CIVICS FORM ONE

ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS NOV – 2023

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 Carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy
(70)marks
4. All answers must be in blue or black ink
5. All writings must be in blue or black ink.
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials
are not allowed in the assessment room.
7. For each of items (i) – (x) Choose the correct answer from given alternatives
and write its letter in box provided.

1. The members of family are insisted that they should not fight or insult one another
or show scorn. We can say these member live in
A. Love
B. Respect
C. Peace
D. Cooperation

ii. Obedience of laws of the country for everyone to live in peace and harmony is
referred to as
A. Personal responsibility
B. An economic responsibility
C. Civil responsibility
D. Political responsibility

iii. An organ of state which is used to maintain preserve, enact laws so as to keep
peace and order is referred to as
A. Police
B. Army
C. Policy
 D. Court

iv. Juma failed his exam but used his cognitive ability to select a course of action
from his several possible alternatives to solve problem he had through that action he
succeed. Which type of skill was this?
A. Decision making
B. Negotiation
C. Life skills
D. Assertiveness

v. As head of Ujamaa secondary school, where there is increased rate of

misbehaviors, What would be the suggestion to combat such behavior?
A. Give priority to boys in education rather than girth
B. Punish student severely using corporal punishment
C. Encourage student to engage in bad peer groups
D. Encourage students to adhere to religious teachings

vi. ________ is the organ within the village which comprises of not less than 15 and
not more than 25 members
A. Village Assembly
B. Village meeting
C. Village ground
D. Village council

vii. Ability to appreciate oneself is termed as

A. Empathy
B. Self-control
C. Self-esteem
D. Assertiveness

viii. Jackline was born in Rwanda; one of his parents is a citizen of Tanzania. What
kind of citizenship would best fit Jackline If she intents to claim Tanzania
citizenship?
A. Citizenship by birth
B. Citizenship by descent
 C. Citizenship by Naturalization
D. Dual citizenship

ix. The freedom where the country has to govern itself both internally and against
external Order is called.
A. Nationalism
B. Union
C. Freedom
D. International Sovereignty

x. Your friend Anne has started wearing lo-cut shorts or Mini-skirts to school, which
is country to school rules and regulation. He or she advises you to do the same. This
is an example of
A. Health relationship
B. Peer pressure
C. Good friendship
D. Cooperation

2. Match explanation in LIST A with Corresponding answer in LIST B to make

sentences complete
LIST A LIST B
i. National Heritage in items of wild life A. Axe and Hoe
ii. Readiness of peoples spirit to defend B. Peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro
their nation
C. Uhuru torch
iii. National sovereignty
D. Elephant Trunk
iv. Symbol of freedom and Enlightenment
E. Sea waves
v. Tools used by peasant and farmer F. National flog
G. Shield and spear

H. Man and woman

SECTION B (70 Marks)
3. Suppose you are a marital counselor, state five things you would advice people
living in marital life to adhere to
4. Mary thinks celebrating National political festivals is a Waste of time. Convince
her on importance of National festivals
5. Briefly explain how road users can promote road safety
6. Outline the steps to follow when solving problems
7. Briefly explain problems associated with earlier marriage in children
8. Constitution is an important document in any country. Justify this statement
9. How do parents abuse the right of their children?
SECTION C (15 Marks)
10. You are a traffic police officer based in Mwanza. A Miembeni Primary School
has invited you to give a talk on importance of obeying road signs. Use six points to
enlighten the students.