KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

19/11/2019

KCPE PAST PAPER 2007 SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTION AND ANSWERS

PART I: SOCIAL STUDIES

TIMO AREA MAP

Study the map of TIMO area and answer questions 1 to 7.
1. What is the general direction of Wete School from the coffee factory?

A. North East.
B. North West.
C. West.
D. East.

2. What is the approximate area of Timo Town in square kilometers?

A. 15 sq. kilometres.
B. 30 sq. kilometres.
C. 56 sq. kilometres.
D. 64 sq. kilometres.

3. Most of the settlements in Timo area are found

A. along the roads
B. near the quarry
C. near the cattle dip
D. along the river.

4. Which one of the following features would attract tourists in Zime Location?

A. The borehole.
B. The stadium.
C. The murram road.
D. The cultural centre.

5. The climate experienced in Moka Location is likely to be

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

6. Some cows have strayed into the maize plantation in Roti Location and destroyed the crop. The correct action for the owner of the plantation to take is to

A. poison the cows
B. arrest the herdsman
C. sell the cows in the nearby market
D. report the matter to the chief.

7. Which one of the following social services is not available in Timo town?

A. Educational services.
B. Religious services.
C. Health services.
D. Recreational services.

8. Which one of the following factors least explains why the Bantu migrated from their original homeland into Eastern Africa?

A. Spirit of adventure.
B. Search for fertile land.
C. Population pressure.
D. Attacks by other communities.

9. Which one of the following gives the correct the evolution of Early Man?

10. Which one of the following was a result of the coming of the Arabs to Eastern Africa?

A. Introduction of growing of cloves in Zanzibar.
B. Building of Fort Jesus at Mombasa.
C. Setting up of kingdoms in the interior.
D. Construction of the railway to the interior.

11. The main reason for teaching moral laws to the youth is to ___

A. encourage them to support one another
B. guide them on how to choose marriage partners
C. enable them to learn their traditions
D. enable them to acquire responsible behaviour.

12. Which one of the following duties was performed by the Ntemi Chief among the Nyamwezi during the pre-colonial period?

A. Organizing marriage ceremonies.
B. Distributing land to farmers.
C. Controlling trade.
D. Leading hunting trips.

13. Which one of the following method of irrigation is used in the Ahero Irrigation Scheme?

A. Canal irrigation.
B. Overhead irrigation.
C. Sprinkler irrigation.
D. Trickle irrigation.

14. The graph below represents the climate of a town in Africa.

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the climate of the town?

A. There is rainfall throughout the year.
B. The town has one dry season.
C. Temperatures are high throughout the year.
D. The town has two wet seasons.

15. One of the roles of prefects in school management is to

A. prepare the school timetable’
B. keep pupils’ progress records
C. take part in school committee meetings
D. take care of school property.

16. Tamaru is a sister to Mbeya. Tamaru has a son called Ndavi while Mbeya has a daughter called Maria. To Ndavi, Maria is a

A. niece
B. cousin
C. nephew
D. sister.

17. Which one of the following is the main benefit the West African countries have gained as members of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS)?

A. Expansion of trade.
B. increased production of cash crops.
C. Promotion of free movement of people in the region.
D. Expansion of manufacturing industries in the region.

18. Your class went on a study tour of an area whose vegetation had the following characteristics:

(i) Scattered umbrella-shaped trees.
(ii) Large areas covered with grass.
(iii) Some thorny bushes and shrubs.

The vegetation found in the area that your class visited is

A Equatorial forest
B. Desert vegetation
C. Savanna vegetation
D. Coniferous forest.

19. Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 19, 20, 21 and 22.

The country marked J was colonized by

A. France
B. Portugal
C. Italy
D. Belgium.

20. The main economic activity carried out in the shaded area marked K is

A mining
B. tourism
C. crop growing
D. nomadic pastoralism.

21. The multi-purpose project found in the place marked L is the

A. Aswan High Dam
B. Owen falls Dam
C. Akosombo Dam
D. Kariba Dam.

22. What is the time in Alexandria on longitude 30°E when it is 9.00 am in Oran on longitude 0°?

A. 7.00 am.
B. 9.00 pm.
C. 11.00 am.
D. 1.00 pm.

23. You have noticed that your friend Kefa has started smoking. What would be the best action for you to take in order to help him stop the behaviour?

A. Take away the cigarettes from him.
B. Talk to him about its effects.
C. Advise him to see a doctor.
D. Avoid his company.

24. Which one of the following African leaders collaborated with the Europeans during the establishment of Colonial rule?

A. Lewanika of the Lozi.
B. Samore Toure of the Mandinka.
C. Kabaka Mwanga of the Baganda.
D. Sakawa of the Abagusii.

25. The diagram below shows a method of fishing.

The fishing method represented in the diagram is

A. purse-seining
B. drifting
C. gill net
D. trawling.

26. The main method used by the Africans in Zimbabwe to attain their independence was

A. boycotting work
B. seeking support from neighbours
C. fighting guerilla warfare
D. negotiating with the colonialists.

27. Which one of the following is the correct order of the Provincial Administration in Kenya?

28. To make a complete rotation on its axis, the earth takes

A. twelve hours
B. twenty four hours
C. seven days
D. thirty days.

29 Which one of the following is a benefit of a representative democracy?

A. People freely elect their leaders.
B. All citizens take part in decision-making.
C. All people obey the law.
D. Citizens are excused from paying taxes.

30. A Standard VIII prefect finds her two classmates quarrelling in class. The right action for the prefect to take is o

A. ignore the pupils
B. punish the pupils
C. send the pupils out of class
D. discuss the issue with the pupils.

31. Which one of the following methods is used to mine limestone in Kenya?

A. Deep shaft method.
B. Open cast method.
C. Panning.
D. Dredging.

32. Which one of the following groups consists of crops grown in Kenya during the pre-colonial period?

A. Cassava and sorghum.
B Rice and sisal.
C. Wheat and coffee.
D. Tea and sugarcane

33. Which one of the following is a way of promoting peace in society?

A. Allowing many foreigners into the country.
B. Punishing suspected criminals.
C. Encouraging the spirit of forgiveness.
D. Reducing the number of political parties.

34. The court system in Kenya is headed by the

A. Chief Magistrate
B. Chief Justice
C. Registrar of the High Court
D. Attorney General.

35. The following are conditions necessary for growing a cash crop in Africa.

(i) High temperatures throughout the year.
(ii) Deep well-drained fertile soils.
(iii) Shelter from strong winds.
(iv) High rainfall throughout the year.

The crop that requires the conditions listed above is

A. cocoa
B. sisal
C. pyrethrum
D. tea.

36. The government of Swaziland is headed by

A. a Secretary General
B. a Prime Minister
C. a President
D. a King.

37. Three of the following are roles played by the early political associations ¡n Kenya between 1914 and 1945.
Which one is not?

A. Defending African culture.
B. Fighting for better wages for workers.
C. Demanding for the release of Jomo Kenyatta.
D. Demanding that Africans be allowed to grow cash crops.

38. Mutua, a football prayer who is representing Kenya in the Commonwealth Games is promised a lot of money by a Canadian Coach if he agrees to play for Canada. He refuses the offer.
The action by Mutua shows that

A. he loves his country
B. he fears the Canadian
C. he has enough money
D. he is foolish.

39. The Age-sex pyramid below represents the population of Germany.

Which one of the following statements is true about the population according to the pyramid?

A. Most of the population is over 55 years.
B. There are more males than females at all ages.
C. There are more female than male children at age 0-14 years.
D. The number of males and females who are over 85 years are equal.

40. Which one of the following statements is true about the geographical position of Kenya?

A. It borders the Atlantic ocean.
B. It lies south of Sudan.
C. It is found to the east of Somalia.
D. It lies Lo the west of the prime meridian.

41. The main role of the opposition parties in a democratic system of government is to

A. educate citizens on their rights
B. nominate members to parliament
C. promote development projects
D. ensure that the country is administered fairly.

42. Road safety education is taught in primary schools in Kenya in order to

A. prepare pupils to become traffic police officers
B. create awareness on careful use of roads
C. make learning more interesting
D. teach pupils how to drive vehicles.

43. The most widespread means of passing information in the rural areas of Africa is by

A. radio
B. telegraph
C. television
D. newspapers.

44. The main problem facing agricultural cooperative societies in Kenya is

A. employment of unqualified workers
B. disagreements among leaders
C. misuse of funds by officials
D. unstable prices of products in the markets.

45. The following are farming practices in Africa.

(i) Using the land communally
(ii) Use of simple tools
(iii) Ploughing along the contours
(iv) Leaving the land fallow
(v) Growing crops on large farms

Which one of the following combination of farming practices applies to shifting cultivation?

A. (i) (ii) (iv).
B. (i) (ii) (iii).
C. (ii) (iii) (v).
D. (iii) (iv) (v).

46. Which one of the following is an achievement of Daniel arap Moi’?

A. He promoted communal farming.
B. He was the first African representative to the Legislative Council.
C. He was a founder member of Kenya African Union.
D. He promoted soil conservation activities in the country.

47. Which one of the following statements is true about horticultural farming in both Kenya and the Netherlands?
In both countries

A. crops are grown on plantations
B. farmers grow crops in green houses
C. crops are grown on reclaimed land
D. most of the work is done using machines.

48. According to the laws of Kenya, amending the constitution is the responsibility of

A. the High Court
B. the office of the President
C. the National Assembly
D. the Judicial Service Commission.

49 The main reason why wife inheritance should be discouraged in Kenya is because it leads to

A. spread of HIV and AIDS
B. increased population
C. immoral behaviour
D. misuse of family resources.

50. Who among the following Municipal Council officials is elected?

A. The Town Clerk.
B. The Treasurer.
C. The Mayor.
D. The Town Engineer.

51. Which one of the following organs of the United Nations (UN) is responsible for resolving disputes between member countries?

A. The Secretariat.
B. The Security Council.
C. The Genera L Assembly.
D. The Economic and Social Council.

52. The main factor that influences the location of a furniture making industry is

A. availability of transport
B. availability of power
C. availability of raw materials
D. availability of market.

53. Lewa, a pupil at Chui Primary School has been refused by his teacher to go for break for failing to answer questions in class.
Which one of the following child rights has Lewa been denied?