WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2496

12,476.

The Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) collapsed because of

A.

leadership struggle

B.

the ban on the press by the government

C.

high-handedness by the leadership

D.

corruption and nepotism

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,477.

Under the Independence Constitutions of Nigeria, the Court of Appeal was the

A.

West African Court of Appeal

B.

Sharia Court of Nigeria

C.

Privy Council in Britain

D.

Supreme Military Council

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,478.

Which of the following Nigerian constitutions brought the Northern Provinces into the Legislative Council?

A.

The 1979 Constitution

B.

The Richards Constitution

C.

The Clifford Constitution

D.

The Lyttleton Constitution

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12,479.

Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse?

A.

Depression

B.

Inefficiency

C.

Cowardice

D.

Victimization

Correct answer is A

Drug abuse leads to depression among many other consequences. Reaching for drugs or alcohol to lift spirits can cause symptoms of depression and substance abuse to worsen. Depression poses risks like accidental injury, self-harm, suppressed immune system and weakened body, making people more susceptible to physical illness.

 

12,480.

Rule by decrees is associated with

A.

military government

B.

totalitarian governments

C.

democratic system

D.

delegated legislation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.