Question 14
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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HAUSA_L1
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objective
The Hausa proverb "Da ruwa ba ya tsami, ba a san ƙasa mai kyau" is often quoted. Translate this proverb into English, explain its deeper meaning, and illustrate its application by describing a realistic scenario in contemporary Hausa society where the proverb would be relevant.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Translation: "When the water is not sour, one does not recognise good soil." Meaning: Good conditions are required to appreciate the value of something; people often overlook worth until circumstances improve. Example: After a severe drought, heavy rains finally fall on a previously barren field. The community then sees how fertile the land is and decides to invest in farming it, illustrating the proverb's point that only when conditions are favourable can the true quality of the land be recognised.
B.
Translation: ‘When the water is not sour, the good soil is not known.' Meaning: Only when something goes bad do we recognize its value, suggesting that hardship reveals worth. Example: A family only appreciates a hardworking sibling after they move away, illustrating the proverb's point that loss makes people see true contributions.
C.
Translation: ‘When water is sweet, the land is fertile.' Meaning: Sweet water indicates fertile land, implying that pleasant conditions guarantee good soil. Example: After a gentle rain, farmers immediately plant crops, believing the mild weather alone ensures a bountiful harvest, which reflects the misinterpreted proverb.
D.
Translation: ‘Without sour water, good soil cannot be found.' Meaning: One must search diligently for quality land, emphasizing effort in discovery. Example: A miner spends months probing different sites before locating a rich vein, demonstrating the idea that perseverance is needed to uncover valuable resources.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Translation: "When the water is not sour, one does not recognise good soil." Meaning: Good conditions are required to appreciate the value of something; people often overlook worth until circumstances improve. Example: After a severe drought, heavy rains finally fall on a previously barren field. The community then sees how fertile the land is and decides to invest in farming it, illustrating the proverb's point that only when conditions are favourable can the true quality of the land be recognised.
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This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2022
Hausa L1
Question 14.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2022
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Hausa L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
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