Corruption

10 Grade 6 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Corruption, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   6 marks

   Explain three ways Muslim youth can help to fight corruption in their community.

   (6 marks)

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   Any three explained (2 marks each): being honest and refusing to give or take bribes; reporting corrupt acts to the right authorities; doing their work/duties fairly; encouraging others to be truthful; leading by good example; not cheating in exams or work. Award 1 for point, 1 for explanation.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which word refers to bribery, one of the common forms of corruption?

   A. Sadaka

   B. Rushwa

   C. Amana

   D. Zakat

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a form of corruption?

   A. Greeting elders

   B. Cheating in examinations

   C. Helping the poor

   D. Praying on time

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   State three effects of corruption on the society.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three (1 mark each): it increases poverty; it denies deserving people their rights/opportunities; it slows down development; it causes injustice and unfairness; it destroys trust; it spreads dishonesty. Accept other valid effects.

5. Question 5

   2 marks

   State two qualities a Muslim should have in order to avoid corruption.

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   (a) Give the Islamic ruling on bribery.

   (b) State two reasons why Islam forbids corruption.

   (4 marks)

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A driver secretly offers money to a traffic officer to avoid paying a fine. This act is an example of what?

   A. Charity

   B. Cooperation

   C. Trade

   D. Bribery (corruption)

   (1 mark)

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   In Islam, what is the ruling on giving or taking a bribe (rushwa)?

   A. It is optional

   B. It is forbidden (haram)

   C. It is recommended

   D. It is rewarded

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   According to a hadith of the Prophet (SAW), both the giver and the receiver of a bribe are described as what?

   A. Forgiven

   B. Praised

   C. Cursed

   D. Rewarded

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which quality, encouraged by Islam, is the opposite of corruption?

    A. Pride

    B. Honesty and trustworthiness (amana)

    C. Greed

    D. Laziness

    (1 mark)

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