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MARANDA HIGH SCHOOL
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
2023 MOCK EXAMINATION
311/1 History & Government Paper
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May, 2023 Time: 2½
Hours
Name: ………………………………………….…….…… Adm No:
311/1 History & Government PP1
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Afternoon
Stream: ……………………….. Signature: ………....... Time: 2.00-4.30pm
Instructions to Candidates
a) Write your name and Admission number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above
c) This paper consists of THREE sections A, B and C
d) Answer all questions in section A; THREE questions from B and TWO questions from section C
e) Answer all the questions in the answer booklet provided at the end of question 24.
f) This paper consists of 10 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to ensure
that all Pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.
FOR EXAMINERS USE
SECTION QUESTION SCORE
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in this section in the space provided
1.Identify the second stage in the evolution of man. (1 mark)
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2.Which is the smallest linguistic group in Kenya? (1 mark)
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3.Mention two limitations of linguistic as a source of Kenyan history. (2 marks)
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4. Give the main reason that led to the decline of Gedi during the 15th century. (1 mark)
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5.Name one document that safeguards the rights of a child in Kenya. (1 mark)
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6. State two natural factors for the rise of Nairobi as an urban centre. (2 marks)
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7. What is direct democracy? (1 mark)
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8.Highlight two reasons for the formation of Kenya Africans democratic union in 1960. (2 marks)
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9.State two components of the national budget in Kenya. (2 marks)
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10. Mention two principles of the electoral system in Kenya. (2 marks)
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11. Name two groups that are involved in the provision of Health services in Kenya. (2 marks)
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12. Identify two reasons that may cause the removal of a county governor from office. (2 marks)
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13. Give the main function of National Defense Council of Kenya. (1 mark)
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14. Give two roles played by sergeant- at -arms in national assembly. (2 marks)
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15. Identify one philosophy adopted at independence to promote social justice in Kenya. (1 mark)
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16. Highlight one principle of natural justice in Kenya. (1 mark)
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17. What is the main function of correctional services in Kenya (1 mark)
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SECTION B (45 MARKS)
Answer any three questions in this section in the space provided at the end of question 24.
18. (a) Identify five age sets among the Nandi traditional society. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the social organization of the Mijikenda people during the pre-colonial period.
(10 marks)
19. (a) How has the Kenyan government attempted to guarantee women rights. (5 marks)
(b) Explain five roles played by political parties in the struggle for Independence in Kenya
between 1945-1963. (10 marks)
20. (a)Mention five negative impact of the Portuguese rule on the East Coast of Africa. (5 marks)
(b) Describe five economic developments that took place in Kenya during the colonial period.
(10 marks)
21. (a) Identify five challenges faced by the Kikuyu Independent Schools Association (KISA).
(5 marks)
(b)Explain five contributions of Prof.Wangari Mathaai in Kenyan history. (10 marks)
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in this section in the space provided at the end of question 24.
22. (a) What three situations can make a registered voter to be denied the right to vote in Kenya?
(3 marks)
(b) Explain six rights of an accused person during trial in a court of law in Kenya. (12 marks)
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23. (a) Give three sources of Kenyan law. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six limitations of parliamentary supremacy in Kenya. (12 marks)
24. (a) State three functions of the Controller of Budget in Kenya. (3 marks)
(b) Explain six ways in which the recurrent expenditure funds are used by County Government of
Kenya. (12 marks)
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