Topic Based Study – General Paper Examination Questions 1998 – October 2026

March 3, 2026
Paddy Pacey
LPH exams

TOPICS THAT OCCUR ON THIS PAPER

I believe that in the earlier days of the Learner Hunters and Guides examinations the General Paper was seeking to ensure that young guides had a wide background in matters concerning Zimbabwe and would be able to talk sensibly to tourists about the country and about current affairs. Visitors would expect their guide to know what larger issues were affecting the country or region, environmentally and to some extent politically.

There is no formal General Paper syllabus and, as the name of the paper suggests, it is difficult to predict what types of question will show up on this paper.

Below is a list of the following broad categories which occur frequently. This list will be used to categorise the questions from past papers in this book.

ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS, particularly of organisations associated with tourism and conservation.

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS & TRADE FAIRS, When? Theme? Officially opened by?

ARITHMETIC – relatively simple calculations, usually with a guiding theme

CAMPFIRE – questions used to be asked on this topic quite often but now mainly interested in what the acronym stands for.

CITES (Most CITES questions will be found on Law papers but some also on the General Paper)

C.O.P. (Conference of Parties – i.e. signatories of UN Climate Change Convention)

CURRENT AFFAIRS – mainly Zimbabwean (occasionally international) concerning major events of the previous 6 months (political events, conferences, especially with environmental significance, disasters, diseases, etc.)

DATES – public holidays, e.g. Unity Day, National Youth Day, and days marking specific conservation aspects or issues, e.g. World Ranger Day

FIRST AID, SAFETY & HEALTH – Conditions (e.g. heat exhaustion/stroke, malaria, scorpion stings, snake bite) and their prevention & treatment

FLAG AND NATIONAL COAT OF ARMS – significance of colours & images

GOVT. MINISTERS/MINISTRIES & OFFICE HOLDERS, LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL LEADERS

GUIDING TRAINING, PRACTICES & ETHICS – equipment (e.g. tents, sleeping bags), safety, wayfinding, etc.

HUNTING AND FIREARMS – questions that could also occur on the Firearms or Law papers

INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND CULTURE, for example, totems and taboos

MAP READING, especially the use of a 4-figure grid reference

NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE – structure of the organisation, ethos, Clusters, office holders, types of area making up the Estate, regulations, etc.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES (You need to know the whole list of 16)

RADIO COMMUNICATION, words representing alphabetic letters and numbers used in radio communication?

SPORT, especially soccer, African competitions and Africa Cup of Nations

TOWNS/CITIES, AIRPORTS, HOTELS & TOURIST DESTINATIONS, HIGHWAYS, BORDER POSTS (& once buses)

TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREAS, especially ones in which Zimbabwe is involved

VEGETATION, anything that could also occur in the Habits and Habitats paper

VOCABULARY & TECHNICAL TERMS, definitions associated with wildlife and conservation (and phobias, for some reason)

WILDLIFE, anything that could occur in the Habits and Habitats paper

WORLD HERITAGE AND RAMSAR SITES – names, classification (natural vs. cultural), dates of inception

ZAMBEZI RIVER – source, mouth, length, waterfalls, dams, etc. including Victoria Falls and Kariba

ZIMBABWE – FACTS & FIGURES – Where? When? How high? How long? Name? etc.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL PAPER

In the months leading up to the examinations, you need to pay attention as much as possible to Zimbabwean newspaper, radio and TV news. (International news items are not likely to be very helpful to you.)

Watch or listen to the local news at least once a week;

Read the main stories in a local newspaper at least once a week or subscribe to a local online news source (e.g. Bulawayo 24);

Pay attention to the headline posters around where vendors are selling newspapers and if you see one that seems to have some sort of environmental significance, try and buy the relevant newspaper and read the article;

Any item involving National Parks or the Ministry of Environment is worth studying in detail;

Follow up stories about environmental and conservation issues.

SOME FACTS WORTH LOOKING UP & MEMORISING JUST BEFORE THE EXAM

Africa Cup of Nations – last winners? (AFCON)

Africa Cup of Nations – which countries qualified for the finals?

Chairperson of A.U. (name and country)

Chairperson of SADAC (name and country)

Chairperson of Zimbabwe Professional Guides Association

CITES – last meeting, when & where? Convention of Parties (COP 19)

CITES – next meeting, when & where?

Current Miss Tourism Zimbabwe?

Current Miss Zimbabwe?

Deputy Chairperson of National Parks Board?

Director General of National Parks Board?

Governor of Mashonaland Central?

Governor of each of the other Provinces?

Governor of the Reserve Bank (ZRB)?

Harare Agricultural Show – dates of last show?

Harare Agricultural Show – theme of last show?

Harare Agricultural Show – who opened last show?

Head coach of the Zimbabwean National Soccer Team?

Last heroine(s) laid to rest at National Heroes Acre?

Last person to be declared a National Hero & buried at Heroes’ Acre?

Minister of Ministry of Environment, Climate & Wildlife

Minister of Home Affairs?

Name of Vice-President?

Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Ministry of Environment, Climate & Wildlife?

President of Botswana?

President of Kenya?

President of Malawi?

President of Mozambique?

President of Namibia?

President of South Africa?

President of Tanzania?

President of the ANC?

President of The Democratic Republic of Congo?

President of Uganda?

President of Zambia?

Principal of Zimbabwe Institute of Wildlife Conservation?

Speaker of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe Trade Fair – dates of last/coming?

Zimbabwe Trade Fair – theme of last?

Zimbabwe International Trade Fair – who opened last one

GENERAL PAPER, ASSORTED

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 16 Where in the Southern Africa do the borders of four different countries meet? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 15 Briefly explain the role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in wildlife conservation. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.1. What is the most important human activity leading to the extinction of wildlife? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 7 According to Environmental Management Agency, what is the recommended breadth of a boundary ﬁreguard? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 21 Within how many days are you supposed to report the killing of an animal by accident or by error whilst you were hunting in a safari area? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.3 Which two Rural District Councils were first given A.A. status by Parks? 2 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.3. Which animal is shown on the logo of:

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) 1 mk

Parks and Wildlife Management Authority 1 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.1 Name two fastest growing economies in the world. 2 mks

ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.26

Write the acronym UNCCD in full? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.36

a) Write the acronym SOAZ in full? 2 mks

b) State any three roles of SOAZ? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.20 What does the acronym MEAs stand for in environmental governance? 2 mks

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.15 State what the following acronyms stand for:

IPZ

SCI

CPR 3 mks

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.14 Give the meaning of the following acronyms: 3 mks

a) CBD

b) CMS

c) ZIMRA

d) WWF

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 1 Define the following acronyms used in the Conservation industry.

a. CMS

b. GEF

c. LEAP

d. SDGs

e. IFAW 4 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 13 In the education sector, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Zimbabwe has introduced the famous CALA. What does the acronym CALA stand for? 2 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU. 5

SMART has become the in-thing in Law enforcement in most protected areas nowadays. Unpack the meaning of the acronym SMART. 2 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 1 Write the following acronyms in full as used in the conservation industry:

CAMPFIRE

ZTOA

CITES

IPZ 4 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.1 What do the following acronyms stand for?

SOAZ

ZTOA

T3CZ

AWCF 4 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.3 What do the following acronyms used in the Zimbabwe wildlife industry stand for?

ZPWMA

KAZA 2 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.1 In the context of hunting and wildlife conservation decode the following abbreviations:

SCI

WWF 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 5 What is the meaning of the following acronyms used in the wildlife industry? 2 mks

a. IUCN

b. KAZA 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.5. Define the following acronyms used in the hunting industry.

IPZ

SCI 2 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.7 What do the following acronyms stand for?

a. STEM as used with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education 2 mks

b. UTM as used in GIS and remote sensing 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.8 What does IUCN stands for? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.9 What do the following acronyms stand for in the wildlife and hunting industry?

WWF

SOAZ 2 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.2 What is the meaning of the following acronym used in the wildlife industry? IUCN 1 mk

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.1 What is the meaning of the following acronyms?

EMA

CAMPFIRE

ZIMASSET

SOAZ 4 mks

GP Aug 13 – QU.17 What is the meaning of the following acronyms?

TR 2 form

IUCN 2 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU. 1

a) What does UNWTO stand for? 2 mk

b) Name two countries that will host the UNWTO in the year 2013. 2 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU. 8 What do the following abbreviations stand for?

a) TFCA

b) GLTP 2 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.15 In the hunting industry what do the following abbreviations stand for?

FMJ

IPZ

CITES

PAM

SOAZ

CAMPFIRE

WWF

f/s 8 mks

GP.SEPT.07 – QU. 7 In the nature conservation field what do the following abbreviations stand for?

SOAZ

WEZ

WWF 6 mks

GP.SEPT.06 – QU.5 What do the following abbreviations stand for in the field of conservation and hunting?

FMJ

CITES

CAMPFIRE

Mag

IPZ

H & H

WWF

f/s 8 mks

GP.FEB.06 – QU.3 What do you understand by the following abbreviations?

TFCA

CITES

WWF

IUCN 4 mks

GP 05 – QU.3 What does SCI stand for? 1 mk

GP.02/03? – QU.3 What do the following abbreviations stand for

GPS

MARS

WHO

LPH/G

DNPWLM 5 mks

GP.FEB.98 – QU.2 Explain what is meant by the following abbreviations:

CITES

CAMPFIRE

SADC

IPZ

ZANU (PF) 10 mks

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS & TRADE FAIRS

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.3 Which town in Zimbabwe will host the Sanganai-Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in September 2025?

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 9 What was the theme for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair for 2021? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 10 When is the 2021 Zimbabwe Agricultural show going to be held? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 2

a. What was the theme for the 2017 Harare Agricultural Show‘? 2 mks

b. When was 2017 Harare Agricultural Show held? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.16 Who officially opened the 2016 Harare Agricultural Show? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.8

When was the 2014 Harare Agricultural Show held? 2 mks

Who officially opened the 2014 Harare Agricultural Show? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.9 Who officially opened the Harare 2011 Agricultural Show? 1 mk

GP.MAY.13 – QU.20 Who officially opened the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair? 2 mks

ARITHMETIC

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.37

(All charges in Zimbabwe $ZIG)

Hot dog — $32.00

Chicken salad — S16.00

Hamburger — S36.00

Pizza — $98.00

A British family is on holiday at Great Zimbabwe. At the café they order from the above menu three hotdogs and one chicken salad. The exchange rate is £1 = ZIG$ 35.60. Using the information from the menu above work out their total bill in pounds? 3 mks

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.17 Given that the exchange rate between the US Dollar and the South African Rand is 1:1.75 how many US Dollars would you get if you wanted to change R1 500? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 12 You have international clients travelling from Kruger National Park (South Africa) to visit Victoria falls. They request you to help them with the preparation of budget for accommodation, fuel and entry fees for their trip from Beitbridge to Victoria falls via Bulawayo and Hwange National Park’s Main camp. The clients will take two nights at Main Camp and will occupy two lodges. The group is composed of 4 adults (two of which are disabled) and 2 children.

The distance between Beitbridge and Bulawayo is 323km, Bulawayo and Hwange National Park Main Camp is 290 km and Hwange Main Camp and Victoria Falls is 149 km:

Calculate the total amount of fuel required to travel from Beitbridge to Victoria Falls (NB average consumption rate of each vehicle is l litre per 12 kilometres) 2 mks

Calculate the total amount of money required to purchase fuel for the trip if the fuel costs 1.76 USD per litre. 1 mk

Calculate the total amount of money required to pay for your clients’ entry fees and accommodation. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 14 The number of VIPs watching a soccer match is given by the equation 3ax +30y = 360. If a and x are constants represented by 5 and 2 respectively, and y is the number of VIPs, calculate the number of VIPs in the stadium. 4 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU. 7 The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Auction system has pegged the rate for the US$ at ZWL 120.00 for this week. The diesel price at a certain service station is US$1.20 per litre. Your client from Germany has ZWL12 000.00 in his VISA account, all earmarked for diesel. Advise your client on the maximum amount of fuel (in litres) he can buy with the money in his account before embarking on his journey to Harare to catch his flight. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 16 If two physically fit men can walk a distance of 10 km in two hours how much time is taken by seven men of the same physical fitness to complete the same distance under the same weather conditions? 3 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 17 You are hosting 10 clients from Mexico, 2 from Chad, 4 from Morocco and 14 Zimbabweans, and you want to tour Rhodes grave found in Matopos National Park. The number of children from each group is half that of the adults.

Explain the payment(s) to be undertaken at Matopos National Park to view Rhodes’ grave.

How much are your clients supposed to pay per country if entry fees into Matopos National Park is:

US$3 Local adults

US$10 Regional adults

US$20 International adults

US$ 15 Minibus

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.14 You have a group of 16 clients from China, Mauritius, South Africa and Liberia visiting Great Zimbabwe monuments. Entry fees for adult locals is 3 USD, regional is 10 USD and international 15 USD. Considering that there is a total of four children (each paying half the normal entry fee) from regional countries, how much money are the clients going to pay for their entry fees if there is an equal number of clients from each country?

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.16 Your client mistakenly left a rifle at a camp within Matesti Safari Area and you drive back to collect it. The camp is 35 kms away and you are driving at the recommended maximum speed to and from the camp. The process of rifle collection at the camp takes 1 minute and 36 seconds. How much time will you require to bring back the rifle? 3 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.16 You are camping and having lunch with your clients in Mana Pools. One of your clients requests a special kind of whisky. You are sure you will get the whisky from Zeks camp, which is 20 kms away in Mana Pools. How much time will it take you to fetch the whisky if you are travelling at the recommended speed in Parks Estate? Assume it will take you a minute to collect the whiskey at ZEKS Camp. 3 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.14 A trader buys impalas for $1 200 and sells them for $1 500. For each impala he makes a $50 profit. How many impalas did he have? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.20.

Hot dog – $22.00

Chicken salad – $15.00

Hamburger – $25.00

Pizza – $38.00

(All charges in Zimbabwe RTGS)

A British family are on holiday at Great Zimbabwe. At the café they order 3 hotdogs and one chicken salad. The exchange rate is £1 = RTGS$ 15.50. Using the information from the menu above work out their total bill in pounds. 3 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 18 You are camping with your clients and fire escapes from your bin and burns an area of 15000 cm2. Can you express the area burnt in square meters. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 19 How many UK Pounds would you need to pay a hunting permit which costs US$2 550. (Exchange rate is 1 Pound to US$1.45). 2 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 14 Given that the exchange rate between United States Dollar and South African Rand is 1: 7.5, how many United States dollars would you get if you want to change 1 500 Rand. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU.15 You are travelling from a hunt 68 km away from your base station and you are travelling at a constant speed of 40km/hr. How much time would you take to get to your base station? 2 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.12

a. What is the required maximum travelling speed when driving in a National Park? 2 mks

b. How much time would you take to travel a distance of 27 km when travelling at this speed in the park? Show your working. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.19 Calculate the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 40 cm. Give your answer to 2d.p. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.8 A client from Europe brought with him his local currency of 70 Euros and requests you to exchange these Euros for United States dollars. How much US$ would he get at an exchange rate of 1 Euro to

US 1 339.00?

GP.FEB.15 – QU.8 It takes two hours for three men to dig a rubbish pit on a campsite. How long will it theoretically take one man? 2 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.12 A female professional guide, diving from a 15-metre platform wishes to know how fast she enters the water to retrieve a client’s sunhat. She is in the air for two seconds. Calculate her entry speed. 2 mks

GP.FEB.14 – QU.18 Complete the following series:

100 81 68 49 36 2mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.6 A Professional Hunter buys klipspringers for $1 200.00 and sells them for $2 000.00 each. For each klipspringer he earns a profit of $50. How many klipspringers did he have? 2 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.7 Calculate the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 28cm. 2 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.9 What is a leap year? 1 mk

GP.FEB.12 – QU.13 Twenty friends meet each other after the shooting competitions. Each shakes hands with every other once. Calculate the number of handshakes. 2 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.11 A trader buys impalas for $1 200.00 and sells them for $1 500.00. For each impala he earns a profit of $50.00. How many impalas did he have? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.6 Given that the exchange rate between United States dollar and South African rand is 1.75 how many United States dollars would you get if you want to change R3 000. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU. 13 How many days make up a leap year? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.14 How many square kilometres make up 100 hectares? 1 mk

GP.FEB.11 – QU. 14 Given that the exchange rate of the United States Dollar to the South African Rand is 1:7.5 respectively, how many dollars would you get if you wanted to change Rand 1 500? 1 mk

CAMPFIRE

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 1 Write the following acronyms in full as used in the conservation industry:

CAMPFIRE 1 mk

GP.FEB.15 – QU.10 Who administers CAMPFIRE programmes in Zimbabwe?

1 mk

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.1 What is the meaning of the following acronym?

CAMPFIRE 1 mk

GP.FEB.10 – QU.14 In the administration of the CAMPFIRE projects, who is the Appropriate Authority (AA). 1 mk

GP.FEB.09 – QU.6

Who administers CAMPFIRE programmes in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

Who are the direct beneficiaries of these programmes? 1 mk

GP.FEB.09 – QU.15 In the hunting industry what do the following abbreviations stand for?

CAMPFIRE 1 mk

GP.05 – QU.13 Briefly explain the benefits of the CAMPFIRE programs to local communities. 5 mks

GP.SEPT.06 – QU.5 What do the following abbreviations stand for in the field of conservation and hunting?

CAMPFIRE 1 mk

CITES

(Most CITES questions will be found on Law papers)

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 e) Under which CITES Appendix is the African lion, Panthera leo, listed? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.3 How many cheetahs are allowed by CITES to be hunted in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 5 What is the name of the convention that regulates and monitors the International Trade of animal and plant species to ensure their survival and prevent unsustainable exploitation. 1 mk

GP.FEB.22 – QU.6 You have been nominated to lead the delegation to CITES (COP) meeting to present on the Loxodonta Africana. Critique the CITES position to uplift the species from Appendix II to Appendix I, citing consequences this move has for Zimbabwe. 5 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 1 Write the following acronyms in full as used in the conservation industry:

CITES 1 mk

GP.FEB.09 – QU.15 In the hunting industry what do the following abbreviation stand for?

CITES 1 mk

GP.FEB.99 – QU.8 When and where was the tenth meeting of the conference of the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species held? 5 mks

C.O.P. MEETINGS

(Conference of Parties – i.e. signatories of UN Climate Change Convention)

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 9

a. Which country hosted the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27)? 1 mk

b. What was the theme of the conference? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 17 When and where is the next Convention of Parties (COP 19) going to be held? 2 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.9 State the name of the Conference on Climate Change that was recently held in Paris, France. 1 mk

CURRENT AFFAIRS

The general themes in this section are:

Recent major news events, e.g. airline crashes, coups, diseases

Recent major local political event, e.g. elections, political party developments, census

Feb 21st Event, theme

Last Liberation Hero buried at Hero’s Acre

UNWTO

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.12 Which regional economic body is Zimbabwe scheduled to chair during the 25th Heads of State and Government Summit to be held from the 19th-21st October 2026? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.13 Which major United Nations organ elected Zimbabwe as a non-permanent member for the 2027-2028 term? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.26

a) Write the acronym UNCCD in full? 1 mk

b) Which country hosted the 17″ session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UNCCD from the 17“‘-28″ August 2026 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.28 For decades, Masvingo relied entirely on national radio signals until a localized commercial station was launched to cover the ancient city and the broader Great Zimbabwe area. What is the name of the commercial radio station operating out of Masvingo town? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.2 What was the nationality of the 49-year-old tourist who died after falling into the Victoria Falls gorge in early January 2026? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.5 Which African country will host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.26 The 30 by 30 Protection goal is an initiative under which Biodiversity Framework? 2 mks

GP.FEB.26 – QU.28 Apart from Zimbabwe, which four other SADC member states have been selected to pilot the SADC Tourism UNIVISA? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.25 Zimbabwe recently hosted the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COPl5) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

a) What was the theme of the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands? 2 mks

b) Which Zimbabwean city was recently formally certiﬁed as a Ramsar Wetland City, recognizing its efforts in conserving urban wetlands through regulation, community engagement, education, and anti-littering campaigns? 1 mk

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.11 Give the names of the TWO Heroines from Masvingo Province who were laid to rest at the National Heroes Acre and are also wives of decorated national heroes buried at the same place. 2 mks

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.13

a. Which Lake in Zimbabwe resulted in the death of wildlife and fish due to poisoning in December 2024? 1 mk

b. what was the name of the bacteria suspected of causing the poisoning mortalities in question? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.2 What is the official Zimbabwean ZIG currency code? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.4

a) Which country is the current chairperson of the SADC Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation? 1 mk

b) When (day, month and year) and where did the 44th ordinary meeting of the Summit of the Heads of State and Governance of SADC held? 4 mks

c) Give the theme under which this meeting was held. 2 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU.16 The 6th European Union-African Union Summit was held recently with the aim of strengthening and recalibrating the economic and strategic partnership between European and African countries. Name the country that hosted this summit. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 15 Name the National hero who was last to be buried at the Zimbabwe National Heroes Acre this month of September. 2 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU.2

In terms of the Zimbabwean economic recovery blueprint what does NDS1 stand for? 2 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.2 Where and when was the Wildlife Economic Summit held in Zimbabwe? 2 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.4 When did Cyclone Idai take place and which province was most affected? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 12 According to CITES’s Red List, when can an animal be classiﬁed in Appendix 1. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 14 Which Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority Statutory Instrument (SI) explains designated tourist facilities and their grading and standards? 2 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.14 How old was Cecil the Lion when it was killed? 1 mk

GP.FEB.17 – QU.16

a. Give the name of a tropical cyclone which recently affected parts of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. 1 mk

b. The cyclone was later declassiﬁed or downgraded from Category 4 tropical cyclone to a condition known as ………………………………… …………… 1 mk

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.2

What is the name of the famous lion that was killed adjacent to Hwange National Park in early July 2016? 1 mk

Why do you think this lion received so much publicity in the media?

2 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.3

Which country is currently chairing the Southern African Development Community (SADC)? 1 mk

When and where was the 34th Ordinary Meeting of the Summit of the Heads of State of SADC held? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.9

Give the name of the Malaysian international passenger flight that disappeared on the 8th March 2014 on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. 2 mks

b) How many people were on the plane? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.13

Give the name of the Prime Minister who recently fled to South Africa following an apparent bid by the military to oust him. 2 mk

Which country was the Prime Minister from? 1 mk

GP.FEB.14 – QU.8 When were the 2013 Presidential Elections held in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.2013 – QU.5 Name the last Liberation War Hero to be buried at the National Heroes Acre. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.1 Give the name of a chemical substance that was used to kill elephants in Hwange Park in July 2013. 1 mk

GP.AUG.13 – QU.1

When is the UNWTO General Assembly going to be held in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

Which two towns are hosting the UNWTO General Assembly? 2 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.16 When were the Zimbabwe 2013 harmonized elections held? 1 mk

GP.AUG.13 – QU. 19 When and where was the 33rd SADC summit held? 3 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.1 On which date is UNWTO assembly going to be held in Zimbabwe and Zambia? 2 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.4

A constitutional referendum was held in Zimbabwe on which dates?

The constitution was approved by what percentage of voters?

GP.MAY.13 – QU.19 What was the theme for 2013 HIFA Festival of Arts held in Harare? 2 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.4 Name the two countries in Africa with recent record cases of Ebola out-breaks that have killed people. 2 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.20 What is the name of the home district of President Mugabe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.13 – QU.23 On which dates did the 2012 National census run in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.13 – QU.25 Who is the National Hero who signed the National Unity Accord in 1987 with President R.G. Mugabe? 1mk

GP.FEB.12 – QU.21 When were Presidential elections last held in Zimbabwe?

2 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU.1 According to the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act how many shares in a company should be owned by indigenous Zimbabweans? 1 mk

GP.FEB.11 – QU.17 How many nations make up SADC? 1 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.2 On the 15th September 2008 an Agreement was signed between ZANU PF, MDC-T and MDC.

What was the purpose of this Agreement? 1 mk

Who was the chief mediator? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.15 Recently a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Zimbabwe to pave the way for negotiations amongst the three political parties. Name the three principal signatories of this document. 3 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.2 State the exact date when Zimbabwe’s Presidential run-off elections were held. 1 mk

GP.FEB.08 – QU.11 What is the name of the home district of the President R.G. Mugabe? 2 mk

GP.SEPT.07 – QU.9 Which country is hosting the 2010 World Cup? 1 mk

GP.FEB.99 – QU.8 When and where was the tenth meeting of the conference of the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species held? 5 mks

DATES

– public holidays, e.g. Unity Day, National Youth Day, and days marking specific conservation aspects or issues, e.g. World Ranger Day

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.20 Which “Big Five” animal conservation day is celebrated globally on 22 September? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.11 Zimbabwe always observes World Wetland Day.

a) On which day is the World Wetland Day observed? 2 mks

b) Where did the main Zimbabwean national event take place in 2026? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.7 On which day in March is World Water Day, dedicated to emphasizing freshwater conservation, observed? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.12 When is the World Rangers Day observed? 2 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU.15 When is National Youth Day celebrated in Zimbabwe?

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.2. When is World Wildlife Week? 2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 17 On which date is World Wetland Day celebrated? 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.10. In Zimbabwe which public holiday is on the 21st February? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 4 On which date and where (town) was the World Rangers Day celebrations held this year. 2 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU. 1 When is:

a. World Habitat Day

b. World Tourism Day 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.10 What is so special about the 22nd of December in Zimbabwe? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.11 When do we celebrate the World Rhino Day? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.2 When was the International Day of Biodiversity 2014? 1 mk

GP May 13 – QU.22 Which public holiday is May 1st? 2 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.12 What date does Zimbabwe celebrate its Unity Day? 1 mk

FIRST AID, SAFETY & HEALTH

Conditions (e.g. heat exhaustion/stroke, malaria, scorpion stings, snake bite) and their prevention & treatment.

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.17 Why should a snakebite victim remain calm and still? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.23 Why is it dangerous to shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.26 Explain why tilting the head backward is discouraged during a nosebleed. 3 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 11 Name four precautionary steps used to protect clients from contracting cholera when on a hunting or guiding tour. 4 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 14 You are with your clients on a hunting or guiding tour. in areas where ticks are commonly found. Outline any four (4) tips that help prevent tick bites to your clients. 4 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 10

a. Name of a parasitic disease nicknamed sleeping sickness. 2 mks

b. List any four methods of preventing this disease. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 10 Describe the procedure for making salt and sugar solution 3 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU.13 Name the causative variant that was associated with the fourth wave of the corona virus disease in late 2021.

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 7 Explain how one can prepare a salt and sugar solution. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 11 List the three Covid 19 variants that have prevailed in Zimbabwe. 3 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 7 You arrive at a scene where an elephant has overturned a vehicle. In terms of your First Aid training what is your first consideration? 1 mk

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.2

State any four negative impacts of Covid 19 on wildlife conservation. 4 mks

Give the name of the covid 19 vaccine donated to Zimbabwe by China.

1 mk

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.6 Below is a table showing a list of diseases. Use a tick to indicate which is a disease that is contagious and which is zoonotic. 3 mks

Name of Disease	Contagious	Zoonotic
Sleeping sickness
Rabies
Cholera

GP.OCT.20 – QU.7 According the World Health Organisation (WHO) what are the major symptoms of Covid 19? 3 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.7 Briefly explain how you would assist someone suffering from hypothermia. 4 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.11 List any four signs and symptoms of coronavirus. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.13. In First Aid what are the three situations in which you would not treat causality? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 7 Give the names of the causative organisms for cholera and typhoid. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 8 How does one prepare the salt and sugar solution? 3 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.7.

a. Name the causative organism of cholera. 2 mks

How does one prepare the salt and sugar solution? 3 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.9. You arrive at a scene where an elephant has overturned a vehicle. In terms of your First Aid training what would be your first consideration? 1 mk

GP.FEB.18 – QU.15. Medically what does CPR most commonly stand for? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 20

a. Brieﬂy explain the cause of nose bleeding 2 mks

b. How would you treat a client whose nose is bleeding whilst on a hunt. 4 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.6 Outline the signs and symptoms of typhoid. 4 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.7 You are on a hunt with your clients and a client gets choked with food and is having difficulties with breathing. How would you assist him? 4 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.9 In First Aid what do the following letters stand for?

D 5 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.11 State any four symptoms of Ebola. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.10 Name any three situations where you would not treat a casualty in the wild. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.3 Outline the basic lifesaving steps to be used when you are in the wilderness. 4 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.15 You are with your client, carrying out a hunt, and your client gets injured and has a deep cut and the veins are producing dark blood that seeps out slowly and steadily. What do you do? 5 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.16

Briefly explain the cause of nose bleeding. 2 mks

How would you treat a client whose nose is bleeding on a hunt? 4 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.10 Medically what does CPR most commonly stand for? 2 mks

GP.FEB.10 – QU.7 You are on a hunting trail and come across a person who has had an accident and is seriously injured and in need of immediate medical attention. What plan of action would you institute? 3 mks

GP.FEB.10 – QU.10 In First Aid, what do the following letters stand for?

E 6 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.21 You arrive at a scene where an elephant has overturned a vehicle. In terms of your First Aid training what is your first consideration? 1 mk

GP.FEB.09 – QU.12 Zimbabwe is currently facing a serious health problem from a certain bacterial disease outbreak.

Name the disease. 1 mk

Identify and name the pathogen responsible for causing the disease. 1 mk

Name any two signs/symptoms of the disease. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.06 – QU.4 Where would you find a carotid pressure point? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.06 – QU. 10 As a First Aider, how would you treat a gunshot wound?

2 mks

GP.FEB.06 – QU.10 In First Aid what do the following represent?

E 6 mks

GP.SEPT.04 – QU.6 Name five causes of skin rot. 5 mks

CAN.MARCH.03 – QU.14 Explain how you would stop bleeding in a client who has been attacked by a hippo. 3 mks

GP.02/03? – QU.7 Describe how a sugar/salt solution is prepared. 5 mks

GP.SEPT.99 – QU.? How does one prevent dehydration? 1 mk

GP.FEB.99 – QU.3 List five uses of bandages. 5 mks

GP.FEB.98 – QU. 15

Name any four types of fracture. 8 mks

Name five uses of bandages. 10 mks

HEAT EXHAUSTION & HEAT STROKE

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.29 How can hyperthermia be prevented during outdoor activities? 5 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 5

Explain the difference between hyperthermia and heat stroke. 2 mks

Identify the signs and symptoms of hyperthermia. 3 mks

Explain the basic ﬁrst aid procedures for treating a victim suffering from hyperthermia. 3 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.1 Heat exhaustion can be a real threat to our international visitors. What do you do in a suspected case? 2 mks

CAN.FEB.15 – QU.19 Heat exhaustion is a real threat to international visitors. What do you do in a suspected case? 2 mks

CAN.SEPT.14 – QU.20 Heat exhaustion is a real threat to international visitors. What do you do in a suspected case? 2 mks

CAN.FEB.97 – QU.3 Explain how you would treat a client suffering from heat exhaustion. 2 mks

MALARIA

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.33 State any two methods of preventing malaria during a safari. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.1 How would you tell the difference between cholera symptoms and malaria symptoms? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.14 Name any three signs or symptoms that a client will complain of if they have got a malaria infection. 3 mks

GP.FEB.10 – QU.23 What signs would help you diagnose malaria in a client of yours. 3 mks

GP.02/03? – QU.6 State any three drugs used for the treatment of malaria. 3 mks

GP.FEB.99 – QU.4 List five signs and symptoms of malaria. 5 mks

SCORPION STINGS

GP.FEB.09 – QU.17 Your client is stung by a scorpion on the leg. You identify the scorpion as the parbuthus species.

What symptoms help you confirm that it is a parbuthus species? 1 mk

What first aid would you administer? 1 mk

GP.FEB.06 – QU.14 Your client is stung by a scorpion in his bed. You identify it as a parbuthus species. What symptoms would you expect your client to experience and what first aid would you administer? 6 mks

SNAKE BITE

GP.FEB.18 – QU.2. You are walking in the bush and all of a sudden a cobra spits into your client’s eyes. Describe briefly the most basic treatment you would provide. 2 mks

HH.FEB.16 – QU.8 You are with a client in the Zambezi valley and the client is bitten on the lower leg by a snake that you did not see.

The client starts to show the following signs and symptoms: immediate shock, extreme pain with excessive swelling and sometimes blistering at the bite site.

Name the type of venom of this snake. 1 mk

Which snake could this be? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.4 What basic First Aid actions would you take when a Mocambique spitting cobra spits into your client’s eyes during a hunt? 3 mks

HH.SEPT.15 – QU.13 You are on a hunt with a client and unfortunately he is bitten by a snake that you did not see. He begins to show the following symptoms: instant agonizing burning pain, slight swelling of the site of the bite, dizziness, slurred speech, blurred vision and convulsions. Which snake could he have been bitten by? 2 mks

HH.MAY.13 – QU.19 You are walking with a client in an open woodland. The client gets bitten by a snake from a tree but it disappears without being noticed. The client begins to show the following signs and symptoms immediately after the bite: A burning, agonizing and instant pain, slight swelling and difficulties in breathing and later drooping jaw and salivation.

Which snake could this be?

Name the type of venom with such effects as described above.

Suggest the treatment you would administer to the client. 3 mks

GP 2013 – QU.14 You are alone at your hunting camp, and you surprise a cobra in the storeroom (you are sure it is a cobra by the “hood” it displays on being disturbed). You and are bitten on the thigh. You have no serum. What do you do? 4 mks

HH.FEB.12 – QU.13 You are walking with a client in a closed woodland. The client gets bitten by a snake from a tree but the snake disappears quickly. The client begins to show the following signs: extensive painful swelling, some necrosis and excessive bleeding.

Which snake could that be?

Name the type of venom with such effects as above. 2 mk

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.10 You are walking in the bush during a hunt, and suddenly a cobra spits in your client’s eyes. Briefly describe the most basic treatment you would provide. 2 mks

HH.SEPT.09 – QU.6 You are walking with a client in open woodlands. The client gets bitten by a snake from a tree but the snake disappears quickly and you fail to see it. The client begins to show the following symptoms immediately after the bite: burning sensation, instant agonizing pain, slight swelling, difficulties in breathing and later on drooping jaw and salivation.

What snake could this have been?

Name the venom which produces the effects listed above.

Suggest the treatment you would administer to the patient. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.06 – QU.11 What symptoms would you expect from a client who has been bitten by a cobra? 3 mks

SUNBURN

CAN .SEPT.09 – QU.12 When canoeing how would you prevent yourself from suffering from sunburn. 1 mk

CAN Sept.015 – QU.20 Briefly explain how you would protect yourself from direct sun radiation and also from reflected radiation from the water’s surface when on a canoe trip. 4 mks

FLAG & NATIONAL COAT OF ARMS

– significance of colours & images

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.17 Which bird and animal are found on the Zimbabwe Coat of Arms? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 6 What is the name of the bird on the Zimbabwean ﬂag?

1 mk

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 13 State any 6 symbols found on the Zimbabwean coat of arms. 3 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.7 State the common and scientific names of the animal species found on Zimbabwe’s coat of arms. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.9 What does the yellow colour on a Zimbabwean flag depict? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.12 What do the following colours on the Zimbabwe flag represent:

Yellow

Green 2 mks

GP.FEB.14 – QU.13 Give the name of the bird that is on the Zimbabwean flag.

2 mks

GP AUG.13 – QU.12 What do the colours red and white signify on the Zimbabwean flag? 2 mks

GP.FEB.10 – QU.19 Which colour on the Zimbabwean flat symbolises minerals? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.20 What do the colours on the Zimbabwean flag symbolise? 4 mks

GP.SEPT.07 – QU.13 State the meaning of the following colours on the Zimbabwean flat – red, green, yellow, black and white. 10 mks

GOVERNMENT MINISTERS/MINISTRIES & OFFICE HOLDERS, ZIMBABWEAN & INTERNATIONAL LEADERS

Note: Obviously the names of various functionaries change over time but the following questions suggest the office holders that you might want to look up and memorize relevant names and facts.

GP.FEB.26 – QU.8 Who is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority? 2 mks

GP.FEB.26 – QU.9 Who is the Zimbabwean expert serving as the current chairperson of the newly formed African Group of Negotiators on Wildlife? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.10 What is the name of the woman traditional chief who was recently appointed in Matabeleland region in 2025? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.21 What are the titles of the leaders who preside over the following two main structures of Parliament in Zimbabwe: 2 mks

a) National Assembly

b) Senate

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.2 Who is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.1 Who is the current Zimbabwe RBZ Governor? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 4 Who is the current President of Kenya? 1 mk

GP.FEB.22 – QU.14 Cde. Emmerson Dambudza Mnangagwa is the President of the Second Republic of Zimbabwe. State the other three titles that are conferred on the President of Zimbabwe when addressing him. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 3 His Excellency Cde. Emmerson Dambudzo Managagwa is the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

How old is he and when was his birthday this year? 2 mks

On which date was he inaugurated to become the President of Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 3 State the name of the current Miss Tourism Zimbabwe.

2 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.4 What is the name of the current Miss Zimbabwe? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.1 Who is the Minister of Environment, Water and Climate? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.2 Name the current President of Zambia who recently won the presidential elections held on the 11th of August 2016? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.14 Name the four parastatals that fall under the Ministry of Environment Water and Climate. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.18 Name Zimbabwe’s two vice-presidents. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.22 Who is well known by the title “Son of the Soil” in the Zimbabwean political circles? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.24 Who is the Speaker of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe? 2 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.6.

Who are the current Chairs of the African Union and Southern African Development Community?

Which countries are they from? 4 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU. 8 Give the title and name of the current head of:

Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

United Nations Secretariat 4 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.1 Who is the current Chairman of:

SADC

AU 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.3

Who is the current Chairman of SADC

Who was the Chairman of SADC in the previous term of office before this new appointment? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.5

Who is the current Minister of Environment, Water and Climate?

Which Ministry was this Minister serving before the new appointment? 2 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.5 Give the names of the two current Vice Presidents of Zimbabwe. 2 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.10 Who administers CAMPFIRE programmes in Zimbabwe?

1 mk

GP.FEB.14 – QU.15 Who was the first Prime Minister of Zimbabwe? 3 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.18 Name the outgoing SADC Chairperson. 2 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.1 During the formation of the Inclusive Government, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism was split into two.

Which two Ministries were then formed?

Give the names of the Ministers in a) above. 4 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.22 Who is the new SADC Chairperson? 1 mk

GP.FEB.13 – QU.2 Name Zimbabwe’s two Vice- Presidents. 2 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.24 Who officially opened the August 2012 census in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.12 – QU.12 Who is the Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Zimbabwean Parliament? 1 mk

GP.FEB.12 – QU.23 Who is the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Zimbabwe? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.1 Which Ministry is headed by Comrade Saviour Kusukuwere? 1 mk

GP.FEB.11 – QU.23 Who is the current Chairman of the Zimbabwean Professional Hunters and Guides Association? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.15 Which Ministry administers National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.10 – QU.1 Who is the current Chairman of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.11 Who are the two Ministers of Home Affairs under the Inclusive Government ? 2 mks

GP .SEPT.09 – QU.9 During the formation of the Inclusive Government the Ministry of Environment and Tourism was split in two:

Which two Ministries were then formed?

Give the names of the Ministers respectively. 2 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.11 Who was the President of Zambia before the present President Rupia Banda? 1 mk

GP.FEB.09 – QU.14 Name three parastatals that fall under the Ministry of Environment and Tourism besides the Parks and Wildlife Authority. 3 mks

GP.FEB.08 – QU.15 Name the new President of the African National Congress in South Africa. 2 mks

GP.FEB.08 – QU.16 What is the professional title given to the head of Parks and Wildlife Management Authority? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.07 – QU.8 Who is the current Chairman of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.07 – QU.10 Who is Zimbabwe’s first State President? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.07 – QU.17 Name Zimbabwe’s two Vice-Presidents. 2 mks

GP.FEB.98 – QU.7 Who is the Governor of Mashonaland Central? 2 mks

GUIDING TRAINING, PRACTICE & ETHICS

– equipment (e.g. tents, sleeping bags), safety, wayfinding, examinations, etc.

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.6 What is the purpose of reﬂective plates on game fences? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.7 Which component of the ﬁre triangle is removed by a ﬁreguard? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.24 How can the sound of thunder be used to help estimate the distance away of a storm? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.25 How does bright sunlight affect distance estimation? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.32 What is the difference between a safari operator and a tour operator? 2 mks

GP.FEB.26 – QU.12 Which distance estimation method depends on prior experience and familiarity with the object or terrain? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.21 Which knot is commonly called the “rescue knot” because it creates a secure loop at the end of a rope? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.23 Why is it important to consider wind direction when choosing a campsite? 2 mks

GP.FEB.26 – QU.24 Why is vinegar often used in biltong preparation? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.14 Which method for judging an object from a distance is particularly useful for long distances where direct measurement is impossible? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.18 Why should meat for biltong be cut with the grain? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.22 Why might a cloudy day be advantageous when tracking animals? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.23 What is a manual fireguard and when is it used? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.24 During a safari walk, what is the purpose of using the spark gap method? 2 mks

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.4 Which SADC country citizens are under Category C visa requirements? 1 mk

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.5 Learner Professional Hunter’s licences are issued under which section of the Parks and Wildlife Act (Chapter 20:14)?

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.16 If safe drinking water is not available to you and your clients, describe three methods to find and create your own safe drinking water. 3 mks

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.22 List SIX essential items to carry in a survival kit when working in the wilderness. 6 mks

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.13 Name FOUR precautionary steps you can use to prevent fire outbreaks at a hunting camp site. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.15 Which of the following statements are true about hunting in Zimbabwe. 3 mks

a) Bow hunting and game hunting with handgun is illegal in private land areas

b) The use of callers, artiﬁcial lighting and night vision scope is allowed in communal areas

c) A professional hunter should submit TR2 form and kill return only to Zimparks before and after a hunt.

d) Hunting may not take place within 400m of a designated waterhole in Zimparks area

e) Hunting with dogs is not allowed in Zimparks area .

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 9 Describe how you can substitute unnecessary plastic on your hunting or tour-guiding excursion. 2 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 10 Brieﬂy explain the roles of: –

a. Inbound tour operator

b. Domestic tour operator 4 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 14 You are with your clients on a hunting or guiding tour. in areas where ticks are commonly found. Outline any four (4) tips that help prevent tick bites to your clients. 4 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 15 What are Zimbabwe emergency numbers for the following:

a. Fire Department

b. Ambulance Services

c. Police Services 3 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 16

Give a brief explanation of the three visa categories available in Zimbabwe. 6 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 2 Characterize a good survival kit. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 4 Brieﬂy explain methods of protecting clients from the following:

Poisonous plants 2 mks

b. Nuisance animals 2 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 8 Highlight the main stages undertaken when setting a hunting quota. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 9 Brieﬂy explain the three main uses of a Leamer Professional Hunters’ license. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 10 Explain the difference between a tourist destination and a tourist attraction. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 11 Highlight any four roles of Tour Operators in the conservation and tourism industry. 4 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 5 State any four types of camping tent. 4 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 6 Outline the major components found in a survival kit.

6 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 5 State any 4 weather conditions to note when going for a guided walk or hunt. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 6 State any 6 important items to carry when going for a guided walk. 6 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU. 5

SMART has become the in-thing in Law enforcement in most protected areas nowadays. Unpack the meaning of the acronym SMART. 2 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU. 8 Identify the two common back-pack designs. 2 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.14 State the entry requirements for the proficiency tests when you want to acquire a Professional Hunter’s or Professional Guide’s licence in Zimbabwe. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.9.

a) State the pre-entry requirements for proficiency tests for Hunter/Guides and Canoe guides? 3 mks

b) Which animal species are you recommended to shoot when you are a learner Hunter/Guide on attachment? 4 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 9 Below is a table showing Learner Professional Hunters and Guides theory Examination marks for 4 candidates. Provide a remark for each candidate. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 1 List any two websites that are used for bookings in the travel and tourism sector. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 5 List any two functions of a GPS device 2 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 6 Identify any three factors to consider when selecting a camping site. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 20 You have a foreign client in camp. How would you advise your client if he asks you to accompany him clubbing at 11.00 pm considering the lockdown measures in Zimbabwe? 2 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 8 State any three advantages of using an external frame backpack 3 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 9 No matter how clean water looks in rivers or wells there could be microscopic organisms which may cause diseases to your clients. List any three pathogens which may be found in such water. 3 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.9 State four common backpack parts. 4 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.10 How would you protect your clients from being struck by lightning when hunting or when on a guided tour in the wild. 3 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.12 You are planning to go on a guided tour and you observe clouds moving in all directions or contrary to the ground wind. What would you do? 2 mks

HH.OCT.20 – QU.16 How would you take out a trophy measurement of a hippo using the SCI method. 3 mks

HH.OCT.20 – QU.17 As an LPH criticize adequately the Rowland Ward method as a trophy measuring instrument. 4 mks

HH.FEB.20 – QU.11

Explain fully to your client how you would measure the trophy size of this kudu using the SCI method. 5 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.3 State any five major parts of a sleeping bag. 5 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.5 List six essential items to carry in a survival kit when working in the wilderness. 6 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.6 Characterize a good tent. 3 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.8 You are with your clients in the field and you notice that a thunderstorm is approaching your position. How would you protect your clients from being struck by lightning? 2 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.9 State any four types of knot on ropes for tying objects. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.3. Why should one avoid guinea fowls when tracking game? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.14. Outline any four parts of a sleeping bag. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.15. Water is essential for survival in the wilderness. If there is no safe drinking water available to you and your clients how will you find your own? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.18. When an animal is wounded during a hunt why is it important to wait half an hour before beginning the follow-up? 2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 2 State any three types of non-electric game fences. 3 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 3 Give the other term for a rucksack. 2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 15 You are coming from a hunt and your client observes reﬂective plates systematically along a newly erected game fence. What would be your response if your client asks you about the signiﬁcance of these plates? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 6 Describe any two types of electric game fence. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 13 State any three negative impacts of hunting wildlife in conservation areas. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 18 Characterise a good sleeping bag. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 22 You are hunting and your client sees a big elephant bull on the shoreline and wants to shoot it as it is on his quota. Is he allowed to shoot it? Give reasons for you answer. 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.17. Zimbabwe has always enjoyed a high standard of professionalism and ethics within the Safari Industry. In order to maintain these standards, identify in the following statement if an ethical issue has been breached or not.

Your client shoots an elephant off the back of your safari vehicle. 1 mk

You set up a blind to hunt a lion. 1 mk

You approach a Painted Hunting Dog den to within 10m. 1 mk

You are unsure of the sex of a leopard but you encourage your client to shoot it anyway. 1 mk

You attract the attention of an animal so that it will pause and your client can get a better photo. 1 mk

On a photographic safari you sit at a waterhole and wait for animals to arrive to drink. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 8 Describe how you would prepare biltong. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 12 What factors must you consider when choosing a camping site? 5 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.13 State any four ways of combating ticks in a conservation area. 4 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.5 Give the names of the instruments used to:

Measure humidity

Navigate and find direction 2 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.10 Briefly explain the advantages of incineration of waste whilst in the wild. 4 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.11 Organised hunting tourism has rapidly grown in Zimbabwe. This trend is of great economic and environmental significance. State the advantages of hunting tourism in Zimbabwe and its rural population. 6 mks

CAN.SEPT.15 – QU.4 You are a Professional Canoe Guide on the Zambezi River in the vicinity of Mana Pools National Park. About 1 km inland you can see vultures and then you notice lions on a kill. Your client wants to get closer to take photos. How do you assist him? 2 mks

CAN.SEPT.15 – QU.6 At a designated over-night canoe site you have to make sure that your clients are safe from predators. Describe briefly what precautions you would take. 4 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.6

What is the other name for a backpack? 1 mk

Outline some common parts of a backpack. 1 mk

State two common back-pack designs. 2 mks

CAN.SEPT.15 – QU.7 You are in a designated over-night canoe site at night. You hear shots fired about 3 kms away What would you do? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.7 You are on a hunt with your clients and you run out of drinking water. How would you seek for possible natural water sources in the wild? 3 mks

CAN.SEPT.15 QU. 9 In the river is the floating carcase of a buffalo. Your client wants to get nearer to have a look at it. What do you do? 2 mks

CAN.SEPT.15 QU. 14 As a Canoe Guide on the Zambezi River how would you dispose of the following waste?

Vegetable waste

Firewood ash

Plastic, paper and tins

Human waste 4 mks

CAN.SEPT.14 – QU.5 You are a professional Canoe Guide. Your client wishes to fish from the bank in Mana Pools National Park. How would you assist him?

2 mks

CAN.SEPT.14 – QU.6 Your client is interested in crocodiles and he asks you to attract them by putting out meat scraps. How can you assist him? 2 mks

CAN Sept.14 – QU.7 You are a Professional Canoe Guide on the Zambezi River in the vicinity of Mana Pools National Park. About 1 km inland you can see vultures and then you notice lions on a kill. Your client wants to get closer to take photos. How do you assist him? 2 mks

CAN SEPT.14 – QU.12 In the river is the floating carcase of a buffalo. Your client wants to get closer to have a look at it. What do you do? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.16 Water is essential for survival in the wilderness. If there is no safe drinking water available to you and your clients, how would you locate some? 3 mks

CAN SEPT.14 – QU.18 As a Canoe Guide on the Zambezi River how would you dispose of the following waste?

Vegetable waste

Firewood ash

Plastic, paper and tins

Human waste 4 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.7 You are with your clients on a hunt and you come across a game fence which is flagged with white plastic plates placed between standard posts of the game fence. Your client asks why the fence is flagged. What do you say? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.16 Answer YES or NO to the following statements to indicate whether any hunting ethics have been violated:

You are not sure of the sex of a leopard but you encourage your client to shoot it anyway

You attract the attention of an animal to get it to pause so that your client can get a better photo

On a photographic safari you sit at a waterhole and wait for animals to arrive to drink. 3 mks

GP.13 – QU.15 In order to communicate silently with your companions, describe the hand signal that you will use when you want to say:

Stop

Spoor found 4 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.4 You are with your photographic client in Hwange National Park. You have a full PH licence. Your client says he would like to shoot a buffalo. Explain how you would assist this client. 2 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.9 You are on foot with a photographic client. You left your weapon in the car which is parked 200 metres away. Suddenly you see lions not more than 100 metres ahead. What would you do? 3 mks

HH.FEB.12 – QU.8 You are with clients. You come across a large baobab tree. It has a hollow area, and when you look inside it you see some baboon skulls. What will you tell your clients? 2 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.20 Briefly explain how you prepare biltong. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.18 A voltmeter is used to measure voltage in electric game fences. If a working voltmeter is not available, briefly explain any two methods you can employ to test if a game fence has some voltage. 4 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU.2 What factors should you consider when choosing a camp site? 4 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU.4 State any four characteristics of a good sleeping bag. 4 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU.3 How would you determine wind direction in the wild? 2 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU.18 What instrument is used to measure:

a ) atmospheric pressure

b ) humidity 4 mks

GP.FEB.10 – QU.18 How would you use the sun to find direction when walking? 2 mks

GP.FEB.10 – QU.21 You run short of drinking water while hunting in the bush. Which signs can you use to lead you to where you could find water? 3 mks

HH.SEPT.09 – QU.16 What conclusions would you draw if you see a large baobab tree with baboon skulls in one of its hollow areas? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.17 Answer YES or NO to the following statements to indicate whether any hunting ethics have been violated:

You are not sure of the sex of a leopard but you encourage your client to shoot it anyway.

You attract the attention of an animal to get it to pause so that your client can get a better picture.

On a photographic safari you sit at a waterhole and wait for animals to arrive to drink. 3 mks

HH.SEPT.09 – QU.19 You have wounded an animal during a hunt. Why is it important to wait at least a quarter to half an hour before starting to follow up. 3 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.1 Why do you think that hunters and guides need to know about current affairs in their own country? 2 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.10 The summer season in Zimbabwe is characterised by little or no commercial hunting. Explain why this is so. 3 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.18 What qualities would you look for in a cook for your camp? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.18 Describe how to prepare biltong. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.8 You are hunting in the Gache-Gache area (adjacent to Lake Kariba) and your client sees a big bull elephant on the shoreline and wants to shoot it as it is on his quota. Is he allowed to? Give reasons. 2 mks

GP.FEB.08 – QU.12 Zimbabwe has always enjoyed a high standard of ethics and professionalism within the safari industry. In the following identify if an ethical issue has been breached or not:

Your client shoots an elephant off the back of your hunting vehicle

You set up a blind to hunt a lion

You approach a painted hunting dog den within 10 m

You are unsure of the sex of a leopard but encourage your client to shoot it anyway

You attract the attention of an animal to get it to pause so that your client can get a better photo. 5 mks

HH.FEB.08 – QU.16 When an animal is wounded during a hunt, why is it important to wait for about a quarter or half an hour before starting the follow-up? 3 mks

GP.FEB.08 – QU.19 You are on foot with a photographic client. You have left your weapon in the car which is parked 200 metres away. Suddenly you see lions not more than 100 metres ahead. Describe what you would do. 3 mks

GP.FEB.08 – QU.? Ethics in the safari industry have deteriorated of late. In the question below no laws have been broken but several important ethical issues have been breached. Identify eight of them.

John departed Nyamepi Camp in Mana Pools National Park for the airstrip to pick up his clients En route he came across another vehicle game viewing. John passed the vehicle without stopping and continued on to the airstrip. After picking up his clients he took them on a game drive. On the way back to camp he heard on his radio that a lion kill had been sighted at Long Pool and he proceeded there. When he arrived another operator was viewing the kill from a distance. John drives right up to the kill without waiting and stops in a cloud of dust. Without turning off his engine he starts to inform his clients of what they are seeing, while smoking a cigarette. His guests stand up in the back of the vehicle and gesticulate excitedly on seeing the lions which at that stage run off. 8 mks

GP.SEPT.06 – QU.1 What do you understand by the term “ethics” in the hunting and guiding industry? 5 mks

GP.SEPT.06 – QU.6 Your client has shot a nice buffalo bull and wants you to help him photograph the trophy. How would you prepare the carcass to get the best pictures for your client? 5 mks

HH.FEB.06 – QU.20 You come across a large baobab tree. It has a hollow in it and when you look inside you see a collection of baboon skulls. How will you explain this to clients? 2 mks

GP.05 – QU.2 What basic facilities would you provide for your client in a photographic camp? 5 mks

GP.05 – QU.10 How do you use the sun to find direction? 1 mk

GP.05 – QU.11 You are a Professional Hunter and you and your client have tracked a big tusker elephant for two hours. When you are eventually able to get a good shot for your client, you realise that you are now out of the hunting area. The client wants the elephant badly and offers you a big tip to let him shoot it. What would you do? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.04 – QU.2 Describe the important characteristics of a cook in a camp. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.04 – QU.1 What basic facilities would you provide your client in a hunting camp? 4 mks

GP.SEPT.04 – QU.8 How does the fatigue of the hunter/tracker influence tracking? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.04 – QU.11 You are in a camp site with your clients. Some monkeys come into the camp and your client wants to feed a thin, cute-looking monkey. Is this ethical? Give reasons for your answer. 5 mks

GP.SEPT.04 – QU.12 You are walking with your clients in Mana Pools National Park. You see three vehicles with tourists in them looking with binoculars and photographing something about 100 metres from you. You discover that they are looking at a wild dog den and that there are pups playing outside. Your clients want to walk up to the den. What is your reaction? 5 mks

LAW.02/03? What are the rules relating to the disposal of rubbish in the National Parks Estate? 3 mks

GP.FEB.96 – QU.3 What are the duties of a guide as opposed to a hunter?

1 mk

HUNTING AND FIREARMS

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.21 What is the minimum distance from water that an animal is allowed to be shot? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 f) What is the stipulated minimum distance in meters that hunters should maintain from a vehicle before shooting an animal? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 g) A giraffe should be hunted using a riﬂe with a minimum calibre of how many millimetres in diameter? 1 mk

MAP READING

– especially the use of a 4-figure grid reference

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.20 Map reading is essential to all Professional Hunters and guides. Use the four-figure grid reference method to describe the location of 1 to 4 on the grid given below. 4 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU. 5

You have clients in the bush and you have lost your way back. Luckily you have a map with you (see below) that shows the shaded area as the place you are at. The National Parks Office, however, intervenes to help and asks you to give the four-figure grid reference for the general location of the shaded area of the map. Convey the 4-figure grid reference you will send to the Office. 2 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.15 Map reading

Use a 4-figure grid reference to describe the positions of objects A and X on the grid below. 2 mks

Use a 6-fugure grid reference to describe the location of objects B and o. 2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 8 Map reading is essential to all Professional Hunters and Guides. Use the four ﬁgure grid reference method to locate numbers 1 to 4 on the grid given below. 4 mks

GP.FEB.98 QU. 12 On a map there are vertical and horizontal lines used to determine grid references.

a) the horizontal lines are called…….

b) the vertical lines are called……… 4 mks

NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE

– structure of the organisation, vision statement & values, Clusters, office holders, types of area making up the Estate, regulations, etc.

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.1 Which is the biggest Botanical Reserve in the Parks Estate of Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.2 What is the name of the fee charged by Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority for conducting activities on rivers/lakes/dams within Parks Estates? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.15 Which category within the Parks and Wildlife Estate covers the largest area in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU. 27 Which three Recreational Parks were recently gazetted under the Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act No 4 of 2024? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.4 Which category of protected area covers the smallest hectarage in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.3 Name the other FOUR types of land administered by Zimparks apart from Recreational Parks and Safari Areas. 4 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 4 Name the remaining four National Parks found in Zimbabwe apart from Gonarezhou, Hwange, Mana Pools, Matusadonha, Zambezi and Nyanga. 4 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 2 Summarise categories of protected areas under the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. In your answer, specify the hectarage constituted by each category. 5 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 3 Geographically, ZIMPARKS is managed under eight management regions. Besides Matopo, Harare and Central regions, list the other ﬁve of these regions. 5 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 4 Outline any four products or services offered by ZIMPARKS 4 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 11 Which of the following areas are non-hunting areas? 1 mk

a. Matetsi

b. Malindi

c. Sikumi and Ngamo teak forest

d. None of the above

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 1 Who is the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority Regional Manager for South-East Lowveld Region? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 2

i. What is the new name for the Zimparks Wildlife College formerly known as Mushandike College of Wildlife Management? 1 mk

ii. Who is the principal of the college named above? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 3 Name the Botanical Garden found in Manicaland Province. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 11 Name the official name of a station commonly known as Marongora Field Station 2 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 18 Besides Zimparks, name four sister organisations that fall under the same Ministry as Zimparks. 4 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU. 2

Besides the Corporate Center (Head Office) how many Regional Offices does Zimparks have throughout the country? 2 mks

GP.FEB.22. – QU. 3 Zimparks falls under the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. List any other three organisations that fall under the same ministry. 3 mks (N.B. Name of Ministry has changed in 2023)

GP.FEB.22 – QU. 4 The Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Authority has many land categories within its Estate including Botanical Gardens and Botanical Reserves. Clearly explain how these two categories contrast with each other. 2 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU.5

SMART has become the in-thing in Law enforcement in most protected areas nowadays. Unpack the meaning of the acronym SMART. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 12 List the Zimparks Regional Offices that you would visit for wildlife related issues if you were coming from the following towns: Victoria Falls, Nyanga, Masvingo, Bulawayo. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 13 Explain the difference between a Botanical Reserve and a Botanical Garden. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 14 Apart from Zimparks list any four organisations that fall under the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industries. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 18 Give any two examples of activities that depict the sustainable utilization of resources done by Zimparks as an organisation. 2 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.4 Summarize the changes that occurred in the four job titles for the ZIMPARKS directors in March 2021.

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.17 State the new name for Mushandike College of Wildlife Management. 1 mk

GP.OCT.20 – QU.6 In which ZIMPARKS Clusters do you find the following Parks Estates:

Marongora, Matopos, Mkanga, Sinamatella 4 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.8 You are camping in Mana Pools and you find out that one of your clients is burying tin cans, empty beer bottles and plastic containers in the ground. Comment on this. 3 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.10 There are different forms of accommodation in most ZIMPARKS estates. Distinguish between a lodge and a chalet in this context. 4 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.15 After a hectic day of hunting with your clients from Yugoslavia you come across rangers putting out wildfire whilst you are on your way back to your campsite to rest. One of the rangers asks if you and your clients could assist them in controlling the rapidly spreading fire. Comment on this ranger’s action. 3 mks.

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.6. Which ZIMPARKS estates exempt you from paying vehicle entry fees? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.7. Are foreign owned tour operator vehicles allowed to enter ZIMPARKS estates as well as conducting tours within the Parks Estate? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.19. Where do you find main offices for the following ZIMPARKS clusters?

a. Mid-Zambezi Cluster 1 mk

b. Matusadonha Cluster 1 mk

GP.FEB.19 — QU. 7 Categorize the following ZIMPARKS Protected Areas:

Chizarira, Kazuma Pan, Ewanrigg, Umfurudzi

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 1 State the vision statement of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 3 Outline any four core values of ZIMPARKS. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 4 Under which ministry does ZIMPARKS fall? 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.1. State the vision statement of National Parks and wildlife Management Authority. 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.11. Name the Regional Offices for Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 5 Give a list of all categories of protected areas which are under the jurisdiction of Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 6 What is the official website for Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 10 Who is the Director General of Parks and Wildlife Management Authority? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 16 What speed limit is recommended when driving in a national park? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 17 What time is a client supposed to check out from a Parks lodge? 1 mk

GP.FEB.17 – QU.2

a. Name the four Parks & Wildlife Management Authority regional offices. 4 mks

b. In which cities/towns are these regional offices found? 2 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.4 What is the website for Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority? 2 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.5 What is the physical address of Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority Head Office? 2 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU. 8 Give the title and name of the current head of:

Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

United Nations Secretariat 4 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.7 Who is the new Board Chairman of Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority? 2 mks

GP.13 – QU.6 Who is the acting Director General of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority? 1 mk

GP.13 – QU.20 Who is now the Parks and Wildlife Management Authority Regional Manager for:

Northern Region

Central Region 2 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.2

Under which Ministry does Parks and Wildlife Management fall?

Give the name of the Minister in this Ministry in a) above. 2 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.11 Under which Minister does the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority fall? 1 mk

GP.FEB.13 – QU.8 Who is the Director General of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – Qu 6 What is the scientific name of the animal on the National Parks and Wildlife Management emblem? 1 mk

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.14 Which ofﬁcial language is considered the least spoken by population size, restricted to a few hundred elderly speakers in the wilderness patches of Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.15 Which ofﬁcial language is spoken predominantly by communities living along the southern banks of Lake Kariba and the Zambezi River valley? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.27 A community radio station was established in Binga to ensure that the previously marginalized communities along Lake Kariba have access to information in their native tongue. What is the name of the Binga community radio station, and which official language of Zimbabwe does it broadcast in? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 b) How many ofﬁcial languages are recognized in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.10 Besides Shona, English and Ndebele, identify the official language you would use to communicate with people in the following Zimbabwean towns?

Hwange

Beitbridge

GP.FEB.22 – QU.12 Beside Shona, English and Ndebele, identify the common official language you would use to communicate with people in the following Zimbabwean towns:

Binga

Chiredzi

Hwange

Beitbridge

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 12 Besides Kalanga, English, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Tonga, Tswana and Venda list any other four official languages of Zimbabwe. 4 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.12 Besides Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, and Shona state any other four official languages used in Zimbabwe. 4 mks

RADIO COMMUNICATION

words representing alphabetic letters/numbers used in radio communication

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.34 Convert the word “SPOOR’ ‘into the standard NATO phonetic alphabet for radio transmission. 2 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 7 How do you indicate the following phonetic alphabetic letters and numbers used in radio communication? 5 mks

c. Y

d. 4

e. 9

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 7 Convert the letters G, K, V, Q to phonetic alphabet as used in radio communication. 4 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU. 9 The phonetic alphabet is a universally recognised radio communication aid. Provide the words used to designate the following letters in radio communication.

Q 3 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 10 In radio communication what do the following phonetic alphabetic letters and numbers stand for:

GP.FEB.20 – QU.10 The phonetic alphabet is a universally recognized radio communication aid which assigns a common word to represent each letter of the alphabet. What do the following phonetic alphabet letters stand for in radio communication? A, N, T, R. 6 mks

SPORT

GP.FEB.26 – QU.6 Which African country won the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.10 Which two SADC countries jointly hosted the 2026 International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.2 Zimbabwe will be co-hosting the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup alongside which other SADC country? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.17 Which Zimbabwean women soccer team qualiﬁed for the CAP Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualiﬁer held in South Africa from the 22nd to the 31st of August 2025? 2 mks

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.8 Who is the current Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president? 1 mk

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.9 Which TWO SADC countries were paired in the same group as Zimbabwe for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament in Morocco? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.6 Name the current Zimbabwe National Soccer team head coach. 2 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU.1

Name the African country which hosted the AFCON 2021 tournament.

1 mk

Identify the two countries that made it to the finals of AFCON 2021 championship and which country was crowned? 3 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.9

a. Which country hosted the AFCON 2017 tournament?

b. Which team lost in the AFCON 2017 ﬁnals? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.11 Where are the AFCON finals going to be held? 2 mks

GP.FEB.15 – QU.3

Which country hosted the 2013 Soccer Cup of Nations Tournament?

Which team won the 2015 Soccer Cup of Nations Tournament? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.6 Which teams played in the 2014 World Cup Soccer Finals. 2 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.4 What is the nickname of the Zambian national soccer team? 1 mk

GP.FEB.14 – QU.17 Who won the 2013 football Ballon d’Or award ? 2 mks

GP.2013 – QU.4 Which country is hosting the Africa Cup of Nations? 1 mk

GP.FEB.10 – QU.17 Name the country that hosted the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. 1 mk

TOWNS & CITIES, AIRPORTS, HOTELS & TOURIST DESTINATIONS, HIGHWAYS, BORDER POSTS (& once buses)

GP.FEB.26 – QU.3 Which town in Zimbabwe will host the 2026 Africa’s Eden Travel Show – Africa Edition? 1 mk

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 1 Give the following Zimbabwean cities or locations their colonial names.

a. Matopos

b. Kwekwe 2 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 2 Which is the administrative capital for the following Provinces in Zimbabwe?

a. Matabeleland North

b. Matabeleland South 4 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 3 In which province and district do you ﬁnd the following tourist attractions.

a. Khame Ruins

b. Victoria Falls 4 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 3 In which districts are the following tourism destinations or attractions located?

Victoria Falls

Matetsi Safari Area

Chinhoyi Caves 4 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 8 Name the Zimbabwean highways linking: 3 mks

a. Harare and Chirundu

b. Harare and Mutare

c. Harare Nyamapanda

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 16 Where in the Southern Africa do the borders of four different countries meet? 2 mks

GP.FEB.22 – QU.11 In which towns would you find the following famous accommodation facilities:

Flamboyant Hotel

Ambassador Hotel

Pote Hill Hotel 3 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 2 In which tourist destination, city or town do you find the following hotels or lodges?

Monomotapa

Bronte Garden

Elephant Hills

Pamushana 4 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 15 Buffalo Range airport is located close to which town in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 16 An eco-tourist decides to use public transport to travel from Harare to Mutare, to Masvingo, to Gweru and back to Harare. Name the major terminuses he will use for his travel. 4 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.3 In which tourist destination or city or town do you find the following hotels?

Mbano Manor

Ancient City

Baines Bed & Breakfast

The Kingdom 2 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.1 Which of the following hotels found in Victoria Falls are classified as 5 star hotels:

Mbano Manor, N1 Hotel, The Kingdom at Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls Safari Club and Ancient City Hotel. 3 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.2 Name the famous lodge found in the southern part of Zimbabwe which is ranked as one of the best lodges in the world. 2 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.5 State any four international airports found in Zimbabwe? 4 mks

GP.FEB.20 – QU.13 State any four international airports in Zimbabwe. 4 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.12. Sango Border Post links which two countries? 2 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.15 Name any three border posts linking Zimbabwe and Mozambique. 3 mks

GP.FEB.14 – QU.9

What is the name of the World Heritage Site located near Masvingo? 1 mk

Give the name of the dam that resulted in floods in the Province in Feb 2014. 2 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.15 Which is the largest city in Zimbabwe in terms of geographical area? 1 mk

GP.FEB.09 – QU.7 Name any five border posts used to gain entry into Zimbabwe. 5 mks

GP.FEB.98 – QU.1 Name the oldest town/city in Zimbabwe. 2 mks

INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND CULTURE

for example, totems and taboos

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.16 What term is used to deﬁne a natural object, plant, or animal that acts as a symbolic emblem for a family, clan, or tribe to represent their ancestral identity and history? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.22 Give one example of a traditional taboo that protects wildlife. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.31 Why is hunting prohibited in sacred forests? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.35 What is the English animal name of the following totems?

a) Sibanda

b) Ndlovu 2 mks

GP.FEB.26 – QU.22 What is the name of the indigenous community gathering in Zimbabwe, where people come together to help each other with activities such as weeding, cultivation, or harvesting? Give both Shona and Ndebele names. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.8 What are the English and Shona names given to a group of six stars that traditionally signiﬁes rains/farming? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.12 What is the Zimbabwe National Shrine located in Matabeleland South Province where rain-making ceremonies are conducted? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.27 What is the English name of the animal totem associated with men? 3 mks

(a) Sigauke

(b) Humba

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.6 In the African culture there is a traditional belief that acts as a way of preventing over-utilisation of various specific wildlife species. Outline. 1 mk

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 6 State the two primary endeavours carried out at Great Zimbabwe during the 14th century. 2 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 12 Name any six types of traditional dances that the-local people at tourist destinations perform for tourists. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – Qu. 7 Explain what a totem is in the Zimbabwean context and how it relates to wildlife conservation? 2 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 4

Define a taboo. 2 mks

State any Karanga taboo to protect water bodies’ environment. 2 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.8 Define a totem. 2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – Qu.10 The concept of using totems demonstrates the close relationship between humans, animals and the environment. What are the vernacular names given to male and female persons with the totems of elephant and zebra. 4 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.10 In the African culture there is a traditional belief that acts as a way of preventing over-utilisation of various specific wildlife species. What is this belief? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.7 What is the traditional belief in African culture that acts as a way of preventing over-utilisation of various wildlife species? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.21 In African culture how does the use of totems contribute to conservation? 2 mks

GP.FEB.96 – QU.1 Name one animal and one bird that are usually associated with witchcraft in most Zimbabwean communities. 2 mks

TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREAS & PARKS

(and other regional game parks)

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.3 Which is the largest Transfrontier Conservation Area in the world? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.30 Name two protected areas outside Zimbabwe which form part of the Great Limpopo TFCA. 2 mks

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 h) In which year was the Memorandum of Agreement for Lower Zambezi-Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area (LOZAMAP TFCA) between Zimbabwe and Zambia signed? 1 mk

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.7 Name the Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) shared by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.8 Which THREE countries recently signed a MOA in 2024 to establish a new TFCA? 3 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 7 Which of the following statements are true about Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs)? (State whether True/False). 3 mks

A) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAS) play a crucial role in promoting conservation and sustainable development within national borders.

B) A Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFC A) is a large-scale conservation initiative that spans national borders. typically involving multiple countries.

C) TFCAs are established to promote the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources. biodiversity, and ecosystems in non-transboundary regions

D) TFCAs aim to overcome the limitations imposed by national boundaries and create larger interconnected landscapes that allow for the free movement of wildlife, facilitate habitat connectivity, and promote ecological processes.

E) TFCAs are designed to protect and conserve ecosystems, including protected areas, wildlife corridors, and other critical habitats, which may extend across multiple rivers.

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 8 Name the protected areas that are part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 17 In terms of trans-frontier parks, what do the following abbreviations stand for?

i. KAZA 2 mks

ii. ZIMOZA 2 mks

iii. GLTP 2 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.5 State any four Transfrontier Conservation Areas of which Zimbabwe is a part. 4 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.13

State the name of the world’s largest Transfrontier Conservation Area.

1 mk

How big is this Transfrontier Conservation Area? 2 mks

In terms of land area covered what is each country’s proportional contribution (as a percentage) in the Transfrontier Conservation Area? 5 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 21 Give the name of a TFCA shared by Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana. 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.3. Which countries form the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 9 Which countries form the ZIMOZA Transfrontier Conservation Area. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.4 Give any two TFCAs that you are familiar with. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.5 What is the difference between a TFCA and TFCP? 3 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.13 Name any six Transfrontier Conservation Areas of which Zimbabwe is a part 6 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.9 In which country is the Serengeti National Park? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.6

Which three countries form the Limpopo-Shashe Transfrontier Conservation Area? 3 mks

Which World Heritage Site is found in this Transfrontier Conservation Area? 1 mk

GP.FEB.15 – QU.4 Which countries make up KAZA Transfrontier Conservation Area? 5 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.11 Give the name of the TFCA shared by Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.5 Which three countries constitute the Greater Mapungugwe Transfrontier Conservation area? 3 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.13 Name any four countries of the KAZA-Upper Zambezi Transfrontier Park. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.11 Five Southern African countries signed an agreement on the 23rd of August, 2011, to create a giant Conservation Zone. Name this zone and the countries that signed the Agreement 5 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU.7 In which country do we find Serengeti National Park? 1 mk

GP.FEB.10 – QU.13 What is a Transfrontier Conservation Area? 5 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.13 Which countries form the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park? 2 mks

GP.FEB.06 – QU.1 Name the three governments involved in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. 3 mks

CAN.MARCH.03 – QU.6 What is the name of the Zambian National Park opposite Mana Pools? 1 mk

GP.FEB.99 – QU. 2 Where in Africa are the following National Parks found?

Kruger National Park

Serengeti National Park 2 mks

VEGETATION

GP.FEB.26 – QU.14 Which Specially Protected tree species is endemic to the Nyuni Hills in southern Zimbabwe, particularly near Ngundu? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.9 Which Specially Protected Indigenous Plant is termed “living fossil” because they have existed since the time of the dinosaurs? 1 mk

GP.FEB.22 – QU.10 You are on a guided walk with your clients and you see a very big, magnificent baobab tree. However, the baobab appears to be closer than it actually is. Explain to your clients why it appears to be close when in fact it is some distance away. 5 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 4 State the name of the flower that is the National Flower of Zimbabwe. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 2 Unplanned ﬁres have become common in most parts of Zimbabwe especially during the dry periods. Give reasons for this.

2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.14 Give the common names of the following plants:

Brachystegia glauscens

Combretum zeyheri

GP.FEB.14 – QU.11

Give the name of a thorn tree which is well known for making tyre punctures. 1 mk

What is the botanical name of the msasa tree? 2 mks

GP.FEB.14 – QU.12 Which plant has flowers but has no leaves. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.10 Give the botanical names of the following plants:

Msasa 2 mks

Mopane 2 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.11 How do woody plant species physically defend themselves against browsing? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.13 Which is the most widespread tree of the Acacia family in Southern Africa? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.14 What thorn-bearing ground creeper can be used as a soap substitute? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.3 What term is given to the process whereby plants manufacture their own food. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.20 Describe:

Two ecological benefits of Acacia trees in Zimbabwe

Three socio-economic benefits of Acacia trees in Zimbabwe 5 mks

GP.02/03? – QU.12 What are the Latin (scientific) names for the following:

Waterberry 1 mk

GP.FEB.98 – QU.16 Name five uses of the baobab tree. 10 mks

VEHICLES

GP.FEB.17 – QU.8 Outline the steps involved when you want to replace a punctured tyre on a vehicle on a busy road. 5 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.8 What determines the actual schedule of car maintenance? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.19 When a vehicle emits white smoke, what will be the problem? 2 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU.5 What is the minimum age for driving a Class Four Vehicle in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

CAN.SEPT.09 – QU.5 You are driving back to a base at Kariba town at the end of your canoe safari. During the journey your engine overheats, and you discover a small hole in your radiator. You are far from any settlement. In order to get your clients back to Kariba in good time what will you do to fix the radiator? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.22 Whilst on a safari hunt you have a puncture and discover that your jack is faulty. How do you change your wheel? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.9 On a safari you discover you have a puncture and your jack is faulty. How do you change your wheel? 3 mks

GP.FEB.08 – QU.13 When a vehicle emits white smoke, what is the problem?

1 mk

GP 05 – QU.1 What facilities would you provide on a vehicle for a hunting client? 5 mks

GP.FEB.98 – QU.8 State three minor services on a motor vehicle. 3 mks

GP.FEB.98 – QU.9 When a motor vehicle emits blue smoke, what is the problem? 3 mks

VOCABULARY & TECHNICAL TERMS

– definitions associated with wildlife and conservation

(and phobias, for some reason)

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.29 During a safari walk when a storm approaches, a client might experience a pathological, paralyzing terror of the weather itself, distinct from standard safety caution. What is the scientiﬁc term for the fear of thunder and lightning? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.13 Which rare phobia refers to fear of ﬂowers? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.6 Which therapy is most commonly used to treat phobias? 1 mk

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.14 In relation to the conservation of wildlife what is the Red Data Book? 2 mks

GP.FEB.24 – QU. 13 What term is given to a person with fear of:

a. Snakes

b. Aversion to foreign people, cultures, or things

c. Fear of insects 3 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 12 What term is used to describe all nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as traditional cultures prevailing in natural areas? 1 mk

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.11 What is a pristine wilderness? 2 mks

GP.MARCH.21 – QU.13 What is the term given to an abnormal fear of water? 2 mks

GP.OCT.20 – QU.9 What is the Red Data book in the wildlife industry? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.5. In relation to natural resources conservation define a “hotspot”. 2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 5 What is the name of the phobia involving an abnormal fear of:

a) Spiders

b) Height

c) Snakes

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 14 Veld ﬁres can easily escape from one area to another area through infrastructure such as culverts. What is a culvert? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.17. Fill in the table below: 4 mks

ANIMAL	MALE	FEMALE	BABY	GROUP
BABOON
BEE

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 1 What term is given to a group of the animals listed below?

i. Owls

ii. Frogs

iii. Elephants 3mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 10 Fill in the table below. 4 mks

Animal	Male	Female	Baby	Group
Leopard

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 16 Deﬁne the term “indigenous species”. 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.8. Define an alien species. 1 mk

GP.FEB.18 – QU.14. Fill in the following table:

ANIMAL	YOUNG	FEMALE	MALE	GROUP OF
Sable

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 19 Arboreal animals are those living in which type of habitat? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 22 The IUCN Red Data Book provides information on ………………………? 2 mks

GP.FEB.17 – QU.11 What is eco-tourism? 2 mks

GP.FEB.16 QU. 16 Define a) Drought 2 mks

b) Endemic species 2 mks

c ) Indigenous species 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.21 What name is given to a baby:

a) Fish

b) Owl

c) Hare 3 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU. 13 What name is given to a group of the following animals?

Leopards

Giraffe

Baboons 3 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.14 Fill in the table below:

Common Name	Male	Female	Young
e.g. elephant	bull	cow	calf
Ostrich
Zebra

6 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU. 4 Fill in the table below with the names of females, males, babies and groups of the animals given below. 2 mks

COMMON NAME	FEMALE	MALE	BABY	GROUP
Cheetah
Elephant

GP.AUG.13 – QU. 21. What term is given to a group of:

Hippos

Leopards 2 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.22 What term is given to the sound that is produced by:

rhinos

owls 2 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.13 What name is given to a baby:

fish

owl

GP.FEB.12 – QU.8 Fill in the following table. 4 mks

Animal	Term for Young	Term for Female	Term for male	Group name
Elephant

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.12 What term is given to an animal which predominantly feeds on:

Herbaceous plants

Woody plants

Both meat and plants 3 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.14

Name the three small bones that are found in mammalian ears. 3 mks

b) Crocodiles have got thecodent type of teeth. Describe these teeth. 3 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.7 Name the sounds made by the following animals:

Eagle

Cricket

Rhinoceros

Jackal

Hyena

Lion 6 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.14 What is the difference between a monetary policy and a fiscal policy? 4 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.4 Name the four stomachs found in ruminant animals. 4 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.3 What is meant by the term “rutting”. 2 mks

GP.FEB.06 – QU.5 Define the following:

Herbivore

Carnivore

Artiodacty

Ruminant

Grazer 5 mks

GP.02/03? – QU.8 What do you understand by the terms “dagga boy” and “jumbo”’ 4 mks

WILDLIFE

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.4 Which “Big Five” animal species has a highly complex matriarchal social structure led by the oldest female? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.5 In Human-Wildlife Conﬂict mitigation what is the purpose of a predator-proof boma? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.10 Which Specially Protected bird species are most affected by poisoning incidents? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 j) What is Zimbabwe‘s ranking globally in terms of rhino population? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.7 The iconic Kenyan elephant named Craig, a legendary “super tusker” passed away on January 3, 2026.

a) How old was the elephant when he passed away? 1 mk

b) What was the average weight, in kilograms, of each tusk at the time of his passing? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.19 Which of the Small Five animals is considered one of the strongest animals in the world relative to its size? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.26 For which of the Big Five animals in Zimbabwe has species-speciﬁc management planning not yet been developed? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.1 What was the name of the collared male lion, involved in an Oxford University research project which was legally hunted in June 2025? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.5 Which member of the Small Five animals is an insect that digs conical traps in sandy soil to catch prey? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.13 Which carnivore typically leaves retractable claw marks that may not appear in its spoor? 1 mk (quoted as expressed)

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.15 Which bird can become a problem around agricultural areas due to feeding on grains? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.16 Which snake is famous for having the largest fangs of any African snake? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.19 Which two crops are commonly planted as live fences to deter elephants in the mitigation of human-wildlife conflict (HWC)? 2 mks

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.1 What is the common name for Kobus ellipsiprymnus? 1 mk

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.12 Name TWO Recreational Parks in Zimbabwe where you will find white rhino. 2 mks

GP.FEB.2025 – QU.13

a. Which Lake in Zimbabwe resulted in the death of wildlife and fish due to poisoning in December 2024? 1 mk

b. what was the name of the bacteria suspected of causing the poisoning mortalities in question? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.9

How many different types of snake species are found in Zimbabwe?

How many of these species are not venomous? 2 mks

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 13 Besides Africa, state any other continents were painted dogs are found in the wild. 1 mk

GP.FEB.23 – QU. 14 State the name of the most trafficked animal in the world 1 mk

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 5 Why should one avoid guinea fowls when tracking animals? 2 mks

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 6 What is the scientific name of the animal that appears on the National Parks logo? 1 mk

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 11 Which bird species is known as the icon of Africa? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.4. Which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.10. Give the scientific names of the black and white rhinos. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.12. Distinguish between a migrant and nomad species. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.11. Select Specially Protected species from the list below:

Cycads, storks, hammerkop, sabi star, 2 mks

GP.SEPT.19 – QU.16. What is the difference in the sound made by a dying buffalo and that made by a charging buffalo? 2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 4 What management strategy is followed to keep the population of the African elephant in balance with native vegetation in protected areas?

2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 6 How many pairs of wings does a bee have?

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 11 State the three main wildlife production systems. 3mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 12 In relation to conservation of wildlife, what is the Red Data Book? 2 mks

GP.FEB.19 – QU. 16 From the list given below, are there any specially protected species? If your answer is yes, then pick any one species. Sabi star, hamerkop, vultures, all stocks (sic – imagine they mean “storks”), cheetah, hartebeest. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 9 You are looking for a wounded elephant and you ﬁnd fresh spoor. How would you decide whether the animal was walking or running? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 11 Both male and female giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) have horns. Which has tufts of hair on the horns? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 15 State the other three Specially Protected Animals besides gemsbok, pangolin, black rhino, cheetah, white rhino and aardwolf. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 20 Name the sound produced by a rhino. 1 mk

GP.FEB.18 – QU.6. White rhino, black rhino, pangolin and cheetah are all Specially Protected Animals. List four other Specially Protected Animals. 4 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.13. Name the sounds made by the following animals:

Eagles

Rhinoceroses

Hyenas 3 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.16. What colour is a black mamba snake? 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.18. According to the Parks and Wildlife Act of 1996 animals are categorized into Problem Animals and Dangerous Animals. Into which of these categories do the following animals fall?

Leopard,

Spotted hyena,

Buffalo,

Wild dog 4 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 11 Which tree species is mostly preferred by African elephants in the Zambezi valley? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 13 What is the common name for Kobus ellipsiprymnus?

1 mk

GP.SEPT.17 – QU. 18 What term is given to a female elephant? 1 mk

GP.FEB.17 – QU.10 Give the scientiﬁc names each of the animals given below:

a. Sable

b. Tiger ﬁsh 4 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.6 State the three types of venom found in snakes.

3 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.20 Up to how many times do humming birds beat their wings per second? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.23 What is the common name for Kobus ellipsiprymnus? 1 mk

GP.FEB.16 – QU.14 Which bird species is known as the icon of Africa? Give a reason for your answer. 3 mks

GP.FEB.16 – QU.4 How far can an owl rotate its head? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.15 – QU. 2.

a) What is the name of the famous lion that was killed adjacent to Hwange National Park in early July of this year? 1 mk

b) Why do you think this lion received so much publicity in the media? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.6 You are on a hunt and your client shows you a certain bird from a distance, which is flying up, down and backwards. What bird could this be? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.11 When do we celebrate the World Rhino Day? 1 mk

GP.FEB.15 – QU.14 You are looking for an elephant and you find fresh spoor.

Explain how you would know from the tracks in which direction the elephant is travelling.

How would you decide whether the animal was walking or running? 3 mks

GP.FEB.14 – QU.10 Name one common goose found in Zimbabwe. 2 mks

GP.FEB.14 – QU.13

Give the name of the bird on the Zimbabwean flag.

Which bird turns its head upside down to eat?

Which bird has legs but can’t walk? 6 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.15 Below is the dental formula for a certain animal. Calculate the total numbers of:

Premolars 1mk

Molars 1 mk

Teeth on the upper jaw 2 mks

I	C	PM	M
1/2	1/1	0/2	2/0

GP.FEB.14 – QU.19 Name one common goose found in Zimbabwe. 2 mks

GP.FEB.14 – QU.20 Which of the large carnivores is most disadvantaged when it comes to protecting its prey? 2 mks

GP.13 – QU.7 Describe the danger signals of a charging elephant. 4 mks

GP.13 – QU.10 What is the principle and most important form of utilisation of elephants in Zimbabwe? 3 mks

GP.13 – QU.16 Which one, between the zebra and the common duiker, is a water dependent animal? 1 mk

GP.13 – QU.17 Name the swiftest antelope found in Southern Africa. 2 mks

GP.13 – QU.18 Give the name of an animal with poorly developed eyes and which is said to be afraid of nothing and is among the fiercest of living mammals. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.9 Animals with backbone can be broken down into five groups by distinguishing characteristics. Name them. 5 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.18 According to the Parks and Wildlife Act (1996) animals are categorised into Problem Animals and Dangerous Animals. Into which of these two groups do the following animals fall? Leopard, spotted hyena, buffalo, wild dog 4 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.23. Name the swiftest antelope found in Southern Africa. 2 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.24 Which one of the following animals, zebra and common duiker, is a water dependant animal? 1 mk

GP.MAY.13 – QU.2 Up to how many times do humming birds beat their wings per second. 2 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.3 A completely blind chameleon will still take on the colour of its environment. True/false? 1 mk

GP.MAY.13 – QU.5 Rodent teeth never stop growing. True/false? 1 mk

GP.MAY.13 – QU.6 What term is given to a female elephant? 2 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.8 Out of the following which animal is the most poisonous?

Sea wasp

King cobra

Coral snake 2 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.9 Out of the following, which reptile is the best mother?

Snake

Tortoise

Crocodile 1 mk

GP.MAY.13 – QU.10 What colour is a black mamba snake? 2 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.11 How many legs does a crab have? 2 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.12 Which bird can fly up, down and backwards? 2 mks

GP.MAY.13 – QU.14 Give a reason why cheetahs cannot climb trees. 2 mks

GP.FEB.13 – QU.12

Courtship in eagles is when the female eagle makes the male eagle chase a twig that she drops from high in the sky to the ground and bring it to her several times. True/False? 1 mk

An eagle is a scavenger. True/False? 1 mk

GP.FEB.12 – QU.6 Eagles are very good at spotting potential prey from a long distance. Why? 2 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.15 What is the scientific name of a reptile specially protected in Zimbabwe? 2 mks

GP.FEB.12 – QU.16 Plovers (now lapwings) or dotterels are a type of bird classified as:

Hawks

Waders

Ducks

Cranes

GP.FEB.12 – QU.18 Which animal species appears in the Parks and Wildlife Management badge? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.2 What animal species makes up the majority of the lion’s diet in a healthy wild? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.11 – QU.12 Calculate the total number of teeth of an animal with the following dental formula. 2 mks

	Incisor	Canine	Premolar	Molar
Upper jaw	2	1	1	2
Lower jaw	2	1	2	2

GP.FEB.11 – QU.9 State any two ways of determining the age of rhinos. 2 mks

GP.FEB.11 – QU.11 What is the common name for Kobus ellipsiprymnus? 1 mk

GP.FEB.11 – QU.12 Name the four types of teeth found in most omnivorous animals 4 mks

GP.FEB.10 – QU.8 Which bird species would you find amongst the first birds on a natural kill? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.3 What is the scientific name of a leopard? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.5 Which area in Zimbabwe is commonly associated with trout fish? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.16 Zimbabwe as a tourist destination boasts of the “Big Five” as one of its major tourist attractions. Name the other four of the Big Five, apart from the lion. 4 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.4 Which is the largest snake in terms of size in:

The world?

b. Africa? 2 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.19 The Thompson’s gazelle is one of the antelopes where both males and females have horns. What is the structural difference between the horns? 2 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.13

From which lake were the kapenta fish introduced into Lake Kariba?

In which country is this lake found? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.7 What species of jackal occurs in the Chewore Safari Area?

1 mk

GP.FEB.08 – QU.14 Name three bee-eaters that may be seen in Zimbabwe. 3 mks

GP.FEB.08 – QU.10 What animal species is the emblem of Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority? 1 mk

GP.FEB.08 – QU.20 Name two Recreational Parks in Zimbabwe where you will find white rhinos apart from Lake Chivero Recreational Park. 2 mks

GP.FEB.06 – QU.2 What is a “mock charge” by an elephant? 4 mks

GP.SEPT.06 – QU. 8 Fill in the following table with a tick in the appropriate box

(10 mks)

Species	Females with horns	Females without horns
Buffalo
Duiker
Sable
Tsessebe
Bushbuck
Eland
Wildebeest
Roan
Grysbok
Waterbuck

GP.FEB.06 – QU.6 How many species of vulture are found in Zimbabwe? Which of these would you find amongst the first birds on a natural kill? 2 mks

GP.FEB.06 – QU.9 Are insects beneficial to man? How? 2 mks

GP.FEB.06 – QU.12 Name three species of primate found in Zimbabwe. 3 mks

GP.FEB.06 – QU.15 Is a blesbok indigenous in Zimbabwe? What species is it closely related to? 2 mks

GP.02/03? – QU.11 Describe five differences between a black and a white rhino. 5 mks

GP.02/03? – QU.12 What are the Latin (scientific) names for the following:

Hyena (brown)

Water berry

Fish eagle

Python 4 mks

GP.FEB.99 – QU.5 Distinguish between the male and female of the following species:

elephant

zebra

black rhino

ostrich

warthog

Give the scientific and Shona/Ndebele names for the above animals. 10 mks

GP.FEB.99 – QU.7 Name the smallest duiker found in Zimbabwe. State its preferred habitat and food type. How does this duiker mark its territory?

10 mks

GP.FEB.99 – QU.9 What do you understand by “bird of prey”. State any two examples of such. 6 mks

GP.FEB.98 – QU.14 List the Big Five. 5 mks

GP.FEB.98 – QU.13 List the differences between a black and a white rhino. 10 mks

GP.FEB.96 – QU.5 Name one particular feature that can distinguish the spoor of black rhino and white rhino. 1 mk

GP.FEB.96 – QU.13 Give the vernacular name (Shona or Ndebele) for the following:

warthog

bushpig

giraffe

sable antelope

roan antelope 5 mks

GP.FEB.96 – QU.14 Name five species of roller found in Zimbabwe. 5 mks

WORLD HERITAGE & RAMSAR SITES

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.8 Which UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the capital of the Kingdom of Butua? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.7 Apart from Victoria Falls, Chinhoyi Caves and Lake Manyame name FOUR other Ramsar Wetland Sites of International Importance occurring in Zimbabwe. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.23 – QU. 1

a. List the ﬁve World Heritage Sites found in Zimbabwe. 2.5 mks

b. State the year of inscription of each of these heritage sites. 2.5 mks

GP.FEB.14 – QU.9 What is the name of the World Heritage Site located near Masvingo? 1 mk

GP AUG.13 – QU.7 Name any two World Heritage Sites in Zimbabwe.

2 mk

GP.FEB.13 – QU.19 Are Chewore and Sapi Safari areas World Heritage Sites found in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.08 – QU.8 Give the names of any four World Heritage Sites in Zimbabwe. 4 mks

GP.FEB.96 – QU.– 12 Name the World Heritage Sites in Zimbabwe. 4 mks

GP.FEB.96 – QU.11 How many areas/features are “World Heritage Sites” in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

ZAMBEZI RIVER

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.5 Name the individual falls making up Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.17

Which river is the longest in the southern region of Africa? 1 mk

How long is this river from its source to mouth? 2 mks

Name the source country of this river. 1 mk

CAN.FEB.15 – QU.12 What is the distance of the Zambezi River from source to mouth? 1 mk

GP.FEB.14 – QU.16 Where are the source and mouth of the Zambesi River? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.13 Name any two man-made lakes made along the Zambezi River. 2 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.16

Where is the source of the Zambezi River? 1 mk

How long is the Zambezi River from its source to its mouth? 1 mk

CAN.MARCH.03 – QU.1

Write down the names of two existing hydro-electric power stations on the Zambezi River. 2 mks

List two potential hydro-electric power sites on the Zambezi River. 3 mks

CAN.MARCH.03 – QU.3 What is the estimated distance of the Zambezi River from its source to its mouth? 1 mk

CAN.FEB.97 – QU.9 Where is the source of the Zambezi River? 1mk

KARIBA

CAN.FEB.15 – QU.11 What is the length of Kariba Dam Wall and how high is it? 2 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.9 Kariba Dam is situated along which river? 1 mk

CAN.MARCH.03 – QU.4 What is the length of the Kariba shoreline on the Zimbabwean side? 1 mk

CAN Mar.03 – QU.5 How many flood gates are there on the Kariba Dam wall? 1 mks

VICTORIA FALLS

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.4

How many falls make up the Victoria Falls? 1 mk

Name them. 5 mks

GP.13 – QU.1 David Livingstone was the first white man to discover the Victoria Falls. In what year was this? 1 mk

GP.13 – QU.2 Who did all the Victoria Falls paintings that we see today? 1 mk

GP.FEB.13 – QU.17

How high is the Victoria Falls?

How wide is the Victoria Falls? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.4 Which tourist attraction is associated with “Mosi-oa-tunya”? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.13 What does “Mosi-oa-tunya”mean in English? 2 mks

GP.FEB.08 – QU.17 How wide is Victoria Falls? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.07 – QU.3 In which province is Victoria Falls town found? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.07 – QU.16 What does “Mosi-oa-tunya” mean in English? 2 mks

GP.AUG.03 – QU.3 How high and how wide is the Victoria Falls? 2 mks

ZIMBABWE: FACTS & FIGURES

GENERAL FACTS & FIGURES

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.1 Which is the biggest Botanical Reserve in the Parks Estate of Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.9 Which national park is famous for the Presidential Elephant Herd in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.11 What is the name of the colonial battle where an entire unit of British forces was defeated by Ndebele warriors. in 1893, whose remains lie inside a large, square granite monument, located a short walk from Cecil John Rhodes’s grave in Matopos? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 i) What is the height of the eternal ﬂame at the National Heroes Acre in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.18 Which waterfall has the highest drop in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.26 – QU.19 Which river forms part of the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 a) What is the emergency contact number for the Fire Department in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 c) In which year was the Middle Zambezi Man and Biosphere Reserve established? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.1 d) What percentage of Zimbabwe’s total surface area is covered by aquatic ecosystems? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.4 Which country was voted the best country to visit by Forbes magazine in 2025? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.16 Which Zimbabwean court has jurisdiction over disputes related to government decisions, local authorities, and public bodies? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.17 How many women traditional chiefs are there in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.26 – QU.18 Which traditional leader is responsible for the collection of taxes, levies and other charges payable according under the Rural District Council Act, Chapter 29:13? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.11 In which Zimbabwean town was the ﬁrst armed confrontation between freedom ﬁghters and Rhodesian forces in 1966? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.25 – QU.28 Name four Zimbabwean TV channels that are available on both the DStv platform and the ZimDigital decoder. 4 mks

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.10 List THREE main sections that make up Great Zimbabwe Ruins? 3 mks

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.11 What is the administrative capital of Matabeleland North Province? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.24 – QU.16 Which two Zimbabwean towns had the following colonial names: 2 mks

a) Melsetter

b) Enkeldoorn

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 2 State three funny facts about Binga Mountain. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 8 Besides The Herald, The Chronicle, The Sunday Mail and Kwayedza state any other three newspapers of Zimbabwe. 3 mks

GP.SEPT.21 – QU. 19 Which is the furthest inland dam in Zimbabwe.

GP.JUNE.21 – QU. 14 Give the name of the 2 types of Covid 19 vaccine donated to Zimbabwe by China. 1 mk

GP.OCT.20 – QU.11 What does the name “Zimbabwe” mean?

GP.OCT.20 – QU.12 State the reasons for the construction of Great Zimbabwe. 2 mks

GP.FEB.18 – QU.4. Name the largest inland dam in Zimbabwe. 1 mk

GP.FEB.16 – QU.15 What is the general area of Zimbabwe in hectares? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.10

Which is the largest inland lake in Zimbabwe?

In which province is this lake found? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.14 – QU.5 Where in Zimbabwe would you find a tree known as “The Big Tree”? 1 mk

GP.FEB.14 – QU.10 Name one water sport held in Zimbabwe which brings fishermen from all over the world. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.13 – QU.15 How much in terms of hectares does Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority own? 1 mk

GP.FEB.11 – QU.13 How many rhinos were poached recently (in 2011) in Matopos National Park? 1 mk

GP.FEB.11 – QU.19 In which famous area do we find diamond deposits in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.09 – QU.2 Which river do South Africa and Zimbabwe share on their boundaries? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.3 Where in Zimbabwe would you expect to find the continuation of the African Rift Valley system? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.4 Where is the highest mountain in Zimbabwe located? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.11 Name any five communal areas that have Rural Council Status. 5 mks

GP.SEPT.06 – QU.2 Who was Lobengula and how did he influence early hunting in this region? 2 mks

PROVINCES & TOWNS

GP.SEPT.18 – QU. 17 Which ZIMPARKS Recreational Park is closest to Masvingo town? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.16 – QU.15 Which province is hosting the 2016 ZANU(PF) National Congress? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.15 – QU.10

Which is the largest inland lake in Zimbabwe?

In which province is this lake found? 2 mks

GP.AUG.13 – QU.5 Which province in Zimbabwe has the highest population density? 1 mk

GP.FEB.13 – QU.18 Which monument is thought to be origin of Zimbabwe’s name and in which province is it found? 2 mks

GP.FEB.09 – QU.8 After Independence a lot of streets and towns had their names changed. What name was given to Harare during the Colonial era? 1 mk

GP.FEB.09 – QU.20 In which province is the Great Zimbabwe monument found? 1 mk

GP.FEB.98 – QU.1 Name the oldest town/city in Zimbabwe. 2 mks

WEATHER

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 8 Detached clouds in the form of white, delicate ﬁlaments or white (or mostly white) patches or narrow bands. These clouds have a ﬁbrous (hair-like) appearance, or a silky sheen, or both, clouds leave milky white swirls and curls etched across the sky. Identify the type of cloud. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.22 – QU. 9 Describe the weather associated with cumulonimbus clouds. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.08 – QU.19 What month is generally regarded as the hottest in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.FEB.08 – QU.6 What is generally regarded as the coolest month in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

Paddy Pacey

Zimbabwean field guide and trainer of aspiring guides

TOPICS THAT OCCUR ON THIS PAPER

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL PAPER

SOME FACTS WORTH LOOKING UP & MEMORISING JUST BEFORE THE EXAM

GENERAL PAPER, ASSORTED

ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS & TRADE FAIRS

ARITHMETIC

CAMPFIRE

CITES

C.O.P. MEETINGS

CURRENT AFFAIRS

DATES

FIRST AID, SAFETY & HEALTH

FLAG & NATIONAL COAT OF ARMS

GOVERNMENT MINISTERS/MINISTRIES & OFFICE HOLDERS, ZIMBABWEAN & INTERNATIONAL LEADERS

GUIDING TRAINING, PRACTICE & ETHICS

NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

RADIO COMMUNICATION

SPORT

TOWNS & CITIES, AIRPORTS, HOTELS & TOURIST DESTINATIONS, HIGHWAYS, BORDER POSTS (& once buses)

INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND CULTURE

VEGETATION

VEHICLES

VOCABULARY & TECHNICAL TERMS

WILDLIFE

WORLD HERITAGE & RAMSAR SITES

ZAMBEZI RIVER

ZIMBABWE: FACTS & FIGURES

GENERAL FACTS & FIGURES

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