Grade 12 Civic Education 2015 Quiz

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G12 Civic Education 2015

1 / 50

The following are qualities of a good citizen except one.

Contribution to National Development

Living up to democratic principles

No respect for law

Self control

2 / 50

Citizenship can either be natural or naturalised. The best explaination of the term
„naturalised citizen‟ is citizenship ....

based on blood relations of the parents

which is determined by the rule of jus sanguins and jus soli.

based on a place of birth of the person and parents.

which an alien acquires after applying and meeting the prescribed conditions.

3 / 50

The aged are people who are Sixty five years old and above. This age group is also
known as .... in Zambia.

grand parents

retirees

senior Citizens

wizards

4 / 50

Mrs Nyama gave up her previous citizenship and took oath of allegiance to the
country of which she intended to become a citizen. This is known as expatriation,
state prescribed conditions Mrs Nyama followed.

Marriage because a spouse can acquire citizenship.

Renunciation of previous citizenship.

The principle of declaration on a prescribed form.

The rule of residence.

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6 / 50

A system that requires the winner of an election to obtain 50% +1 is ....

mixed Member Proportional System (MMPS)

proportional Representation System (PRS).

single Member Majoritarian System (SMMS).

single Member Plurality System (SMPS).

7 / 50

Citizen participation is very important in a democratic governance, which statement
below shows what would happen if citizens were denied the freedom to participate in
national affairs.

Citizens may not have access to government policies.

Government leaders may be elected by majority of citizens.

Government leaders may be held accountable.

Poor government policies will be checked.

8 / 50

Which statement below best describes election rigging?

Being involved in bribery, fights, cheating during elections.

Offer regular opportunities for people to change government.

Political rallies, indoor meeting, door to door, canvassing, use of posters and wearing of T-shirts with campaign messages.

Verifications of results and resolving election related disputes and complaints.

9 / 50

Culture which is produced from machines and consumed on a large scale is referred
to as ....

folk culture.

ideal culture.

mass culture.

popular culture.

10 / 50

Which of the following statement is not a characteristic of culture?

It can not be shared.

It is comprehensive.

It is dynamic.

It is learnt.

11 / 50

“Every cultural group has core values” how useful are core values?

They provide a standard measurement by which each society is regarded.

They provide power to those in governance.

They provide unity among the people.

They provide values to the young one.

12 / 50

Musa took some substances which made him feel warm when in reality he was losing
heat. Which of the following substances did he take?

Alcohol.

Cannabis.

Inhalants.

Tobacco.

13 / 50

Which of the following substances is found in tobacco?

Codeine.

Ethanol.

Morphine.

Nicotine.

14 / 50

Which of the following statement best explains how employment is used in
combating abuse of substances.

Changing people‟s attitudes towards substance abuse, can be done by workers..

Control of substance abuse can be done by people who are employed.

Provision of employment opportunities discourage substance abuse.

Taking keen interest in one‟s work.

15 / 50

One of the roles the media plays in fighting corruption is ....

act as a watch dog

be partisan

broadcast news.

play latest music

16 / 50

Mr Lubasi is a principal at Mutondo Nurshing School, he was offered Two Million
Kwacha (2,000) bribe by Mrs Ngwele so that he can give a place to her daughter in
the institution. What should Mr Lubasi do as a responsible citizen?

Ask her to add on the amount.

Accept the money and offer her a place.

Accept the money but deny her a place.

Report her to relevant authorities.

17 / 50

Civic Education pupils at Dambwa Secondary School formed an Anti-Corruption Club
at their school. Examine the main objective of forming the Anti-Corruption Club.

To help build a corruption free society.

To help the school management to reduce corruption.

To improve the quality of education by eliminating examination leakages.

To promote corruption activities in the school.

18 / 50

Which of the following statement is not a characteristic.of a good constitution.

Must be rigid so that it is not tampered with easily.

Must be stable and last the test of time.

Should cater for the interest of all people in society.

Must preserve the environment.

19 / 50

Productivity refers to the output per worker per unit of time. The effieciency of
labour is dependent upon a number of factors. Which of the following is not one of
the factors.

Motivation

Working capital

Working conditions

Welfare services.

20 / 50

Which of the following statement best demonstrates how small scale business can be
helped to accumulate more capital?

Conduct sensitisation exercise to promote capital accumulation.

Encourage banks to increase their lending rates.

Encourage people to buy expensive things in order to enjoy life.

Promote the use of imported goods in the country.

21 / 50

In the case of Eric Mwanza verses the state. The Director of Public prosecution
entered a Nolie Prosque when the ....

accused has admitted the offence of an innocent person

state has sufficient evidence against the accused person

state is found guilty of accusing an innocent person

state withdraws a case due to insufficient evidence.

22 / 50

Mr Mwenya was found guilty of murder, he was given an opportunity to provide
reasons for a lenient sentence. This is called ....

final submission.

judgement.

mitigation.

sentencing.

23 / 50

The principle which states that, the duty to prove the criminal allegations against the
accused lied on the prosecution is called ....

burden of proof.

principle of natural justice.

principle of unnatural justice.

standard of proof.

24 / 50

The following are gender roles except ....

child bearing

crafts work

farming

vood gathering

25 / 50

The following are suggested ways of reducing gender based violence.
Which one is not?

Encourage husbands to discipline the spouses.

Reporting cases of violence to the Victim Support Unit.

Sensitising the community about gender based violence.

Speaking about the problem.

26 / 50

. Peace can be promoted through inter marriages, friendship, reciprocity and mutual
aid. Which statement below best describes the method of promoting peace through
reciprocity.

Giving assistance or aid in time of problems

It involves respecting other people‟s culture and feelings.

Marrying from different tribes and races

When one gets a gift, lie or she gives back something in return.

27 / 50

Peace which involves the state of mind, body and soul and is not dependent on time,
people, place, any external object or situ

external peace

inner peace

negative peace

28 / 50

A just soceity will work harmoniously and will also be in a state of harmony with the
environment. If you are not in harmony with the environment you will be in conflict
with others. Which of the following is not one of the ways through which conflict
can be seen?

Anger.

Hurt.

Ideas.

Quarrel.

29 / 50

Which of the following statement best analyses the major contributing factor to the
reduction of HIV and AIDS transmission rate in Zambia in 2013?

The decrease of mother to child transmission.

The increase in circumcised men.

The increase in sensitisation programmes.

The increase in the use of ARVs.

30 / 50

An HIV/AIDS patient can live longer if he ....

eats nutritious food and takes alcohol.

goes for weight checking regularly.

goes public that he is HIV positive.

takes his medication all the time as prescribed by the doctor.

31 / 50

It is important to note that after contracting the HIV, the infected person may not
develop fully blown AIDS immediately. The period from infection to development of
AIDS may range between ....

1 – 3 years

1 – 5 years

1 – 10 years

1 – 20 years

32 / 50

It is important to note that after contracting the HIV, the infected person may not
develop fully blown AIDS immediately. The period from infection to development of
AIDS may range between ....

1 – 3 years

1 – 5 years

1 – 10 years

1 – 20 years

33 / 50

Human rights are said to be inherent. This means that they ....

exist independently of the will of an individual or group of people.

can not be taken in isolation from others.

can not exist in isolation from others.

34 / 50

The convention on the rights of the child is founded on four general principles.
Which of the following statement best explains the principle of the best interest of
the child.

Children have the right to say what they think.

Children should not be discriminated whatever their race, religion and abilities.

Decision makers must prioritise matters affecting children.

Government should ensure that children survive and develop

35 / 50

Kasamba is a 16 year old girl who lives in Chichetekelo Compuound with her mother.
Mr Mulenga a Local Businessman offered her mother huge sums of money so that he
could marry Kasamba. What should kasamba do to avoid her right being violated?.

Report the matter to her relatives.

Report the matter to the law enforcement.

Run away from her mother.

To get married since the business man will take care of her.

36 / 50

Marriage is a legal union of a man and woman. It is a contract that creates social
status of husband and wife. Which of the following is not the basis for the marriage
contract?

Capacities.

Obligations.

Rights.

Status.

37 / 50

A 61 years old man died and left a will that was nullified by the courts of law
because it was not signed and not done in the presence of two witnesses and other
factors considered not valid by the courts. Name the act applicable to the
distribution of the deceased.

Act of Parliament

Entitlement Act

Intestate succession Act of 1989

Institutional property Act

38 / 50

From 1961 to 1991, Zambia has had Six National Development Plans. Which of the
following development plans came first.

Emergency Development Plan

First National Development Plan

National Transitional Development Plan

Second National Development Plan

39 / 50

The other name for the World Bank is ....

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

International Finance corporation (IFC)

International Development Association (IDA)

40 / 50

Poverty is found at family, Community and International Level. At family level,
poverty can be defined as the absence of ....

clean drinking water

good clothes in the family

money in a family

shelter, food and clothes in the family

41 / 50

The best way the government can try to alleviate poverty among its people is
through ....

agriculture development through Fertiliser Support Programme.

increase access to safe water and sanitation.

opening mines in all provinces.

revamp the poor factories.

42 / 50

Most subsistence farmers have continued to be dependent on government despite
receiving subsidised fertiliser. Which statement below best evaluates the possible
negative impact on government for not weaning farmers from subsides?

It is the responsibility of government to subsidise famers.

The government can recover the money by reducing the price of maize.

The government may fail to sustain the inputs programmes and end up in debts.

The government may benefit after the farmers export maize.

43 / 50

Environmental degradation can be caused by the following except ....

depopulation.

over population.

pollution.

synthetic Chemicals.

44 / 50

Waste management remains a huge challenge to environmental sustainability. Show
how best you can manage waste in your school.

By burning all the waste that accumulate in the school.

By burning all waste in the school

By turning all waste into compost manure

45 / 50

Which of the following is not an example of a major environmental issue in Zambia.

Deforestation

Climate

Land degradation

Pollution

46 / 50

Which of the following is not an example of a major environmental issue in Zambia.

Deforestation

Climate

Land degradation

Pollution

47 / 50

Which of the following is not a principle of the World Trade Organisation?

Competition

Specialisation

Trade

Predictability

48 / 50

Most developing countries have failed to ulitilse Aid for development. How best can
a country ulitilise donor funds for development.

Bank the funds so that they can generate interest.

By investing the Aid in Capital projects which will improve the economy

By investing the Aid into changing the outlook of government offices.

Share the money among the poor people in the country to improve their welfare.

49 / 50

Zambia qualified to the HIPC initiative in December 2000 and was awarded a total
debt relief package of 3.8 billion US Dollars. For a country to qualify for HIPC certain
conditions must be fulfilled. Which of the following is not one of the conditions?

Privatise state owned enterprises.

Reduce restrictions on Foreign Aid

Reduce huge debt burden.

Relax labour laws

50 / 50

Teenage pregnancies has the following effects except ....

it is good to have a child at an early age so that he or she can look after the parent in future.

it may lead to abortion or child dumping.

Your score is

The average score is 51%