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The correct answer is C. Frequent droughts.
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- The armed struggle for independence in Kenya started mainly because(Solved)
The armed struggle for independence in Kenya started mainly because
A. More Africans had received western education.
B. Political parties had been formed.
C. The ex-soldiers of Second World War formed military groups.
D. Appointment of Africans in the government encouraged young men to fight.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following items is a product of traditional industries?(Solved)
Which one of the following items is a product of traditional industries?
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The main reason for location of a cement factory at Bamburi is(Solved)
The main reason for location of a cement factory at Bamburi is
A. Availability of manpower.
B. Availability of a ready market.
C. Availability of raw materials.
D. Availability of transport systems.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Three of the following are security organs involved in external security in Kenya except(Solved)
Three of the following are security organs involved in external security in Kenya except
A. Kenya Army.
B. Kenya Navy.
C. Air force.
D. National Police Service.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below is a diagram showing a method of fishing.
The method of fishing shown in the diagram is(Solved)
Below is a diagram showing a method of fishing.
The method of fishing shown in the diagram is
A. Drifting
B. Basket fishing
C. Trawling
D. Purse-seining.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below are statements that describe some roles in a democracy.(Solved)
Below are statements that describe some roles in a democracy.
(i) Participating in national elections
(ii) Encouraging people to vote.
(iii) Promoting national unity.
(iv) Allocating resources for development.
(v) Reviewing electoral boundaries.
Which one of the following combinations of statements describe the role of political parties in a democracy?
A. (i), (ii), (iii).
B. (ii), (iv), (iv)
C. (ii), (iv), (v).
D. (i), (iv), (v).
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below are statements about a mineral in Kenya.
(i) It is used to manufacture toothpaste.
(ii) It is used in hardening steel.
(iii) It is...(Solved)
Below are statements about a mineral in Kenya.
(i) It is used to manufacture toothpaste.
(ii) It is used in hardening steel.
(iii) It is used in the manufacture of cement.
The mineral described above is
A. Diatomite
B. Fluorspar
C. Limestone
D. Soda ash.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below are some conditions that favor the growth of cash crops in Africa.
(i) Moderate rainfall.
(ii) Dry period during harvesting.
(iii) High temperatures.
(iv)...(Solved)
Below are some conditions that favor the growth of cash crops in Africa.
(i) Moderate rainfall.
(ii) Dry period during harvesting.
(iii) High temperatures.
(iv) Deep well drained volcanic soils.
(v) High humidity.
Which one of the following combination of conditions favor the growth of pyrethrum?
A. (i), (ii) and (iv)
B. (ii), (iii) and (v)
C. (m), (iv) and (v)
D. (i), (iv) and (v)
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The main problem facing forests in Kenya is (Solved)
The main problem facing forests in Kenya is
A. forest fires.
B. attacks by pests and diseases.
C. distribution by wild animals.
D. clearing of forests for human activities.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which mineral is correctly matched with the country where it is mined?(Solved)
Which mineral is correctly matched with the country where it is mined?
Mineral ------------------------Country
A.Gold---------------------------- Zambia
B. Petroleum---------------------- Nigeria
C. Soda ash----------------------- South Africa
D. Copper------------------------- Kenya
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- The following are factors which affect population distribution in Eastern Africa.
(i) Low temperatures.
(ii) Employment opportunities.
(iii) High rainfall.
(iv) Transport network
(v) Fertile...(Solved)
The following are factors which affect population distribution in Eastern Africa.
(i) Low temperatures.
(ii) Employment opportunities.
(iii) High rainfall.
(iv) Transport network
(v) Fertile soils.
Which combination of factors above influences the population distribution in the highlands of East Africa? A. (iii), (iv) and (v)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (iii) and (v)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the diagram below to answer the question that follow.
The vegetation type in the area marked L is(Solved)
Use the diagram below to answer the question that follow.
The vegetation type in the area marked L is
A. Bamboo forest.
B. Heath and moorland.
C. Equatorial forest.
D. Savannah.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following are characteristics of a certain type of soil.
(i) lt has fine particles.
(ii) it cracks when dry.
(iii) It easily gets waterlogged....(Solved)
The following are characteristics of a certain type of soil.
(i) It has fine particles.
(ii) it cracks when dry.
(iii) It easily gets waterlogged.
The type of soil described above is
A. Volcanic soil.
B. Clay soil.
C. Loam soil.
D. Alluvial soil.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The most common means of transport in Eastern Africa is(Solved)
The most common means of transport in Eastern Africa is
A. water.
B. air.
C. railway.
D. road.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following statements is true about European Settlers farming in Kenya?(Solved)
Which one of the following statements is true about European Settlers farming in Kenya?
A. They practiced small scale farming.
B. They practiced commercial farming.
C. Labor was provided by Asians.
D. They practiced mono-cropping.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below are statements which describe ways through which communities interact.
(i) They go to war.
(ii) They go to school together.
(iii) They intermarry.
(iv)...(Solved)
Below are statements which describe ways through which communities interact.
(i) They go to war.
(ii) They go to school together.
(iii) They intermarry.
(iv) They exchange goods.
(v) They compete in games.
Which combination of statements above describes the interaction among traditional African communities?
A. (iii), (iv) and (v)
B. (ii), (iii) and (v)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. (i) (iii) and (iv)
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Fulani of West Africa migrate from one place to another in order to(Solved)
Fulani of West Africa migrate from one place to another in order to
A. Reach animal markets.
B. Avoid animal diseases.
C. Escape areas of conflict.
D. Search for pasture.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- The island marked K was colonised by (Solved)
The island marked K was colonised by
A. France.
B. Belgium.
C. Britain.
D. Germany.
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- The multipurpose river project marked J is (Solved)
The multipurpose river project marked J is
A. Karimba dam.
B. Volta river scheme.
C.Tana river project.
D. Aswan high dam.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following is true about both Julius Nyerere of Tanzania and Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt?(Solved)
Which one of the following is true about both Julius Nyerere of Tanzania and Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt?
A. They were founder members of OAU.
B. They were forced out of power by the army.
C. They introduced socialism in their countries.
D. They established the kingship system in their countries.
Date posted: July 30, 2019. Answers (1)