WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2318

11,586.

One of the reasons most HIV/AIDS patients act reluctant to disclose their status is because of

A.

The incurable nature of the ailment

B.

Fear of social stigmatization

C.

Lack of sufficient public awareness

D.

Shortage of health counselors

Correct answer is B

Social stigma is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, a person based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society. people living with HIV/AIDS are most times stigmatized and this makes it difficult for them to relate freely with people in a social setting.

11,587.

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is an agency of the

A.

OAU

B.

OPEC

C.

UNO

D.

NATO

E.

ECOWAS

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,588.

Which of the following is not a member of the organization of petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

A.

Kuwait

B.

Saudi Arabia

C.

Nigeria

D.

Britain

E.

Venezueia

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,589.

Which of the following statements is not correct about Nigeria's Foreign Policy during the civil war?

A.

the civil war led Nigeria to establish closer lies with the Soviet Union

B.

the civil war led Nigeria to broaden her foreign relations

C.

Nigeria establish closer ties with the other OAU member countries

D.

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with lvory Coast, Gabon and Tanzania

E.

Nigeria withdrew her membership of the UNO because the organization supported Biafra

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

11,590.

All the following are reasons for the frequent military takeover of power in Nigeria, except

A.

election malpractice

B.

corruption among top government functionaries

C.

check on communist penetration of government

D.

embezzlement of public funds

E.

tribalism and nepotism

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.