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 Name______________________________________________________Adm No_________

Date______________________________________ Signature_________________

END OF TERM EXAMINATION 

FORM THREE

BUSINESS STUDIES.

TIME: 2HRS

INSTRUCTIONS.

  1. a) Write your name, class and admission number in the spaces provided above.
  2. b) Answer all the questions.
  3. c) Answers must be written in black or blue pen.

 

For Examiners use only.

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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1). Highlight four challenges posed by a rapidly increasing population                                          (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2). Outline four ways in which consumers may benefit from warehousing                                     (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3).  Highlight four circumstances under which a cheque may be used as a means of payment (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4). Outline four characteristic of basic human wants                                                                       (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5). Highlight four benefits that accrue to a firm that files it’s documents properly                                    (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6). Outline four methods of government involvement in business.                                                  (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7). Outline four qualities of a good sales person                                                                               (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8). The figure below shows a decrease in demand for a certain commodity from DoDo to D1D1 . State four possible causes that might have led to this situation                                                                    (4mks)

 

 

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9). The participants in a two-sector economy are households and firms identify the relevant participant in each of the statements given below.

Statement Participant
a). Payment for goods and services  
b). sale of factors of production  
c). payment for  factors of production  
d). Sale of goods and services  

10). Outline four reasons why a firm may remain small                                                                  (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

11). Outline four types of business resources                                                                                   (4mks).

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

12). Highlight four advantages of using radio calls as a means of communication                         (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

13).   Outline any four circumstances under which a firm may acquire monopoly power              (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14).Identify the production activity associated with each of the following types of utility            (4mks).

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

15). Outline four features of a private limited company                                                                  (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

16). Outline four factors that may make a producer to by-pass the wholesaler when distributing goods

(4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

17). Unemployment is a major problem that the Kenyan government is working to eradicate. Highlight any four ways that the government may adopt to reduce the level of unemployment               (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

18). List any four sources of business ideas                                                                                      (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

  1. Four businesses A, B C and D have their assets, liabilities and capital as shown in the table  below . Find the values of W, X, Y and Z                                                                                                       (4mks)
Item Business A Business B Business C Business D
Assets 800,000 X 1,500,000 Z
Capital 620,000 940,000 Y 200,000
Liabilities W 500,000 450,000 600,000

20). Kiogora started a Kinyozi in January 2018 and in April 2019, he closed down the Kinyozi. Highlight any four factors that may have led to this                                                                                  (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

21).Nyaboke intends to transport her bananas from Kisii to Nairobi. Outline any four factors she should consider when choosing a means of transport to use                                                                  (4mks).

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

22). Kanyakine enterprises acquired a building valued at shs. 1,000,000 on 1st January 2007. The building was insured with two insurance companies, Zebra and Simba for shs. 600,000 and shs.400,000respectively.Inmay 2007,the building was damaged by fire causing Kanyakine enterprises to suffer a loss of 20% of the value of the building. Determine the compensation made by simba and zebra to cover the loss.                                                                                                                                       (4mks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23). Outline four factors that influence the location of a firm                                                         (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

 

 

24). Highlight any four factors that may cause the supply curve to shift to the right                      (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

25). List four types of utility                                                                                                             (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

BUSINESS STUDIES

MARKING SCHEME

  1. Challenges of rapidly increasing population
  2. Low living standards.
  3. Low capital formation.
  4. Increase in the level of unemployment.
  5. Problems of land fragmentation which results in low production.
  6. Increase in dependency ratio.
  7. Increase in social problems e.g. prostitution.
  8. High expenditure on imports.
  9. Use of human labour instead of machine labour
  10. Ways in which consumers may benefit from warehousing.
  11. It helps maintain/improve quality of goods.
  12. Ensure constant supply of goods.
  13. Preparation of goods for sale.
  14. Availability of seasonally produced goods.
  15. Stabilizes prices of goods
  16. Creates time utility.
  17. Availing variety of goods.
  18. Providing security to goods
  19. Providing safety/avoiding damage to goods.
  20. Enables goods to be inspected.

Any 4×1= 4mks)

  1. Circumstances under which a cheque is appropriate as a means of payment.
  2. Where the amount of money involved is large.
  3. Where the policy of the business demands so.
  4. Where the cheque is the only means of payment available.
  5. Where there is need to avoid risks associated with other means of payment.

Any 4×1 = 4mk

  1. Characteristics of Basic human wants.
  2. One cannot do without them.
  3. They are felt needs.
  4. They cannot be postponed.
  5. They are satisfied before secondary wants.
  6. They are universal. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Benefits of proper filing.
  2. Vital documents will be kept for future reference.
  3. Easy retrieval and accessibility of documents.
  4. Economic use of available space.
  5. Documents are kept safe from damage.
  6. Limit accessibility of documents to only authorized person.
  7. May help the organization to keep some documents for the length of time as specified in law.
  8. Keep the documents neat.
  9. Documents are secured from loss. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Methods of Government involvement in business.
  4. Trade promotion.
  5. Provision of public utilities.
  6. Provision of a viable working environment. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Qualities of a good sales person.
  2. Has adequate product knowledge.
  3. Is a good communicator.
  4. Is sensitive to customer needs/ability to assess customer’s psychology.
  5. High sense of integrity/honesty.
  6. Is presentable/neat and well groomed.
  7. Is persuasive/convincing.
  8. Has a high level of commitment/hardworking.
  9. Good listener.
  10. Good command of the language.
  11. Polite/courteous/relates well with customers.
  12. Persistent/patient. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Possible causes that may have led to this situation.
  2. Unfavorable seasonal changes.
  3. A fall in household income.
  4. Expected fall in the price of the product.
  5. A fall in the price of substitutes.
  6. Negative change in taste/preference/fashion.
  7. Unfavorable terms of payment (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

 

 

  1. a) Households.
  2. b) Households.
  3. c) Firms.
  4. d) Firms (any 4×1= 4mks)

 

  1. Reasons why a firm may remain small.
  2. When the target market is small.
  3. Limited production capacity.
  4. Nature of the product.e.g. Personalized services to ensure customer satisfaction e.g barber shop.
  5. Owners decision to remain small.
  6. Inadequate appropriate technology.
  7. It is flexible.
  8. For fast decision making.
  9. Need for secrecy.
  10. Are easier to manage.
  11. To have personal touch with the customers, (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Types of business resources.
  2. Human resources.
  3. Physical resources.
  4. Financial resources.
  5. Technology resources. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Advantages of radio call.
  2. Immediate feedback is given.
  3. Fast to send urgent messages.
  4. Suitable for remote areas.
  5. It can be used for short and long distances.
  6. It has a personal appeal. (any 4×1 = 4mks)
  7. Circumstance under which a firm may acquire monopoly power.
  8. If a firm has secretive production technique.
  9. When a firm has a control over strategic input/raw materials.
  10. If the venture requires large capital.
  11. If the firm enjoys substantial economies of scale.
  12. If the firm is set up as state monopoly/given exclusive legal rights of production.
  13. When firm merge/amalgamate/combines.
  14. If the market is best served by one firm more economically.
  15. When the firm has a patent right/copy right. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

14 a) Ware housing/storage.

  1. b) Transport/distribution.
  2. c) Manufacturing/processing/construction.
  3. d) Trade/exchange. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Features of a private LTD company.
  2. Must have at least one director.
  3. Shares are not freely transferable.
  4. Public is not allowed to subscribe to their shares.
  5. Minimum membership is two.
  6. Can start trading on receiving certificate of incorporation.
  7. No need to have authorized minimum share capital.
  8. Maximum membership is 50. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Factors that may make a producer to by-pass the wholesaler when distributing goods.
  2. When producer has his/her retail outlet.
  3. When dealing with perishable goods like bread which requires shorter channel.
  4. When dealing with technical goods which require elaborate after sale service.
  5. Where the consumers and retailers are buying in large quantity.
  6. Where there is a need to keep the prices of goods low.
  7. If market spread is geographically limited.
  8. Where government policy dictates.
  9. When producer has enough storage facilities.
  10. Where goods are produced according to customers specifications.
  11. When the producer is able to promote his/her product.
  12. Where the producer has enough capital.
  13. Where the producer does not prepare goods for sale. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Ways of reducing level of unemployment in Kenya.
  2. Expanding market for goods and services.
  3. Exporting, surplus manpower.
  4. Encouraging self-employment/entrepreneurship.
  5. Imparting right skills through education and training.
  6. Creating conducive environment for private sector.
  7. Controlling population.
  8. Increasing capital expenditure e.g. through infrastructure and irrigation schemes.
  9. Delocalization of firms.
  10. Diversification of economic activities.
  11. Utilization of local resources.
  12. Establishment of more labour-intensive industries. (any 4×1 = 4mks)
  13. Source of Business ideas.
  14. Reading magazines, newspapers and journals.
  15. Listening to what people say/complaints.
  16. Conducting surveys.
  17. Recycling waste products.
  18. Spotting a market gap.
  19. From vocational training and experience.
  20. From hobbies
  21. Form shows and exhibitions. (any 4×1 = 4mk

 

  • a) W – 180,000
  1. b) X – 1440,000
  2. c) Y – 1050,000
  3. d) Z – 800,000 (4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Causes of business failure.
  2. Poor location that makes the business inaccessible.
  3. Stiff competition from other business.
  4. Inadequate finance to meet the obligations of the business.
  5. Lack of commitment to business.
  6. Improper management practices.
  7. Poor customer relations.
  8. Inappropriate pricing
  9. Political instability/wars.
  10. Poor market/low demand. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Factors to consider when choosing a means of transport.
  2. Nature /type of goods to be transported.
  3. Cost of the means.
  4. Urgency/speed.
  5. Reliability of the means.
  6. Distance to be covered.
  9. Value of the goods/services.
  11. Availability of the means.
  13. Volume/quantity of goods and services.
  14. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Compensation = sum insured x actual loss

Value of the property.

Actual loss = 20/100 x 1000,000√

=200,000√

Contribution by

  1. Zebra = 600,000 x 200,000 √= 120,000√

1000,000√

  1. Simba = 400,000 √x 200,000 = 80,000√

1000,000√

8 x ½    = 4mks

  1. Factors to consider when locating a business organization.
  2. Nearness to raw materials.
  3. Supply of labour.
  4. Nearness to the market.
  5. Availability of social amenities.
  6. Availability of auxiliary services.
  7. Nearness to fuel and power.
  8. Nearness to water source.
  9. Good transport network
  10. Government policy.
  11. Availability of security services
  12. Availability of room for expansion.
  13. Favouralbe climatic conditions. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Factors that may cause the supply curve to shift to the right.
  2. Reduced cost of production.
  3. Bumper harvest/favorable climatic conditions/in season.
  4. Increase in prices of jointly produced goods.
  5. Government incentives to producers eg subsidies.
  6. Entry of new firm into the market.
  7. Improved production methods.
  8. Reduced incidences of industrial strikes.
  9. Availability of enough factors of production.
  10. Future expectations of fall in prices.
  11. Reduced prices of competitively produced goods.
  12. Future expectation of increase in quantity supplied in the market.
  13. Enough time. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Types of utilities
  2. Place utility.
  3. Time utility
  4. Possession utility.
  5. Form utility. (any 4×1 = 4mks)
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CHEMISTRY FORM 3 END TERM EXAMS PLUS ANSWERS IN PDF

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ULTIMATE ACHIEVERS ACADEMY

Name___________________________________________________AdmNo:_____________

Date__________________________________________Sign______________

END OF TERM  EXAMINATION 

FORM THREE

CHEMISTRY

2 HOURS

Instructions to candidates:

  1. Answer all questions in both section A and B.
  2. All working must be clearly shown and, in the spaces provided.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

Section Maximum

Score

 Candidate’s

Score
A 40  
B 40  
Grand Score 80  

 

SECTION A                                                                                                               40MARKS

  1. Distinguish between an element and a compound. (2 Mks)

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

  1. A compound has an empirical formula of C2H5 Given it has a R.M.M. of 90, determine its molecular formulae. (C=12, H=1, O=16)                                                 (2 Mks)

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

  1. Identify the particles responsible for electrical conductivity in each of the following. (3 Mks)
  2. Molten sodium chloride

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  1. Zinc metal

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. Graphite

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

  1. The diagram below shows a set up used to investigate one of the conditions necessary for rusting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Identify the conditions being investigated in the experiment. (1 Mk)

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  1. State whether rusting occurred or Not. (1 Mk)

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  1. Explain why rusting occurs faster near factories that emit gases such as CO2, NO2 and SO2 into the atmosphere.                                                       (2 Mks)

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  1. Explain why a reaction occurs between copper (ii) oxide and magnesium powder, but no reaction occurs between magnesium oxide and copper powder.                                           (2 Mks)

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  1. The set-up below shows one of the methods used to separate a mixture of liquids P and Q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. State two properties of the liquids P and Q that make it possible to separate using the above method.                                     (2 Mks)

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

  1. Name any other two methods that can be used to separate the mixture of liquids p and Q.

(2 mks)

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  1. The diagram below shows arrangement of particles in the three state of matter in no particular order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Which of the diagrams I, II and III represents;
  2. Matter in the solid state. (1 Mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. Matter in the gaseous state. (1 Mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

  • State in which matter has the highest kinetic energy. (1 Mk)

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  1. The ratio of the rates if diffusion of gas X and gas y is 3:8. Given that 200 cm3of gas X diffuse through a porous plug in 75 seconds. How long would it take 160 cm3 of gas Y to diffuse under the same conditions?                                           (3 Mks)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Describe how you can prepare a dry sample of barium sulphate starting with Barium nitrate crystals. (3 Mks)

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  1. Sodium carbonate can be obtained on large scale by manufacturing through the Solvay process.
  2. Name two raw materials for this process. (2 Mks)

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

  1. Identify any other method that can be used to obtain sodium carbonate on large scale.

(1 Mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

  • State one use of sodium carbonate. (1 Mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. Molten lead (ii) bromide was electrolyzed using carbon electrodes.
  2. Name any other substance that can suitably be used as electrodes in place of carbon. (1 Mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. Name the product formed at the cathode. (1 Mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. Write the ionic equation of the reaction that occurred at the cathode. (1 Mk)

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  1. The diagram below shows parts of a set-up to prepare and collect dry hydrogen gas.

 

 

 

 

  1. Identify reagent N and drying agent K. (2 Mks)

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  1. Complete the diagram to show how the dry hydrogen gas is collected.                                     (2 Mks)

 

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  1. Using universal indicator, describe how you can determine the PH value of a given solution.

(2 Mks)

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  1. State one advantage of universal indicator over other commercial indicators. (1 Mk)

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SECTION B

  1. The grid below shows a section of the periodic table, the letters are not the actual chemical symbols.

 

 

  1. Name the family into which element Q belongs to (1 Mk)

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  1. Element E can be placed in group I or group VII. Explain why (2 Mks)

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  1. What Name is given to the elements found in the shaded region W. (1 Mk)

 

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  1. Which letter represents element with the highest melting point in group II. Give reasons

(2 Mks)

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  1. Write the chemical formulae of the;
  2. Sulphate of L (1 Mk)

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

  1. Nitrate of R (1 Mk)

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

  1. How does the following compare? Explain your answer
  2. Reactivity of J and N. (2 Mks)

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  1. Boilling point of the oxides of M and T.                         (2 Mks)

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  1. In an experiment, 80 cm3 of 0.75 M hydrochloride acid were reacted with excess zinc carbonate to form solution W, Liquid R and gas T.
  2. Identify solution W and gas T. (2 Mks)

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

  1. Write a chemical equation of the reaction that occurred. (1 Mk)

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

  1. Calculate the;
  2. Number of moles of hydrochloric acid that reacted with the zinc carbonate. ( 2 Mks)

 

 

  1. Number of moles of the Zinc carbonate that reacted with the acid (2 Mks)

 

 

  • Mass of the Zinc carbonate that reacted with the acid. (Zn = 65, C= 12, O= 16)

(2 Mks)

 

 

 

  1. Volume of gas T evolved at r.t.p. (1 Mole of gas at r.t.p. = 24 litres) (2 Mks)

 

 

  1. (a). Name the following hydrocarbons                                           (3Mks)
  2. CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3 ______________________________________

 

 

  1. CH3CHCHCHCH2 ________________________________________

 

Br        CH3                               Br

  • H –   C    –    C    –    C    =    C   –    C   –   H

 

 

H               CH3                       H

 

  1. The diagram below shows some reactions involving hydrocarbons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Identify the following (5 Mks)

I – substance L

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II – Substance M

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III – Substance Q

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IV – Process P

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V – Process N

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  1. Name two substances that can be used as catalysts during process W. (2 Mks)

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  1. Nitrogen (iv) oxide is one of the oxides of nitrogen.
  2. Name the other two oxides of nitrogen (2 Mks)

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  1. Which of the oxides you have named in a(i) above relights a glowing splint. (1 Mk)

 

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  1. Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen that can be obtained industrially by the Haber process;
  2. Other than nitrogen, name the other raw material for this process. (1 Mk)

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  1. Write a chemical equation of the reaction that occurs in the catalytic chamber to produce Ammonia. (1 Mk)

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  • State one use of ammonia (1 Mk)

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  1. When burning magnesium is lowered into a gas jar containing air magnesium oxide is one of the products formed. Name the other product that can possibly be formed. (1 mk)

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END OF TERM  EXAMINATION 

FORM THREE

HISTORY

TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. This paper consists of three sections: A, B, and
  2. Answer all the questions in section A, three questions in section B and two questions from section C.
  3. Answers to all questions should be written in the answer booklet provided.
SECTION QUESTIONS SCORE
A 1- 17
B 18
19
20
21
C 22
23
24
  TOTAL

 

SECTION A                                                                                                               (25 MARKS) 

Answer all questions in this section

  1. Give one aspect of History. (1 mk)
  2. State two limitations of Anthropology as a source of information on history and government. (2 mks)
  3. Give the main reason why the Nilotic speakers are classified into three groups? (1 mk)
  4. Give one political role of NjuriNcheke among the Ameru in pre-colonial Kenya? (1mk)
  5. Which of the pithecines or hominids was also known as proconsul man? (1 mk)
  6. State one theory that explains the development of crop growing and animal rearing? (1 mk)
  7. Name the family that ruled island of Lamu in the 19th century (1mk)
  8. What are the advantages of using metal over stone as a material for making tools? (2 mks)
  9. Give the meaning of the term citizenship? (1 mk)
  10. State two economic factors that limit national unity? (2 mks)
  11. Identify two characteristics of a good constitution? (2 mks)
  12. Identify the historical period when oral tradition was the main source of information?  (1 mk)
  13. Give two ways through which the early man obtained food? (2 mks)
  14. What was the main contribution of Alexander Graham Bell in the field of communication? (1mk)
  15. Identify two reasons why early urban centres in Ancient Egypt developed in the Nile valley. (2 mks)
  16. Give two strategic factors that led to the scramble for colonies in Africa? (2 mks)
  17. List two independent schools during colonial period? (2 mks)

SECTION B

  1. (a) State any three factors that can lead to revocation of citizenship? (3 mks)

(b) Describe the factors that have undermined government efforts to promote national unity?  (12 mks)

  1. (a) Identify three uses of bronze in the ancient kingdom of Benin? (3 mks)

(b) Explain six factors that led to the emergence of Japan as an industrial power after 1860s?  (12 mks)

  1. (a) What led to the outbreak of the Chimurenga war? (5 mks)

(b) Explain five factors that enabled Samori to resist the whites for long?  (10 mks)

  1. (a) Give three main features of Barter trade? (3 mks)

(b) Explain six factors that led to the development of Trans-Atlantic trade?  (12 mks)

SECTION C

Answer any two questions from this section.

  1. (a) Mention five demerits of democracy? (5 mks)

(b) Explain five functions of Kenyan constitution (10 mks)

 

  1. (a) State five measures taken by the colonial government to ensure that Africans provided labour in the settler farms? (5 mks)

(b) Explain five consequences of colonial land polices in Kenya?  (10 mks)

  1. (a) State three reasons why it took long for Mozambique to achieve independence from Portugal? (3 mks)

(b) Explain six challenges faced by FRELIMO in the struggle for independence in Mozambique?  (12 mks)

END  TERM EXAMS

FORM THREE HISTORY

 MARKING SCHEME.

SECTION A:  (25 MKS)

  1. Give one aspect of History.  (1 mk)
  • Economic aspect
  • Political aspect
  • Social aspect

 

  1. State two limitations of Anthropology as a source of information on history and government.  (2 mks)
  • Expensive – the historian has to live among the community.
  • The researcher may get carried away and interfere with the study
  • It is time consuming
  • People may behave differently in the presence of a researcher leading to distorted information.                            Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Give the main reason why the Nilotic speakers are classified into three groups?  (1 mk)
  • The areas in which they settled.                                    (1 x 1 = 1 mk)
  1. Give one political role of Njuri Ncheke among the Ameru in pre-colonial Kenya? (1 mk)
  • Disciplining errant warriors
  • Making laws.

 

  1. Which of the pithecines of hominids was also known as proconsul man?  (1 mk)
  • Dry opithecus africanus                                   (1 x 1 = 1 mk)

 

  1. State one theory that explains the development of crop growing and animal rearing?  (1 mk)
  • One are theory / It developed among a single group of people and spread to the rest of the world/ diffusion theory.
  • Independent theory/developed independently and spread independently in different areas. (1×1=1mk)
  1. Name the family that ruled island of Lamu in the 19th century
  • Nabahan family (1×1=1mk)

 

  1. What are the advantages of using metal over stone as a material for making tools?  (2 mks)
  • Metal tools do not break easily.
  • Metals can be smelted and be rensed.
  • Metals cutting edge can be sharpened
  • Molten metal’s can be cast into various shapes with patters and designs on them.                                                                                     (2 x 1 = 2 mks)
  1. Give the meaning of the term citizenship?  (1 mk)
  • Legal right of belonging to a state. (1 x 1)
  1. State two economic factors that limit national unity?  (2 mks)
  • Corruption
  • Poverty
  • Unfair distribution of resources.

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Identify two characteristics of a good constitution?  (2 mks)
  • Clarity
  • Flexibility
  • Amendment shoulder be spelt out
  • Comprehensiveness
  • Availing the bill of rights.

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Identify the historical period when oral tradition was the main source of information?
  • Pre-history

 

  1. Give two ways through which the early man obtained food?
  • Hunting
  • Gathering
  • Fishing
  • Growing crops
  • Livestock keeping (any 2 x 1  = 2 mks)

 

  1. What was the main contribution of Alexander Graham Bell in the field of communication?
  • He invented the telephone                    (1 x 1 = 1 mk)

 

  1. Identify two reasons why early urban centres in Ancient Egypt developed in the Nile valley.  (2 mks)
  • Availability of water
  • Availability of food as a result of agriculture
  • Availability of a means of transport from the river Nile. ( any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Give two strategic factors that led to the scramble for colonies in Africa?  (2 mks)
  • Egyptian question
  • French activities in congo and West Africa
  • The activities of King Leopold (II) of Belgium. ((any 2 x 1  =  2 mks)

 

  1. List two independent schools during colonial period?  (2 mks)
  • Kikuyu independent school association (KISA)
  • Kikuyu karing’a education association. (KKEA)

(2 x1)  = 2 mks)

SECTION B

  1. (a) State any three factors that can lead to revocation of citizenship?  (3 mks)
  • If prove that registration was acquired fraudulently.
  • If one gives secret information about Kenya especially during war.
  • If one is sentenced during war
  • If one is sentenced to a period of 3 years of more within five years from the time of registration
  • If one is convicted of treason or any other offense within 7 years of registration.

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b) Describe the factors that have undermined government efforts to promote national unity?  (12 mks)

  • Ethnicity
  • Political differences
  • Religious differences
  • Corrupt practices
  • Economic disparities
  • International propa gauda against the country
  • Poorly developed transport facilitated which hinder interactions between people.
  • Formation of tribal association and militia groups.

 

 

  1. (a) Identify three uses of bronze in the ancient kingdom of Benin?  (3 mks)
  • Making weapons e.g. shields, spears, arrowheads, swords, daggers.
  • Making sculptures and decorations egg masks, statues, armaments
  • Making utensils e.g knives, pens
  • Store of wealth in Benin.
  • Making shields, tools and chariots. (Any 3  x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b) Explain six factors that led to the emergence of Japan as an industrial power after 1860s?  (12 mks)

(i) Hardworking and enterprising citizens.

(ii) Long period of political stability  especially after the 2nd World War.

  • High quality goods that have a wide market in Africa , USA and Europe.
  • A highly developed renewable hydro-electric power
  • Availability of skilled and unskilled labour.
  • Existing industrial base was not fully destroyed during the world War (II) and destroyed during the  world war (II) and that formed an industrial base in the psot war 
  • She had a small percentage of suitable agricultural land and so industrialization the only alternative to improve her economy.
  • An open investment policy which encouraged the west to invest.

(any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) What led to the outbreak of the Chimurenga war?  (5 mks)
  • British took Ndebele animals
  • British took Shona’s and recruited the Ndebele
  • Overtaxing them
  • Forced labour on the Ndebele
  • Dismissing their traditional authority
  • Destroyed their regiments.                    (any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

 

(b) Explain five factors that enabled Samori to resist the whites for long?  (10 mks)

  • Had a strong army
  • He was a trained solder
  • Had fought Jihand wars.
  • Unity using islam
  • Wealth from his bure mines
  • Had gunsmiths who made guns
  • The scorched earth policy. (any 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

 

  1. (a) Give three main features of Barter trade?  (3 mks)
  • Double coincidence of goods/wants
  • Direct swooping of goods
  • No specific medium of exchange
  • No specific medium of exchange
  • Trade was conducted on mutual understanding
  • Lack of a common language/silent trade (3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b) Explain six factors that led to the development of Trans-Atlantic trade?  (12 mks)

  • European nations had trade links with west Africa earlier before the trans-atlantic trade.
  • Introduction of firearms in West Africa made it easier to raid for slaves.
  • Increased demand for slaves to work in plantations and mines
  • Increased supply of slaves
  • African chiefs had developed a taste for European goods
  • Increased demand for raw materials by European industries.
  • Improved ship-building technology led to building of large ships with a greater capacity for slaves.
  • The trade has very profitable to the merchants which encouraged them to re-invest

(any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

SECTION C.   (30 MARKS)

  1. (a) Mention five demerits of democracy?
  • It promotes dictatorship of the majority over the minority
  • It promotes class struggle
  • It encourages corruption eg. Vote buying
  • It is slow and wasteful.
  • It is a rule by the elected minority mainly the rich in Kenya who exercise power on the poor (ignorant masses)
  • Those elected lack Moral values e.g. use money to keep their positions
  • Sometimes incompetent leaders gain power due to poor decision by the ignorant people. (any  5 x 1  =  5 mks)

 

(b) Explain five functions of Kenyan constitution

  • Serves as a national document and provides guidelines to other national documents e.g the Kenyan gazette.
  • Provides the rights and freedom of citizens
  • Establishment of Justice (laws) which are fair to all and carried without fair to all and carried without fear or labour.
  • Gives citizens a fair chance of choosing their leaders.
  • Protects minority groups from unfair treatments by majority.
  • Guides on the conduct of individual
  • It sets up the government, tells about its structure
  • Contains a set of rules used to govern the country
  • States powers and duties of various branches of government
  • g. legislature, executive.

(Any 5 x 2  =  2 mks)

  1. (a) State  five measures taken by the colonial government to ensure that Africans provided labour in the settler farms?
  • Taxation introduced
  • Enacting laws that forced African to work
  • Low wages to keep them working throughout
  • Forced recruitment
  • Creation of reserves
  • Introduction of the kipande system
  • Introduction of squatter system – for them to stay in land that they provided labour
  • Forbidden from growing cash-crops

(any 5 x 1  = 5 mks)

 

(b)        Explain five consequences of colonial land polices in Kenya?  (10 mks)

  • Loss of land by the Africans
  • Brought to end of widespread migrations and settlements by the Africans
  • Africans settled in the reserves
  • Brought suffering, poverty and misery among Africans because reserves were congested
  • Interfered with African economic activity
  • Introduction of individual private land ownership
  • Condemned Africans to forced labour. (any 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

 

  1. (a) State three reasons why it took long for Mozambique to achieve independence from Portugal?
  • Portugal was a poor country and was reluctant to part with the economic wealth of Mozambique.
  • Portugal was ruled by kings who had not regard for human rights
  • Portugal regarded Mozambique as one of her provinces and not a colony
  • Portugal had succeeded in suppressing revolts by Africans before nationalism took root in Mozambique.
  • Lack of unity among the Africans
  • Illiteracy among the Africans in Mozambique. (any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b) Explain six challenges faced by FRELIMO in the struggle for independence in Mozambique?  (12 mks)

  • The west European countries did not support them.
  • The catholic church viewed it negatively as a terrorist organization which made Africans catholics reluctant to support it.
  • Assassination of Eduardo on third February 1969 was a set back to the struggle.
  • Severe food shortage, clothes, medicine when the war started.  The peasants migrated to areas where supplies were available hence withdrawing their support
  • Internal division, competition and rivalry within FRELIMO because of ideological differences and selfish ambition among the leaders.
  • It was difficult ot keep the Africans united as they were from different tribes
  • Portuguese got support from South Africa and Southern Rhodesia to fight the nationalists in Mozambique.
  • Competition from rival guerrilla movements. E.g revolutionary committee of Mozambique

(any 6 x 2  = 12 mks)

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