WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2508

12,536.

One way of being infected with HIV/AIDS is through

A.

The use of unsterilized sharp objects

B.

Sitting close to HIV/AIDS patients

C.

Having handshakes with persons living with HIV/AIDS

D.

Sharing clothes with HIV/AIDS infected persons

Correct answer is A

Using unsterilized needles, clippers, or other sharp objects can increase the chances of getting HIV.

 

12,537.

Which of the following cannot motivate human trafficking?

A.

Poverty

B.

Greed

C.

Low self-esteem

D.

Education

Correct answer is D

The Root Cause of Human Trafficking is poverty, lack of education, immigration policy, environmental conditions, fractured families, and a lack of good job opportunities. 

 

12,538.

Which of the following is not a symptom of HIV/AIDS?

A.

Loss of appetite and weight

B.

Unexplained feverish condition

C.

Infections that often resist treatment

D.

Systematic growth of the body

Correct answer is D

The following are some of the signs of HIV/AIDS in its early stage

  • headache
  • fever
  • tiredness
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • sore throat
  • thrush
  • rash
  • muscle and joint pain
  • ulcers in the mouth
  • ulcers on the genitals
  • night sweats
  • diarrhea

12,539.

Which of the following people suffer most in human trafficking?

A.

Girls

B.

Boys

C.

Children

D.

Adults

Correct answer is C

Victims of human trafficking are frequently lured by false promises of a lucrative job, stability, education, or a loving relationship. Victims can be men or women, adults or children. Young children and teenagers are affected more by this menace.

12,540.

Drug abuse can best be prevented in the society by

A.

Arresting and prosecuting drug vendors

B.

Engaging in drug enlightenment

C.

Canvassing capital punishment for drug peddlers

D.

Prohibiting the sales of drugs at the motor park

Correct answer is B

The youth alone can not prevent drug abuse, as drug abuse is actually very common amongst all ages. Its needs to be a combined effort amongst the community to stop drug abuse. We have to engage in telling people the dangers eminent in taking hard drugs. This can be done by organizing programmes, seminars, symposiums etc on the dangers on drug abuse. The programs should be designed for various ages and can be used in individual or group settings, such as the school and home.