Correct Answer: C. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

Explanation

As light ray enters a drop of water the light is refracted at the surface and at the end of the drop, it is totally internally reflected in which the reflected light returns to the front surface, where it again undergoes refraction as it moves from water to air. The result of this is a dispersed light of colours of different wavelengths.

Correct Answer: B) Acrostichum aureum

Explanation

Freshwater swamp vegetation is a type of wetland where the soil is saturated with water. The question is asking us to identify the plant species that is best known to occur in this type of wetland. The options given are Rhizophora racemosa, Acrostichum aureum, Mitragyna ciliate, and Triplochiton scleroxylon. To find the answer, we need to know the characteristics of the plants that can survive in freshwater swamps. Acrostichum aureum, also known as the golden leather fern, is a common plant species found in freshwater swamps. It has fronds that grow up to 2 meters long, and it is often used to prevent soil erosion. It is the correct answer to this question. Rhizophora racemosa, also known as the red mangrove, is a plant species that can be found in coastal wetlands. It has aerial roots that help it to survive in saline water. This plant species is not the best known plant species that occur in freshwater swamps. Mitragyna ciliate, also known as the African cherry, is a plant species that can be found in tropical forests. It produces small, red fruits that are edible. This plant species is not the best known plant species that occur in freshwater swamps. Triplochiton scleroxylon, also known as the obeche tree, is a plant species that is native to West Africa. It is often used for timber and is not typically found in freshwater swamps. In conclusion, the best known plant species that occur in freshwater swamp vegetation is Acrostichum aureum.

Correct Answer: D. be saved

Correct Answer: D. sales, purchases and general

Correct Answer: A. domestic production

Explanation

Import substitution, also referred to as import substitution industrialization (ISI), is a set of policies that addresses the developmental concerns of structurally deficient economic countries. As the name suggests, the ultimate goal of ISI is to promote a country’s economic industrialization by encouraging domestic production and discouraging imports of consumer goods.

Correct Answer: A. carpet grass

Correct Answer: (a) 20

Correct Answer: D. architect

Explanation

(a) 2Kings 24:10 17; 25:1 — 17:

(i) As King Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem, King Jehoiachin surrendered his administration to him.

(ii) The King of Babylon carried away all the treasures in the King's house.

(iii) All the vessels of gold in the temple were destroyed.

(iv) Able bodied people of Jerusalem (i.e. the princes, mighty men of valour and thousands of captives) were carried away.

(v) He carried away King Jehoiachin and his household to Babylon.

(vi) He left behind the poorest of the land.

(vii) He appointed Mattaniah King and renamed him Zedekiah.

(viii) Zedekiah rebelled against Babylon and this led to another round of siege on the city this eventually brought famine.

(ix) Zedekiah, who escaped, was overtaken and arrested.

(x) He was brought to the King of Babylon where his two sons were killed in his presence.

(xi) Nebuzaradan came to set the house of the Lord on fire, including the king's house and other houses in Jerusalem.

(xii) The army of the Chaldeans led by the captain of the guard broke down walls around Jerusalem and carried captives to Babylon.

(xiii) Some of the people left in the land were vinedressers and ploughmen.

(xiv) Some precious material (i.e. pillars of bronze, the stands and bronze sea) were destroyed.

(xv) But the pots, shovels, snuffers, dishes, incense, vessels of bronze, fine pan, gold and silver materials were carried away to Babylon.

(b) Four effects of war on a nation:

(i) Bitterness

(ii) Famine

(iii) Distrust

(iv) Enmity

(v) Suspicion

(vi) Calamity

(vii) Loss of life and property

(viii) Poverty

(ix) Disunity/disorderliness/unrest

(x) Underdevelopment

(xi) Death/ destruction of lives

Explanation

(a) Solomon loved the Lord and walked according to his father, David's statutes, laws and ways. When he began to reign he went to sacrifice to the Lord in Gibeon. The Lord appeared to him in dream by night and said to him, 'ask what I shat give you'. Solomon began by commending God for his great love for his father, David and for giving him a son to reign in his stead because he had walked before him in faithfulness and he remained faithful to God. He said, though, he, Solomon. was but a little child, he was in the midst of God's chosen people, a great people that cannot be numbered. He therefore asked for an understanding mind and wisdom, to govern the people and discern between good and evil ir governance. God was pleased with his request and he told him that since he had not asked for long life, riches, or the life of his enemies, he would grant him his request (such that none before or after him could be like him). Furthermore, he would give him what he had not asked for - riches and honour. God concluded that should he remember in faith and obey all God's commandments like his father, David, He would lengthen his days. Solomon woke up and realized that it was a dream. He returned to Jerusalem, stood before the Ark (of the covenant) and offered burnt offerings to the Lord and feasted his servants.

(b) The reasons for God's approval of Solomon's request are:

(i) Solomon's request of wisdom from God was very apt, for with it, no difficulty in his government of Israel would be insurmountable.

(ii) Solomon knew that he was not David's eldest son. Therefore, with wisdom, he would be able to handle any successor squabble that might arise.

(iii) As a child (he was then only 12 or 14), his inexperience needed God's sustaining gift of wisdom.

(iv) The king's most important function in his day was administration of justice since, as absolute kings, the reigned and ruled (they were not constitutional monarchs); therefore he required wisdom.