KISII SCHOOL MOCK EXAM 2025

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AGRICULTURE
PAPER 1
TIME: 2HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

AGRICULTURE
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) This paper consists of three sections, A, B & C.
b) Answer all questions in section A & B and only two in section C

For examiners use only

SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMUM STUDENT
SCORE SCORE

A 1-16 30

B 17-20 20

C 21-23 40

TOTAL SCORE 90

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 1. Give four reason why farmers are encouraged to practice organic farming (2mks)
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2. Name the routine filed practice done by;

i. Removal of extra suckers in banana stool (1/2mk)

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Removal of old stems down to level of top foliage in pyrethrum (1/2mk)

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ii. Removal of suckers from coffee bushes (1/2mk)
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3. Distinguish between GDP and GNP (2mks)
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4. What meant by the following terms

i) Seed inoculation (1mk)

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ii) Seed dressing (1mk)

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5. Name four types of terraces (2mks)

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6. State three characteristics of phosphatic fertilizers (1/2 mk)

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7. Explain the relationship between scarcity and choice as used in agricultural economics
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8. Outline four ways by which crop pest are classified (2mks)

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9. State four advantages of land consolidation (2mks)

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10. Outline four benefits derived from trees used in agroforestry (2mks)
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11. Give four advantages of overhead irrigation in crop production (2mks)

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12. State four practices which improve light intensity in crop production (2mks)
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13. a) Give two factors that influence the quality of hay (1mk)
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b) Outline two other methods of conserving forage in the farm (1mk)

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14. Give four varieties of tomatoes grown for processing (2mks)

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15. Give four harmful effects of weed on crop production (2mks)

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16. State four factors that influence the number of secondary cultivation in seed bed
preparation (2mks)
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SECTION B (20MKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION IN THE SPACES PROVIDED

17. The diagram below represents a method of manure preparation. Study it carefully and
answer the questions that follow;

a) Identify the type of manure being prepared (1mk)

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b) Name the parts labelled E and F (2mks)

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c) Give two disadvantages of organic manures (2mks)

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 18. The diagram below illustrates a cereal crop plant and its produce, study the diagram
carefully and answer the question that follow;

a) Name one disease that attack the part labelled D in the diagram (1mk)

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c) From which section of the produce labelled E, F and G should seed for planting be
obtained? (1mk)

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c) Give one reason for the answer given in (B) above (1mk)

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d) State two functions of the part labelled H in the diagram (2mks)

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19. A farmer wishes to change her enterprise form vegetable production to dairy farming.
The costs she incurs on vegetables are as follows;
i) Weeding sh. 200
ii) Harvesting sh. 300
iii) Fertilizer sh. 500
iv) Seeds sh. 400

When she changes per enterprise to dairy she incurs the following costs;

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 Cost of buying cattle sh. 5000
Disease control – sh 200
Salary for milk person –sh 2000
Fencing – sh. 500
The revenue she gets from vegetable is sh 10,000 while in dairy she gets;
i) Milk sales sh 15,000
ii) Manure sales sh 1000
Draw a partial budget and indicate the effect of the proposed changes. (15mks)

20. The illustration below shows a type of soil erosion. Study it carefully and answer the
question that follow:

a) Identify the type of erosion illustrated above; (1mk)

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b) Give three soil factors that influence the rate of soil erosion (3mks)
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c) Name one agent of soil erosion (1mk)

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SECTION C (40 MARKS)

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
21. a) Describe harvesting of sugar cane (4mks)
b) Study following information which was extracted from juhudi farm record on 31-12-
95 and answer the question below
Loans payable to bank 300,000
Five milking cows 250,000
400 layers 80,000
20 goats 30,000
Debts payable to co-operative 20,000
Buildings/ structures 60,000
Bonus payable to workers 19,000
Cattle feed in store 10,000
Animal drugs in store 4,000
Debtors receivable 18,000
Breakages to repair 30,000
Cash at hand 20,000
Cash in Bank 30,000
Spray equipment 12,000
Prepare a balance sheet for Juhudi’s farm using the information above; (6mks)
d) Describe the function of agricultural marketing (10mks)
22. a) Describe the procedure of silage making (10mks)
b) State five effects of winds in crop production (5mks)
c) Explain five physical methods of pest control (5mks)
23. a) Describe the safety precautions a farmer should take when using herbicides (5mks)
b) Explain five factors that influence rooting of cutting (10mks)

c) Explain five ways through which farmers adjust to risks and uncertainties in farming
(5mks)

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AGRICULTURE
PAPER 2
TIME: 2HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

AGRICULTURE
PAPER 2
TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ANDIDATES

iii. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
iv. This paper consists of three sections;-A, B and C.
v. Answer all questions in section A and B and any two questions in section C
vi. All answer must be written in the spaces provided.
vii. This paper consist of 12 printed pages.
viii. Candidates should check the question papers to ascertain that all the pages are
printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
ix. Candidates should answer the question in English.

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SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMUM CADIDATES SCORE

SCORE

A 1 – 18 30 MARKS

B 19 - 22 20 MARKS

C 23 20

24 20

25 20

T O TAL MAR K S

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SECTION A 30 MARKS
1. State FOUR factors that determine the strength of concrete in building and
construction. (2mks)
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2. State the factors that a farmer should consider when siting a bee hive to prevent
swarming. (2mks)
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3. Name ONE livestock disease that is transmitted by the following parasites (1mks)
24. Brown ear tick
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25. Tsetse fly
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4. State TWO factors that enable ruminants to break Fibrous food materials
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5. State FOUR breeds of rabbits. (2mks)
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6. State FOUR essentials of clean milk production. (2mks)
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7. State FOUR measures that should be taken to control brucellosis in cattle. (2mks)
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8. State FOUR ways of restraining cattle (2mks)
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9. State FOUR advantages of battery cage system. (2mks)
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10. State FOUR maintenance of a Jackplain (2mks)
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11. State TWO functions of ventilation in a farm house. (1mk)
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12. Define the following terms as used in sheep rearing. (2mks)
(i) Hogg
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 (ii) Burling
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(iii) Ringing
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(iv) Wigging\
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13. State TWO types of selection practiced by livestock farmers. (1mk)
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14. State FOUR factors that lead to long calving interval in cattle. (2mks)
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15. Outline THREE methods of harnessing tractor power. (1 ½ mks)
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16. State TWO causes of small sized eggs in poultry. (1mk)
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17. State FOUR functions of the lubricating system in a tractor. (2mks)
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18. State THREE qualities considered when selecting a heifer for dairy purposes (1 ½ mks)

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SECTION B.
19. Study the diagram below of a diesel fuel system then answer the questions that
follow.

a) Identify the parts labelled (3mks)

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b) State TWO maintenance practices carried out on the system (2mks)
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 20. Below are diagrams of certain parasites. Study them carefully and answer the
questions that follow.

a) Identify parasites C.D and E (3mks)

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b) State TWO categories of the parasites above. (2mks)
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21. Below is an activity carried out in poultry production. Study it carefully then answer
the questions that follow.

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 (a) Identity the practice being carried out/ (1mk)
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(b) State FOUR defects that can be detected by this practice. (4mks)
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22. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Name the parts labelled M,N,P (3mks)

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SECTION C ( 40 MARKS).
INSTRUCTIONS: All Questions have equal; marks. Chose any two.
23.a. Describe advantages of Ai practice in livestock production.(10mks)
(b) Differentiate between petrol and diesel engine. (5mks)
(c) Describe the components of a spray race (5mks)

24.(a)Describe FIVE management practices carried out on hedge. (5mks)

(b) State the general symptoms of endoparasite attack. (10mks)
(c) Describe the uses of various equipments that are used in honey harvesting. (5mks)
25. State the maintenance practices of a mouldbord plough/ (5mks)
(b) Describe mastitis under the following sub headings.
(i) Animal affected (2mks)
(ii) Pre-disposing factors (5mks)
(iii) Symptoms of attack (3mks)

(c) State FIVE factors to be considered when selecting construction materials (4mks)

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 KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

BIOLOGY
CONFIDENTI
CONFIDENTIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHOOLS
-The information contained in this paper is to enable the head of school and teacher in charge
of Biology to make adequate preparations. NO ONE ELSE should have access to this paper
or acquire knowledge of its contents. Great care must be taken to ensure that the information
herein does not reach the candidates either directly or indirectly.
-The Biology teacher is NOT expected to perform the experiments
- The apparatus required by each candidate for the Biology joint practical examination are set
out on this page. It is expected that the ordinary apparatus of a Biology laboratory will be
available.
- The Biology teacher should note that it is his/her responsibility to ensure that each apparatus
acquired, for this examination agrees with the specifications on this page.

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x. Twelve Specimen N (Soaked bean seeds soaked for 4days)

xi. Indicator D (bromothymol blue)
xii. Cotton wool (substantial amount)
xiii. Wooden splint
xiv. 2 test tubes in a rack
xv. Means of timing

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xvi. Write your name, class and adm. No. in the spaces provided above.
xvii. This paper consists of 27 questions. Attempt all questions in the spaces provided.

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QUESTION CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1 – 27

TOTAL

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 Answer all questions on the spaces provided.

(d) Suggest a biological tool that is most suitable for collecting each of the following
organisms. (3mks)
a) Scorpions
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b) Safari ants on a tree
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c) Butterfly in a coffee farm
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(e) State two structural differences between arteries and veins. (2mks)
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(f) The diagram below shows plant cells.

c) Identify the cells shown above. (1mk)

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d) Explain how the cells are adapted to their function. (2mks)
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4.a) Name a growth hormone that had inhibitory effects in plant growth. (1mk)

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b) State two characteristics of a meristematic cells. (2mks)

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5. The diagram below represents a nerve cell.

a) Identify the type of nerve cell. (1mk)

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b) Give a reason for your answer in a above. (1mk)
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c) Using an arrow on the diagram. Indicate the direction of impulse movement.(1mk)

6. A student observed a raw of 16 epidermal cells in a microscopic field that was 8mm
in diameter. Calculate the average length of each cell in micrometers. (2mks)
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7. State the causative agent of:- (2mks)
i) Malaria
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ii) Candidiasis
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8. Study the diagram below showing longitudinal section of a kidney.

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 23.Name the parts labeled A and B. (2mks)
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24. Which portions of the human nephron are only found in the part labeled A. (2mks)
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9. Suggest three ways of reducing global warming. (3mks)
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10.a) Name the enzyme that completes fat digestion in human. (1mk)
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b) State two adaptations of herbivores which enable them to digest cellulose. (2mks)
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11. The chemical equation below represents a reaction that occurs in cells.
2C57 H98O6 + 145O2 102CO2 + 98H2O + Energy

c) Calculate the R.Q. (2mks)

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d) Identify the food substrate used in respiration. (1mk)

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e) Name the compound that stores energy released during oxidation of glucose.(1mk)
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12. The diagram below shows a set up used to investigate a certain response in ants.

a) Name the response exhibited by the ants. (1mk)

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b) State the survival value of the response named in (a) above. (1mk)
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13.a) Name the valves that close and the valves that open during ventricular systole. (2mks)
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b) Name the part of the heart that acts as the pace maker. (1mk)

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14. Explain why fossil records as evidence of organic evolution are usually
incomplete.(2mks)
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15. Explain why pteridophytes are considered more advanced than Bryophytes.(3mks)

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16. Study the diagram below representing parts of a mammalian skeleton.

(c) Name the bone. (1mk)

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(d) Which bone articulates with the above bone at point Y. (1mk)
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(e) Name the type of joint formed with bone at point Y. (1mk)
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17. Explain why an individual with blood group O can donate blood to all other blood
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18. The diagram below represents a stage during cell division.

26. Identify the stage of cell division. (1mk)

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27. Give two reasons for your answer in (a) above. (2mks)
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19.a) What is an allele? (1mk)
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b) State two causes of variations. (2mks)
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20. A group of students set up an experiment as shown below. The experimental set up
were left for 20 minutes.

The observation after 20 minutes were as shown in the table.

Set up Observation
Inside tubing Outside tubing
A Blue black colour Colour of iodine
B Colour of Iodine Colour of iodine

d) State the process being demonstrated in this experiment. (1mk)

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e) Explain the results in set up (A) above. (3mks)

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21. State three adaptations of respiratory surface in a bony fish. (3mks)

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22. The diagram below represent a cell organelle.

a) Identify the organelle. (1mk)

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b) State the name of X. (1mk)
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c) State the function of X. (1mk)

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d) Give an example of animal cell where the organ occurs in abundance. (1mk)

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23. The equation below shows a process that occurs in plants.
2H2O 4H+ + O2
e) Identify the process above. (1mk)
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f) Name the organelle in which the process above occurs. (1mk)
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g) Give two conditions necessary for the above process to occur. (2mks)

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24.i) Distinguish between convergent and divergent evolution. (2mks)

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ii) Give one method by which age of fossils can be determined. (1mk)

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25. The graph below shows the effects of substrate concentration on the rate of enzyme
reactions

B C
Rate of reaction

A Substrate concentration
a. Account for the shape of the graph between:-
(v) A and B (2mks)
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(vi) B and C. (2mks)
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26. The diagram below illustrates the structure of a bread mould.

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 i) Name the part labeled J & M. (2mks)
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ii) State the functions of structure labeled K. (2mks)

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27. Name the part of human brain that controls the following functio(2mks)
a) Controls peristalsis
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TIME: 2 ½ HOURS

KISII SCHOOL MOCK EXAM 2025

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BIOLOGY
PAPER 2
(THEORY)
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
28. -Write your name, class and admission number in the spaces provided above.
29. -Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
30. -This paper consists of Question 1 to 8
31. Answer all questions in section A. Question 6 is compulsory, then choose either
question 7 or 8.
32. -Students should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed
as indicated and no questions are missing.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

Question Maximum Score Candidate’s score
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8 20

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1.a) What is meant by the term Genetics. (1mk)

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b) State two examples of discontinuous variation in human beings. (2mks)
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c) A female with sickle cell trait marries a normal man. The allele for Sickle cell is Hbs
and the normal allele HbA. Determine the probability that their first born will have
sickle cell trait. Show your working. (5mks)
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2. Study the diagram below of the mammalian ear and answer the questions that follow.

a) Name the parts labeled X,Y and N. (3mks)

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b) State how the parts labeled Y are adapted to their functions. (2mks)
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c)i) Besides hearing, state one other function of the ear. (1mk)
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ii) Which of the labeled parts is responsible for the function you have stated in c(i)
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d) What would happen if the auditory nerve is completely damaged? (1mk)
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3. The diagram below represents a stage of growth in a seed during germination.

a)i) Name the type of germination illustrated above. (1mk)

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xviii. Give a reason for your answer in a(i) above. (1mk)
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b) Name the part labeled R. (1mk)
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c) Give two functions of the part labeled Q. (2mks)

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e) Explain how part labeled P straightens. (3mks)

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4. Below is a diagram of structure found in Eukoryotic cells. Study it and answer the
questions that follows.

(g) Identify the structure. (1mk)

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(h) State two functions of the structure. (2mks)
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c.i) Name one organelle found in animal cells but absent in plant c (1mk)
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ii) State one function of the organelle you have named in c(i) above. (1mk)
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d) State 3 properties of structure you have identified in (a) above.(3mks)
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5. The diagrams below represents a set up to investigate the conditions necessary for
seed germination.

The set up was left for 7 days.

(f) What conditions were being investigated in the experiment? (2mks)
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(g) State three reasons for soaking seeds in set up A and B. (3mks)
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(h) What were the expected results after seven days. (3mks)
h) Set up A_
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i) Set up B
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 Answer question 6 compulsory and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided after
question 8.

6. The table below shows how quantities of sweat and urine vary with external
temperatures.

External Temperature oC Urine (cm3/hr) Sweat cm3/hr

0 100 5
5 90 6
10 80 10
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20 60 30
25 50 60
30 40 120
35 30 200
e) Using the same axis, draw a graph of quantity of urine and sweat against the external
temperature. (7mks)
f) (i) State the quantity of urine and sweat produced when external temperature was
12.5oC. (2mks)
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ii) State the physical process through which the body was cooled by sweating as
temperature was rising. (1mk)
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iii) Account for the quantity of urine produced as the temperature increased. (4mks)

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g) State the nitrogenous waste that could be eliminated in urine or sweat in human
beings. (3mks)
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h) State three behavioural mechanism that poikilotherms use to regulate their body
temperature under hot conditions. (3mks)

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7.a) Describe the process of double fertilization in flowering plants. (14mks)
b) State the changes that occur in a flower after fertilization. (6mks)
8.a) State the importance of locomotion in animals. (4mks)
b) Describe the adaptations of the finned fish to locomotion. (16mks)
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BIOLOGY

PAPER 3

TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Biology

Practical

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

• Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided.

• Sign and write date of examination in the spaces provided above
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• You are required to spend the first 15 minutes of the 1 ¾ hours allowed for this
paper reading the whole paper carefully.

For Examiner’s Use Only:

QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1 15

2 14
3 11

TOTAL 40

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1. You are provided with several specimens N and indicator D, which is Bromothymol blue.
Study them and answer the questions that follow:

(a) (i) Identify the part of plant represented by specimen N. (1mk)

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(ii) Give a reason for your answer in a) i) above. (1mk)

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(b) i) Name the physiological process which is taking place in specimen N. (1mk)
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ii) Describe the two changes which occurred to specimen N during the process named in b)i)
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(c) i) State two internal factors which would promote the physiological process exhibited by
specimen N, (2mks)
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ii) State two external conditions which would inhibit the process demonstrated by specimen
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(d) Take a small piece of cotton wool and insert into a test tube. Use a wooden splint to push it
to the bottom. Add two drops of indicator marked D, and spread it uniformly in the cotton
wool by pressing using the wooden splint. Drain the excess indicator and then add 10 pieces
of specimen N into the test tube. Close the mouth of the test tube tightly using the
remaining cotton wool. Leave the set up to stand on the tube rack for 20 minutes.

(i) Record your observation after 20 minutes (1mk)

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(ii) Account the observation in d) i) above (3mks)
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2. Below are diagrams of part the urinary system. Examine them and answer the questions
below.

(a) Name the parts labeled K, F, X,A and H (5mks)

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(b) State two adaptations of part labeled H to its function (2mks)

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(c) From the name the part where;

(i) Counter current flow occurs (lmk)

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(ii) Reabsorption of water occurs (1mk)

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(iii) Name the metabolic wastes components in the blood that do not enter the renal tubule (1mks)

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(d) Explain what would happen to the process of urine formation in absence of anti-diuretic
hormone (3mks)

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3. Photographs A, B, C, D, and E below represent organisms that occupy a certain Ecosystem

studied on a field visit.

C B
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(a)Using the letters assigned to each organism, construct two food chains ending with a
Tertiary consumer. (2mks)
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(i)Suppose organism B migrated out of this ecosystem, suggest two possible effects on the
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(ii)Using observable features only, state the adaptations of organism A to different ways of
locomotion. (3mks)
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(b) Carefully observe feet from four different birds labeled G, H, J, and K

J
K

H G

(i) What evolutionary concept is shown by these feet? (1mk)

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(ii)State the functional adaptations shown by the feet labeled G, J, and K (3mks)

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(iii)For the feet H and G, state the observable features that suit the birds to that
environment. (2mks)
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BUSINESS STUDIES

PAPER 1

TIME: 2 HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

565/1

BUSINESS STUDIES
TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions to Candidates:
) Write your Name, School and Admission number in the spaces provided
a) Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
b) Check that the question paper has all pages printed and that no questions
are missing.
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
QUESTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

MARKS

QUESTIONS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

MARKS

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 1.State four ways in which the utility of a product can be increased. (4mks)
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2.Highlight four disadvantages of operating an enclosed office layout. (4mks)

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3.State four reasons why Countries may decide to trade with each other. (4mks)
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4.State four functions of the Central Bank of Kenya. (4mks)

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5.Odhiambo provided the following information for the month of January 2019
Sh.

Opening stock 200,000

Closing stock 300,000

Purchases 500,000

Margin 20%

Prepare his trading account for the month ending 31st January 2019

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 6.State four indicators of economic development. (4mks)
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7.State four consequences that may arise due to poor arrangement of goods in a warehouse.
(4mks)
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8.The inflation rate in Country X moved from 5.8% to 9.4%. State four positive outcomes
of this change. (4mks)
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9.Highlight four circumstances under which a manufacturer would find it necessary to carry
out market research. (4mks)

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10.State four factors that determine the amount of revenue collected by the Kenyan
Government through taxation. (4mks)
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11.The following balances were extracted from the books of Shiku Traders for the year
ended 30th June 2010.
Debtors 120,000 Cash at bank 180,000
Creditors 60,000 5 years bank loan 270,000
Machinery 450,000 Stock 60,000
Cash in hand 70,000

Prepare a balance sheet of Shiku traders as at 30th June 2010

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 12.Highlight four guidelines that may heir an entrepreneur in identifying a viable business
opportunity. (4mks)
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13.On January 1st 2006, Mwaniki Traders had sh. 180,000 cash and sh. 170,000 at bank.
During the month the following transactions took place:
2006 Jan 10: paid ABM Trades sh.25,000 by cheque sh. 1000 cash discount.
2006 Jan 16: Sold goods for sh.14,000 cash cash less 5% discount.
Enter the above transaction in a cash book and balance it off. (4mks)

14.Identify the error committed in the following cases. (4mks)

(i) A transaction took place but was not
recorded.
(ii) Entries are made on the wrong sides of
the relevant account.
(iii) Entries are made correctly but in the
wrong class of accounts
(iv) Errors in both credit and debit entries
are of equal magnitude and cancels out each
other.

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 15.Outline four factors that determine the amount of money that an individual may hold
inorder to meet unexpected expenses. (4mks)
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16.State four factors which determine the size of a Country’s national income. (4mks)
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17.Outline four ways in which the nature of a product influences the choice of a distribution
channel. (4mks)
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18.In the spaces provided in the table below, name the document Jambi LTD would issue
under the circumstances described. (4mks)
Circumstances Source document
(i) Jambi LTD sold goods worth Ksh.54,000 on credit to
Jamilar Traders

(ii) Osuri Enterprises which had bought goods worth

Shs.27,000 was
erroneously charged for only Sh.25,000.
(iii) Guru Traders paid shs.33,900 by cheque to Jamii LTD for
goods which had been supplied.
(iv) Goods sold to Jamilar Traders had been overprices by
Shs.4,000.

19.State four reasons why the Kenyan government has been organizing seminars and
workshops for training youths in business. (4mks)
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20.State four ways in which the legal political environment may improve business
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21.Give four differences between a Public limited company and a partnership.

Public Limited Company Partnerships
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22. The graph below represents the demand and supply curve for milk.
Price

State four effects of shift of the demand curve to the right. (4mks)
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23.State four reasons why bill boards are popular in product promotions. (4mks)
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24.Highlight four measures that a government may take to correct a balance of payment
deficit in the Country (4mks)
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25.Mention four benefits that may enjoyed by a Country that is experiencing over-
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PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E 565/2

BUSINESS STUDIES
PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS
Instructions to Candidates:
c) Write your Name, School and Admission number in the spaces provided
d) Answer any FIVE questions in the spaces provided.
e) All questions carry equal marks.
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

20

20

20
20
20

TOTAL SCORE 100

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 Answer any FIVE questions in the spaces provided.

1.(a) Explain five ways of making face to face communication effective. (10mks)
(b) Discuss five advantages of trade restriction to a Country.
(10mks)

2.(a) Explain five circumstances under which an insurance contract may be terminated.
(10mks)
(b) Explain five differences between commercial banks and the non-banking
financial
Institutions.
(10mks)

3.(a) Using a well labeled diagram explain the effect of a decrease in the cost of production
on
the equilibrium price and quantity of a commodity.
(10mks)
(b) Kyalo started a hardware business on 1st Jan. 2019. The following is a summary
of his
transactions during the month.
Invoice received
2019: Jan 2: Jirani Ltd Ks.80,000
18: Chuma Ltd Ksh.140,000
26: Mwanaisha traders Ksh.160,000

Invoice Issued
2019: Jan 5: Mungi Traders Ks.50,000
20: Moto traders Ksh.150,000
25: Jua Kali traders Ksh.70,000

Credit notes issued

2019: Jan 10: Mungi Traders Ks.6,000
28: Jua Kali traders Ksh.4,000

Credit notes received

2019: Jan 12: Jirani Ltd Ks.3,000
24: Chuma Ltd Ksh.8,000
30: Mwanaisha traders Ks.12,000

Additional information
2019: Jan 10: Sold machinery on credit to Kima traders sh50,000
9: Bought electronics equipment on credit from Lowland traders
sh.18,000.
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 Prepare relevant journals to record the above transactions.
(10mks)

4.(a) Explain five uses of the national income statistics. (10mks)

(b) Explain five factors that may lead to business success.
(10mks)

5. (a)) Explain five benefits that a private Ltd Company may enjoy by changing to a Public
Limited Company.
(10mks)
(b) Explain five factors that the government should consider when deciding on a
good tax
system.
(10mks)

6.(a) Yoder is an horticultural Company producing flowers. Explain five factors that may
influence the choice of a channel for distributing its’ products.
(10mks)
(b) The following information was extracted from the books of Sunway stores.
Opening stock Sh.60,000
Closing stock Sh.120,000
Cost of sales Sh.40,000
Debtors Sh.75,000
Creditors Sh.106,000
Returns inwards Sh.25,000
Sales Sh.52,500
Bank overdraft Sh.24,000
Required:
Determine
(i) Purchases (2mks)
(ii) Mark up (2mks)
(iii) Profit margin (2mks)
(iv) Working capital (2mks)
(v) Rate of stock turn over (2mks)

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In addition to the equipment and fittings in the Chemistry laboratory, each candidate will
require:

33. Solid R (5.0g of oxalic acid in a boiling tube. (Accurately weighed)

34. 100cm3 solution Q (0.25M NaOH)
35. Thermometer (-10oC – 110oC)
36. One 50ml burette
37. Filter funnel
38. Pipette and pipette filler
39. One label
40. 250ml volumetric flask
41. 2 pieces 250ml conical flask
42. About 500ml of distilled water
43. Bunsen burner
44. 0.5 of solid S (maleic acid)
45. 6 test-tubes in a rack
46. Two boiling tubes
47. Test tube holder
48. 1.0g solid T (PbCO3 and ZnSO4 mixture ratio 1:1)
49. Filter paper (Whatman)
50. 1cm length polished magnesium ribbon
51. PH chart scale
Access to the following
(i) Phenolphthalein indicator supplied with a dropper
(j) 2.0M NaOH supplied with a dropper.
(k) 2.0M NH3(aq) supplied with a dropper.
(l) 2.0M dilute nitric acid supplied with a dropper
(m) Lead (II) nitrate solution supplied with a dropper
(n) Acidified Barium nitrate solution supplied with a dropper.
(o) Potassium iodide solution supplied with a dropper.
(p) Acidified potassium manganate (VII) supplied with a dropper
(q) Universal indicator

NOTES: PREPARATIONS

f) Acidified Barium nitrate is prepared by weighing dissolving 26.0g of Ba(NO3) in

600m3 of distilled water. Add 250cm3 of 2MHNO3 and topping up to 1 litre with
distilled water.

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g) Acidified potassium manganate (VII) is prepared by dissolving 3.16g of solid KMnO4
in 400cm3 of 1m H2SO4 and making it to one litre with distilled water.

h) Lead nitrate dissolve 33.1g in 800cm3 distilled water and make it to one litre.

i) Solution Q is prepared by accurately weighing 10.0g of sodium hydroxide pellets and

dissolving and topping up to 1 litre.

j) 2M NaOH prepared by dissolving 80g of NaOH pellets in 800cm3 of distilled water and
top up to 1 litre.

k) 2M NH3(aq) measuring 298cm3 of ammonia solution top up to 1 litre. Label the

solution aqueous ammonia (2MNH3(aq)

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
d) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
e) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
f) Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
g) KNEC Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.
h) All working must be clearly shown where necessary.
i) This paper consists of 12 printed pages.
j) Candidates should check the paper carefully to ascertain that all pages are printed
and that no questions are missing.

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1(a) State the condition under which a Bunsen burner produces a non-luminous flame. (1mk)
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(b)Write an equation for the reaction that takes place in a luminous flame assuming the
laboratory gas is butane. (1mk)
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(c)One of the regions in the non-luminous flame is the unburnt gas region. Describe how the
presence of this region can be shown using a piece of paper. (1mk)
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2. The diagram below is a section of a model of the structure of element T.

KEY
∓ ∓ ∓ ∓ ∓
+ Nuclear Charge
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̶ An Electron
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3. A radioactive isotope of lead undergoes radioactive decay in two stages as shown below:
216 212 212
85𝑃𝑏 (i) 83𝑋 (ii) 84𝑌

25. Identify the particle emitted at each stage. (2mks)

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26. State one use of radioactive isotopes. (1mk)
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State the observations made when Hydrogen Sulphide gas is bubbled through aqueous Lead
(II) Nitrate solution. (1mk)
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(ii) Write an ionic equation for the reaction above. (1mk)

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5. The set up below was used to investigate the reaction between dry hydrogen gas and Copper
(II) Oxide.

(r) Name substance A. (1mk)

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(s) State the observation made in the combustion tube. (1mk)

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(t) Explain the observation in (b) above. (1mk)

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6(a) Consider the following equation.

AB(g)
A(g) + B(g)
Energy
content

Reaction path
On the same axis, sketch the graph when a catalyst is added. (1mk)

H H

(b) Hydrazine H – N – N – H is used as a fuel in rockets. Using the bond energies in the table
below. Calculate the enthalpy change for combustion of hydrazine. (3mks)

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N2H4(l) + O2(g) N2(g) + 2H2O(g)

Bond Bond energy kJ/mol

N–H 388
N–N 163
O=O 496
N≡N 944
O–H 463

7. The diagram below represents large scale manufacture of hydrochloric acid. Study it and
answer the questions that follow:

l) Identify
c) Gas A (1mk)
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d) Gas B (1mk)
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m) Write the chemical equation for the reaction between gas A and gas B. (1mk)
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n) State the role of glass beads in the process. (1mk)

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8. Use the following information on substances S, T, V and Hydrogen to answer the question
that follow.
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(i) T displaces V from a solution containing V ions.
(ii) Hydrogen reacts with the heated oxide of S but has no effect on heated oxide of F.
d) Arrange substances S, T, V and Hydrogen in order of increasing reactivity. (2mks)
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e) If T and V are divalent metals, write an ionic equation for the reaction in (i) above. (1mk)
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9. Describe how the PH of anti-acid (Actal tablet) can be determined in the laboratory. (3mks)
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10(a) A student electroplated a spoon with copper metal. Write an equation for the reaction at the
cathode. (1mk)
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(b)Calculate the time in minutes required to deposit 1.184 grams of Copper if a current of 2A
was used. (1 Faraday = 96500 coulombs, Cu = 63.5) (2mks)
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11. When steam was passed over heated charcoal as shown in the diagram below, hydrogen gas
and Carbon (II) oxide were formed.

f) Write a balanced equation for the reaction which takes place in the combustion tube. (1mk)
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g) Name two uses of Carbon (II) oxide gas, which are also the uses of hydrogen gas. (2mks)
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12. A given sample of ink is a mixture of red dye, blue dye and orange dye. The blue dye is least
absorbed than the rest and the red dye is the most sticky.
a) Complete the paper chromatogram below showing their separation. (1½mks)

(b)
The above dyes are soluble in water. Describe how a pure sample of blue dye can be
obtained. (1mk)
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c) Name the solvent used in paper chromatography. (½ mk)
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13. In an experiment to investigate the conductivity of substances, a student used the set up
shown below.

The student noted that the bulb did not light.

52. What had been omitted in the set up. (1mk)
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53. Explain why the bulb lights when the omission is corrected? (2mks)
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14. The results of an experiment to determine the solubility of potassium chlorate in water at 30oC
were as follows.
Mass of dish = 15.86g
Mass of dish + saturated solution at 30oC = 26.8g
Mass of dish + solid chlorate after evaporation to dryness = 16.68g
Calculate the mass of saturated solution containing 60g of water at 30oC. (3mks)
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15(a) Give the systematic names of the following compounds. (2mks)
CH3

(vii) CH3 – C – CH3

CH3
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(viii) CH3C≡ CCH2CH3
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(b) Describe a chemical test that can be carried out inorder to distinguish between.

CH3

CH3 – C – CH3 and CH3C ≡ CCH2CH3 (2mks)

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16(a) Draw a labelled diagram showing the atomic structure of 11𝑁𝑎 (2mks)

(b) The atomic number of phosphorous is 15. Draw a dot (˖) and cross (x) diagram for the
compound formed when phosphorous react with chlorine. (1mk)

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17(i) State Gay-Lussaic’s Law. (1mk)
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ii)15cm3 of a gaseous hydrocarbon reacted completely with 45cm3 of Oxygen gas. 30cm3 of
carbon (IV) oxide were formed. Determine the formula of the hydrocarbon given that all
volume of gases were measured under same conditions of temperature and pressure. (2mks)
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18. Consider the following reactions
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)

The enthalpy is -92.4kJ per mole of nitrogen.

xix. Give the enthalpy change per mole of ammonia.
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xx. State and explain how each of the following affects the yield of ammonia: (2mks)
(i) Increase in temperature. (1mk)
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(ii) Finely divided iron. (1mk)
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19. Excess iron was allowed to rust in dm3 of moist air remaining was measured at 1
atmospheric pressure each day. The results were as follows.

Day 0 1 3 4 5 6 7 8
Volume (cm3) 2000 1900 1720 1660 1620 1600 1600 1600

b. Write an equation for the formation of rust. (1mk)

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c. On which day was the reaction complete. Explain. (1mk)
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d. What is the percentage volume of oxygen in air. Show your working. (1mk)

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20. Element P3+ and Q2- belong to period three of the periodic table.
(i) Write the electronic arrangement of their atoms. (2mks)
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Give the IUPAC name of the following:
CH3CH2COOCH2CH3 (1mk)
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ii) Give the chemical name to which the compound you have named in (i) above belongs.(1mk)
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iii) Name the two substances used in the formation of the compound in (i) above. (1mk)
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22. The set up below was used to investigate some properties of two gases M and N.

When beaker A was filled with gas M, the level of water in the glass tube rose to point II. When the
experiment was repeated using gas M, the level of water dropped to point III. Explain these
observations. (2mks)
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23. Nitric (V) acid may be prepared in the laboratory by the action of concentrated sulphuric
(VI) acid on a suitable nitrate and distilling off the nitric V acid.
(a) Why is the apparatus used in the preparation of nitric (V) acid made of glass. (1mk)
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(b)Pure nitric (V) acid is colourless but the products in the laboratory preparation is usually
yellow. Explain. (2mks)
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24.Starting with copper metal, describe how a pure sample of Copper (II) carbonate can be
prepared. (3mks)
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25. Aluminum is both malleable and ductile.

(a) Differentiate between malleable and ductile. (2mks)
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(i) Malleability (1mk)
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26. Sulphur (IV) oxide and nitrogen (IV) oxide reacts as shown in the equation below.

SO2(g) + NO2(g) SO3(g) + NO(g)

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Using the oxidation numbers of either sulphur or nitrogen, show that this is redox
reaction. (2mks)
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
54. -Write your name, class and admission number in the spaces provided above.
55. -Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
56. -This paper consists of Question 1 to 7
57. -Students should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as
indicated and no questions are missing.

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1(a) Draw the structures of the following compounds. (2mks)

(ix) 2-methylbut-2-ene
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(b) Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
Cl2(g)
Prop-I-ene M

Step I

Sodium metal Product

Propan-I-oI Step III

Step II

CH3CH2COOH

Na2CO3

CH3CH2COONa(aq) CO2(g) H2O(l)

Mixture of NaOH and
Step IV Ca(OH)2 (Sodalime)

Organic compound K

k) Identify the organic compound K. (1mk)

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 l) Write the formula of M. (1mk)
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m) Give one reagent that can be used in:

Step I (1mk)
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n) Write the equation of the reaction in Step III. (1mk)
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(c) Name the process that occurs in: (2mks)
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(d) The structure below represents a type of cleansing agent

Describe how the cleansing agent removes grease from a piece of cloth. (3mks)
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2. Below is part of the periodic table. The letters are not the actual symbols of the
elements. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

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C E G L N
D F

a(i) State and explain the differences in the melting point of D and F. (2mks)
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(ii) Explain the difference in the atomic radii of G and N. (2mks)

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(xi) Select the element that is the strongest reducing agent. Explain. (2mks)
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Compare the nature of the aqueous solution of the oxide of C and that of L.
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(b) Study the table below and answer the questions that follows:
Substance MP(k) BP (k) Electrical conductivity
Solid Molten
J 365 463 NIL NIL
K 1323 2773 Good Good
L 1046 1680 NIL Good
M 2156 2776 NIL NIL

(c) Which of the substance J, K, L and M represents the following:

(i) Silicon (IV) Oxide (1mk)
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(ii) Barium Sulphate (1mk)
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i)In terms of structure and bonding, explain why Silicon (IV) Chloride (SiCl4) is a liquid
at room temperature while Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is a solid. (2mks)
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3(a(i) What is meant by the term ‘Enthalpy of formation’. (1mk)

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(ii) The enthalpies of combustion of Carbon, Methane and Hydrogen are indicated below:
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 C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g) ; ∆H = -393kJmol-1

H2(g) + ½ O2(g) H2O(l) ; ∆H = -286kJmol-1

Enthalpy of combustion of CH4 = -890kJ/mol.

I Draw an energy cycle diagram that links the enthalpy of formation of methane to
enthalpies of combustion of carbon, hydrogen and methane. (2mks)

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II Determine the enthalpy of formation of methane. (2mks)

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(b) An experiment was carried out where different volumes of dilute hydrochloric acid and
aqueous sodium hydroxide both at 25oC were mixed and stirred with a thermometer.
The highest temperature reached by each mixture was recorded in the table below.
Volume of Hydrochloric acid 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
(cm3)
Volume of sodium hydroxide 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
(cm3)
Highest temperature of 27.2 29.4 31.6 33.8 33.6 31.8 30.0 28.4 26.6
mixture (oC)

k)On the grid provided, plot a graph of highest temperature (vertical axis) against
volume of hydrochloric acid (horizontal axis). (3mks)

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 l) Using your graph, determine the
(u) Highest temperature reached. (½mk)
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(v) Volume of acid and base reacting when highest temperature is reached. (1mk)
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Calculate the amount of heat liberated during the neutralization process. (Specific
heat capacity 4.2Jg-1k- and the density of solution is 1.0g/cm3. (1½mks)
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(w) The molar enthalpy of neutralization between hydrochloric acid and ammonia
solution was found to be -52.2kJ/mol-, while that of hydrochloric acid and sodium
hydroxide was -57kJmol-1. Explain the difference in these values. (2mks)
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4(a) What is meant by rate of reaction. (1mk)
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(b) In the space provided sketch the diagram of a set-up that can be used to determine the
rate of reaction between manganese (IV) oxide and hydrogen peroxide. (3mks)

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(c) A state of equilibrium between dichromate ions is established as shown below:

Cr2𝑂72− (aq) + 2OH- 2Cr𝑂42− (aq) + 4H2O(l)
Orange Yellow

27. What is meant by dynamic equilibrium. (1mk)

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28. State and explain observation made, when a few drops of hydrochloric acid are
added to the equilibrium mixture. (2mks)
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(x) Some plants have seeds that contain vegetable oil.
(k) Describe how the oil can be obtained from the seeds. (3mks)
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 (l) Explain how it could be confirmed that the liquid obtained from the seeds in oil. (1mk)
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5. Use the standard electrode potential given below to answer the questions that follows:

Half reaction Eθ volts

Zn2+(aq) + 2e- Zn(s) -0.76

Pb2+(aq) + 2e- Pb(s) -0.13
Ag+(aq) + e- Ag(s) +0.80
Cu2+(aq) + 2e- Cu(s) +0.34

(a)(i) Choose a pair that will form a cell with the higher Eθ value. (1mk)
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xxi. Draw a diagram to represent the cell formed by the pair in (i) above
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(m) Give a cell representation for the cell in (I) above (1mk)
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(n) State two functions of the salt – bridge. (2mk)
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b(i) Using a well labelled diagram, explain how an iron spoon can be electroplated with silver.
(2mks)

ii) 2.34g of metal Q were deposited when a current of 4.0 amperes was passed through a salt
of Q for 30 minutes. (RAM of Q = 65, 1 Faraday = 96,500C) calculate the amount of
electricity in coulomb:

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 o)Used to deposit 2.34g of metal Q. (1mk)
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p)Needed to deposit one mole of Q. (1mk)
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6(a) Two reagents that can be used to prepare chlorine gas are Manganese (IV) oxide and
concentrated hydrochloric acid.
v)Write an equation for reaction. (1mk)
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Give the formula of another reagent that can be reacted with concentrated hydrochloric
acid to produce chlorine gas. (1mk)
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vii) Describe how the chlorine gas would be dried in the laboratory. (2mks)
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(b) In an experiment, dry chlorine gas was reacted with aluminium as shown in figure below

f) Name substance A. (1mk)

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g)Write an equation for the reaction that took place in the combustion tube. (1mk)
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h)0.84g of aluminium reacted completely with chlorine gas. Calculate the volume of
chlorine gas used (Molar gas volume is 24dm3 Al=27) (3mks)

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i) Give two reasons why Calcium oxide is used in the set up. (2mks)
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7. Extraction of iron involves two main processes, smelting and refining. Below is the blast
furnace which is used to smelt iron from its ore.

(a(i) The chief ore is Hamematite. Name one other ore used in extraction iron. (1mk)
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ii) Name the reducing agent in the process. (1mk)
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xxii. What is the role of the hot air blast in the process. (1mk)
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(b) Write equations for the reaction that took place of the region marked A, B and C. (3mks)

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(c) What is the purpose of limestone in the extraction process. (1mk)

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(d) Write equations to show how impurities are removed from the ore. (2mks)
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(e) State one environmental effect of the process. (1mk)
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CHEMISTRY
PAPER 3
TIME: 2 ¼ HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
233/3
Chemistry
Paper 3
2 ¼ hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
j) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
k) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided.
l) Answer all the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper.
m) You are not allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes of the
2 ¼ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the question paper
and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus you need.
n) All working must be clearly shown where necessary.
o) Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.

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Questions Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
1 20
2 11 ½
3 8½
Total Score 40

This paper consists of 8 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to
ensure that all the pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.

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(o) You are provided with:
5.0g of solid R which is a hydrated acid with formula H2C2O4.nH2O
Solution Q which is 0.25M NaOH
You are required to determine the
xxiii. Solubility of R
xxiv. The value of n in the formula H2C2O4.nH2O
Procedure I
Fill the burette with distilled water

Place solid R in a clean boing tube

Transfer 4cm3 of distilled water from the burette into the boiling tube containing solid R.
Heat the mixture while stirring carefully with thermometer to a temperature of 80oC. Allow
the solution to cool while stirring with thermometer. Record the temperature at which
crystals start to form in the table 1 below.

Add a further 2cm3 of distilled water from the burette to the mixture. Repeat the procedure
above by adding 2cm3 of distilled water and record the crystallization temperature after every
experiment. Complete table 1 below by adding volumes of distilled water as indicated from
table 1. PRESERVE THE CONTENTS OF THE BOILING TUBE TO BE USED IN
PROCEDURE II

Table 1

Volume of distilled water Crystallization temperature (oC) Solubility of solid R in

g/100g water

10

12

(6mks)

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 (y) On the grid provided, plot a graph of solubility of solid R (vertical axis against
temperature. (3mks)

(z) From the graph determine

j) The solubility of solid R at 55oC. (1mk)
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k) The temperature at which 40g of R dissolves in 50g of water. (1mk)
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Procedure II

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Transfer the contents of the boiling tube in procedure I to clean 250ml volumetric flask.

Add distilled water to the mark.

Label this as solution P.

Fill the burette with solution P

Pipette 25cm3 of solution Q into a clean conical flask. Add two drops of phenolphthalein
indicator. Titrate solution P against solution Q until pink colour just changes to colourless.
Record your results to the table II below. Repeat the procedure, two more times to complete
that table II.
Table II

I II III
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Final burette reading (cm )
Initial burette reading (cm3)
Volume of P used (cm3)
(4mks)
Calculate:
e. Average volume of solution P used. (1mk)
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f. Moles of solution Q used. (1mk)

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g. Moles of P used given that 2 moles of solution Q reacts with 1 mole of solution P. (1mk)
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h. Concentration of solution P in moles per litre. (1mk)

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i. The value of n in the formula C2H2O4.nH2O (C = 12, O = 16, H = 1) (1mk)

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2(a) You are provided with solid T. Put all solid T in a clean boiling tube. Add about 10cm3
of distilled water and shake. Filter the resultant mixture in a clean boiling tube.

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 PRESERVE THE CONTENTS OF FILTER PAPER FOR USE IN PROCEDURE 2 (B)
BELOW. Divide the filtrate into 3 portions of about 2cm3.

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viii) To the first portion add two drops of Lead (II) nitrate solution.

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ix) To the second portion add three drops of acidified Barium nitrate solution.
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(½ mk) (½ mk)

(iii) To the third portion add aqueous ammonia dropwise until in excess

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(b) Using spatula scoop the contents of the filter paper and transfer it in a clean boiling tube.
Add about 6cm3 of 2M HNO3 provided. Divide the resultant mixture into two portions of
about 2cm3.

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29. To about 2cm3 portion add sodium hydroxide dropwise until in excess.

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30. To the second portion add two drops of potassium iodide solution
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(½ mk) (½ mk)

q) You are provided with solid S. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
n) Describe the appearance of solid S. (1mk)
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o) Place all solid S into a clean boiling tube and add about 8cm3 of distilled water and shake.
Divide the resulting mixture into three portions of about 2cm3.
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58. To the first portion add 2 drops of acidified potassium manganate (VII) and warm.
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59. To the second portion, add magnesium ribbon provided

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(c(i) Describe how the PH of the third portion can be determined. (1mk)
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ii) Carry out the actual test in (c(i) above and record the observation and inference.

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COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM 4

TIME: 2½ HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

451/1

COMPUTER STUDIES

(THEORY)

TIME: 2½ HOURS

Instructions to Candidates
p) This paper consists of two sections A & B.
q) Answer all the questions in section A
r) Answer question 16 and any other three questions in section B.

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SECTION A(40 MARKS)

Answer ALL questions in this section in the spaces provided.

(aa) Define term artificial intelligence. (1mk)

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(bb) List three roles of system analyst. (3mks)

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(cc) Outline three way IEBC will use technology to ensure free and fare election. (3mks)
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(dd) Write the following acronymes in full

o) WIFI
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p) HDMI
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(ee) a) List two reasons why USB interface has become popular than other interfaces.(2mks)
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b) Give three disadvantage of using serial file organisation. (3mks)

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(ff) Name three common malicious programs that are harmful to computers. (3mks)
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(gg) Define the term deadlock as used in operating system. (1mk)

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(hh) Give any three categories of functions that are available in ms excel. (3mks)
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(ii) Differentiate between count and count if functions as used in ms excel. (2mks)
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(jj) Explain why liquid-based powder fire extinguishers are discouraged in a computer
laboratory. (2mks)
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(kk) Explain the following terms as used in computer crimes. (2mks)

r) Piracy
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s) Industrial espionage
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(ll) List three advantages of using fibre optic cable in networking. (3mks)

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(mm) Explain two database models. (4mks)

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(nn) a) Give three ways in which ICT can be used to conserve forests. (3mks)
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b) Give three factors to consider when selecting ICT related career. (3mks)

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(oo) List four sub categories of system software. (4mks)

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SECTION B (60 MARKS)

Answer question 16 and any other three questions in this sections.

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(pp) a) List two examples of
(p) Third generation languages. (2mks)
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(q) Object oriented programming languages (2mks)

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b) Differentiate between source code and object code. (2mks)

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c)Draw a flow chart that will take two numeric values X and Y . compare the two numbers to give
the following output:

If X is more than Y, the program should compute the difference of the two numbers.

If X is less than Y, the program should compute the sum of the two numbers.

If X is equal to Y, the program should compute the product of the two numbers.

(7mks)

s) List two repetitive control structures. (2mks)

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(qq) a) Differentiate between the following as used in data communication.

xxv. Baseband and broadband (2mks)
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xxvi. Multi-plexing and demulti-plexing (2mks)

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b) ABC company intends to start their operations across all the East African Countries.

(i) Recommend to them the most ideal computer network that they should use. (1mk)

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(ii)List three challenges the company is likely to encounter while using the network.(3mks)

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xxvii. With an example state three networking elements that the company will need for them to
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(rr) Study the worksheet below and answer the questions that follow.
1 A B C D E F
2 SKY WAYS AGENCIES
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4 Rexona 3400 3700 4000 4100
5 Lifeboy 2500 2600 2100 2500
6 Omo 6000 6100 6300 1600
7 Ushindi 1200 1500 1400 6400
8 Carmel 7000 6900 7200 8000
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61. Write down the function that returns the number of sales in the four regions whose values
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62. The prices for region 4 were reduced with n% value which was placed in cell C13. Write a
formulae to calculate the new price of product Rexona and applied to other products in the same
region. (3mks)
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63. Differentiate between stroke and fill as used in D.T.P (2mks)

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(i) 24710 (2mks)

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c) Using two complements compute 2710 - 1310 and leave your answer in binary form

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(ii)State any two advantages and two disadvantages of using interview method for information
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b)Explain three system development theories and methods. (6mks)

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c) Your school wishes to replace the original system with an information system.

(i) With a reason, advise the school on the best change over strategy to implement.(2mks)

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PRACTICAL

PAPER 2

TIME: 21/2Hours

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

COMPUTER STUDIES

PAPER 2

FORM 4
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES TO CANDIDATE

t) Type your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each printout.
u) Write your name and index number on the CD-R or CD-RW provided.
v) Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer
sheet.
w) Answer ALL the questions
x) All questions carry equal marks.
y) All answers must be saved on the CD
z) Hand in the prints and the CD

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65. a) Using a DTP program, design the publication using the sample given in the next page as
your reference and save it as Youth Conference. (36mks)
In your design take into account the following.

b) - Page size 1/2 A4 side fold (5mks)

- Should be four pages

- Margins 1 inch all round.

c) The header “welcome all” should be font “old English “ size 10. (2mks)

d) The pages should be numbered. (2mks)

e) The paragraph “YOUTH ANNUAL YOUTH SEMINAR”

Should : (3mks)

Font - Book Antiqua

Font - size 11

Double spaced

f) Print both sides f a paper. (2mks)

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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) This paper consists of six questions.
b) Answer ANY FIVE Questions in the answer booklet provided.
c) All questions carry equal marks
d) Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.

For examiners use only

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1(a) Give seven reasons why the Bible is referred to as the word of God. (7 mks)
(b) With references of the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis 3, state the effects of
sin on Adam and Eve. (7 mks)
(c ) Identify six ways in which Christians use to Bible in Kenya today. (6 mks)

2(a) Narrate the incident in which Abraham attempted to sacrifice his son Isaac.(Genesis 22:
1-19). (8 mks)
(b) State seven ways in which God demonstrated His concern to Israelites during the
Exodus. (7 mks)
(c ) What lessons do Christians learn from Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son? (5 mks)

3(a) State seven ways in which King David promoted the worship of God in Israel (7 mks)

(b) Describe the incident in which King Ahab took Naboth’s vineyard. (8 mks)

(c ) State five lessons that Christians learn from Elijah’s prophetic mission (5 mks)

4(a) Explain the importance of prophets in Israel. (7 mks)

(b) Outline the teachings of prophet Amos on social justice and responsibility. (8 mks)

(c ) Give five obstacles the church is facing in trying to curb injustices in Kenya today. (5 mks)

5(a) State the sufferings Jeremiah underwent in his prophetic ministry. (7 mks)

(b) Outline seven final reforms by Nehemiah. (7 mks)

(c ) Identify ways through which Christians can reduce human suffering in Kenya to dry. (6 mks)

6(a) Explain the rituals performed during birth of a baby in traditional African communities.(7 mks)
(b) Identify methods used to impact knowledge to members in the African traditional
society. (7 mks)
(c ) State six traditional African practices that undermine the dignity of women. (6 mks)
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
e) This paper consists of six questions.
f) Answer ANY FIVE Questions in the answer booklet provided.
g) All questions carry equal marks
h) Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.

For examiners use only

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total

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1(a) Outline Jeremiah‘s Prophecy about the Messiah(Jeremiah 23:5-6 ) (7 mks)
(b) Outline the activities that took place when Mary visited Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-56. (7 mks)

(c) State six lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the occasion
when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival (6 mks)

2(a) With reference to the sermon on the plain, state the teachings of Jesus on how human
beings should relate to one another. (6 mks)

(b) Describe the raising of Jairus daughter by Jesus.(Luke 8:40 -56) (8 mks
(c ) Give six reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy. (6 mks)

3(a) Identify seven signs of end times as foretold by Jesus Christ in Luke 21:5-38 (7 mks)
(b) Outline the events that took place on Mount Olives before the arrest of Jesus (7 mks)
(c ) State six ways in which Christians should prepare themselves for the kingdom of God. (6 mks)
4(a) Identify the fruits of the Holy Spirit taught by Saint Paul in Galatians 5:22-23.(7 mks)
(b) Explain ways in which the unity of believers is expressed in the concept of the body of
Christ
1st Cor.12:12-27) (8 mks)
(c ) Outline the contribution of women in the church in Kenya today. (5 mks)
5(a) State six similarities between traditional and Christian view of human sexuality.(6 mks)
(b) Outline ways in which Christians use their leisure time. (7 mks)
(c ) Identify seven ways in which a Christian youth can avoid being influenced into drug
abuse. (7 mks)
6(a) List seven ways through which wealth is acquired in traditional African communities.(7 mks)
(b) Give reasons why laws are important to the people of Kenya. (7 mks)
(c ) How is the church helping to reduce the rate of crime in Kenya. (6 mks)

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PAPER 1
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TIME: 2 HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

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ENGLISH
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

66. Write your name, Index number and the name of your school in the spaces provided
above.
67. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
68. Answer all the questions in this question paper.
69. All your answers must be written in the spaces provided in this question paper.

For Examiner’s Use Only:

Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score

1 FUNCTIONAL WRITING 20

2 CLOZE TEST 10

3 ORAL SKILLS 30

Total Score 60

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Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as
indicated.
And that no questions are missing.

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1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING (20 mks)

Imagine you are the secretary of the Journalism club in your school. Last term, the club held
an end of year meeting that was attended by 7 members. One member excused herself while
no one knew the whereabouts of another member. The meeting was graced by an editor from
a leading media house and the club patron. During the meeting a member raised an issue
about a previously planned trip to the Royal Media Services. Key issues discussed during the
meeting included an incoming generating project, a talent show and election of new officials.
Write down the minutes of the meeting.

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2. CLOZE TEST (10 MKS)

Fill in the blank spaces in the passage below with the most appropriate word.

The full use of information and communications techniques (ICTs) in the schools will
(i)……………….. changes in education that will ultimately reshape not
(2)…………………… how a class is run, but also the entire notion of what a school is and
how it is structured. Today, almost everyone is concerned (3)
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world acknowledge that computers will be fundamental to the future of education. In taking
on subjects that may, for example, require comparing Osaka, Japan to Kisumu Kenya, or
learning about the earthquakes, the use of ICTs is (4)………………………… appropriate,
that may sound to (5)……………………..people highly futuristic, but it is possible today.
There is little question that computer oriented classes will have a more interesting
(6)………………… to education than the current teaching style. Using ICTs the students will
be (7)…………………………….involved and will learn more than if a teacher stood in front
of them, talking. (8)………………………..using technology in the classroom has
(9)………………………………own demands, it does not tax the teacher as heavily as
traditional teaching. Consequently, computerization would (10……………..teachers of the
numerous burdensome and mandate teaching.

3. ORAL SKILLS

a) Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

The Seed Shop

Here in a quiet and dusty room they lie,

Faded a scrambled stone or shifting sand,

Forlon as ashes, shrievelled, scentless, dry…..

Meadows and gardens running through my hand.

In this brown husk a dale of hawthorn dreams,

A cedar in this narrow cell is thrust

That will drink deeply of a century’s streams

These lilies shall make summer on my dust.

Here in their safe and simple house of death,

Sealed in their shells, a million roses leap;

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Here I can blow garden with my breath,

And in my hand a forest lilies asleep.

i) Describe the rhyme scheme of this poem. (2 mks)

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b) Underline the stressed syllable in the following words. (4 mks)

i)Col.league

ii) Sur.prise

iii) Ap.proach

iv) Chal.lenge

c) A flea and a fly flew up a flue

said the flea, “Let us fly!”

Said the fly, “Let us flee!”

So they flew through a flaw in the flue.

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ii) Identify and illustrate the dominant sound pattern in the genre. (2 mks)
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d) Provide a word that is pronounced the same way for each of the words below. (4 mks)
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e) Indicate intonation in the following sentences.

Write F or R against each sentence to represent falling and rising intonation respectively.
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f) A student in your class was expected to give a talk to the form ones on the reasons for
studying hard. While on stage, he stares blankly to the amazement of the audience. State
four things that may have led to this. (4 mks)
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g) Which polite expressions would be appropriate in the following circumstances. (4 mks)
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PAPER TWO
(Comprehension, Literary Appreciation and Grammar)
TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS
xxviii. Answer all questions in the provided spaces
xxix. Ensure your work is neat

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QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S
SCORE

1 Comprehension 20

2 Excerpt 25

3 Oral Narrative 20

4 Grammar 15

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 a. COMPREHENSION (20 MARKS)

Read the passage below and then answer the questions that follow.

Discipline is something that we have all experienced personally in different forms, seen, used
on others, and is also something that many of us will go on to use later in life, both in the
form of self-discipline and as something to keep children and even employees in check. It is
essential to life as we know it, and we need it in its many different forms in many different
situations.

The first reason that discipline is so important is that we all need to exercise self-discipline to
be successful in life. Self-discipline can mean very different things to different people; for
students, for example, self-discipline is often about motivating yourself and making yourself
concentrate on your studies and get your assignments in time. For working people, it can be
as simple as getting up on time every morning, however tired you may be and how much you
may hate your job, getting to work on time and doing your job. Without this kind of self-
discipline, people would not be able to enjoy academic success, or be successful in their
careers either.

Self-discipline is also required for dieters and anyone doing regular exercise, because given
the chance, most of us would prefer to be lazy rather than get up and exercise, and eat burgers
and fries rather than healthy food. Without it, even more people would be fat and unhealthy,
and a lack of self-discipline in some people certainly contributes to the obesity crisis.

Discipline is also something that needs to be used on others where necessary. If parents didn’t
discipline their children when they were naughty, children wouldn’t grow up knowing right
from wrong, or be able to become productive members of society who contribute to the
system. Equally, school teachers need to be able to dish out punishments to children who
don’t behave themselves. Without discipline in the classroom, there would be a great deal of
disruption and nobody would ever learn anything. Indeed, teachers who struggle to
command the respect of students and who fail to use discipline effectively will often have
trouble even making themselves heard in a classroom.

In the workplace, discipline is also essential to maintaining a hierarchy and dealing with
employees who do not follow company policies and procedures, regularly arrive late or not at
all, or treat their co-workers unfairly. Then, you have to consider that without discipline,
there would be no law enforcement. Murderers would be roaming the streets and everybody
would be stealing from each other, because there would be no consequences for their actions.

Discipline acts as a vital deterrent to stop children being naughty, people from missing work,
and even potential criminals from stealing and killing, and for this reason it is vital in human
society.

l) In which way can discipline be used later in the life of a person? (2marks)
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m) What would become of naughty children if parents didn’t discipline them according to the
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r) Equally, school teachers need to be able to dish out punishments to children who don’t
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(r) EXTRACT (25 mks)

John Lara; The Samaritan
Read the excerpt below and then answer the questions that follow. (25 marks)
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Mossi: Municipal fund? How?

Seymour: We just need to do some reallocation of budget line items.

Ted: I agree. We must set aside some money to take care of investigators, lawyers,
prosecutors and judges if things go wrong.

Seymour: You see, the waste disposal system in our town is in a terrible state. There is
garbage all over the place and the drains are broken. As we speak, it is a serious health
hazard. We can justify reallocation of funds on the need to address this problem. In
reality, we will use some of the funds to fight off cases that are without a doubt
coming.
Mossi: (Surprised and in disbelief) What?

Seymour: Yes, we have to get money to fight the cases. And enough of it, I dare say!

Mossi: But that will only get us deeper into problems!

Seymour: Yes, it will; but we will be the better armed to deal with the trouble and even more
of it.

Mossi: Over my dead body! What you are suggesting is illegal? The law is very clear. A
Municipal Council cannot spend any money at any time of a financial year except as
provided in the national estimates, and as contained in an Appropriation Act approved
by Parliament.

Ted: (Looking at Mayor Mossi in disbelief) What do you mean? You would rather we are
prosecuted and imprisoned?

Seymour: In that case, we can submit a supplementary estimate of expenditure. That is

allowed under the law.

Mossi: So long as that money will be committed to other uses, I will be blamed for the
misallocation. It will get me into more trouble!

Seymour: You will be in a position to deal with the trouble. Can’t you understand? You will
have the money!

Mossi: (Pointing at Seymour and Ted) Look here, my good friends, you have in the past
forced my hand into misallocating funds by making unreasonable demands.

Seymour: Which demands?

Mossi: You cannot deny that you have forced me to concede to endless demands ranging
from regular travel with enhanced allowances for members of the Municipal Council,
sitting allowances of unnecessary committee meetings, to loans and mortgages. It is as
though all the money allocated to the Municipality is exclusively meant for Council
Members!
Seymour: Don’t start pontificating! You will never get away with the crimes committed
under your watch if things get out hand! And you also know how much you have
stolen! So you better be wise! Let’s do a supplementary estimate.

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 Mossi: (Hand raised and wagging his finger pointing at Seymour in anger) I know you very
well. I know those things you deal with! If you are not careful, I will have you
arrested and prosecuted! I can make you see real smoke! And I can strike harder than
thunder!
x) Where does this conversation take place and what happens before it? (3 marks)
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xi) Basing on the events that happen earlier in the play, explain the cause of the conflict in
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xii) Identify and illustrate one theme brought out in the excerpt. (2 marks)
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xiii) How is Seymour portrayed in the excerpt? Illustrate your answer. (4 marks)
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xiv) “If you are not careful, I will have you arrested and prosecuted!” From your
knowledge of the play, state any three accusations for which Seymour can be arrested and
prosecuted. (3 mks)

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xv) Explain the effect of any two stylistic features used in this excerpt. (4 marks)
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xvi) What is the mood of this excerpt? (2 marks)

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xvii) “We just need to do some reallocation of budget line items.” Begin: What…. (1 mark)
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xviii) Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the excerpt. (3 marks)

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(iii) pontificating ……………………………………………………………………

(s) ORAL NARRATIVE (20 marks)

THE WARRIOR WHO HAD EIGHT LOVERS

A long time ago there was a warrior whose bravery and handsome looks made the girls of the
village fall in love with him. Eight girls, at least, were known to want to marry the young
warrior, for they had composed many songs in his praise.

Now, this warrior was one time getting ready to go on alone raid in faraway country. Before
he set off for the raid, he called the youngest of his eight lovers and told her to put fresh milk
in a small guard. He also instructed to keep checking on the colour of the milk every day.”
Should the milk turn red, “ the warrior told the girl, ‘ it would mean that I have been killed or
I am seriously wounded.’

The young girl was so touched by the departure of her lover that she composed the following
song for him.

My warrior whom I love

For whom I open the sweet curdled
Milk of my father’s herd,
And to whom I give fat rams
Of my father to slaughter,
To whom I give my slender
Thighs to lie on,
With whom are you going on a raid next?

It happened that many days after the departure of the warrior, the girl noticed that the milk
was turning red. She wept bitterly, for she knew that her lover was either dead or dying in a
faraway country. Without telling anyone, the girl set off to look for her dying lover.
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For many days she traveled, and as she walked through plains and forests she sang the song
she had composed for her warrior. She travelled on and as she travelled she checked the
colour of the milk in the gourd. Each day that she saw the milk turn a little more red, she
traveled faster. And each day she hoped that she would find her lover alive.
On the ninth day the girl sang louder and louder as she traveled. Each time she sang she
would listen to hear if their was any reply. Any as she listened at one time, she heard a faint
voice. There was no mistake about it. It was her lover’s voice. She ran and ran and after a
while she found her lover. He was extremely weak and badly wounded.

When the dying warrior saw her, he told her; ‘When I am finished, you take my attire and
weapons home. When you get a son give them to him And with that the warrior seemed to be
dying.

But the girl did not listen to him, she quickly looked for water and washed his wounds. And
after that she began to look for food for him. It did not take long before she saw a deer
passing by. With her lover’s spear she killed it, and wasted the meat for her lover. For many
months the young women washed the wounds of her lover and fed him until he was well
again.

Back at home everybody thought that the young woman and her lover were dead, and they
insisted that their death rites be performed. However, the father of the warrior kept
postponing the death rites. But at last the old man agreed to perform the rites because his
youngest son was to be circumcised, and could not be circumcised before the rites were
performed.
So preparations for the death rites for the lost warrior were made. But on the morning of the
day that the rites were to be performed, and as people were gathering, one of the people in the
gathering heard a war song coming from the other side of the valley. He asked other people to
listen. The father of the warrior could not mistake his son’s voice. He was almost crying as he
gazed on the other side of the valley. The singing voice became clearer and before long the
warrior and his lover emerged, driving a large herd of cattle. The bells that were tied around
the necks of the oxen played to the tune of the war song.

There was great rejoicing as people ran to meet the lost warrior and his young lover. On their
arrival back home a big bull was slaughtered and there was a great feast. People at and drank.
And the warrior and his lover were married.

The two became man and wife and lived happily. And my story ends.

From Oral Literature. A Junior Course

By A. Bukenya and M. Gachanja,

Longhorn Kenya.

Questions

q) What kind of a narrative is this? (2mks)

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r) Identify two instances of repetition in the passage (2mks)

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s) What are the character traits of? (4mks)

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u) Show instances of irony in the passage (2mks)

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v) What are the economic activities of this community? (2mks)

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w) Which devices have been used to start and end this story? What are their functions? (4mks)

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 a) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not
change the meaning. (4 marks)

t) It is really annoying that capitation has not been received and there is no explanation.
(Begin: That….)
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u) “The poet proudly claimed, “I wrote many poems during the vacation.” (Rewrite in
reported speech)
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v) the student spent three hours in the library however he could not find the book he wanted
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w) The second race was not quite as easy as the first one. (Begin: The first….)
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(xiii) Fill in the blanks with the correct word to complete the sentences below. (3 marks)

(i) All that make-up she wears actually ………………………… (distracts, detracts) from
her beauty.
(ii) Ben ……………………. (lay, lied, lie) on the grass and watched a plane fly overhead.
(iii) Could you …………………. (sent, send) a reply to them as quickly as possible?
(xiv) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets. (3 marks)

(i) She ……………………… (know) that she was at fault.

(ii) Running a marathon is a test of human ………………………. (endure)
(iii) This is a ……………………… (true) remarkable achievement.
(xv) Rewrite the following sentences to remove ambiguity. (2 marks)

(i) They pulled out of the senseless workers’ strike.

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(ii) The girl hit the boy with a book.

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(xvi) Fill in each of the blank spaces with the correct preposition. (3 marks)

(i) Peter had to dispense ………………... a lot of luxuries since he lost his job.
(ii) The train goes ………………………. the tunnel.
(iii) Elisha hit the baseball ………………... the fence.

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TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS
x) Answer three questions only
y) Question 1 and 2 are compulsory
z) Answer either question 1a or 1b
aa) In question 3 choose only one from the optional text you have prepared in
bb) The essay MUST NOT exceed 450 Words.

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SCORE

1 20

2 20

3 20

TOTAL 60

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k) IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) 20 marks

Either

a) Write a composition ending with the following words:

…………. since that day, I have always promised myself to remain focused in my studies.

Or

b) Write a composition explaining what Kenyan youths can do to help in the fight against
alcohol and substance abuse.

2: Compulsory Text 20marks

Fathers of Nations by Paul B Vitta

Women are faced by endless difficulties in the society. Basing your arguments in the
happenings in the text Fathers of Nations by Paul B Vitta write an essay to support this
assertion.

3: Essay based on Optional Text (20 marks)

Answer any one question

Either
a) A Silent Song and Other Stories by Godwin Siundu
People who live in urban places are faced by many challenges. Prove how true this
statement is basing your illustrations on Meja Mwangi’s Incident in the Park.

Or
b) Parliament of Owls by Adipo Sidang

“Many African governments are dysfunctional and end up mistreating their citizens.”
Using appropriate examples from Adipo Sidang’s play Parliament of Owls, write an
essay to illustrate this statement.

Or
c) Artist of the Floating World by Kazoo Ishiguro.

Ono’s past is greatly revealed through the marriage negotiations in the text. Justify the
statement using illustrations from the novel Artist of the Floating World.

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Confidential

cc) Please provide the map of MUMIAS 1:50,000 (sheet 101/2)

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TIME: 2 ¾ HOURS

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

(a) This paper consists of two sections: A and B

(b) Answer all the questions in section A

(c) Answer question 6 and any two questions from section B

SECTION A: 25 MARKS
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(Answer all the questions in this section)

1. a) Differentiate between latitude and longitude. (2mks)

b) If the local time in New York 74 West is 08:00am, what is the time at Kitale 350
0

East? (3mks)

2. a) Other than fog, name two other forms of precipitation. (2mks)

b) State three conditions necessary for the formation of fog. (3mks)

3. a) Name two types of earth movements that occur within the earth`s crust. (2mks)
b) Mention any three causes of earth movements. (3mks)

4. The diagram below shows some underground features of a karst scenery. Use it to
answer the questions that follow.

b) Name the features marked L, M and N. (3mks)

c) State two conditions necessary for the formation of a karst landscape. (2mks)

5. a) State three processes of wind erosion in arid areas. (3mks)

(b) The diagram below shows some features produced by water erosion in deserts.

h) Name the features marked A and B. (2mks)

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SECTION B: 75
MARKS

(Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section)

6. Study the map of Mumias 1:50,000 (Sheet 101/2) provided and answer the following
questions.

a) i) Identify the two methods used to represent relief on this map. (2mks)
ii) What is the Vertical Interval used on this map? (1mk)

b) i) Identify four man-made features found in grid square 6637. (4mks)

(ii) What is the direction of Nyapera market from Buhuyu dam? (2mks)

c) i) Giving evidences, identify three social services found in the area covered by the
map. (3mks)
ii) Explain two factors influencing settlement in the area covered by the map. (4mks)
iii) Identify three types of natural vegetation in the area covered by the map. (3mks)

d) Draw a cross section along Northing 29 from Easting 58 to 64. On the cross
section, show the following: (7mks)
- Dry weather road
- River
- Motorable track

7. a) (i) Distinguish between magma and lava. (2mks)

(ii) List any three intrusive volcanic features. (3mks)

b) Using a well labelled diagram describe the formation of a caldera by violent

explosion. (5mks)
c) Explain four negative effects of volcanicity in Kenya. (8mks)

d) Your class intends to carry out a field study on volcanic rocks.

i) State three ways you would prepare for the study. (3mks)

ii) Give four reasons why it would be necessary to carry rock samples during the field
study. (4mks)

8. a) (i) State three factors that influence mass wasting. (2mks)

(ii) Describe how the following types of mass wasting take place. (6mks)
- Avalanche
- slumping

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 iii) List three types of rapid mass wasting. (3mks)

b) Students from your class carried out a field study on mass movement around your
school.
(i) State three evidences of soil creep you are likely to identify during the study.
(3mks)
(ii)Name any three methods of data collection you`re likely to employ during the
study. (3mks)
d) Explain four effects of mass wasting on the environment. (8mks)

9. Below is a map of Africa showing climatic regions. Use it to answer the questions that
follow.

a) Identify the climatic regions marked A, B and C.

(3mks)
b) Outline four characteristics for each of the following climatic regions.

(i) Climatic region marked A (4mks)

(ii) Climate region marked C (4mks)
y) Describe four human activities that may contribute to climate change. (8mks)
z) (i) Describe a suitable site for locating a weather station. (2mks)

(ii) Give reasons why a Stevenson screen:

- Has louvres (2mks)
- Is painted white (2mks)

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 10. (a) (i) Differentiate between river rejuvenation and river capture. (2mks)
ii. Name three features that form as a result of river erosion. (3mks)
(b) i) Explain four ways through which a river transports its load. (8mks)
ii) Give two ways by which rivers can improve food security in a region. (2mks)
(c) You are planning to carried out a field study on the lower course of river Tana.
(i) Give three reasons why you would require a route map. (3mks)
(ii) State four characteristics of a river at the old stage that you`re likely to observe.
(4mks)
(iii) Give three follow-up activities you would undertake in relation to the field study. (3mks)

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
dd) Attempt all the questions in section A.
ee) Attempt question 6 and any other two questions in section B.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

CANDIDATE’S SCORE MAXIMUM SCORE

Section A

Question 6
Question 7

Question 8

Question 9

Question 10

TOTAL SCORE 100

SECTION A
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xxx. (a) Define the term environment. (2marks)
(b) Name three aspects studied under population geography. (3marks)
xxxi. (a) Name two areas in Brazil where coffee is grown. (2marks)
(b) State three physical conditions that favour coffee growing in Kenya. (3marks)
xxxii. (a) Apart from land pollution, name two other types of environmental hazards.
(2marks)
(b) State three ways through which land pollution can be controlled. (3marks)
xxxiii. (a) What is reafforestation? (2marks)
(b) Name three exotic species of trees planted in Kenya. (3marks)
xxxiv. (a) Apart from telephones, state two other forms of communication. (2marks)
(b) Give three reasons for the decline in the use of letters as a mode of communication in
Kenya. (3marks)
SECTION B
Answer question 6 and any other two questions in this section
xxxv. The table below shows the number of zebu cattles in four different countries in Kenya
in 2014.
Country Number of zebu cattles
Isiolo 42,500
Wajir 22,600
Marsabit 20,300
Mandera 15,400
l) Draw a divided rectangle 15cm long to represent the data above. (7marks)
m) Calculate the range of the above data. (2marks)
n) State three advantages of using divided rectangles to represent data. (3marks)
o) (i) Give three reasons why nomadic pastoralists keep large herds of animals. (3marks)
(ii) Name two nomadic communities involved in beef cattle rearing in Kenya. (2marks)
(iii) Explain four ways in which the government of Kenya assists nomadic pastoralists to
improve the quality of their livestock. (8marks)
xxxvi. (a) Name two types of human settlements. (2marks)
(b) Name the functional zones of an ideal urban centre labeled X, Y and Z. (3marks)

(c) Give three functions of Thika town. (3marks)

(d) Compare between the ports of Mombasa and Rotterdam under the following headings.
(6marks)
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(i) Transport links to the interior.
(ii) Mechanization of port.
(iii) The hinterland.
(e) (i) Name three types of settlement patterns. (3marks)
(ii) Explain how the following physical factors influence the location of human settlements.
(8marks)
(uu) Relief
(vv) Climate
(ww) Aspect
(xx) Drainage and reliability of water supply.
xxxvii. (a) (i) Differentiate between visible and invisible trade. (2marks)
(ii) Name two types of trade. (2marks)
(b) (i) State four economic benefits of COMESA to member countries. (4marks)
(ii) Name two major imports from Japan to Kenya. (2marks)
(iii) State four ways in which the government of Kenya may participate in trade. (4marks)
(iv) Explain four benefits that Kenya derives from international trade. (8marks)
(v) Name three member countries that make COMESA trading bloc. (3marks)
xxxviii. (a) (i) Define fish farming. (2marks)
(ii) State three characteristics of fish farming in Kenya. (3marks)
(b) Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

(u) Identify the above method of fishing. (2marks)

(v) Describe how the above fishing method is carried out in fishing. (5marks)
(w) Give three problems facing fishing in Japan. (3marks)
(x) Name two examples of crustaceans. (2marks)

(c) Explain four differences between fishing in Japan and in Kenya. (8marks)
xxxix. (a) (i) Give two appropriate examples of non-metallic minerals. (2marks)
(ii) Apart from soda ash, identify three other minerals mined in Kenya. (3marks)
(b) Describe diamond mining in Tanzania under the following headings. (6marks)
(i) Occurrence
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 (ii) Mining and processing
(iii) Marketing.
(c) Explain four factors to consider before exploitation of minerals is carried out.
(8marks)
d) Students from your class decided to carry out a field work in a nearby mining centre and
used photographing as a major method of data collection.
(i) Give three advantage of using photographs as a tool in collecting and recording data.
(3marks)
(ii) State three importance of a working schedule in field work. (3marks)

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KISII SCHOOL
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

311/1
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Paper 1
TIME: 2 ½ Hours

Instructions to Candidates

ff) This paper consists of three sections A, B & C.

gg) Answer to ALL questions must be written on the answer sheet provided.
hh) Choose any three questions in Section B and any two questions in Section C.
ii) Answer ALL questions in Section A.

This paper consists of 8 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to
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SECTION A – 25 MARKS – ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.
1. Identify the main source of history on the source history on the Kenyan communities
during pre- colonial period. (1mk)
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2. Identify two communities in Kenya that comprises of Maa speakers. . (2mks)
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3. Give the main similarities in the political organization of the Somali and Borana
during the pre-colonial period. (1mk)
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4. Name two treaties that were signed to end slave trade along the coast of East African
coast. (2mks)
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5. State one contributions made by early Christians missionaries in the field of early
education in Kenya. (1mk)
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6. Give one advantage of dual citizenship to a Kenyan citizen. (1mk)
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8. Identify two ways through which direct democracy is practiced in Kenya. (2mks)
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9. Identify two rights of children contained in the Kenyan constitution. (2mks)
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10.Name two operational forts established by the British to enhance control of central
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11.Name the two sections of the Luo who collaborated with the British during colonial
period. (2mks)
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12 Identify two ways through which land was acquired for white settlers in Kenya during
the colonial period. (2mks)
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13. Who is the administrative head of the Kenyan parliament. (1mk)
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14.Identify one national philosophy adopted at independence to promote social justice in
Kenya. (1mk)
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15. State one way in which the Kenyan has promoted music and dance in Kenya. (1mk)
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16. State two members of the county executive committees in Kenya (2mks)
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SECTION B – 45 MARKS- ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS
18a) What factors made the cushites to migrate into Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

(5mks)
b) Explain five results of the interaction between the Bantu and Cushites in the pre-
colonial period.
(10mks)
19. Identify three characteristics of the coastal city state from about 1000 -1500 AD.
(3mks)
b) Explain six effects of the Portuguese rule on the East African Coast.
(12mks)
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(3mks)
b) Describe six negative effects of British colonial rule on the people of Kenya.
(12mks)
21. What were the demands of Ukamba members Association.
(3mks)
b) Explain six factors which promoted African nationalist activities in Kenya after 1945.
(12mks)
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SECTION C -30 MARKS ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
22a) Give three conditions that a person should meet to qualify to be a Kenyan citizen by
birth. (3mks)
b) Describe the rights of the accused person during trial in a court of law in Kenya.
(12mks)
23a State three types of elections held during the general elections in Kenya. (3mks)
b) Explain six ways in which the doctrine of parliamentary supremacy is exercised in
Kenya. (12mks)
24. State three sources of domestic revenue. (3mks)
b) Explain six reasons why the government of Kenya prepares a national budget.
(12mks)

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TIME: 2 ½ Hours

Instructions to Candidates

1. This paper consists of three sections A, B & C.

2. Answer to ALL questions must be written on the answer sheet provided.
3. Choose any three questions in Section B and any two questions in Section C.
4. Answer ALL questions in Section A.

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Answer all the Questions
1. Define the term prehistory as used in the study of history and government (1mk)
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2. Name one area in Africa where the remains of Australopithecus were first discovered (1mk)
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3. Give two inventions that led to the agrarian revolution in Britain (2mks)
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4. What is the difference between barter and trade in which currently is used as a
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5. Give two features of the Roman roads by 300AD (2mks)
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6. Give two factors which should be considered when sending message (2mks)
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7. Identify the main source of energy use in the early stages of industrial revolutions in
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8. Name the scientist who invented the first modern portable mobile handset (1mk)
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9. State two ways through which the growth of Cairo was influenced by river Nil(1mk)
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11. Identify two communes in West Africa where the policy of assimilation was
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12. Identify two types of nationalism in South Africa (2mks)
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13. What event prompted the United States of America to join the First World War (1mk)
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14. Identify the main organs of the united nation organization (2mks)
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15. State the main reason for the formation of ECOWAS (1mk)
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16. State one aim of Arusha declaration in Tanzania (1mk)
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17. Name one house of parliament in India (1mk)
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SECTION B 45MARKS
Answer any three questions in the section
18. Identify five uses of stone tools by the early man (5mks)
b) Explain five causes of food shortage in Africa today (10mks)
19a) Give three methods used to acquire slaves from invest Africa during Trans-Atlantic
trade (6mks)
b) Describe the organization of Trans-Sahara n trade (12mks)

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20. What were the terms of the Berlin conference (1884-1885) (3mks)
b) Explain six reasons why Samori Toure was finally defeated by the French. (12mks)
21. State three economic reasons for the rise of nationalism in Ghana (3mks)
b) Explain six factors that contribute to the success of the front for liberation of
Mozambique (FRELIMO) in the struggle for independence (12mks)

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SECTION C (3MRKS)
Answer any two questions in this section
22. State three European dictators responsible for Second World War. (3mks)
b) Explain six political results of the Second World War (12mks)
23. State five characteristics of the common wealth member states (5mks)
b) Describe six achievements of no-aligned movement since its formation. (10mks)
24 State three requirements one was to fulfil in order to contest as presidential candidate
in the USA (3mks)
b) Discuss five functions of the federal government in the united states of American

(12mks)
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MAAGIZO
(yy) Andika jina lako na nambari yako ya mtihani.
(zz) Tia sahihi yako kasha uandike tarehe ya mtihani katika nafasi ulizoachiwa
hapo juu.
(aaa) Andika insha mbili
(bbb) Swali la kwanza ni la lazima
(ccc) Kasha chagua insha nyingine moja kati ya hizo tatu zilizoakia.
(ddd) Kila insha isipungue maneno 400.
(eee) Kila insha ina alama 20
(fff) Kila insha lazima iandikwe kwa lugha ya Kiswahili.

KWA MATUMIZI YA MTAHINI PEKEE.

SWALI UPEO ALAMA

1 20

20

JUMLA 40

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 p) LAZIMA
Wewe ni mhariri wa gazeti la Angaza. Andika tahariri kuhusu umuhimu wa
wanafunzi kushiriki katika michezo na masomo mengine yasiyokuwa ya kiakademia.

q) Maovu ya kijamii yamekithiri sana miongoni mwa vijana. Eleza chanzo na

upendekeze hatua zinazofaa kuchukuliwa ili kusitisha maovu haya.

r) Tunga kisa kitakachodhihirisha matumizi methali ifuatayo:

Jifya moja haliinjiki chungu

s) Andika kisa kinachoanza kwa maneno haya.

“Umeletwa hapa na wasamaria wema.” Sauti ikanieleza. Nikavuta kumbukizi……
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HUU NDIO UKURASA WA MWISHO KUPIGWA CHAPA!

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Maagizo

a) Andika jina lako na nambari yako ya mtihani katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
b) Tia sahihi yako na kisha uandike tarehe ya mtihani katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
c) Jibu maswali yote.
d) Majibu yote yaandikwe katika nafasi ulizoachiwa katika kijitabu hiki cha maswali.
e) Majibu yote ni lazima yaandikwe kwa lugha ya Kiswahili.

Kwa matumizi ya Mtahini Pekee :

SWALI UPEO ALAMA

1. Ufahamu 15

2. Muhtasari 15
3. Matumizi ya Lugha 40
4. Isimu Jamii 10

JUMLA 80

Karatasi hii ina kurasa 12 zilizopigwa chapa. Watahiniwa ni lazima wahakikishe kwamba
kurasa zote zimepigwa chapa sawasawa na kuwa maswali yote yamo.

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1. Ufahamu (Alama 15)

Soma makala halafu ujibu maswali yanayofuatia.

Leo Mwalimu Bidii amerauka kama ada yake kwa ajili ya kutekeleza wajibu wake kwa
wanafunzi wake Shuleni Mwera. Anaelewa barabara kwamba mchapuko wa ghafla wa
gonjwa la korona kule Uchina, ulitikisa na kuvuruga dunia nzima katika nyanja zote za
maisha ya binadamu. Miongoni mwa nyanja zilizoathiriwa zaidi ni elimu ambayo huongoza
nyanja zingine za maisha. Awali, taasisi zote za elimu zilifungwa kama hatua muhimu ya
kudhibiti msambao wa uwele huu. Baadaye afueni ilipodhihiri, na ushauri kutolewa na
wataalamu wa afya, mataifa mbalimbali yalibuni taratibu za kurejelewa kwa shughuli za
masomo katika taasisi zote. Labda marejeleo haya hayakuwa na ugumu kama ilivyokuwa
namna ya kufidia na kurejelewa kwa mfumo wa kawaida shuleni. Naam, mwiba uchomeapo
ndipo utolewapo na tiba mjarabu ni ile itokayo kwa mwele mwenyewe. Wizara ya elimu
nchini iliratibu mihula upya na kuvuruga mazoea. Hii ni hatua iliyowasababishia bughudha
washikadau wote; sio walimu, wazazi, wauzaji na wanafunzi. Sijui mizani gani iliyotumiwa
kupima, lakini watu wengi walihisi kwamba ni walimu waliokumbwa na usumbufu mkubwa
zaidi.

Iliwabidi walimu wafarague na kuongeza ubunifu wao ili kukamilisha mitaala ya masomo
katika muda mfupi kuliko ule ulioratibiwa na wakuzaji mitaala. Mathalani, vipindi vilianza
mapema kuliko kawaida yake na kuendelea hadi kupita saa kumi jioni na kuzima michezo ya
baada ya madarasa. Mwalimu Bidii hakuwa na budi ila kujitoma ndani ya kinyang’anyiro
hiki kwa vile hakupenda kuachwa nyuma. Hii ndiyo sababu ilimfanya kurauka kila siku.
Lakini leo matarajio yake ya kuwahi kipindi cha saa kumi na mbili alfajiri yanaelekea
kuyeyuka na kutokomea mithili ya theluji inavyoyeyuka na kugeuka kuwa maji
yanayateremka kutoka milimani kufaidi walio mabondeni na kuviacha vileleta vya milima na
kiu. Usiku uliopita ilikunya kidindia ungedhani ilikuwa mashindanoni. Barabara iliyotamani
kutiwa sakafu tangu nchi ijinyakulie uhuru hadi sasa ikanyonya, ikameza na kutapika maji
yakaloa kote. Wajuao chuku ya lugha walisema kilichozaliwa barabarani kilikuwa mama ya
tope wala sio tope tu. Tazamo hili lilikejeli ile pikipiki aina ya ‘Honda’ aliyokuwa ameitumia
Mwalimu Bidii kwa miongo miwili u nusu sasa – pikipiki aliyonunua baada ya kuomba
mkopo kutoka kwenye chama cha ushirika cha akiba na mikopo baada ya miaka mitatu ya
ajira. Ilimchukua miaka mitano kulipia mkopo wake.

Ilikuwa dhahiri tangu aiguse barabara hii kwamba alikuwa anajenga nyumba ya karata.
Utelezi wa barabarani uliongezwa na magurudumu yaliyolika meno na kubwagwa chini
halikuwa tukio lililokuwa ng’ambo ya utendekaji kamwe. Mara mojamoja ilimbidi Mwalimu
Bidii kusalimu amri. Si hoja kwamba hakupiga hatua za maana kupunguza kitalifa cha
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kilomita kumi baina ya shule na nyumba yake ya kukodisha. Muda huu wote manyunyu ya
mvua yalikuwa yanaendelea kudondoka ni kama yalikuwa na kinyongo na mzalendo huyu
aliyejitolea sabili kuhudumia nchi yake. Alizidi kupambana akihema kama punda
aliyebandikwa mzigo uliozidi uwezo wake akijaribu kuelekeza chombo chake kisiende pewa
topeni. Kwa kweli hakuenda popote heri ule mfano wa simulizi ya Sofokile kumhusu
mbingirisha mwamba kuupandisha kwenye mlima ulioteleza. Ingawa alishindwa kuukwea
mlima, angaa angerudi nyuma sio kama mwalimu. Mwalimu alisakamwa kabisa; mbele na
nyuma hakukuendeka!

Mbele yake kidogo alimwona mtu aliyemjua akiwa amevua viatu na kuvishika mikononi ili
alikabili tope barabarani. Huyu alikuwa afisa wa maabara kwenye Zahanati ya Nafuu
iliyokuwa karibu na Shule ya Mwera. Muala Mutia alipambana na hali yake bila kutazama
nyuma aone dhiki alizokuwa anapitia mwalimu. Aliogopa kuchelewa kupokezwa zamu na
mwenzake aliyehudumu usiku huo. Hakupenda nuksani za asubuhi ambazo Kechi
angemzulia lau angechelewa hata kwa dakika chache tu. Kechi alikuwa mbali sana na
ungwana na wenzake kazini waliepuka kumkorofisha kwani hakuna neno ambalo ulimi wake
haungelitaja faraghani na hadharani. Hakuwa na kaba ya ulimi. Kama alikuwa na marafiki,
achana na wandani, hawakujulikana pale zahanatini. Mutia aliambaa shari ili imwambae.
Lakini leo ilikuwa muhali kwani hangeweza kukamilisha umbali wa kilomita tisa kwa miguu
katika nusu saa iliyosalia kabla ya muda wa kupokezwa zamu. Na hakika lisilo budi mja
muungwana hupatana nalo wala hapingani nalo.

Hatua kadhaa mbele yake alimpata yule mchuuzi anayewasambazia maziwa zahanatini
amebwagwa chini na pikipiki yake na mitungi ikafunguka na kurembesha barabara kwa
maziwa yaliyokuwamo. Kiplimo, jamaa aliyestawisha kilimo cha ufugaji katika Kijiji cha
Kaplel, leo ameambulia hasara. Atarejea nyumbani mikono mitupu. Alisakama pale matopeni
hadi Mutia alipomfikia na kuinua pikipiki iliyokuwa imeumbana mguu wake wa kulia
asitoke.

“Hawa viongozi wetu wanahujumu maendeleo yetu kabisa! Mbona miaka hii yote barabara
hii haijabandikwa lami?” Kiplimo akamaka baada ya kusimama.

Mutia akamkumbusha, “Lakini si ni nyinyi mna mazoea ya kukubali visenti vichache wakati
wa uchaguzi ili kuwachagua wanafiki hawa? Kisha kuna wengine ambao husema
‘Tunachagua mtu wetu’, ‘mtu wetu’ ambaye sasa hana mwao kuhusu kero tunazopitia! Na
wengine kama yule jirani yetu upande wa kusini haendi kupiga kura akidai kuwa kura yake
moja haiwezi kuleta tofauti yoyote. Ni janga tumelichuma wakati wa uchaguzi sasa tuvumilie
kulila. Wajua tangu kale, mwiba wa kujidunga huambiwi pole.”

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Mwalimu Bidii naye, baada ya kughairi nia, alikuwa ameegesha ‘Honda’ yake kando ya
kigingi cha ua uliozingira shamba la yule mkwasi ambaye wengi hawakumjua ila walimsikia
tu, akawa anamfuata Mutia akitumainia usaidizi wake. Alipowakaribia na kusikia malumbano
yao, akatupa nukuu aliyowahi kuisikia kwa mtu asiyemkumbuka, “Choices have
consequences!” Wale wawili wakaitikia kama ngonjera, “Ni kweli mwalimu!”

Maswali
a) Mikakati ya kukamilisha mitaala ya masomo iliwaathiri washikadau kwa namna
mbalimbali. Taja athari tatu kwa wanafunzi.
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c) Thibitisha ukweli wa kauli kwamba ‘uamuzi una athari zake’ kwa kurejelea matukio
matatu kuwahusu wananchi kama inavyosimuliwa katika kifungu hiki. (alama 3)
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e) Andika visawe vya nahau zifuatazo: (alama 2)

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f) (i) Bila kukanusha, eleza maana ya ‘Hakuwa na kaba ya ulimi.’ (alama 1)

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2. Ufupisho (Alama 15)

Fupisha kifungu hiki kulingana maagizo yanayotolewa mwishoni mwake.

Katika karne ya kumi na tisa bara la Afrika lilivamiwa na nchi za Ulaya kama vile Uingereza,
Ufaransa, Ujerumani, Ubelgiji, Italia, Ureno na kadhalika na kutwaliwa. Uingiliaji huu
haukuhusu Afrika pekee bali mataifa mengine katika ule ulioitwa ulimwengu usiostaarabika
kama India. Kwa mujibu wa wanahistoria, Uingereza ndilo taifa lililojitwalia idadi kubwa ya
nchi za ulimwengu chini ya mfumo wa kiutawala ulioitwa ukoloni labda kwa sababu kwamba
Uingereza ni taifa lililokuwa limefikia ustawi mkubwa katika Ulaya nzima wakati huo. Bila
shaka huu ulikuwa muktadha uliostahili matumizi ya usemi kuwa mwenye nguvu hupishwa
na mataifa mengine ya Ulaya hayakuwa na budi ila kuipisha Uingereza ijilimbikizie mataifa
ya ulimwengu na kuyaweka chini ya kwapa zake. Jambo lingine lililoiwezesha Uingereza
kuyapiku mataifa mengine ya Ulaya katika kujipakulia koloni ulimwenguni ni kwamba
Waingereza walitakadamu katika uvumbuzi wa vyombo vya usafiri wa majini na kwa hivyo
waliweza kuzuru nchi za ulimwengu kwa wepesi zaidi na katika kipindi kifupi. Licha ya
Uingereza kuwa katika nafasi bora ya kutwaa koloni ulimwenguni, mataifa mengine ya Ulaya
hayakusubiri kugawiwa bali hayo pia yaling’ang’ania kumega sehemu fulani ya koloni. Huu
mng’ang’anio ulikuwa kinyang’anyiro halisi ambacho kilimithilishwa na watu wanaogawana
kipande cha mkate au nyama; kila mmoja akijikatia kadiri ya uwezo wake na makali ya kisu
chake.

Uvamizi huu ulidhihirika kupitia utwaliwaji wa mamlaka ya kiutawala katika mataifa

yaliyoathiriwa na kuwekwa chini ya himaya ya taifa husika kutoka Ulaya. Mtindo huu
ulikinzana na tawala asilia za jamii mbalimbali za Kiafrika zilizokuwa na falme zao ambazo
zilisambaratishwa baada ya kuangikwa kwa bendera ya taifa husika kutoka Ulaya. Hakukuwa
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na fursa ya kutathmini namna kila jamii katika kila eneo ilivyoendesha serikali yake chini ya
viongozi wao mbalimbali. Usishangae kusikia kwamba Wazungu wengi waliipuuzilia mbali
hii mifumo ya kiutawala au hata kudai kwamba wenyeji hawakuwa na mfumo wowote wa
kujitawala. Uhasama uliokuwepo baina ya jamii tofauti pamoja na upekee wa mila na
tamaduni zao zingine, ni mambo yaliyoangaziwa kwa kurunzi kali zaidi na kupuuza ukweli
kwamba Waafrika walikuwa na mifumo mbalimbali ya kujiongoza.

Bara la Afrika lilikatwakatwa katika vipande mbalimbali na kugawiwa mataifa tofautitofauti

ya Ulaya. Walibuni mipaka kiholela na kuwatenganisha watu wa jamii moja wakajipata
kwenye nchi mbili tofauti. Si ajabu kwamba hata katika visa vya kidhalimu watu wa familia
moja walitenganishwa kwa kuwekwa katika nchi mbili tofauti. Aidha, hata watu wa ukoo
mmoja walitawanywa kimakusudi na kupelekwa katika maeneo mengine ya kijiografia
yaliyoitwa nchi. Kadhalika, hata kuna maboma ambayo yalipigwa mpaka katikati na kumega
sehemu moja kuitupa katika nchi tofauti na nyingine. Na kwa kweli asiyekujua hakudhamini.
Watu walioathirika na tendo hili la kiholela waliona ugumu mkubwa kutii mipaka ya aina hii
na kunao waliokaidi mipaka na kuendelea kutagusana na kutangamana na jamaa zao kokote
walikopelekwa.

Tahakiki za wanahistoria hudai kwamba uvamizi wa Wazungu katika bara la Afrika, kwa
kiwango cha juu zaidi uliletwa na msukumo wa kutaka kunyakua maliasili kochokocho
iliyojaa katika maeneo mengi. Madini kama chuma, makaa, shaba, almasi, dhahabu na
mengine mengi yalijaa tele na viwanda vilivyokuwa vimestawishwa kutokana na Mageuzi ya
Kiwanda ya Karne ya 19 vilihitaji malighafi na madini kwa wingi. Afrika illikuwa na hazina
ya hiyo malighafi na ilifaa kutwaliwa bila pingamizi. Njia ya pekee ya kujihakikishia kuwepo
mfululizo kwa bidhaa hii ilikuwa kuziweka nchi hizi chini ya himaya za serikali zao za
Ulaya. Sina shaka walielewa msemo kwamba pavumapo palilie nao wageni wavamizi
iliwabidi walilie bara lenye maliasili nyingi sana.

Licha ya majilio ya Wazungu barani Afrika kuangaziwa kwa uhasi, ni kweli kwamba kuna
mambo mengi mazuri ambayo hayangetokea lau hawangalikuja. Ustawishaji wa
miundomsingi, hasa njia, uliwezesha maeneo ya ndani kufikiwa bila bughudha nyingi.
Ikumbukwe kwamba njia ya reli ya Kenya – Uganda, iliyojengwa mwanzoni mwa karne ya
ishirini ilirahisisha kufanywa kwa shughuli katika maeneo ya ndani ya nchi. Kuna taasisi za
matibabu, shule na vyuo vya mafunzo anuai katika taaluma mbalimbali vilivyojengwa na
wakoloni. Hata viongozi wa kwanza baada ya nchi hizi kurejeshewa utawala wao, walisomea
kwenye taasisi hizi. Mgala muue na haki yake mpe kwani ni stahili yake.

Maswali

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a) Kwa maneno kati ya 80 – 90, andika hoja muhimu katika aya mbili za kwanza. (alama 8)

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WEEK 2

1. Matumizi ya Lugha (Alama 40)

a) Andika maneno yenye vitamkwa vya sifa zifuatazo: (alama 2)

(i) kikwamizwa sighuna cha kaakaa gumu, irabu ya nyuma juu, kikwamizwa ghuna cha
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h) Tunga mfano mojamoja wa sentensi kwa kila muundo.

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Waliofanikiwa walifanya makadirio mazuri.

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k) Ainisha nomino katika sentensi hii: (alama 2)

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r) Onyesha katika sentensi maana ya nahau: ‘shika shokoa’. (alama 1)

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s) Kasura aligundua kwamba Ogina alikuwa na uwezo mwingi wa kukabili Somo la Hisabati

na akaamua kwenda mara kwa mara kupewa ushauri na Ogina hata akaimarika. Taja
methali

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t) Kwa kuzingatia dhamira, sentensi ifuatayo inaweza kuwa katika aina mbili. Zitaje.
(alama 1)

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a) Eleza sifa tano za lugha ambayo wewe kama mnyapara wa kiwanda cha kusaga miwa
cha Kimatuni utatumia ukiwahutubia wafanyakazi walio chini yako. (alama 5)

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b) Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali. (alama 5)

“Polepole, Mama Mercy! Unajua si kupenda kwangu. Tena si hali itakayodumu milele. Baada
ya siku chache tu, tutakuwa tumekamilisha mradi huo wenye dharura. Kisha tutakuwa na
muda wa kila kitu. Hili, Mama Mercy, ni kile tunaita bad coincidence… nimebanwa na kazi.
Unanielewa …?
“Dadii…njaa…sana!”
Fafanua sifa tano za lugha inayotumika katika huu muktadha wa familia. (alama 5)

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HUU NDIO UKURASA WA MWISHO KUPIGWA CHAPA!

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JINA………………………………………. NAMBARI YA MTAHINIWA…............…
SAHIHI………………………TAREHE………………………..DARASA………………

102/3
KIDATO CHA NNE
KARATASI YA TATU
FASIHI

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

MAAGIZO:
(ggg) Andika jina lako na nambari yako ya usajili katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu
(hhh) Tia sahihi kisha uandike tarehe
(iii)Jibu maswali manne pekee
(jjj)Swali la kwanza ni la lazima
(kkk) Maswali hayo mengine matatu yachaguliwe kutoka sehemu nne zilizobaki
yaani Riwaya, Tamthilia,Ushairi na Hadithi Fupi
(lll)Usijibu maswali mawili kutoka sehemu moja
(mmm) Majibu yote lazima yaandikwe kwa lugha ya Kiswahili

KWA MATUMIZI YA MTAHINI PEKEE

Swali Upeo Alama
1 20
20
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20
Jumla 80

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SEHEMU A:
FASIHI SIMULIZI
1. LAZIMA
Soma kifungu hiki kisha ujibu maswali
Lala mtoto lala*2
Mama atakuja lala
Alienda sokoni lala
Aje na ndizi lala
Na maziwa ya mtoto lala
Kukupa kwangu wewe kinofu
Kipenzi mwana lala*2

Lala mtoto lala*2

Basi kipenzi lala
Baba atakuja lala
Aje na mkate lala
Mkate wa mtoto lala
Tanona ja ndovu lala

Maswali
a) Huku ukithibitisha jibu lako eleza huu ni wimbo wa aina gani? (alama 2)
b) Eleza sifa za wimbo wa aina hii. (alama 5)
c) Onyesha umuhimu wa wimbo huu. (alama 4)
d) Eleza ni shughuli gani za kiuchumi ambazo jamii hii inajihusisha nayo katika wimbo
huu.
(alama2)
e) Tambua mbinu zozote mbili za lugha zilizotumika katika wimbo huu. (alama 2)
f) Fafanua changamoto tano ambazo mtafiti anaweza kumbana nazo akiwa nyanjani.
(alama 5)

SEHEMU YA B:
RIWAYA- NGUU ZA JADI
Jibu swali la 2 au 3
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2. Hivyo, alitaka kubadili hali hata kama ilimaanisha kukitia kichwa chake kinywani mwa
simba. Alitaka kuliokoa jahazi lililokuwa likielekea mwambani kwa kasi. Lakini angeliweza
vipi kupambana na utandu wa mahasidi hao?.

(a) Eleza mbinu nne za kimtindo zinazojitokeza katika dondoo hili

(alama 4)

(b) Eleza sababu za msemaji kutaka kufaulisha kauli iloyopigiwa mstari

(alama 10)
(c) Eleza umuhimu wa mrejelewa katika kuijenga riwaya hii
(alama 6)
au
3. Dunia yote inajua aliyemsaliti Yesu Kristo. Unajua mtu huyo aliishia wapi?
a. Fafanua muktadha wa dondoo hili
(alama 4)
b. Tambua mbinu mbili za kimtindo zinazojitokeza katika dondoo hili.
(alama 4)
c. Fafanua namna wahusika walivyowaendea kinyume wenzao katika riwaya ya
Nguu za Jadi. (alama
12)
SEHEMU C: TAMTHILIA;
BEMBEA YA MAISHA – TIMOTHY M. AREGE
Jibu Swali la 4 au 5.
4. “Huku ndiko kuvumilia hasa. Tazama faraja ilivyoalika sasa”
a) Weka dondoo hili katika muktadha.
(alama 4)
b) Eleza sifa za msemaji katika dondoo.
(alama 6)
c) Onyesha jinsi faraja ilivyoalika katika maisha ya msemewa kwa kurejelea tamthilia ya:
Bembea ya Maisha.
(alama 10)
AU
5.(a) Changanua mtindo katika kifungu kifuatacho. (alama
10)

Maskini mke wangu! Kumbe ugonjwa haukumsaza mwaka baada ya mwaka. Umemla bila
huruma. Awali niliona kama mchezo. Kumbe ilikuwa kweli! Kauli yake ninaona imesimama.
Ni mwele hakika. Laiti ningejua, jana ningeishi tofauti. Silesi zetu za maisha tungezila
zilivyokuja kwa furaha. (Kimya). Siku hazigandi wala jana hairudi. Sasa jana imebaki kuwa
kumbukizi baada ya kusombwa na wakati mfano wa mafuriko msimu wa masika. (Kimya).
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Kwa bahati nzuri bado tupo. Ninaweza kuiachia dunia tabasamu iwe silesi kwa vizazi vijavyo
na kila mwenye nia njema. (Kimya). Siwezi kuendelea kuishi hivi. Sasa nimekata shauri.
Lazima niache njia ya zamani na kuifuata mpya. Maisha mapya. Pombe! (kama anayeisemea
pombe). Umenichezesha kama mwanasesere kwa muda mrefu. Umeninyima fursa ya kuielewa
familia yangu. Hapana! Siku zangu za uzeeni lazima nizitumie kumwangalia mke wangu
mgonjwa. Lazima nimshukuru kwa vitendo kwa jinsi alivyojitolea kuijenga familia yetu.
(anapunga mkono.) Kwaheri pombe. Buriani.

b) Bainisha toni ya dondoo hili. (alama 2)

c) Fafanua umuhimu wa msemaji wa maneno haya katika kuijenga tamthilia nzima. (alama 8)

SEHEMU YA D
USHAIRI
Jibu swali la 6 au la 7.
6. Soma shairi lifuatalo kisha ujibu maswali:
Binadamu hatosheki, ni kiumbe chenye zani, kweli mja hapendeki,
Kwa kweli haaminiki, hila ameficha ndani, la wazi ni unafiki
Ukweliwe haafiki, njama zake zi moyoni, usimwone ni rafiki
Mtu kuwa na tamaa, akitaka kiso chake, ni hatari kama nyoka.

Wengine watakuua, wakiona una pesa, hata zikiwa kidogo,

Hizo kwao ni maua, hupupiwa zikatesa, wakazifuata nyago,
Hadi kwenye wao ua, pasipo hata kupesa, wala kukupa kisogo,
Mtu kuwa na tamaa, akitaka kiso chake, ni hatari kama nyoka

Pindi kinunua kitu, hafurai Shaitani, bali tajawa chukizo,

Mtu kiwa mtukutu, tanunua mtimani, kwalo lako tekelezo,
Tamko lake ‘Subutu’, kuondoa tumaini, na kukuulia wazo,
Mtu kuwa na tamaa, akitaka kiso chake, ni hatari kama nyoka,

Aliye na taraghani, taabu kuishi naye, kazi yake kujidai,

Takusema faraghani, asosema kiwa naye, kupendeza maadui,
Hana faida nyumbani, ni mtu akuchimbaye, mradi usitumai,
Mtu kuwa na tamaa, akitaka kiso chake, ni hatari kama nyoka,

Kwa hakika ni balaa, kumkirimu mchawi, aliejaa uchoyo,

Bahati ina hadaa, kukupa alo sadawi, aibatili rohoyo
Mipangoyo kwake jaa, na nia ya ustawi, huwiza vunja kaniyo,
Mtu kuwa na tamaa, akitaka kiso chake, ni hatari kama nyoka

Ninacho change killo, ninalia sanasana, kinyesi nimetupiwa,

Ningetoa azimio, lakini uwezo sina, kwa matatizo kuambiwa,
Ama nitumie mbio, fuadi ninanena, akilini nazuiwa,
Mtu kuwa na tamaa, akitaka kiso chake, ni hatari kama nyoka.
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MASWALI:
a) Lipe shairi hili anwani mwafaka. (alama 1)
b) Fafanua mambo matatu ambayo nafsineni analalamikia.
(alama 3)
c) Ainisha shairi hili kwa kuzingatia vigezo vifuatavyo.
(alama 3)
(i) Idadi ya vipande katika kila mshororo
(ii) Mpangilio wa vina katika kila ubeti
(iii) Idadi ya mishororo katika kila ubeti
d) Andika ubeti wa nne katika lugha nathari.
(alama 4)
e) Bainisha tamathali mbili za usemi zilizotumiwa katika shairi hili.
(alama 2)
f) Huku ukitoa mifano, onyesha mbinu mbili alizotumia mshairi kutosheleza mahitaji ya
kiarudhi.
(alama 2)
g) Andika aina mbili za urudiaji zilizotumiwa katika shairi hili.
(alama 2)
h) Fafanua muundo wa ubeti wa tano.
(alama 3)
AU
7. Soma shairi lifuatalo kisha ujibu maswali.
Na ujenge nyumba yako, jingi jasho likuoshe,

Ufyeke, upime na uweke nguzo,

Kisha paa uweke na ukandike,

Siku nyingi bila kuingiliwa na mgeni hutakaa.

Wataanza kutalii mpaka mende usiku,

Nje na ndani ya nyumba watazunguka,

Bila woga, bila ruhusa ulichonacho watakula,

Masalia yatakuwa yako, ijara ya kaziyo.

Na nyingi dawa uweke, nyumba nzima uihame,

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Ukae nje nzima siku usubiri,

Wazima wamelala ukirudi usiku,

Vichwa vigumu hawafi mende rahisi.

Kifo cha mende sharti miguu juu

Kichwa ukikanyage kipasuke usikie,

Na kisha wengine usiku mchana uwasake.

Mpaka watakapokwisha. Usiseme nao.

Maswali

(i) Hili ni shairi la aina gani?

(alama 1)

(ii) Eleza muundo wa shairi hili

(alama 3)

iii) Eleza jinsi mshairi alivyoutumia uhuru wake katika utunzi wa shairi hili.
(alama 4)

iv)Taja mbinu mbili za lugha alizotumia mshairi na uzitolee mifano.

(alama 4)

v)Andika ubeti wa tatu kwa lugha nathari.

(alama 4)

vi)Eleza ujumbe wa mshairi.

(alama 2)

vii)Toa mfano mmoja wa mshororo mshata. (alama 1)

viii)Kichwa gani kinaliafiki shairi hili? (alama 1)

SEHEMU E:
HADITHI FUPI
Mapambazuko ya Machweo na Hadithi Nyingine.
8. Harubu ya maisha Paul Nganga Mutua
“Naja. Nakamilisha shughuli ndogo hapa kisha nianze safari…”
(a) Weka dondoo hili katika muktadha wake (alama 4)
(b) Eleza sifa sita za msemaji wa kauli hii (alama 6)
(c) Jadili changamoto wanazokumbana nazo waajiriwa kwa kurejelea hadithi hii.
(alama10)

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KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
121/1
MATHEMATICS ALT. A
Paper 1
Time: 2 ½ Hours

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and Index number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) The paper consists of two sections. Section I and Section II.
d) Answer ALL the questions in Section I and any FIVE questions in Section II.
e) Show all the steps in your calculations, giving your answer at each stage in the spaces
provided
below each question.
f) Marks may be given for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
g) Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC Mathematical tables may
be used
except where stated otherwise.
h) Candidates should answer the questions in English.
i) This paper consists of 16 printed pages.
j) Candidates must check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as
indicated
and that no question(s) is/are missing.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Total

SECTION II
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Total
Grand Total

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 SECTION 1 (50 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

- Simplify (4mks)

1 2 5
24 − 1 − of 3
3 8
2
1 1
− −
6 3

- Without using table or calculator evaluate. (3mks)

1.90 x 0.032 x 0.08

3 20 x 0.0038

- The sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 40 times the size of the exterior
angle.
Find the number of sides of the polygon. (3mks)

- A farmer has a piece of land measuring 840M×396M. He divides it into square plots of
equal size.
Find the maximum area of one plot.
(3mks)

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- A Kenyan business woman bought goods from Japan worth 2,950,000 yens. On arrival in
Kenya the custom duty of 20%was charged on the value of goods. If the exchange rates
were as follows:

1 US dollar =118 yens

1 US dollar = Sh76

Calculate the duty paid in Kenya Shilling

(3mks)

- Determine the values of X that satisfy the inequalities and show the solution on a number
line.
(3mks)
-3 – x ≤ ⅓ x – 5 > ⅔ x - 6

- Solve for x in 27(x+1) -3 (3x+2) – 400 =86

(3mks)

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- A business man bought two bags of maize at the same price. On arrival at his business
premises he discovered that one was of higher quality than the other. He sold the higher
quality bag of maize at Sh. 1,040 and made a profit. He made a loss by selling the low
quality bag of maize at Sh. 880. Given that the profit is three times the loss, calculate the
buying price. (3mks)

- The figure below shows triangle PQR in which PR=12cm. T is a point on PR such that
TR=4cm. Line ST is parallel to QR.
P

S T

Q R
2
If the area of triangle PQR is 336 cm , find the area of the quadrilateral QRTS.
(3mks)

- Two buses A and B leaves the same station. Bus A heads due East while bus B heads due
North. The North bound bus travelled at 10km/h faster than the East bound bus. After 5
hours the two busses were 250km apart. Calculate the speed of north bound bus.
(4mks)

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 12
- Given that tan x = , Find the value of
5
(3mks)

Sin x +2 Cos x, without using a calculator or mathematical table.

1 – sin x

1
- Use reciprocal tables to find the value of 0.325

Hence evaluate 0.000125

(3mks)
0.325

- Simplify completely
(3mks)

2𝑥 2 −98 𝑥+7
÷
3𝑥 2 −16𝑥−35 3𝑥+5

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- Fatuma is now three times as old as her brother and four times as old as her son. Eight
years from now, Fatuma age will be twelve years more than the sum of the age of the
brother and the son. Find Fatuma’s present age.
(3mks)

𝑏
- Express 3.5̇ in the form of a 𝑐 where a, b and c are constants.
(3mks)

- The diagram below shows a histogram showing marks scored in a certain test.

8
7
Frequency 6
density 5
4
3
2
1

4.5 9.5 19.5 39.5 49.5

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 Develop a frequency distribution table for the data if the first class has a frequency
of 8. (3mks)

SECTION II (50 MARKS)

Answer any five questions from this section.

- Co-ordinate’s of point P and Q are (1,-2) and (3,10) respectively. Point T divides PQ in
the ratio 1:1.

jj) Determine the co-ordinates of T. (2mks)

kk) (i) find the gradient of the perpendicular to PQ. (1mk)

(ii) determine the equation of the line perpendicular to PQ and passing through T.

(2mks)

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 ll) Given that the line in (ii) above cuts the Y-axis at point R, calculate the distance
TR correct to 4 s.f. (3mks)

mm) Given that point Q is the image of P under a translation, find the image of R
under the same translation. (2mks)

- The model of tank consists of a conical top mounted on a cylindrical part and a bottom
hemispherical part. The total height of the model is 15cm, the height of the cylindrical
part is 8cm and the radii of hemisphere of the cone is 3cm. (use 𝜋 =3.142)

t) Calculate the surface area of ;

e) The conical part correct to (4 s.f) (2mks)

f) The cylindrical part correct to (2 d.p) (2mks)

g) The hemispherical bottom correct to (2 d.p) (2mks)

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 h) Total surface area of the model (1mk)

u) The actual tank has a total height of 6M. find the total surface area of the actual
tank.
(3mks)

- There are two sweets manufacturing factories A and B. factory A produces sweets with
60.5% sugar while factory B produces sweets with 80.5% sugar.

xix) Determine the total mass of sugar in 80 kg of sweets from A and 40kg of
sweets from B.
(3mks)

xx) 80 kg of sweets from A were crushed together with 40kg of sweets from B. find
the percentage of sugar in the mixture correct to 2 d.p.
(2mks)

xxi) Type A sweets cost sh. 37 per kg while type B sweets cost sh. 55 per kg. in
what ratio should they mix type A and type B in order to give a profit of 25%
when sold at sh. 50 per kg.
(3mks)

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 xxii) Find the profit realized after selling 20kg of the mixture.
(2mks)

- The equation of a curve is y=3x3-4x2+1

Determine;
(nnn) The gradient function of the curve
(1mk)

(ooo) Find the gradient of the curve when X=1

(2mks)

(ppp) The equation of the tangent to the curve at the point. (2,3)
(3mks)

(qqq) The angle which the targent to the curve at (2,3) makes with X-axis correct to
1 d.p.
(1mk)

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 (rrr) The equation of the line L which passes through the point (2,3) and is
perpendicular to the targent.
(3mks)

- Triangle ABC with vertices A(3,4) B(1,3) and C(2,1) has the image A1B1C1 with vertices
A1 (-4,3)B1 (-3,1) and C1 (-1,2) under transformation T.

(e) Draw triangle ABC andA1B1C1 on the same axes.

(2mks)

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 (f) Describe transformation T fully.
(2mks)

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 (g) Draw triangle A11B11C11 the image of A1B1C1 under reflection in the line y=0.
(2mks)

(h) Describe a transformation that maps ABC into A11B11C11.

(2mks)

(i) Identify two pairs of triangles which are oppositely congruent to each other.
(2mks)

- The diagram below shows two towers AB and CD on a level ground. P and Q are two
points on a straight road BD.
A

20cm
C

B P Q D

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 (y) A car moves from B towards D. At point p, the angle of elevation of point A was
11.3°. calculate the distance BP correct to 1dp.
(2mks)

(z) The car moving at 36km/h took 5 seconds to move from P to Q.

i) Calculate distance PQ.
(1mk)

j) Calculate the angle of elevation of point A from Q correct to 1 d.p.

(2mks)

(aa) Given that QC=50.9M and BD = 200M

xl. Find the height CD correct to 2d.p.
(2mks)

xli. Find the angle of elevation of A from C.

(3mks)

- The table below shows height of 50 students.

Height 140≤×˂145 145≤×˂150 150≤×˂155 155≤×˂160 160≤×˂165

(cm)
Frequency 3 15 19 X 2

nn) Find the value of x

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 oo) State the modal class
(1mk)

pp) State the modal frequency

(1mk)

qq) Estimate the mean height

(3mks)

rr) State the median class

(1mk)

ss) Estimate the median height

(3mks)

- The figure below shows a circle centre O and radius 17cm. given that QS is the diameter
and the rectangle PQRS is inscribed in the circle.

P S

16cm
O

R
Q

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 (xvii) Calculate length PS
(3mks)

(xviii) Calculate angle POS correct to 1 d.p.

(3mks)

(xix) Calculate the area of the shaded part.

(4mks)

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NAME……………………………………………………….…… INDEX NO.:………………………...

STREAM: .…..…………………………………………………… ADM NO: …………………………

DATE: …………………….………
121/2
MATHEMATICS ALT. A
Paper 2
Time: 2 ½ Hours

KISII SCHOOL MOCK EXAM 2025

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
121/2
MATHEMATICS ALT. A
Paper 2
Time: 2 ½ Hours

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and Index number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) The paper consists of two sections. Section I and Section II.
d) Answer ALL the questions in Section I and any FIVE questions in Section II.
e) Show all the steps in your calculations, giving your answer at each stage in the spaces
provided
below each question.
f) Marks may be given for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
g) Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC Mathematical tables may be used
except where stated otherwise.
h) Candidates should answer the questions in English.
i) This paper consists of 16 printed pages.
j) Candidates must check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as
indicated
and that no question(s) is/are missing.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE

SECTION I
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Total

SECTION II
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Total

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 SECTION 1 (50 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section
1 1 1
(xx) Solve the equation (2𝑥 + 1) + (5𝑥 − 1) = (3mks)
3 4 2

(xxi) a). Expand ( 1 – 2x)4 (1mk)

b). Use your expansion to find the value of (0.96)4 correct to 4 s.f (2mks)

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 𝑥
(bb) The expression 1 + 2 is taken as an approximation for 1 + x . Find the percentage error in
doing
so if x = 0.44 (3mks)

2
(cc) Solve for x in the equation log8 (x+6) - log8(x-3) = (4mks)
3

(dd) Make p the subject if the formula (3mks)

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 𝑝2 −3𝑢
𝐸 + 𝑥 =𝑥 + 𝑦−3𝑥𝑝2

(ee) An auto spare dealer sells two types of lubricants, A and B in his shop. While purchasing, type A
cost sh40 per 100ml tin and type be B cost sh.60 per 100ml tin. He has Shs 15,000 to spend on both
types of lubricants. Type A should not be less than 3 litres while type B should be atleast a litre . He
buys x tins of type A and Y tins of type B. Write down three inequalities which represent the above
information. (3mks)

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(ff) In the figure below PT is a tangent to the circle at P and AT passes through the centre of the circle.

A T

If PT =9cm and AT=12cm, find the- radius of the circle correct to 1 d.p. (3mks)

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(gg) Find the radius and the centre of the circle whose equation is (3mks)

3x2 + 3y2 – 6x + 3 + 12y = 0

√3
(hh) Without using a calculator or mathematical tables express in surd form and
1−cos 300
simplify
(3mks)

(ii) The table below represents the mass and volume of a liquid measured at room, temperature.

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 Mass (g) 8 10 20 21 30 37 52 55 70
Volume 10 13 20 29 35 43 60 63 70
(cm3)

a). By plotting the points and drawing the line of best fit, estimate the density to the liquid. (2mks)

b). Determine the equation of your graph. (2mks)

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(jj) The population of two towns Kathwana and Siakago for three years was as follow.

1st year 2nd year 3rd year

Kathwana 40,000 48,000 56,000
Siakago 40,000 48,000 57,600

Calculate the difference in population of the two after six years. (3mks)

(kk) Solve for ∝ in the equation 6 sin2∝ - cos ∝ – 5 = 0 (3mks)

For Ɵ≤ ∝ ≤ 300𝑜

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(ll) Arabic coffee costing sh90 per kilogram is mixed with rubusta coffee costing sh.75 per kilogram in the
ration 2:3. Calculate the selling price of the mixture per kilogram if a profit of 15% if to be realized to
the nearest shilling. (3mks)

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(mm) The gradient of a curve at any point is given by 2x-1. Given that the curve passes through point
(1,5). Find the equation of the curve.
(3mks)

(nn) a). Given that AB=6cm. Construct locus of P such that <APB = 90 o. (2mks)

b). Hence determine the area enclosed by the locus of P.

(2mks)
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(oo) Given the vectors a = 3j + 2k and b = 4i – 7k
Find p if p = 3a – b (2mks)

SECTION II (50 MARKS)

Answer any five questions from this section

(pp) Three consecutive terms of aGP are (x+2), (x-2), and (x-5). Find:-
a). The value of x. (3mks)

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 b). The common ratio (1mk)

c). Given that x+2 is the third term of the G.P

Find;
i). The first term giving your answer as a mixed fraction. (3mks)

ii). the sum of the first six terms correct to 2 d.p (3mks)

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(qq) A form 1 stream at Butere mixed day secondary school has 15 boys and 25 girls. The probability
2 3
of a girl reaching form 4 is 5 and that of a boy is 5. If a girl reaches form 4 then probability that she
2 1
gets employed is 3 while the probability that a girl gets employed without reaching form 4 is 3. If a
boy reaches form 4 the probability that he gets employed is ¾ while the probability that a boy gets
1
employed without reaching form 4 is 4
a). Draw a tree diagram to illustrate the above information. (2mks)

b). Using your tree diagram, determine:-

i) the probability that a girl gets employment. (2mks)

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 ii). the probability any child who has been to school gets employed. (2mks)

iii). the probability that a boy fails to get employment. (2mks)

iv). The probability that anybody who has studied upto form 4 fails to get employment. (2mks)

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(rr) The diagram below shows a right pyramid VPQRS with V as the vertex and rectangular base PQRS.
PQ=3cm, QR=4cm and the height of the pyramids is 6cm. M and N are the mid-points of PQ and QR
respectively.
V

S R

P Q

a). Calculate

i). the length PV (3mks)

ii). the angle between face VPQ and the base PQRS (2mks)

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b). i). the slant height VM and VN. (2mks)

ii). the surface area of the pyramid. (3mks)

(ss) Two towns A and B lie on the same parallel of latitude 60oN. If the longitude of A and B are 42oW
and 29oE respectively.

a). Find the distance between A and B in nautical miles along the parallel of latitude. (2mks)

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c). Find the distance between A and B in kilometre (Take 𝜋 = and R=6370km) (2mks)
7

d). if C is another town due south of A and 1001km away from A, find the co-ordinate of C. (4mks)

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(tt) The table below shows marks scored by students in a mathematics test.
Marks 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99
No of students 2 3 8 12 15 6 4
a). Draw a cumulative frequency curve to represent the information.
(4mks)

b). Use you graph to find:-

i). The median mark

(1mk)

ii). The quartile deviation

(3mks)

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 iii. the pass mark if 60% of the students passed.
(2mks)

(uu) The initial velocity of a particle was 1m/s and it acceleration is given by (2-t) m/s2
every second after the start.
a). i). Determine the equation representing its velocity.
(2mks)

ii). Find the velocity of the particle during the third second.
(2mks)

b). i). Find the equation representing its distance t seconds after the start.
(2mks)

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 ii). What was the distance covered by the particle during the first three seconds.
(2mks)

c). Determine the time when the particle was momentarily at rest.
(2mks)

(vv) a). using trapezoidal rule estimate the area bounded by the curve y=3x2 – 2 and the
lines x = -4, x=4 and x-axis using 8 trapezia
(2mks)

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 b). Find the actual area bounded by the curve y=3x2 -2 and the lines x= -4, x=4 and x-axis.
(3mks)

c). Calculate the percentage error when trapezoidal rule is used.

(3mks)

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(ww) The vertices of triangle PQR are P(1,1), Q(4,1) and R(5,4). A transformation
−1 0
represented by a matrix T = maps triangle PQR onto triangle PIQIRI.
0 1
1 0
A second transformation represented by U = maps triangle PIQIRI onto triangle
0 −1
PIIQIIRII

a). On the same axis draw the three triangles PQR, PIQIRI and PIIQIIRII and state the co-
ordinated of
triangle PIQIRI and PIIQIIRII .
(6mks)

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 b). Describe a single transformation which maps triangle PQR onto triangle PIIQIIRII and
find
its…..matrix.
(4mks)

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 PHYSICS FORM FOUR PAPER 232/3

CONFIDENTIAL
Question 1
v) A carbon resistor labelled X (10Ω)
w) A carbon resistor labelled Z (10kΩ)
x) A voltmeter (0 – 5V)
y) An ammeter (0 – 1A)
z) 5 10Ω carbon resistors (unlabelled)
aa) Centre zero galvanometer.
bb)2 new dry cells - size D
cc) Cell holder.
dd) 8 connecting wires at least 4 with crocodile clips at one end.
ee) Jockey
ff) A resistance wire labelled AB (A at 0)mounted on mm scale. (diameter
0.29mm)
gg) A switch.

Question 2
(sss) Metre rule.
(ttt) Screen
(uuu) Glass beaker (250ml)
(vvv) Water
(www) Plasticine.
(xxx) A candle.
(yyy) Vernier calipers. (can be shared)
(zzz) Micrometer screw gauge (can be shared)
(aaaa) Boiling tube.
(bbbb) Test tube.
(cccc) Some water in a beaker
(dddd) Half metre rule.
(eeee) 2 ball bearings. (size ¼’’)
(ffff) Some sand.
(gggg) Spatula
(hhhh) Complete retort stand.

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NAME…………………………………………………INDEX NO.:………………………...
STREAM: .…..…………………………………………ADM NO: …………………………
DATE: …………………….………
PHYSICS
Paper 232/1
(THEORY)
Time: 2 Hours

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:-
e) Write your Name, Index number, Admission number and school in the spaces
provided above.
f) This paper consists of two sections; A and B
g) Answer all the questions in section A and B in the spaces provided
h) All working must be clearly shown.
i) Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used
j) Take the earth’s gravitational field strength g = 10 m/s2.
For Examiner’s Use Only:
SECTION QUESTION TOTAL SCORE CANDIDATES
SCORE
A 1 – 11 25

B 12 11

13 12

14 12

15 10

16 10

TOTAL 80

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.

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f) The figure below shows part of scales of a vernier caliper with a negative error of
0.04cm. It was used to measure the length of a wooden block whose actual length is
7.57cm.

7cm 8cm

Insert the vernier scale to show how the reading was. (3mks)

g)
xlii. The figure below shows two pins of the same mass and both pressed into a soft
board by equal amount of force.

S B

State and explain which pin penetrates the least into the soft board. (2mks)

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xliii. The figure below shows a uniform manometer that is closed at one end.

Trapped air

C
Steam

20cm

Heat

Determine the pressure of the trapped air. (Take atmospheric pressure as 75cmHg,
density of mercury = 13600kg/m3 and density of water = 1000 kg/m3) (3mks)

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h) The displacement S of a body at time t moving with acceleration a is given by 𝑺 =
𝟏
𝒖𝒕 + 𝟐 𝒂𝒕𝟐 . State the condition for this equation to apply. (2mks)
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i) The figure below shows a sketch of a velocity-time graph for a body falling through
a liquid.

S U
t p
Velocity e p
a e
m r
e f
x i
i x
t e
800C
Explain the motion between C and D. (2mks)
d
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i
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n
t
j) Using the kinetic theory of gases, explain how an increase in temperature causes
increase in pressure of an enclosed gas. (2mks)
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k) A dripless candle is lit and placed on a level bench as shown.

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 State and explain the changes in stability of the candle as it continues to burn.
(2mks)

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l) Give a reason why diffusion is an evidence that matter is made up of tiny particles.
(1mk)
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m) Explain the cause of surface tension on the surface of a liquid. (2mks)

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n) A metal block is weighed in air and then in paraffin and water as shown in the
Figure below.

Calculate the density of paraffin given that the density of water is 1000kg/m3.
(Take g = 10 m/s2 )
(3mks)

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o) The figure below shows two sheets of paper tolled into tubes. one has holes on it.

T Ti
e m
meach tube as shown. State with reason the tubee that
A stream of air is blown into
collapses. p (2mks) (
er m
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at in
ur
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e
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0C

p) Differentiate between conduction and convection modes of heat transfer in terms of

molecu(1mk)

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SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.
q)
a) A form Two student wanted to carry out an experiment to verify Hooke’s law. the
student assembled the apparatus as shown.

String

Y 20°

If the student had access to several other masses;

(iv) State what was missing in the set up. (1mk)

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(v) Outline how the extension of the above spring is determined. (3mks)
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(vi) Other than extension of the spring, state one other measurement that should
be determined. (1mk)
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(vii) Considering the measurements above, describe how the above set up can be
used to verify Hooke’s law. (3mks)

b) Three identical springs are joined together as shown below to support a mass of
150g.

S
Assuming that the springs have negligible weight and if the total weight of the
above set up is 3cm, Determine the spring constant of one spring used in the set up.
(3mks)

r) The diagram below shows a wheelbarrow used to raise a 90kg sack of potatoes. The
wheelbarrow has a mass of 20kg.
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• Using the principle of moments, determine the effort that need to be applied at F in
order to lift the load. (3mks)

• What is the velocity ratio of the wheelbarrow? (3mks)

• Determine the mechanical advantage of this machine. (2mks)

• Determine the efficiency of the machine. (3mks)

• Why is the efficiency of this particular machine less than 100%? (1mk)

s)
tt) The diagram below shows a set up that is used in determining the upper fixed point
of a thermometer.

Upper fixed point Steam exit

Steam

Boiling water

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5. Identify the mistake in the set up. (1mk)
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6. Explain how the mistake would affect the value obtained as the upper fixed point. (2mks)
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7. What is the purpose of the steam exit. (1mk)

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uu) When marking the fixed points of a thermometer, it is observed that at 00C,
the mercury thread is of length 3cm and 11cm at 1000C. What would be the length
of the thread if the bulb of the thermometer is dipped in oil whose temperature is
800C? (2mks)

vv) The graphs below show the cooling curves obtained when water at 800C was
poured into two identical cans A and B painted silverly and black on their outside
respectively.

800C

Temperature
0C

Tx

i.On the graph, name the curve TB for the canTime

B. (min) (1mk)
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 ii.Identify the temperature Tx. (1mk)
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iii.Name the mode of heart of heat Transfer tested above. (1mk)
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iv.Apart from length of the material and its cross section area, name two other factors
on which conduction depends. (2mks)
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v.Why are gases generally poor conductors of heat? (1mk)

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t)
a) Define specific latent heat of fusion of ice. (1mk)

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b) Ice cube of mass m at 00 float in water of mass 100 𝑔 at 00 contained in a copper

calorimeter of mass 50𝑔. Steam of mass 60𝑔 at 1000 is passed through the mixture
until a temperature 400 is attained. (Specific latent heat of vaporization of water is
2.26 × 106 𝐽/𝑘𝑔, specific latent heat of fusion of ice is 3.34 × 105 𝐽/𝑘𝑔, specific heat
capacity of water is 4.2 × 103 𝐽/𝑘𝑔/K and specific heat capacity of copper is 400
𝐽/𝑘𝑔/K).

Determine the;

i. Quantity of heat lost by steam to condense to water and cool to 400. (3 mks)

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ii. Quantity of heat absorbed by ice, water and calorimeter to raise its
temperature to 400. (3 mks)
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iii. Mass m of ice that melted at 00. (3 mks)

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u)
a) The moon goes round the earth at constant speed. Explain why it is true to say that
the moon is accelerating. (1mk)
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b) A string of negligible mass has a bucket tied at the end. The string is 60m long and
the bucket has a mass of 45g. The bucket is swung horizontally making 6
revolutions per second. Calculate the centripetal acceleration of the bucket.
(3mks)
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c) The figure below shows a body of mass m = 200g attached to the centre of a
rotating table with a string. The radius of the string was varied and different values
of angular velocity recorded. the mass of the body remained constant throughout
the experiment.

Y
String

The results obtained for angular velocity and radius were used to plot the following
graph.

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 From the above graph.
(iiii) Calculate the value of the slope. (2mks)

𝟏 𝑷 𝟏
(jjjj) If 𝝎𝟐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 are related by the equation 𝝎𝟐 = 𝒓 × 𝒎 , find the value of P. (3mks)
𝒓

(kkkk) State the significance of P. (1mk)

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Time: 2 Hours

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:-
• Write your Name, Index number, Admission number and school in the spaces
provided above.
• This paper consists of two sections; A and B
• Answer all the questions in section A and B in the spaces provided.
• This paper consist of 19 printed pages. You are advised to ascertain that all pages are
printed as indicated.
• Take the earth’s gravitational field strength g = 10 m/s2.
For Examiner’s Use Only:
SECTION QUESTION TOTAL SCORE CANDIDATES
SCORE
A 1 – 12 25

B 13 10

14 9

15 8

16 9

17 9

18 10

TOTAL 80

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.

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 (j) The diagram below shows two parallel mirrors M1 and M2 and a ray of light being
incident on one of the mirrors as shown.
M1

20° M
2

Trace the ray of light through the mirrors and indicate the angle of incidence on M1
(2 mks)

(k) Two pins are hanging from a magnet as shown in the diagram below.
S

Explain why the pins spread as shown in the diagram. (2mks)

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(l) An image I is formed infront of a concave mirror and on the principal axis as
shown in the figure below.

C F

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 The figure below shows a set up by a student.

Electric buzzer

Steam from
boiling water

State and explain what happens to the sound from the buzzer as the bottle and its
contents are cooled to 0°C.
(2 mks)
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(m) Arrange the following waves in order of decreasing wavelength.(1mk)

Infrared, X-rays, Microwaves, Radio waves, Red light.

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(n) Figure below shows an incomplete circuit of an electromagnet.

Core

A B

Complete the circuit by drawing the windings on the two arms of the core such
that A and B are both North poles when the switch is closed. (1mk)

(o) Figure represents a step in charging a material B negatively by induction.

Y
--
X ---

A
(i) What is the charge on Y? (1mk)
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(ii) Explain what happens at A. (1mk)

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(p) The graph below shows the variation of p.d. (V) across the terminals of a cell and
current drawn from the cell.

a) Use the graph to determine the electromotive force (emf) of the cell.
(1mk)
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b) Draw a circuit diagram that may be used to obtain the values plotted in
the graph. (2mk)

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 (q) A vibrator is sending out eight ripples per second across a water tank. The
ripples are observed to be 4cm apart. Calculate the velocity of the ripples.
(3mks)
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(r) The figure below shows part of electric cooker coil.

i. Why is the material labeled Y coiled? (1mk)

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ii. State the property of material Y that makes it suitable for its use. (1mk)
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(s) An immersion heater rated 1500W is used continuously for 30 minutes per hour
per day. Calculate the cost of electricity per week if the rate is Ksh. 6.70 per unit.
(2mks)

(t) Fig below shows a conductor y placed in a magnetic field. The conductor carries a
current flowing into the paper.

S
y

N S

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 (i) Sketch the resultant magnetic field between the poles of the bar-magnet.

(1mk)

(ii) Show on the diagram the direction of the force, F acting on the conductor

(1mk)

SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.
(u)
ww) Figure below shows the path of light through a transparent material
placed in air. Air

1400

Transparent
Ray of light. material

(xxii) Give a reason why the above ray is not refracted at the interface of air and
the transparent material as shown in the diagram. (1mk)
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(xxiii) Calculate the refractive index of the transparent material. (3mks

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xx) An image is formed 10cm in front of a concave lens of focal length 15cm.
calculate the position of the object in respect to the lens. (3mks)
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yy) You are provided with the following apparatus to determine the focal length of
a lens.
i) A lit candle.
j) A white screen.
k) A metre rule.

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 With a aid of a labelled diagram, describe the procedure you would follow to
determine the focal length of the lens. (3mks)

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(v)
v) The figure below shows metal plates X and Y each fixed to an insulated stand. X
is charged and Y is earthed. X is connected to an uncharged electroscope with a
conductor.

If plate Y is moved away from plate X,

34. State what happens to the amount of charge on the plates. (1mk)
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35. State and explain the observatio(3mks)
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w) The figure below shows an arrangement of capacitors connected to a 12V dc

supply.

12
V

1μ 3μ 4μ
F F F

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Determine:

- The total capacitance of the arrangement. (2mks)

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- The voltage across the 3μF capacitor. (3mks)

(w)
vi. The figure below shows an attempt to supply each of the three lamps L1, L2 and
L3 with a switch.

S1 S2 S3

To the mains
L1 L2 L3

k) Give a reason why this is a poor connection. (1mk)

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l) Redraw the diagram to show the correct positioning of the switches. (1mk)

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vii. A wire placed between the pole of two permanent magnets is connected to a
galvanometer as shown below.
G

N Wire

i. State what is observed when the wire is moved up and down. (2mks)
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ii.
Suggest two ways of increasing the magnitude of the effect you have stated in (i)
above. (2mks)
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iii. The figure below shows a simple transformer. Study it and answer the questions
that follow.
Primary coil Secondary coil

Soft iron core

State and explain which coils are thicker. (2mks)

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(x)
a) The figure below shows Zinc plate placed on the cap of a negatively
charged electroscope.

Ultra violet radiation

Zinc plate

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 Ultraviolet radiation is made to fall on the plate as shown on the diagram.

hh)What happens to the leaf of the electroscope? (1mk)

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ii) What would happen if radiation was red light? (1mk)

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 b) In an experiment to find the relationship between frequency of a radiation
and kinetic energy of the photoelectrons in a photoelectric device, the

(Hz)

following graph was obtained.

Use the graph to determine the Planck’s constant h. (3mks)

c) Figure below shows the features of an X-ray tube.

D G

Oil in

Oil out

Y
Copper fins

A B
C x-rays
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 d) Explain the function of part labelled P. (1mk)
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e) Explain why the part labelled C gets very hot during production of X-rays.
(2mks)
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f) Explain what is done to produce X-rays of shorter wavelength using the above X-
ray tube. (1mk)
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(y)
xxiii) The figure below shows monochromatic source of light L behind a barrier
with a single slit S placed behind another barrier with two identical slits S1 and
S2. A screen PQ is placed in position as shown.
P

L S1

S2

Q
i) What is the significance of S1 and S2? (1 mk)

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ii) Explain what is observed on screen PQ. (2 mks)

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 xxiv) Waves pass from deep water to shallow water and refraction occurs.

Calculate the speed of the waves in the shallow water. (2 mks)

xxv) The figure below shows an a.c. signal on the screen of a Cathode Ray
Oscilloscope.

Determine the frequency of the signal given that the time base is set at 10ms/division.

(2mks)

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 xxvi) Diagram (a) below shows the position of the bright spot on the screen of a
C.R.O. when there is no signal on both Y and X plates.

Indicate on the diagram (b) below

(a) what is observed on the display screen when
the Y-plate is connected to a.c. signal and for (c) when X-plate is connected to a d.c.
signal. (2mks)

(b) (c)

(z)
zz) The following reaction is part of a radioactive series.
𝑟 𝛼
210
83𝑋 →→→ 210
84𝑌 →→→ 𝑏𝑐𝑍
• Identify the radiation r. (1mk)

• Determine the value of c. (1mk)

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 aaa) At a certain instant the corrected count-rate registered on a detector
placed close to an α-particle emitter is 200 per second and this falls to 50 per
second in 12 minutes. Determine the half life of the source.
(3mks)

bbb) Study the rectification circuit below and use it to answer questions that
follow.

X Y
R
a.c

Q
D2
j.
Briefly explain how the circuit works to rectify the alternating current.
(3mks)
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k. Show on the diagram how a capacitor should be connected to smooth the output
voltage. (1mk)

l. In the grid provided, sketch a curve of smoothed output voltage against time.
(1mk)
Voltage (V)

Time (s)
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Paper 3(PRACTICAL)

Time: 2 .5 Hours

KISII SCHOOL
MOCK EXAM 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: -
m. Write your name, index number and school in the spaces provided above.
n. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided above.
o. You are supposed to spend the first 15 minutes of the 2 ½ hours allowed for this
paper reading the whole paper carefully before commencing your work
p. Marks are given for a clear record of the observations actually made their
suitability, accuracy and the use made of them.
q. Candidates are advised to record their observations as soon as they are made.
r. Non- programmable silent calculators and KNEC Mathematical tables may be used.
QUESTION PART MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1 A 05

B 15

2 A 10

B 10

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QUESTION 1
You are provided with the following apparatus;

t) A carbon resistor labelled X .

u) A carbon resistor labelled Z
v) A voltmeter (0 – 5V)
w) An ammeter (0 – 1A)
x) 5 10Ω carbon resistors.
y) Centre zero galvanometer.
z) 2 new dry cells and cell holder.
aa) 8 connecting wires at least 4 with crocodile clips at one end.
bb) Jockey
cc) A resistance wire labelled AB mounted on mm scale.
dd) A switch.
PART A

xliv. Set up the circuit below.

V
A

xlv. Record the voltmeter reading E when the switch is open.

E = …………………………………………………………….V (1mk)

xlvi. Close the switch and record the voltmeter and Ammeter readings V and I
respectively.

V = ………………………………………………………….V (1mk)

I = …………………………………………………………..A (1mk)

xlvii. Account for the difference between E and V. (1mk

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xlviii. Calculate the resistance R for resistor X. (1mk)

PART B

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 x) Set up the circuit as shown in the figure below.

10Ω Z

A B
P
a

y) Close the switch. Tap the jockey at various points on the wire AB and locate point
P at which the galvanometer shows zero deflection. Measure and record in the
table below the length a where a = AP.
z) Repeat procedure b) using two 10Ω resistors in series, then three resistors in
series, then four resistors in series and five resistors in series.
aa) Record your readings in the table below and complete the table where X is the
effective resistance for the series combination. (5mks)

Number of 10Ω One Two Three Four Five

carbon resistors
X (Ω)

a (cm)

1/X (Ω-1)
1/a (cm-1)

bb) Plot a graph of 1/a (cm-1) against 1/X (Ω-1)

(5mks)
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 cc) Determine the slope m of the graph. (3mks)

𝟏 𝑹 𝟏 𝟏
dd)Given that = 𝑲 . 𝑿 + 𝑲 where K = 100cm, use the graph to determine R.
𝒂
(2mks)

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 QUESTION B
PART A
You are provided with the following;
p) Metre rule.
q) Screen
r) Glass beaker (250ml)
s) Water plasticine.
t) A candle.
Proceed as follows;

(llll) Add a volume V= 200ml of water into the beaker.

(mmmm) Measure the value of h, the height of water in the beaker.
h = ………………………………………………cm
(1mk)
(nnnn) Calculate the value of internal radius R of the beaker using the formula

𝑽
𝑹=√ where π=22/7 (2mks)
𝝅𝒉

R=
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(oooo) Fill the beaker with water and set the apparatus as shown below.
Water
Screen
Candle
Plasticine h

x y

(pppp) Position the candle which acts as an object above the metre rule and 10R
from the centre of the water ‘lens’.
(qqqq) Measure the object distance x.
(1mk)
x = …………………………………………………………….cm

(rrrr) Move the screen towards or away from the water lens to obtain a sharp
and focused bright image (line) on the screen.

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 (ssss) Measure the value of image distance y.
(1mk)
y = ………………………………………………………..cm
(tttt) Repeat the experiment for the other values of x in the table below and
note and record the corresponding values of y. Complete the table.
Beaker 10R 9R 8R
position
x
y
𝒙𝒚
𝑺=
𝒙+𝒚

- Determine the average value of S.

(2mks)

- What does S represent.

(1mk)
PART B

You are provided with the following;

l) Vernier calipers. (can be shared)

m) Micrometer screw gauge (can be shared)
n) Boiling tube.
o) Test tube.
p) Some water in a beaker
q) Half metre rule.
r) 2 ball bearings.
s) Some sand.
t) Spatula
u) Complete retort stand.
(xx) Measure and record the diameter of one ball bearing using the
micrometer screw gauge.
d = ……………………………………………mm
(1/2mk)

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 (yy) Determine the volume V of the ball bearing.
(1mk)

V = …………………………………………………..cm3

(zz) Measure and record the outer diameter D of the test tube using the
vernier calipers.
D = …………………………………………………..
(1/2mk)
(aaa) Calculate the cross-sectional area A of the tube.
(1mk)

A …………………………………………………….cm2
(bbb) Mount the boiling tube on the clamp as shown below and put some water
to a height of about 8.5cm from bottom.

Boiling tube

8.5cm

Water

(ccc) Gently lower the test tube into the water in the boiling tube.
(ddd) Add some sand into the test tube bit by bit until the test tube floats
upright in the water.
(eee) Note and record height ho of the water in the boiling tube from the
bottom.

ho = …………………………………………………cm
(1mk)
(fff) Gently lower one ball bearing into the test tube and note and record the
new level h in the table below.
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 (ggg) Add the other ball bearing and note and record the corresponding height
h.
(hhh) Compute the values of h- ho and complete the table.
(2mks)
No. of ball bearings (N) Height h (cm) h – ho (cm)
1

𝐡 − 𝐡𝐨
(iii) Calculate S the average value of X where 𝑿 =
𝑵
(1mk)

𝑽𝓵𝒔
(jjj) Given that 𝑺 = 𝑨𝓵𝒆

where ℓs is the density of steel and ℓe the density of water, determine the ratio of

𝓵𝒔
𝓵𝒆
(2mks)

𝓵𝒔
(kkk) What is the significance of the ratio
𝓵𝒆
(1mk)

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