“200”, Aptitude Test Questions and Answers for Walimu Somo la Uchumi (Economics Teacher) Daraja la IIIC – MDA & LGA.
This document presents a collection of 200
multiple choice questions and answers designed to assist candidates preparing
for the Public Service aptitude test for the position of Walimu wa Sekondari Daraja la IIIC – Somo la
Uchumi Tanzania. The questions are structured to reflect the actual
format and difficulty of past aptitude tests, focusing on key areas such as
economics content knowledge, teaching methodology, classroom management,
national economic policies, and professional ethics. Each question is accompanied
by four answer choices, a clearly indicated correct answer, and a concise
rationale to enhance understanding and retention. The content aims to
strengthen both subject mastery and pedagogical preparedness in alignment with
the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
Prepared by:
Economists and compiled by
Johnson Yesaya Mgelwa.
A lawyer stationed in Dar-es-salaam.
0628729934.
Date: July 15, 2025
Dear applicants,
This collection of questions and answers
has been carefully prepared to help all of you to understand the key areas
tested during the interview. The goal is to provide a useful, and practical
study guide so you can all perform confidently and fairly in the selection
process. I wish you the best of luck, and may this resource support you in
achieving success!
Warm regards,
Johnson Yesaya Mgelwa
For Personal Use by Applicants Preparing
for Walimu wa Sekondari Daraja la IIIC – Somo la
Uchumi MDA
and LGA interview at Public Service Recruitment Service.
ALL
QUESTIONS ARE COMPILED TOGETHER.
1. What is the main goal of economic planning in a developing country
like Tanzania?
A. To increase the number of civil servants B. To raise GDP through foreign
reserves C. To allocate resources efficiently D. To stabilize exchange rates
Answer: C
Rationale: The core aim of economic planning in developing countries is
to efficiently allocate limited resources to achieve national development goals
like reducing poverty, creating jobs, and improving social services.
2. In demand and supply theory, an increase in demand with constant
supply results in:
A. Decrease in equilibrium price B. Increase in equilibrium price C. Price
remaining constant D. Decrease in quantity supplied
Answer: B
Rationale: When demand increases and supply remains constant,
competition for the limited goods leads to higher prices until a new
equilibrium is achieved.
3. Which of the following is not a feature of a developing economy?
A. High population growth B. High level of industrialization C. Low per capita
income D. Heavy dependence on agriculture
Answer: B
Rationale: Developing economies often lack a high level of
industrialization; instead, they rely heavily on agriculture and have low per
capita income.
4. The concept of opportunity cost is best described as:
A. The money paid to purchase a good B. The benefit forgone from the next best
alternative C. The cost of producing goods D. The total revenue minus total
cost
Answer: B
Rationale: Opportunity cost represents the value of the next best
alternative forgone when a decision is made. It's central in economics when
choosing between competing options.
5. Which of the following tools is used in monetary policy?
A. Government subsidies B. Taxation policies C. Open market operations D.
Government expenditure
Answer: C
Rationale: Open market operations, including buying and selling
government securities, are monetary tools used by central banks to control
money supply and interest rates.
6. When marginal cost is less than average cost, the average cost is:
A. Rising B. Constant C. Falling D. Not affected
Answer: C
Rationale: When marginal cost is below average cost, it pulls the
average cost down, indicating efficiency in production.
7. In teaching, a scheme of work is best described as:
A. A student evaluation plan B. Daily lesson execution C. Weekly timetable D.
Breakdown of syllabus into teachable units
Answer: D
Rationale: A scheme of work is a structured plan that outlines how the
syllabus content will be delivered over a period, typically a term or year.
8. Which economic system relies heavily on customs and traditions?
A. Capitalist economy B. Mixed economy C. Traditional economy D. Command
economy
Answer: C
Rationale: A traditional economy is governed by customs, beliefs, and
traditions that guide economic decisions such as production and distribution.
9. The law of diminishing returns applies when:
A. All inputs are increased proportionally B. Only capital is increased C. One
input increases while others are fixed D. Output decreases over time
Answer: C
Rationale: Diminishing returns occur when additional units of a variable
input are added to fixed inputs, leading to smaller increases in output.
10. A class register is primarily used to:
A. Monitor syllabus coverage B. Record school assets C. Track student
attendance D. Schedule exams
Answer: C
Rationale: The main function of a class register is to keep records of
students’ daily attendance, which is vital for monitoring participation and
discipline.
11. Which one is a leakage in the circular flow of income?
A. Government spending B. Investment C. Exports D. Savings
Answer: D
Rationale: Leakages refer to outflows from the circular flow of income,
such as savings, which reduce the amount of money circulating in the economy.
12. The term “GDP at constant prices” means:
A. GDP including inflation B. GDP based on current year prices C. GDP excluding
inflation effects D. GDP in foreign currency
Answer: C
Rationale: GDP at constant prices removes the effect of inflation and
reflects the real output value, making year-on-year comparisons meaningful.
13. The main function of money as a unit of account is to:
A. Be used in foreign trade B. Be accepted everywhere C. Measure value of goods
and services D. Store wealth
Answer: C
Rationale: Money as a unit of account provides a standard numerical
measure for the market value of goods and services, facilitating trade and
economic calculation.
14. A key responsibility of a teacher in student counseling is to:
A. Monitor their academic scores only B. Replace parent roles C. Offer guidance
for mental, social, and academic issues D. Focus only on punishments
Answer: C
Rationale: Teachers play a vital role in providing comprehensive
counseling to support students’ emotional, social, and academic development.
15. The central bank controls commercial banks through:
A. Annual general meetings B. Political appointments C. Monetary policy tools D.
Marketing regulations
Answer: C
Rationale: The central bank uses monetary policy tools like reserve
requirements and interest rates to regulate the activities of commercial banks.
16. Which of the following is a capital good?
A. A company van B. Food in a supermarket C. Clothes in a boutique D. Soap in a
bathroom
Answer: A
Rationale: Capital goods are used to produce other goods and services; a
company van is used for operations and is not consumed directly.
17. Which principle guides preparation of daily lesson plans?
A. Equal participation B. Random topics C. Clear objectives and time management D.
Student freedom
Answer: C
Rationale: A well-prepared lesson plan must have specific learning
objectives and manage time effectively to ensure successful delivery of
content.
18. When exports exceed imports, the balance of trade is:
A. Balanced B. Negative C. Surplus D. Zero
Answer: C
Rationale: A trade surplus occurs when a country exports more than it
imports, indicating a positive balance of trade.
19. In a command economy, the main economic decisions are made by:
A. Private investors B. Individuals C. The market D. The government
Answer: D
Rationale: In command economies, the government controls key economic
activities including production, pricing, and distribution.
20. When inflation rises sharply, purchasing power:
A. Increases B. Stays the same C. Decreases D. Becomes unpredictable
Answer: C
Rationale: Inflation erodes the value of money, making goods and
services more expensive, and hence reducing purchasing power.
21. What is a major role of a school teacher in safeguarding school
property?
A. Ignoring damages B. Monitoring exams only C. Ensuring responsible use of
resources D. Delegating all duties to students
Answer: C
Rationale: Teachers are expected to supervise and ensure proper use of
school resources and report any misuse or damages to protect public assets.
22. Which of the following is not a function of the market?
A. Distribution of income B. Determination of prices C. Allocation of resources D.
Determination of religion
Answer: D
Rationale: The market is an economic mechanism concerned with resource
allocation and price determination, not religious matters.
23. What is the primary purpose of continuous student assessment?
A. Ranking schools B. Promoting weak students C. Monitoring learning progress
and guiding improvements D. Reducing teachers’ workload
Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous assessments help track a student’s learning
progress and identify areas that require intervention, thereby supporting
academic improvement.
24. A demand curve normally slopes:
A. Downward from left to right B. Upward from left to right C. Horizontally D.
Vertically
Answer: A
Rationale: The demand curve slopes downward due to the inverse
relationship between price and quantity demanded; as prices fall, demand
typically rises.
25. Which of the following would not be included in a country's GDP?
A. Farmer selling maize at the market B. Housewife cooking for her family C.
Factory production output D. Taxi driver earnings
Answer: B
Rationale: GDP includes market transactions; unpaid household services
like cooking by a housewife are not counted as they lack monetary exchange.
26. Which of the following is a characteristic of a perfectly competitive
market?
A. Few buyers and many sellers B. Unique product features C. No barriers to
entry D. Price control by producers
Answer: C
Rationale: A perfectly competitive market allows free entry and exit,
many sellers, identical products, and no single seller has control over price,
unlike monopolies.
27. A supply curve typically slopes:
A. Downward from left to right B. Horizontally C. Upward from left to right D.
Vertically
Answer: C
Rationale: The supply curve slopes upwards due to the positive
relationship between price and quantity supplied — higher prices encourage more
production.
28. Which of the following would most likely lead to demand-pull
inflation?
A. Increase in interest rates B. Decrease in money supply C. Increase in
consumer spending D. Reduction in wages
Answer: C
Rationale: Demand-pull inflation occurs when aggregate demand exceeds
aggregate supply, often triggered by increased consumer spending or government
expenditure.
29. What is the purpose of a teaching aid in class?
A. To entertain learners B. To lengthen lessons C. To enhance understanding of
concepts D. To replace the teacher
Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching aids are tools used by teachers to make learning
more effective by clarifying difficult concepts and maintaining student
engagement.
30. What is the primary source of government revenue in Tanzania?
A. Donations B. Oil exports C. Taxes D. Foreign aid
Answer: C
Rationale: Taxes are the main and most reliable source of government
revenue used to fund public services and infrastructure development.
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