WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2222

11,106.

Combating human trafficking requires the efforts of

A.

Government, educational bodies, religious organisations excluding civil services

B.

International bodies, pressure groups and other non-governmental agencies only

C.

Individuals, government, non-governmental agencies including international bodies

D.

Government and non-governmental agencies excluding the students

Correct answer is C

Combating human trafficking requires the efforts of everyone, including individuals, government, non-governmental agencies, and international bodies. Human trafficking is a global problem that requires a coordinated, international response.

11,107.

Use the write up below to answer the question

Driving on the highways entails being very watchful, observant and attentive to one's surrounding, else you many run into an object or someone. Most accidents are caused by human factors.

From the above statement, it is clear that accidents can be

A.

Discouraged

B.

Prevented

C.

Managed

D.

Eliminated

Correct answer is B

The passage implies that by being watchful, observant, and attentive, accidents can be prevented. Therefore, the correct answer is 'prevented'.

11,108.

Which of the following factors have made political apathy in Nigeria more pronounced?

A.

Long period of dictatorship and election rigging

B.

Indiscriminate registration of parties and illiteracy

C.

Poverty, ethnicity and religious fanaticism

D.

Use of card readers and complexity of voting procedure

Correct answer is A

Political apathy, or lack of interest in politics, can be caused by a variety of factors. In the context of Nigeria, a long period of dictatorship and election rigging can lead to a sense of disillusionment and cynicism about the political process, making people less likely to participate.

11,109.

Legislative arm of government can check the executive by 

A.

Demanding the review of any act of the executive

B.

Withholding the salaries of ministers

C.

Reporting them to the supreme court

D.

Delaying the posting of ambassadors

Correct answer is A

The legislative arm of government can check the executive by demanding the review of any act of the executive. This is part of the checks and balances system in a democratic government, where each branch of government has some measure of influence over the other branches and may choose to block procedures of the other branches.

 

11,110.

Civil societies act mainly as a link between

A.

Individuals of divergent interests

B.

Different opposing communities

C.

Government and international bodies

D.

Government and the populace

Correct answer is D

Civil societies act mainly as a link between government and the populace. They play a crucial role in raising awareness of social issues, advocating for change, and facilitating communication between the public and the government.