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1Which of the following is a characteristic of a primary industry?

A Manufacturing finished goods B Extraction of raw materials C Providing financial services D Developing software

2The main advantage of a railway system over road transport in Kenya is:

A Higher speed for short distances B Lower cost per tonne-kilometre for bulk cargo C Greater flexibility in route selection D Ability to reach remote villages

3Which city is the principal hub for international trade in Kenya?

A Nairobi B Mombasa C Kisumu D Eldoret

4A 'satellite town' is best defined as:

A A town that supplies raw materials to a nearby city B A town that develops independently without any link to a city C A smaller town situated near a larger city and dependent on it economically D A town that only exists for military purposes

5Which of the following is a renewable source of energy used in Kenya?

A Coal B Natural gas C Geothermal D Oil

6The term 'industrial cluster' refers to:

A A single large factory producing many products B A group of related industries located close together C A network of farms supplying raw material D A chain of retail shops in a city centre

7Which transport mode is most suitable for moving perishable agricultural produce quickly over long distances?

A Bulk cargo ships B Rail freight C Air freight D Open‑top trucks

8In the context of trade, a 'balance of payments surplus' means that:

A Exports exceed imports B Imports exceed exports C The country has no foreign debt D The exchange rate is fixed

9Which of the following is an example of an urban environmental problem?

A Soil erosion on hillsides B Deforestation in highlands C Air pollution from traffic congestion D Desertification in arid zones

10The concept of 'sustainable development' primarily aims to:

A Maximise short‑term economic gains B Use resources without considering future generations C Balance economic growth, social equity and environmental protection D Eliminate all industrial activity