OUTREACH SCHOOLS EXAMINATIONS BOARD

PRE-MOCK SERIES II
2024
SOCIAL STUDIES WITH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Time Allowed: 2hours 15 Minutes
Random No. Personal No.

Candidate’s Name: …………………………………………………………………

Candidate’s Signature: …………………………………………………………
School Name: ……………………………………………………………………..
District No:
FOR EXAMINERS’

Read the following instructions carefully: USE ONLY

1. This paper has two sections: A and B Qn. No. MARKS EXR’S
2. Section A has 40 questions (40 marks)
3. Section B has 15 questions (50 marks) No.
1 - 10
4. Answer all questions. All the working for both sections A
11 – 20
and B must be shown in the spaces provided.
5. All working must be done using a blue or black ball point 21 – 30

pen or ink. Any work done in pencil will NOT be marked 31 – 40

except drawings and diagram.
41 – 43
6. Unnecessary changes in your work and handwriting that
44 – 46
cannot be easily read may lead to loss of marks.
7. Do not fill anything in the table indicated 47 – 49

“For examiners’ use only” and the boxes inside 50 - 52

the question paper. 53 - 55

OUTREACH SERVICES KAMPALA-(U) TOTAL

((((OUTREACH SCHOOLS EXAMINATIONS BOARD(OSEB)-KAMPALA))))
LOCATED AT 6MILES GAYAZA ROAD-KLA (QUALITY SERIES 2/6)
TEL: 0742845900 / 0774787978

1
 SECTION A: 40 MARKS
Questions 1 to 40 carry one mark each
1. What is the compass direction of Uganda from Kenya?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. How is Mt. Drakensberg different to Mt. Atlas in terms of formation?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Name the largest island country in Africa.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Give one reason why there are many people in major towns of Uganda.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Why is a television not regarded as a basic need?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Give one reason why Africa is regarded as a cradle land of mankind.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Name the winds which influence the climate of Northern Africa.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. How was Colonel Patterson important during the construction of the Uganda
railway?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. In which way does the police maintain law and order?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. In which way did the Luo invasion affect the existence of Bunyoro Kitara Empire?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
11. Identify any one fruit which grows best in Mediterranean climatic region.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. State one danger brought by forests in our community.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2
13. In which way did the creation of boundaries affect tribes in East Africa?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
14. Give one way tourists benefit from the wardens.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. Why do you think it is difficult for Uganda to have a national language?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
16. In which way have commercial banks promoted trade in East Africa?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. Name the political party that led Kenya to Independence.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. How is smuggling of goods bad to a country’s economy?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. Why did Henry Morton Stanley circumnavigate Lake Victoria?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
20. Which social service is provided by drivers to the community?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
21. It is 11:00 a.m in Ghana. What is the time in East Africa which lies at 450E of
Greenwich Meridian?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
22. Give one way how Human rights are respected in Uganda.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
23. Which animal is commonly used for transport in desert regions?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. Draw a map symbol of a canal in the space below.

3
25. How do people become civic leaders?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
26. Name one neighbour of East Africa where Uganda has taken some of its soldiers
to ensure peace.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
27. Write EALA in full.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
28. Give one reason why Hippos are not common in Kidepo Valley Game Park.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
29. Give one way school children promote peace at school.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
30. What name was given to special boats used by the Arabs when coming to East
Africa?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
31. Why do people greet one another in society?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
32. Which is the largest continent in the world?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
33. In which way has UNRA promoted transport in Uganda?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
34. What is urban-rural migration?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
35. Name the ministry responsible for elections in Uganda.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4
 For questions 36 – 39, answ er either Christianity or I slam ic questions
but not alternatives on a num ber
36. Either: Why did God destroy the world during Noah’s time?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Or: Why did Allah destroy the world during the time of Prophet Nuuh?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
37. Either: Why did God call Moses on Mt. Sinai?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Or: Which event took place on Mt. Hira?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. Either: How did God bridge the gap between Him and man?
…………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………
Or: Name the Prophet who was born without a father in Islam.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. Either: Why is the serpent blamed for the fall of man?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Or: Why is the serpent responsible for the fall of man?
………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………
40. BOTH: Name any habit that spoils the relationship among the learners at
school.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5
 SECTION B : 60 MARKS
Questions 41 to 55 carry four marks each.
41. a) In which way can crop growing be made possible in drier areas
of East Africa?
……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………
(b) Why is nomadic pastoralism the major economic activity in North Eastern
Uganda?
………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………
(c) Name the major cash crops grown in the following irrigation schemes
a) Kilombero Valley Irrigation Scheme
…………………………………………………………..…………………………………
b) Tilda Irrigation Scheme
……………………………………………………….……………………………………
42. (a) How was the Royal Geographical Society useful to the early Explorers who
came to East Africa?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Which physical feature attracted many European explorers to come to East
Africa?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) State two problems faced by the explorers in East Africa.
i)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………
43. (a) What is transport?
………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Mention any two means of water transport.
i) ………………………………………………………………………………………….………….
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6
 (c) Give any one weather condition that affects water transport.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
44. Study the m ap of Africa and answ er the questions that follow .

(a) Name the river marked with letter A.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
(b) Why does the above river carry the largest volume of water to the ocean?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Name any one country in region marked B.
………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………..
(d) Draw the Greenwich Meridian on the above map.
45. (a) Name two common markets where Uganda is a member.
(i) ………………………………………….…………………………………………………………
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………..……………………………
(b) In which two ways does Uganda benefit by being a member of common
markets?
(i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
46. (a) What is climate?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7
 (b) Name any one aspect of climate.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) State two causes of climatic change.
(i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
47. (a) Name any two social service centres in the community.
(i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) Give two challenges faced by the government in providing social services.
(i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
48. (a) State two methods used by the colonialists to establish their rule in East
Africa.
(i) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(b) State one method the colonialists used to administer their colonies in East
Africa.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(c) In which way did local kings in East Africa benefit from the colonialists?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
49. (a) Mention one way how a person who is not born in Uganda
becomes a citizen of Uganda.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) State any two duties of a good citizen.
(i) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Give one way how a person can lose his or her citizenship in Uganda.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8
50. Akello’s family needs 8 million to meet all the needs of the family. The
amount of money available is 3.5 million.
(a) Name the type of budget that Akello’s family prepared.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) How much money does Akello’s family need in order to meet all the need.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(c) Give two problems which Akello’s family may face due to having the
budget named in (a) above.
(i)………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For questions 51 – 55, answ er Either Christianity Or I slam ic questions
but not all alternatives on a num ber.
51. Either:
(a) What is a parable?
…………………………………………………..………………………………………………………
(b) What lesson do you learn from the following parables?
i) The Good Samaritan
………………………………………………………………….…………………………
ii) The prodigal son
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Give any one reason why Jesus used parables during his teachings.
…………………………………………………………………….………………………………
Or:
(a) What does the word Tayammum mean?
……………………………………………………………………….………………………………

9
 (b) State any three conditions under which Tayammum is used.
(i)……………………………………………………………….………………………………..
(ii)………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………
52. Either:
(a) State any one reason by the devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) Mention two temptations that were given to Jesus in the wilderness.
i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(c) State any one way Jesus was able to overcome the above temptation.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Or:
(a) Give two reasons why Muslims worship Allah.
i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) Give two ways how Muslims worship Allah.
i)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii)………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
53. Either:
(a) What general name is given to the first four books in New Testament?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Name any three of the books mentioned in No. 53 (a) above.
i)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
iii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………

10
 Or:

(a) Who built the first Kaaba?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(b) Why is Kaaba an important historical site in Mecca?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) State any two reasons why Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to
Medina.

i).………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii………………………………………………………………………………………………………
54. Either:
(a) What is a sin?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Give any two consequences of sin.

i)………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(c) In which way is repentance useful to a good Christian?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Or:
(a) What is Pilgrimage?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) Name two types of pilgrimage.

i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) ………………………………………………………………………….………………………

11
 (c) How is Hajji different from Umra?

………………………………………………………………….……………………………………

55. Either:
(a) What does the term Exodus mean?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Why did Moses take refuge in Median desert?
……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………
(c) Who finally completed the Exodus?
………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………
(d) Why did God choose Moses to go and lead the Israelites out of slavery in
Egypt?
……………………………………………………..……………………………………………………
Or:

(a) Outline three qualities of a good leader according to Islam

i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) .………………………………………………………………………………………………….
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) Give one way of obeying people in positions of authority.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

END

12