SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS P-LEVEL NATIONAL EXAMINATION 2019

ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS (100Marks)

1. (a)Two benefits of industrial development in Rwanda are:

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(b) One problem facing industries in Rwanda is:

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2. Why do you think there are high unemployment in Rwanda?

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3. Explain any two causes of drought in African countries.

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3. Mention any one killer disease in Africa ……………………………………………………….  (1mark)

5. How does electricity supply increase social and economic development in Rwanda?

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6. One reason why regional economic integration are formed is 

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7. It is important for Rwanda to co-operate with other countries in Africa because ………………………………………………………………………………………………………(1mark)

8. Give one benefit of community work (Umuganda) in your village.

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9. Using an arrow match the source of energy in A with its energy type in B                                     (4mark) 

Source of energy A	Type of energy generated B
Running water/waterfall	Solar power
The sun	Biogas
Animal waste	Geo-thermal
Uranium	Hydro-electric power

10. One reason why the desert regions of Africa have fewer people who live there is: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………(1mark)

11. Two ways in which climate change affects human activities in Africa are:

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(b)………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

12. One reason why the equatorial regions receive a lot of rainfall is:

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13. The equator is one latitude that crosses Africa. The other two lines of latitude to the south 

        and north of the equator that cross Africa are:

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14. What is the importance of lakes and rivers to the people of Rwanda?

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15. Describe any two characteristics of equatorial forests.

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16. State any two reasons why your country created national parks.

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17. The camel is known as the “ship of the desert” because:

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18. Suggest two ways of conserving forests in Rwanda.

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(b)………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

19. How is keeping of too many animals on a small piece of land a problem to the environment?

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20. Mention any two ways through which children’s rights are abused in your country.

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21. Explain two qualities of good worker.

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22. Identify two institutions in Rwanda which fight corruption.

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(b)………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

23.  Give two examples of public assets in Rwanda.

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(b)………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

24. (a) Give two ways in which HIV/AIDS is spread.

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(b) Explain one social effect of HIV/AIDS in your country.

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25. Mention any two economic activities carried out by the people of Rwanda in the pre-colonial period.

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(b)………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

26. (a) Explain any two functions of the legislature in Rwanda.

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     (b) Besides the legislature, state any two other organs of the government.

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(ii)………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1mark)

27. Explain two reasons why cooperative societies are formed in your country.

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28. Give any two airlines that operate international flights in Rwanda.

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29. State any two fundamental human rights and freedoms you know.

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30.   (a)What is meant by the term “developing countries”?

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 (b) One characteristic of developing country is:

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31.   (a) State any one problem facing cities.

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       (b)Suggest a possible solution to the problem stated in 31 (a) above.

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32. Suggest any two reasons why your government carries out population census.

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33. Explain any two problems faced by farmers in Rwanda.

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34.   (a) define the following terms:

(i) Subsistence farming

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(ii) Plantation farming

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  (b) Give any one advantage of plantation farming.

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35.   (a) The ministry responsible for presenting the national budget speech to the parliament

Of Rwanda is

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 (b) Mention any two types of budget we have in Rwanda.

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36.  Name the travel document that allows a person to move from one country to another.

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37. What form of transaction was being used before the introduction of money in Rwanda?

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38. Give any two functions of SACCO in Rwanda.

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39. State any two objectives of African Union (AU)

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40. Suggest any two problems a large population can cause to the development of your country.

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41.  Advise the government with two ways in which it can encourage tourists to come to Rwanda.

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42. Why do you think that a cement factory was built in Bugaramaa , Rusizi district but not in Huye district?

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43. Give any two examples of how Rwanda education board is promoting quality education in

    your school and in the country.

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44. Explain any two reasons why people move from one place to another.

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45.   (a) Nationalism is

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  (b) Why is Kwame Nkrumah regarded as a great Africa?

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46. Give any two ways in which missionaries contributed to development of Rwanda.

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47. Mention the two foreign religions that had spread to Africa by 1800.

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48.  Identify any two effects of European colonialism in Africa.

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49. Either (a) (i) what is a bible?

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    (ii) State the importance of the Bible to Christians

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Or (b) (i) what is Quran?

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            (ii) State the importance of the Quran to the Muslim society

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50. Either (a) (i) In which chapter of bible are details of God’s creation found?

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(ii) Who did God create in his own image?

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        Or a) (i) How long do Muslims fast every day during the month of Ramadhan?

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                (ii)    Which festival is celebrated after the month of fasting?

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51. Either (a)Which two promises did God make to Abraham?

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        Or a) (i) How Prayers many times does a Muslim offer Obligatory prayers (Salaah) in a day?

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                (ii)    Which direction do Muslims face while offering players (Salaah) ?

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52. Either (a) Identify two lessons  Christians learn from the incident when Abraham was willing

                 To sacrifice his son Isaac.

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               (ii) ……………..………………………………………………………………(1mark)

        Or b) Mention two recipients of Zakaat.

            (i) ……………….………………………………………………………………… (1mark)                  

            (ii)    …………………………………………………………………………………… (1 marks)