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The correct answer is B. nearness to source of raw materials
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- Which one of the statements below is true about wheat farming in Kenya? (Solved)
Which one of the statements below is true about wheat farming in Kenya?
A. It is the main export crop.
B. It is grown under irrigation.
C. It is the staple food.
D. It is harvested using machines.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following methods is used to catch fish in the deep sea?
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Which one of the following methods is used to catch fish in the deep sea?
A. Line fishing
B. Trawling
C. Basket fishing
D. Spearing
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- The most recent way of interaction among communities in Kenya is through? (Solved)
The most recent way of interaction among communities in Kenya is through?
A. Sports.
B. Religious festivals.
C. Schooling.
D. Social media.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following factors led to the Hehe resistance of Geman occupation in Tanganyika?(Solved)
Which one of the following factors led to the Hehe resistance of Geman occupation in Tanganyika?
A. They were influenced by the prophecy of Mkwawa
B. They wanted to protect their cultural beliefs
C. They had been promised support by the British
D. They wanted to show their military power
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following parties led Tanganyika to independence? (Solved)
Which one of the following parties led Tanganyika to independence?
A. United Tanganyika Party.
B. Tanganyika African Association.
C. Tanganyika African National Union.
D. Chama cha Mapinduzi.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- The type of climate represented by the table is likely to be (Solved)
The type of climate represented by the table is likely to be
A. Savanna
B. Desert
C. Mediterranean
D. Equatorial.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below are some uses of soil(Solved)
Below are some uses of soil
(i) Brick making
(ii) Pottery making
(iii) Building terraces
(iv) Decorating walls
(v) Decorating bodies
Which one of the following combinations gives the traditional uses of soil?
A. (i), (ii) and (iv)
B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
C. (ii), (iii) and (v)
D. (ii), (iv) and (v)
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following statements is true about the town represented in the table? (Solved)
Which one of the following statements is true about the town represented in the table?
A. It receives the highest rainfall during the cold season.
B. It receives rainfall throughout the year.
C. It is cold throughout the year.
D. It has a large annual range of temperature.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- The meaning of climate is
(Solved)
The meaning of climate is
A. The daily weather condition of a given place
B. The average weather condition of a place over a long period of time
C. The daily temperature records of a given place
D. The amount of moisture in the atmosphere
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Three of the following are measures that can be used in public transport to cater for persons with disabilities. Which one is not? (Solved)
Three of the following are measures that can be used in public transport to cater for persons with disabilities. Which one is not?
A. Organizing group transport for persons with disabilities
B. Increasing the number of traffic police
C. Providing mini buses fitted with ramps
D. Training drivers on how to handle persons with disabilities.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Who among the following African leaders was a founder member of the Kenya African Union (KAU)? (Solved)
Who among the following African leaders was a founder member of the Kenya African Union (KAU)?
A. Eliud Mathu
B. Daniel Arap Moi
C. Ronald Ngala
D. Albert Owino.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Three of the following are characteristics of the Mediterranean type of climate.
Which one is NOT?(Solved)
Three of the following are characteristics of the Mediterranean type of climate.
Which one is NOT?
A. The annual range of temperature is high
B. Rain occurs throughout the year
C. Summers are hot and dry
D. Dust storms are common
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- The Great North Road passes through the following countries in Africa, except (Solved)
The Great North Road passes through the following countries in Africa, except
A. Uganda
B. Egypt
C. Zambia
D. South Africa.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following was the reason why European nations scrambled for colonies in Africa?(Solved)
Which one of the following was the reason why European nations scrambled for colonies in Africa?
A. To acquire raw materials for their industries
B. To promote the African culture
C. To create job opportunities for the Africans
D. To promote peace in the continent
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- In Kenya natural forests are preserved mainly to (Solved)
In Kenya natural forests are preserved mainly to
A. make the environment beautiful
B. increase production of timber
C. protect water catchment areas
D. provide habitat for wild animals.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following is a negative effect of migration of people into Kenya? It has led to (Solved)
Which one of the following is a negative effect of migration of people into Kenya? It has led to
A. industrial development
B. introduction of new culture
C. the growth of informal settlement
D. the growth of health services.
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- The reason why children should help parents in carrying out family responsibilities is to(Solved)
The reason why children should help parents in carrying out family responsibilities is to
A. Enable them earn some money
B. Improve their performance in school
C. Enable them grow faster
D. Promote harmony in the family
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Which one of the following groups of requirements consists only of family basic needs? (Solved)
Which one of the following groups of requirements consists only of family basic needs?
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- One of the causes of soil erosion is(Solved)
One of the causes of soil erosion is
A. Terracing
B. Contour ploughing
C. Crop rotation
D. Mono cropping
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below are statements about the migration of a community into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.(Solved)
Below are statements about the migration of a community into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.
(i) They migrated from the Congo Basin
(ii) They travelled along the western shores of L. Victoria
(iii) They entered Kenya through the Mt. Elgon area
(iv) They migrated further eastwards in search of agricultural land
The community whose migration pattern is described above is
A. Agikuyu
B. Luo
C. Abagusii
D. Iteso
Date posted: July 31, 2019. Answers (1)