours 
68. All the following are moments in which Muslims need to thank Allah (s.w) EXCEPT when we  
    1. get riza
    2. are relieved off difficulties
    3. give promises to people.
    4. we gain promotions on jobs
69. When you drink, how many times should you stop to take a breath?
    1. three
    2. two 
    3. five
    4. four 
70. Which one of the following conditions of swalah CANNOT be seen by any other man? 
    1. Facing Qiblat
    2. Having the intention
    3. Cleanliness 
    4. Covering the A'ura
71. Muslims travellers are allowed to reduce the amount of rakaats and combine fardh prayers.Which swalats should not be reduced according to Sharia?
    1. Dhuhr and Asr
    2. Fajr and Isha 
    3. Asr and Isha
    4. Fajr and Maghrib
72. Muslims who fail to fast in the month of Ramadhan for a few days with reasons understood in the sharia, it becomes in other days of the Islamic calendar.
    1. Fidya
    2. Kafara
    3. Sunna
    4. Waajib
73. Which one of the following information is TRUE ABOUT Umra? It
    1. must be concluded with standing at Arafa.
    2. can be performed repeatedly in life.
    3. must be performed alongside Hajj.
    4. it is used to orientate the new pilgrims.
74. The special piece of cloth worn during hajj pilgrimate is called
    1. kaffaan
    2. libasu Taqwa
    3. qamis
    4. ihraam
75. In which takbira of salat janaza should the dua for the dead be recited?
    1. fourth
    2. first
    3. third
    4. second
76. Milk of animals whose meat we do not eat is grouped under ______ najis. 
    1. light
    2. heavy 
    3. medium
    4. impurity
77. People having janaba, nifas and heidh are not allowed to do all the following things EXCEPT to enjoy during the occasion of
    1. entering the mosque
    2. listening to sermons
    3. touching the holy Qura’n.
    4. perform swalah
78. The attribute that Allah (s.w) is known to be “Guider" is
    1. Al-Basit
    2. As-Samii
    3. Al-Adl
    4. Al-Rasheed
79. Which one of the following was a miracle at the time of prophet Suleiman (A.S)
    1. survived in a blaze of fire.
    2. brought the dead people back to life,
    3. communicated the language of all creatures.
    4. Allah made iron soft for him.
80. Which one of the following is a pair of angels who perform their duties together?
    1. Isra'iil and israfiil
    2. Munkar and Nakir
    3. Ridhwan and Malik
    4. Jibril and Mikaiil
81. Which one of the following CORRECTLY shows the Ayyaamul Tashriq days on the Islamic Calendar year? 
    1. 11th, 124, 13th, Dhul Hijja
    2. 25th, 27th, 296, Ramadhan
    3. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Shawwaal
    4. 13th, 14th, 15th, Every months
82. The prophet (p.b.u.h) compared a person who talks in the mosque during khutba to
    1. an empty basket that makes noise.
    2. a burning candle that finishes itself.
    3. a donkey loaded with books.
    4. a defaulter who missed the Jum'a
83. Which one of the following is the correct date on which the prophet underwent Isra-wal miiraj trip?
    1. 17th, Shaaban year of Birds
    2. 124, Rabiul awwal Year of Elephants
    3. 10", Muharram Year of Hijra
    4. 27th, Rajab year of Sorrow
84. Walima is a special food prepared for people
    1. Idd.
    2. Nikah
    3. Suhur
    4. Aqiqa
85. Chaldeans were people from
    1. Thamud
    2. Aika
    3. Ur
    4. Ard
86. By readily accepting the call to be slaughtered by his father. Nabii Ismail (A.S)exercised
    1. patience
    2. honesty 
    3. generosity
    4. sacrifice
87. "Allahumma innii, audhubika minal khubuth wal-khabaaithi”. This is recited upon entering
    1. kitchen
    2. toilet
    3. bedroom
    4. house
88. Which one of the following trades gives a halaal income?
    1. Musical instruments
    2. Intoxicants
    3. Pottery
    4. Photography
89. Who among the following was NOT one of prophet Muhammad's grandfathers?
    1. Aazar .
    2. Qilabi
    3. Quswayyi
    4. Abdul Manafi
90. Which pillar of Islam is said to be heavier than the earth and everything in it?
    1. Swala
    2. Hajj
    3. Swaum
    4. Shahada

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. A
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. D
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. B
19. C
20. A
21. B
22. C
23. D
24. D
25. A
26. A
27. C
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. A
32. B
33. C
34. D
35. D
36. D
37. D
38. C
39. C
40. A
41. B
42. D
43. A
44. D
45. C
46. C
47. A
48. A
49. B
50. B
51. D
52. D
53. C
54. A
55. D
56. B
57. C
58. A
59. C
60. B

CRE

61. C
62. C
63. B
64. A
65. B
66. D
67. A
68. B
69. C
70. D
71. B
72. C
73. B
74. C
75. A
76. B
77. C
78. D
79. B
80. B
81. A
82. B
83. C
84. D
85. C
86. A
87. B
88. C
89. C
90. B

IRE

61. D
62. A
63. C
64. B
65. A
66. D
67. B
68. C
69. A
70. B
71. D
72. A
73. B
74. D
75. C
76. C
77. B
78. D
79. C
80. B
81. A
82. C
83. D
84. B
85. C
86. A
87. B
88. C
89. A
90. D

QUESTIONS

PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES
DETI AREA

Use the map of DETI Area to answer questions 1 to 7.

1. The general direction of flow of River Deti is.
   1. North West to South East. 
   2. Sourth East to North West. 
   3. North to South.
   4. North East to South West.
2. Which one of the following economic activities is NOT carried out in Deti area?
   1. Crop farming.
   2. Lumbering
   3. Trading
   4. Mining
3. The approximate length of the tarmac road in Uvui! sub-county is.
   1. 19km
   2. 1km
   3. 8km
   4. 13km
4. The residents of Deti area are LIKELY to be. 
   1. Christians. 
   2. Muslims 
   3. Pagans
   4. Hindus.
5. The climate experienced in Uvuu sub-county
   1. cool and dry
   2. hot and dry.
   3. hot and humid. 
   4. cool and wet.
6. Traders in Deti town obtain their trading licences from the
   1. county offices.
   2. police station
   3. sub-county offices.
   4. post office.
7. The settlement pattern shown in Deti arcais.
   1. linear.
   2. evenly distributed.
   3. nucleated.
   4. clustered.
8. Three of the following statements are TRUE about the Kabaka of Buganda. Which one is NOT? He
   1. had centralised government. 
   2. was also known as Ssabataka. 
   3. inherited kingship from his father, usually a former king.
   4. had a council of elders called Wanyamphala.
9. Which one of the following is a modern way of interaction among Kenyans?
   1. Initiation.
   2. Birthday celebrations.
   3. Wars.
   4. Migrations.

Use the diagram below to answer question 10.

10. Which economic activity is the MOST suitable for the area marked side B?
    1. Bee keeping 
    2. Crop farming.
    3. Livestock keeping.
    4. Dairy farming
11.  Population distribution in Kenya is MAINLY influenced by
    1. transport and communication.
    2. urbanisation.
    3. The climate.
    4. physical features.
12. Below are functions of a school committee. Which one is NOT?
    1. Employing teachers.
    2. Instilling discipline in pupils.
    3. Buying learning materials.
    4. Building the school.
13. Which one of the following factors LEAST explains why the Bantus migrated from  Congo forest?
    1. Need for water and pasture for their domestic animals. 
    2. Population pressure. 
    3. Need for fertile land where they could grow cash crops.
    4. External and internal conflicts in the Congo forest.
14. Seyyid Said and William Mackinnon have one thing in COMMON. It is that they,
    1. established trade routes in Eastern Africa.
    2. combined exploration and missionary work
    3. were sent by the royal Geographical Society to Africa.
    4. resisted the British.colonial rule in Eastern Africa.
15. Three of the following were drought-resistant crops grown in traditional farming. Which one is NOT?
    1. Finger millet.
    2. Sweet potatoes.
    3. Sorghum.
    4. Cassava.
16. Three of the following are roles of a class teacher. Which one is NOT?
    1. Maintaining class discipline. 
    2. Resolving conflicts arising in class.
    3. Providing guidance services to pupils.
    4. Preparing the teachers' duty roster.
17. Which one of the following weather instruments is CORRECTLY matched with the element of weather it measures?
    1. Barometer - Temperature. 
    2. Hygrometer - Atmospheric pressure.
    3. Anemometer - Speed of wind.
    4. Wet-bulb thermometer - Temperature.
18. The MAIN problem facing sea fishing in Kenya and Tanzania is,
    1. poor transport.
    2. inadequate market for fish.
    3. bad fishing methods.
    4. lack of modern fishing equipment.
19. Which one of the following is the MOST effective way of resolving a conflict involving the outcome of parliamentary elections in Kenya?
    1. Dialogue.
    2. Litigation.
    3. Mediation.
    4. Arbitration.
20. Which one of the following is NOT TRUE about customary marriages in Kenya?
    1. A man is allowed to marry many wives.
    2. They are conducted by clan elders.
    3. They are strictly monogamous.
    4. Dowry is paid to the bride's parents.
21. Which one of the following countries of Eastern Africa is CORRECTLY matched with the year she gained her independence?
    1. Sudan - 1956
    2. Somalia · 1963
    3. Eritrea - 1977
    4. Uganda - 1961
22. The statements below describe a climatic region in Africa.
    1. It experiences two dry and two wet seasons. 
    2. It experiences high iremperatures throughout the year
    3. It mainly receives convectional - rainfall. 
    4. The region covers the largest section of Africa.
       The climatic region described above is LIKELY to be,
       1. Equatorial climatic region.
       2. Tropical climatic region.
       3. Mediterranean climatic region.
       4. Temperate climatic region.

Use the map of East africa provided below to answer questions 23 to 26

23. The river marked Kis,
    1. Rufiji.
    2. Tana.
    3. Pangani;
    4. Kagera.
24. The inland port marked Zis
    1. Jinja.
    2. Mwanza.
    3. Mombasa.
    4. Kisumu.
25. The national park marked W is known as,
    1. Aberdare National park.
    2. Serengeti National park.
    3. Kidepo Valley National park.
    4. Ruwenzori National Park.
26. The community that used the migration route marked Tinto East Africa comprised of the,
    1. Nilotes.
    2. Semites.
    3. Cushites.
    4. Bantu.
27. Which one of the following groups of lakes comprises of lakes formed due to downwarping? Lakes,
    1. Kyoga, Chad and Bangweulu.
    2. Manyara, Eyasi and Magadi.
    3. Shala, Nyds and Itasy..
    4. Teleki, Siwa and Victoria.
28. The MAIN benefit of the volta River Scheme to economy of Ghana is,
    1. controlling floods in the Lower Volta.
    2. generation of foreign exchange.
    3. generation of electricity.
    4. expanding irrigation.
29. Three of the following are responsibilites of a Kenyan citizen. Which one is NOT?
    1. Working hard
    2. Rigging in elections.
    3. Protecting our families.
    4. Defending the constitution at all times.
30. Which one of the following factors promote peace in the society?
    1. Vigilante groups.
    2. Border conflicts. 
    3. Cultures that glorify violence.
    4. Religious freedom.
31. Miombo woodlands in Tanzania have sparse population MAINLY due to,
    1. mining activities. 
    2. pests and diseases.
    3. insecurity.
    4. harsh climatic conditions.
32. Below are uses of a mineral.
    1. It is used in preservation of fertilizer.
    2. Making linings for big ovens. 
    3. It is used as a filtering agent in the manufacture of soft drinks.
       The mineral with the above uses is LIKELY to be,
       1. diatomite.
       2. limestone.
       3. flourspar.
       4. soda ash.
33. The basic unit of a society is,
    1. the clan.
    2. a community
    3. the family
    4. the school.
34. Which of the following is TRUE about parliamentary democracy? 
    1. It is an indirect type of democracy.
    2. It gives all individuals a chance to make decisions.
    3. It is also called liberal deinocracy.
    4. People own the laws they make collectively,
35. The Nandi resisted the establishment of colonial rule in their area MAINLY because,
    1. they had superior weapons over the British
    2. they wanted to retain their independence.
    3. the British were against their traditional practices.
    4. they had strong political leaders.
36. The MOST commonly used method of preserving fish is,
    1. smoking,
    2. Canning 
    3. refrigeration.
    4. sun diving
37. Which one of the following is NOT a basic principle of African socialismi?
    1. Political instability.
    2. Equal opportunities for all
    3. Shared responsibility.
    4. Freedom from exploitation
38. The MAIN problem facing sisal farming in Kenya and Tanzania is,
    1. drought and famine,
    2. insufficient capacity to change sisal into finished products.
    3. poor innsport networks.
    4. competition from synthetic fibres.
39. The MOST important sen port in Eastern Africais,
    1. Dar es Salaam.
    2. Mombasa
    3. Nairobi.
    4. Kampala.
40. The sun is usually overhead the Tropic of Capricorn in the month of
    1. June
    2. March.
    3. December
    4. September.
41. Below are tourist attractions in Africa. Which one is NOT?
    1. Wildlife
    2. Warm climate
    3. Political stability, 
    4. Beautiful scenery.
42. Below are conditions favouring the growth of a crop in Africa
    1. High humidiny: 
    2. Peep fertile soils. 
    3. Constantly high temperatures crveraging 29°c und 30"c.
    4. Rainfall of benreen 1500mm and 2000mm per year.
       The conditions listed above favour the growth of.
       1. cocoa. 
       2. pyrethrım. 
       3. cloves.
       4. sugarcane.
43. The MOST effective form of communication that the government should use to create awareness on Covid-19 to the citizens o! Kenya is.
    1. radio.
    2. internet 
    3. newspaper
    4. television.
44. The MAIN reason why pastoralism has thrived in Botswana is.
    1. plenty of land for grazing. 
    2. the government supports her pastoral famers.
    3. plenty of rainfall that favours growth of pasture.
    4. good transport networks.
45. Which one of the following is a form of child abuse? 
    1. Forcing children to eat healthy foods. 
    2. Failure to buy a boy a bicycle.
    3. Giving children lots of homework.
    4. Failure to take children for vaccination.

Use the diagram below to answer question 46.

46. Which one of the following groups of mountains shows mountain that were formed through the method shown in the diagram above?
    1. Danakil Alps
       Ruwenzori
       Aberdares
    2. Jabal Marra
       Elgon
       Meru
    3. Atlas
       Drakensberg
       Adamawa
    4. Kilimanjaro
       Mau Ranges
       Karas mountains
47. The MAIN problem facing forestry in the Democratic Republic of Congo is, 
    1. poverty. 
    2. mining activities. 
    3. deforestation. 
    4. poor harvesting techniques.
48. The time in Accra at longitude Oois 1:30pm. What is the time in Dakar at 40°W?
    1. 4:10pm. 
    2. 4:10am. 
    3. 10:50am.
    4. 10:50pm
49. The MOST easterly point of Mainland Africa is in, 
    1. Somalia
    2. Senegal.
    3. South Africa.
    4. Tunisia.
50. Which one of the following is NOT a responsibility of children in a family? 
    1. Protecting family property. 
    2. To discipline and advice family members.
    3. Helping in doing house chores.
    4. Loving and obeying elderly family members at home.
51. Three of the following countries took part in the Berlin Conference of 1884. Which one did NOT? 
    1. England. 
    2. Germany.
    3. Italy.
    4. United States of America,
52. Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of democracy?
    1. Mob justice.
    2. Freedom to choose leaders.
    3. Multi-partism
    4. Rule of law.
53. Which one of the following is NOT TRUE about the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)?
    1. It was formed by thirty two Independent African States. 
    2. Kwame Nkurumah initiated the formation of OAU.
    3. Addis Ababa became the headquarters of the OAU in 1963.
    4. Its formation was encouraged by European nations.
54. Which one of the following is an economic use of soil?
    1. Burying the dead.
    2. Decorating hair among warriors.
    3. Making pots, jars and vases. 
    4. Smearing on the bodies of initiates during circumcision.
55. Processing industries MOSTLY deal with,
    1. crude oil and petroleum products.
    2. agricultural products.
    3. machinery and vehicles.
    4. electronic products. 
56. Which of the following is NOT among the elements of the constitution of Kenya? 
    1. The Republic.
    2. Representation of the people.
    3. The public service.
    4. Devolved Government.
57. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is headed by,
    1. a commissioner.
    2. the speaker of the National Assembly.
    3. the Chief Justice
    4. chairperson.
58. Which arm of government in Kenya implements government policies? The
    1. Judiciary.
    2. Legislature.
    3. Executive
    4. Armed Forces.
59. One may lose a civic seat if he or she,
    1. is jailed for a period of five months.
    2. loses his or her Kenyan citizenship.
    3. fails to attend three consective sittings
    4. does not support the President.
60. The Kingdom of Old Ghana was founded by the, 
    1. Soninke people 
    2. Almoravids from the north
    3. Nyamwezi people.
    4. Mandinka people. 

PART II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SECTION A
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The disobedience of Adam and Eve to God's command in the garden of Eden resulted in,
    1. human beings ab lity to do the work of God. 
    2. God destroying human beings. 
    3. A broken relationship between God and man.
    4. God abandoning human beings to act as they please.
62. Which of the following was created by God on the first day?
    1. Water and land.
    2. Day and night.
    3. Sea creatures.
    4. Human beings.
63. "..... I don't know, Am I my my brothers keeper? in Genesis 4:9, who said these words
    1. Abraham.
    2. Noah.
    3. Abel.
    4. Cain.
64. Which of the following was NOT among the promises given by God to Abraham? He will 
    1. be a father of a great nation. 
    2. be given a son.
    3. will be made famous 
    4. marry many wives
65. The two wives of Jacob were,
    1. Leah and Rachael. 
    2. Ruth and Orpha. 
    3. Anna and Peninah.
    4. Mary and Elizabeth.
66. Which prophet of God rebuked King David for practising injustice by killing Uriah?
    1. Elijah.
    2. Elishah.
    3. Nathan.
    4. Isaiah.
67. How did Bezalel and Ohaliab use their talents? By.
    1. developing them.
    2. building the sacred teni
    3. helping their families.
    4. helping moses.
68. The Father in-law of Moses was called, 
    1. Jacob.
    2. David.
    3. Jesse.
    4. Jethro
69. Who among the following people beat his donkey three times until it spoke?
    1. Saul.
    2. Balak.
    3. Balaam.
    4. Elisha.
70. Which of the following is the tenth commandment given by God to the Israelite's?
    1. Do not covet
    2. Do not steal.
    3. Obey your father and mother
    4. Do not murder.
71. Gehazi had a dreaded skin disease that was as a result of
    1. his failure to wash himself in River Jordan.
    2. his failure to help the rich woman from Shunem.
    3. he lacked integrity and took gifts from Naaman.
    4. he did not worship the God of Elisha.
72. Which of the following miracles of Jesus show that he has power over nature?
    1. The miraculous catch of fish.
    2. Healing of the ten lepers.
    3. Raising of Lazarus.
    4. Healing of centurion servant.
73. Who approved the death of Stephen after he was stoned?
    1. Saul.
    2. Peter.
    3. Barnabas.
    4. Cornelius.
74. The person whose car was cut off by Peter during the arrest of Jesus was called,
    1. Nicodemus.
    2. Didymus.
    3. Malchus.
    4. Aeneus
75. "Tabitha, get up" She opened her eyes and seeing Peter, she sat up (Acts 9:40). Peter performed this miracle when he was at,
    1. Lydda.
    2. Joppa
    3. Lystra.
    4. Caesarea.
76. Which one of the following happenings took place on the day Jesus died?
    1. People spoke in many languages.
    2. The curtain hanging in the temple was torn.
    3. Jesus ascended into heaven.
    4. The stone on the tomb was rolled away.
77. Which of the following actions of Jesus Christ shows that he was a peaceful Messiah?
    1. Washing the feet of his disciples.
    2. The curtain hanging in the temple was torn in two.
    3. Jesus ascended into heaven.
    4. The stone on the tomb was rolled away.
78. Three of the following took place on the day of Pentecost. Which one did not?
    1. There was a strong wind.
    2. A voice was heard from heaven.
    3. The disciples spoke in different languages.
    4. Tongues of fire rested on their heads.
79. What was the MAIN reason why Jesus performed miracles. To show that he had,
    1. power to heal.
    2. power over nature.
    3. power to raise the dead.
    4. came to conquer the devil and his plans.
80. Three of the following are gifts of the Holyspirit. Which one is NOT?
    1. Faithfulness.
    2. Wisdom.
    3. Faith.
    4. Speaking in tongues.
81. Which of the following miracles was performed by Elijah?
    1. Prayed for the Shunamite woman to get a child.
    2. Cursed the 42 boys who jeered at him.
    3. Made an axe float on water.
    4. Prayed for fire from heaven.
82. Which of the follong was NOT achieved by King David?
    1. He made Jerusalem a religious centre.
    2. He judged a difficult case involving two women quarrelling over a child.
    3. He united the tribes of Israel.
    4. He was a skilled musician.
83. Who among the following is described as the Light of the World?
    1. Angel Gabriel
    2. Peter, the Rock.
    3. Jesus Christ.
    4. Angel Michael
84. The initiates in traditional African societies were kept in seduction in order to be,
    1. taught their responsibilities
    2. given punishment.
    3. made elders of the community
    4. allowed to marry.
85. Which one of the following is NOT a rite of passage in traditional African society?
    1. Death.
    2. Baptism.
    3. Marriage.
    4. Initiation.
86. Which of the following actions leads to the spread of HIV and AIDS? 
    1. Swimming with infected person
    2. Sharing bathrooms and toilet seats with an infected person.
    3. Sharing injection needles with an infected person.
    4. Sharing food.
87. Your classmate Dorcas has refused to lend you a pen. What would be the BEST action for you to take as a Christian?
    1. Take the pen by force.
    2. Explain to her the importance of sharing.
    3. Buy your own pen.
    4. Report her to the teacher.
88. Which of the following is NOT a traditional African name of God?
    1. Asis.
    2. Enkai.
    3. Nyasaye.
    4. Yahwch.
89. Jane was sent by her mother to the shop to buy milk. The shopkeeper gave her less change. What is the BEST thing for Jane to do as a Christian?
    1. Go home and tell her mother about it.
    2. Tell the shopkeeper to give her the correct change.
    3. Cry all the way home.
    4. Shout at the shopkeeper to give her the correct change.
90. Which one of the following leisure activities should a Christian NOT do on the Sabbath day?
    1. Worshipping.
    2. Doing Christian voluntary work.
    3. Giving and receiving joy.
    4. Taking Alcohol as they relax.

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES

CRE AND IRE

QUESTIONS

1. The following are functions of the nose during breathing EXCEPT
   1. absorption of the air. 
   2. trapping dust.
   3. moistening air.
   4. warming air.
2. Cusps and ridges are present in 
   1. premolars and canines 
   2. incisors and molars 
   3. molars and premolars
   4. canines and incisors
3. The diagram below represents a female reproductive system.
   
   Which process take place in the part Tabelled
   1.  Egg formation.
   2. Attachment of embryo.
   3. Production of sex cells.
   4. Fusion of sex cells.
4. Which one of the following physical changes take place in the boys ONLY during adolescence stage?
   1. Hips broaden.
   2. Production of sperms.
   3. Breast appears.
   4. Increase in height and weight.
5. Which one of the following parts of digestive system is CORRECTLY matched with its function?
                     Parts                 Functions
   1. Small intestine         Absortion of mineral salt.
   2. Mouth                      Produce digestive juice.
   3. Large intestine        Absorption of digested food
   4. Rectum                   Store digested food.
6. The first stage of HIV infection is known as
   1. window
   2. symptomatic
   3. asymptomatic
   4. incubation
7. Which one of the following is an effect of HIV/AIDS to the nation?
   1. Loss of income.
   2. Low self esteem.
   3. Shame in the family.
   4. School dropout.
8. The following are effects of drug abuse?
   1. Lack of concentration.
   2. Truancy.
   3. Impaired judgement.
   4. Drug induced accidents.
   5. Marital conflict.
      Which are the social effects of drugs?
      1. (i), (ii), (iii)
      2. (i) and (iii)
      3. (ii), (iv), (v)
      4. (i), (iv),(v)
9. Vaccines given at 10 weeks protect an infant against 
   1. Diptheria and Polio
   2. Tuberculosis and Polio
   3. Yellow fever and Measles.
   4. Tetanus and Tuberculosis.
10. Which of the following is the BEST way of controlling the spread of tuberculosis?
    1. Observing proper sanitation.
    2. Isolating the sick people.
    3. Eating balanced diet.
    4. Using preventive drugs.
11. Which one of the following component of soil improve its water holding capacity?
    1. Air
    2. Living organism.
    3. Humus
    4. Mineral particles.
12. The set up below was used to investigate a certain property of soil?
    
    The soil with large airspacesis LIKELY to be represented by letters
    1. M 
    2. K and L
    3. K 
    4. L
13. Which one of the following is an advantage of organic manure?
    1. Needed in small amount.
    2. Improve soil structure.
    3. Contain specific nutrients.
    4. Has no weeds.
14. Which one of the following is a human factor that increase the rate of soil erosion?
    1. Mining
    2. Slope of the land.
    3. Type of the soil.
    4. Amount of the rainfall.
15. In which of the following activities is friction NOT required?
    1. Skating
    2. Writing
    3. Swimming
    4. Braking
16. Which of the following factor make a small piece of wood floats on water?
    1. Mass of material.
    2. Shape of material.
    3. Type of material.
    4. Size of material.
17. The MAIN function of mineral salts in the body is to
    1. make blood.
    2. prevent dehydration.
    3. prevent constipation.
    4. maintain good health.
18. Which one of the following is NOT advisable when spraying with chemicals?
    1. Washing hands after spraying.
    2. Spraying against the direction of winds.
    3. Wearing a gas mask when spraying.
    4. Spraying when the temperatures are low.
19. The first step in obtaining sugar from a mixture of sugar solution and picces of iron
    1. filtering
    2. picking
    3. use of a magnet
    4. evaporation.
20. Substances that have definate volume and shape are
    1. solids and liquids
    2. liquids only
    3. liquids and gases
    4. solids only
21. The diagram below show a set up that can be used to investigate the effect of heat on matter.
    
    The effect investigated is
    1. solids expand when heated.
    2. gases change state on heating.
    3. gases expand when heated.
    4. solids change state when heated.
22. In which of the following arc both materials CORRECTLY grouped as non magnetic and magnetic?
              Non magnetic      Magnetic
    1. Staple pine          Iron wire
    2. Copper wire        Steel wool
    3. Zinc                     Wood
    4. Razor blade         Aluminium
23. Which one of the following is the use of gas that cover approximately 21% of the environment? 
    1. Making electric bulb.
    2. Breathing.
    3. Making food in plant.
    4. Fire extinguisher.
24. During a science lesson, pupils collected small pins and big iron wire and placed them on the water. Which factor that affect, sinking and floating were they investigating?
    1. Shape of the material.
    2. Size of material.
    3. Mass of material
    4. Type of material.
25. In the solar system, Mars is found between
    1. Earth and Jupiter
    2. Mercury and Neptune
    3. Saturn and Neptune
    4. Venus and Uranus
26. The clouds that are dark grey in colour are NOT LIKELY to
    1. appear low in the sky.
    2. be mountainous in shape.
    3. bring heavy rainfall.
    4. look like bundles of cotton wool.
27. Which one of the following statement is TRUE about weather instrument shown below?
    
    
    1. It is a windvane.
    2. It point the direction the wind is blowing to
    3. Measure one aspect of weather.
    4. It only measure the direction of wind.
28. Which one of the following is an animal that lay fertilized eggs and has a varying body temperature?
    1. Bat
    2. Spiny ant eater
    3. Snake
    4. Dove
29. Which one of the following method of grazing is important to the farmer in controlling parasites?
    1. Paddocking
    2. Hearding
    3. Stall feeding
    4. Zero grazing
30. Which one of the following animals is CORRECTLY matched by its product?
            Animal        Product
    1. Goat         Mutton 
    2. heep         Mohair 
    3. Cow          Eggs 
    4. Pig            Milk
31. Which of the following animal feeds provide animal with energy?
    1. Lucem 
    2. Fish meal
    3. Desmodium
    4. Sweet potato vines
32. Which one of the following is an effect of parasites on livestock?
    1. Robust growth
    2. Increased production.
    3. Good health.
    4. Irritation
33. During a science lesson, pupils put a ruler in a transparent container with water as shown below.
    
    Which property of light were they investigating?
    1. Bouncing of light. 
    2. Bending of light 
    3. How light travel. 
    4. Spliting of light
34. A card with word BOARD written on it was placed infront of a mirror. Which one of the following shows how would appear in the mirror?
    1. аяAOa
    2. DRAOS 
    3. DAAOB 
    4. BOARD
35. Which of the following pairs of the processes require increase in temperature?
    1. Condensation and freezing.
    2. Melting and expansion.
    3. Contraction and condensation.
    4. Evaporation and freezing.
36. Which one of the following DOES NOT produce electricity?
    1. Batteries
    2. Bicycle dynamo 
    3. Solar drier
    4. Solar panel
37. The following materials were used to investigate a certain property of light. 
    1. Water
    2. Mirror
    3. Basin
    4. White manilla paper
       Which property of light was being investigated?
       1. Formation of shadow.
       2. Making of a rainbow.
       3. Reflection of light.
       4. How light travels.
38. The diagram below shows a set up to investigate good and poor conductor of electricity.
    
    Which one of the following material placed at point M, N will make the bulb light?
    1. Hair strand
    2. A piece of wood
    3. Glass rod
    4. Steel wool
39. Which one of the following are MAJOR living component?
    1. Animal and plants.
    2. Sound and building.
    3. Air and soil.
    4. Animal and air.
40. Plants that grow in water get oxygen from the
    1. air 
    2. water
    3. soil
    4. plants
41. A child who feel dizzy and has pale fingernail should be fed in food rich in
    1. protein
    2. carbohydrates
    3. iron 
    4. Vitamins
42. Which one of the following statement DOES NOT describe dietary fibre?
    1. Has no nutritional value.
    2. Mainly found in vegetables and fruits.
    3. Prevent body from dehydration.
    4. Helping in emptying bowel.
43. Which of the following list consist of a balanced diet?
    1. Maize, rice, fish
    2. Spinach, apple, beans
    3. Fish, eggs, meat
    4. Pork, kales, chapati
44. The following are methods of preserving food. 
    1. Smoking 
    2. Canning 
    3. Salting
    4. Drying
    5. Use of honey
       Which of the methods preserve food by removing moisture?
       1. (i) and (ii)
       2. (iii) and (v)
       3. (ii) and (iv)
       4. (iv) and (iii)
45. Which one of the following simple tool has effort between the head and fulcrum.
    1. Claw hammer
    2. Wheelbarrow
    3. Spade
    4. Crowbar
46. The followinng activities are carried out when making an improvised beam balance but not in the correct order.
    1. Fix the stand and the arm to the base, 
    2. Make a base, a stand and the arm. 
    3. Suspend the arm to find balance point and mark.
    4. Suspend the tins on both sides of the arm.
       Which one of the following is the CORRECT order of the activities?
       1. (iii), (iv), (ii),
       2. (ii)(iii), (iv)
       3. (iii), (ii), (iv). (i)
       4. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
47. Which one of the following activities will lead to the spread of waterborne discases?
    1. Sleeping under untreated mosquito net.
    2. Irregular vaccination.
    3. Poor handling of food eaten raw.
    4. Draining stagnant water around the homestead.
48. The chart below represents a simple classification of plants.
    
    Which one of the following plants are correctly represented by M, N and P?
    1. Bean, mushroom, bracket tree.
    2. Algae, sunflower, greengram.
    3. Maize, onions, penicillium.
    4. Sisal, moss, yeast.
49. During a science walk pupils observed a plant with thorn on the branches and produced yellow fruits. Which plant had they observed.?
    1. Thor apple
    2. Black jack
    3. Sodom apple
    4. Wandering jew
50. Which one of the following is a characteristic of insect pollinated flower?
    1. Large in size.
    2. Dull petals.
    3. Loosely attached pollen grains.
    4. Feathery long styles.