KCPE PAST PAPERS 2006: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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THE KCPE PAST PAPERS 2006 SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Study the map of Mula Area and answer questions I to 7.

MULA AREA MAP

1. The general direction of flow of river Muta is from

A. North to South-East.
B. North to South.
C. South-East to North.
D. South to North-East.

2. What is the approximate length in kilometres of the railway line shown on the map?

A. 145km.
B. 135km.
C. 12.5 km.
D. 115km.

3. The main economic activity carried out in Mula Area is _____

A. mining
B. farming
C. lumbering
D. trading.

4. Three of the following services are available in Mula town. Which one is not?

A. Health.
B. Administration.
C. Recreation.
D. Security.

5.The climate of the area between Muko and Wema markets is likely to be

A. hot and dry
B. cool and dry
C. cool and wet
D. hot and wet.

6. The school in Mula town wishes to enlarge its compound. Which one of the following government offices should the school approach for more land?

A. The District Education Office.
B. The Municipal Council Office.
C. The District Officer’s Office.
D. The Chiefs Office.

7. A trader in Wema market urgently wishes to order for goods from a supplier in Mula town. The quickest means of placing the order would be

A. to post a letter to the supplier
B. to drive to MuJa town
C. to make a telephone call to the supplier
D. to send a messenger to Mula town.

8. Which one of the following pre-historic sites in Eastern Africa is correctly matched with the country where it is located?
Prehistoric site Country

A. Koobi Fora — Uganda
B. Hadar — Kenya
C. Ishanga — Ethiopia
D. Olduvai Gorge — Tanzania

9. Traditional artefacts are kept in museums because

A. they are symbols of cultural heritage
B. they are symbols of national unity
C. they are used for rewarding hard working citizens
D. they are for export.

Type of Mountain

10. The type of mountain represented in the diagram was formed as a result of

A. faulting
B. folding
C. volcanicity
D. erosion.

11. Which one of the following is the least important benefit of Mt. Kenya?

A. It provides stones for building houses.
B. Its slopes have fertile soils for farming.
C. It helps in the formation of relief rainfall.
D. It is a tourist attraction.

12. Leopold Sedar Senghor contributed to democracy in Senegal by

A. introducing French culture in the country
B. allowing the formation of many political parties
C. introducing military skills learnt during the Second World War
D. forming a cabinet after becoming the first president.

13. Below are some characteristics of a type of vegetation found in Africa.

(i) The trees are medium height.
(ii) The trees. shed their leaves during the dry seasons.
(iii) Some trees are umbrella-shaped.
(iv) The vegetation is a mixture of grass and trees.

This vegetation is most likely to be found in

A. steep mountain slopes
B. equatorial coast lands
C. the Sahara desert
D. the Nyika plateau.

14. In which one of the following ways is a person likely to be infected with HIV and AIDS?

A. By sharing injection needles with an infected person.
B. By shaking hands with an infected person.
C. By sharing clothes with an infected person.
D. By playing games with an infected person.

15. One of the achievements of Nelson Mandela is that

A. he took part in making the first constitution in South Africa
B. he was the first black president in South Africa
C. he formed the party that fought for South Africa’s independence
D. be . led the demonstrations at Sharpeville town in South Africa.

16. Two pupils are arguing about the ownership of a book. The best way for the teacher to resolve the conflict is by

A. encouraging the pupils to argue until one wins
B. withdrawing the book from the pupils
C. listening to the argument and advising the pupils
D. advising the pupils against arguing over the book.

17. Which one of the following was a result of the settlement of the Arabs along the coast of East Africa?

A. Emergence of Swahili culture.
B. Introduction of barter trade.
C. Introduction of maize growing.
D. Construction of hospitals.

18. Which one of the following was a reason why the Mau Mau uprising took place in Kenya?

A. The Africans were demanding the establishment of schools.
B. The Africans were opposed to the construction of the railway.
C. The Africans were against the British Constitution.
D. The Africans were demanding the return of their land.

19. It is important for Kenya citizens to vote during the general elections because

A. it shows their loyalty to the president
B. it enables them to remove political leaders whose work is poor
C. it shows their obedience to the electoral commission
D. it enables the government to know people’s level of education

20. Below are some characteristics of a type of soil:

(i) It contains little humus.
(ii) It allows water to pass through easily.
(iii) Its particles do not hold together when wet.

The type of soil described above is

A. black cotton soil
B. alluvial soil
C. sandy soil
D. loamy soil.

Map of Eastern Africa

21. The town marked J is

A. Dodoma
B. Kigoma
C. Arusha
D. Dar-el-Salaam.

22. Which one of the following routes did the River- Lake Nilotes follow when they were migrating into Kenya during the pro-colonial period?

A. Route 1.
B. Route 2.
C. Route 3.
D. Route 4.

23. The cash crop grown in the shaded area marked K is

A. Tea
B. Coffee
C. Bananas
D. Sugar cane.

24. The lake marked L is

A. Lake Kyoga
B. Lake Albert
C. Lake Tanganyika
D. Lake Malawi.

25. Three of the following are ways through which the youth were taught in traditional Kenyan societies. Which one is not?

A. Reading and writing.
B. Singing and dancing.
C. Telling of stories and riddles.
D. Reciting poems and proverbs.

26. One of the reasons why African countries formed the African Union (AU) was to

A. fight against crime in the continent
B. assist in the election of leaders for member states
C. re-draw the boundaries of member states
D. bring greater economic cooperation in the continent.

27. Which one of the following statements is true about clans in traditional African societies’

A. They were headed by wealthy people.
B. They were formed by people from the same age group.
C. They were made up of people with a common ancestor.
D. They were made up of warriors.

28. Matatu accidents in Kenya have become fewer in recent years. This is mainly because of the introduction of

A. safety belts
B. speed governors
C. uniform for drivers
D. rules against overloading.

29. A pupil has been sexually abused by a stranger on the way home from school. The immediate action for the parents to take is to

A. inform the school about the matter
B. advise the pupil to avoid talking to strangers
C. ensure that the stranger is arrested .
D. take the pupil to the hospital.

30. Children are expected to take part in family duties because

A. it prepares them for future roles
B. it promotes their physical development
C. it is a sign of respect for their parents
D. it helps them develop courage.

31. Below are some minerals mined in Eastern Africa.

(i) Diatomite.
(ii) Copper.
(iii) Fluorspar.
(iv) Diamonds.

Which combination of the minerals listed above is mined in Kenya?

A. (i) and (ii). ,
B. (ii) and (iii).
C. (i) and (iii).
D. (ii) and (iv).

32. which one of the following Human Rights is enjoyed by Kenya citizens on attaining the age of 18 years?

A. The right to vote.
B. The right to worship.
C. The right to life.
D. The right to security.

33. In which one of the following ways have the Maasai pastoralists benefited from government support?

A. They are given money to buy animal feeds during the dry season
B. Towns have been built in the grazing areas to provide market.
C. Wild animals have been removed to create more land for grazing.
D. Bore holes have been drilled to provide water in the grazing areas.

34. Which one of the following statements is true about the policy of assimilation in Senegal?

A. Assimilated Africans worked on European farms.
B. Assimilated Africans practised their customary laws.
C. Assimilated Africans could be voted to the French National Assembly.
D. Assimilated Africans were allowed to have their own parliament.

35. The main reason why the government encourages afforestation in Kenya is to

A. create employment opportunities
B. protect the sources of rivers
C. increase the supply of firewood
D. create more areas for wildlife to live in.

36. Which one of the following colours of the national flag of Kenya represents land of plenty?

A. Red.
B. Green.
C. White.
D. Black.

37. The Tigre and Amhara Communities live mainly in

A. Tanzania
B. Somalia
C. Uganda
D. Ethiopia.

38. Which one of the following statements is true about Lake Bogoria?

A. It has hot springs.
B. It is a source of minerals.
C. It provides water for irrigation.
D. It is used for fishing.

39. In Kenya, justice is administered by

A. the Armed Forces
B. the prisons
C. the Judiciary
D. the Cabinet.

40. Which one of the following Kenyan communities is correctly matched with its traditional leader?
Community Leader

A. Akamba Sakawa
B. Agiriarna Mekatilili
C. Nandi Masaku
D. Abagusii Samoei

41. The diagram below shows an instrument used for recording an element of weather.

An instrument used for recording an element of weather

The element of weather recorded using the instrument shown above is

A. rainfall
B. temperature
C. pressure
D. wind direction.

42. Cigarette smoking is being discouraged in Kenya because

A. it makes people misuse money
B. it leads to unlawful trade
C. it encourage corruption
D. it affects people’s health.

43. The statements below describe a town in Kenya.

(i) It began as a fish landing point.
(ii) A railway line reached the town in 1901.
(iii) It is an administrative centre.
(iv) It is a lake port.

The town described above is

A. Mombasa
B. Malindi
C. Kisumu
D. Nakuru.

44. Which one of the following statements is true about the areas where wheat is grown?

A. The areas have clay soils.
B. The areas have low altitude.
C. The areas experience high temperatures.
D. The areas receive moderate rainfall.

44. Which one of the following statements is true about the areas where wheat is grown?

A. The areas have clay soils.
B. The areas have low altitude.
C. The areas experience high temperatures.
D. The areas receive moderate rainfall.

45. Which one of the following groups of countries was colonised by the British?

A. Libya, Egypt Mozambique.
B. Lesotho, Zambia. Sierra Leone.
C. Ethiopia, Angola, Benin.
D. Senegal, Chad, Tunisia.

46. Which one of the following police units in Kenya is correctly matched with its duty?
Police Unit Duty

A. General Service Unit — Assisting in stopping riots.
B. Administrative Police — Guarding suspected criminals in the cells.
C. Criminal Investigation — Providing security to Department government officers
D. Dog Handlers’ Unit — Recovering stolen animals.

47. Below are some characteristics of a type of climate experienced in Africa.

(i) Day temperatures are very high.
(ii) The rainfall received in a year is between 250 mm and 450 mm.
(iii) Skies are cloudless during the night.
(iv) Most of the winds experienced are generally dry.

The type of climate described above is

A. Tropical Continental climate
B. Mediterranean climate
C. Semi-desert climate
D. Warm temperate climate.

48. Which one of the following statements explains why there are few roads in the northern parts of Kenya?

A. The area has sparse population.
B. The area is generally rocky.
C. The area has many hills.
D. The area has many wild animals.

49. The main problem experienced by agricultural cooperative societies in Kenya ¡s

A. delays in the delivery of farm inputs
B. inadequate transport facilities
C. illiteracy among the members
D. mismanagement of funds.

50. Which one of the following factors has led to a decline in the rate of population growth in Kenya?

A. Improved medical facilities.
B. Improved methods of food production.
C.. Increase in the incidents of early marriages.
D. Increase in awareness of advantages of fewer children.

51. The diagram below represents a type of a lake.

Type of a lake

The type of lake shown is

A. a man-made lake
B. an ox-bow lake
C. a crater lake
D. an oasis.

52. Which one of the following is the best way through which the Government of Kenya can attract more tourists into the country?

A. By training more tour guides.
B. By advertising the country abroad.
C. By establishing more game parks.
D. By passing strict laws against poaching.

53. Ngao has been caught by his classmates stealing a bunch of ripe bananas from a farm near their school. The most appropriate action for the pupils to take is to