WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2584

12,916.

An agency established by the federal government of Nigeria to protect rights of citizens is

A.

Center for human rights and development

B.

Human rights watch

C.

Legal aid council

D.

Human rights monitor

Correct answer is A

Center for human rights and development was founded in 1999 to promote human rights and curtail human right abuse.

12,917.

The defence of the territorial integrity of a country by her people is part of

A.

Political participation

B.

Political culture

C.

Self determination

D.

Duties and obligation

Correct answer is D

The Duties and obligations;  is something that a citizen is required to do, by law. Examples of duties/obligations are: obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation and serving on juries.

12,918.

In the contemporary society, youths can display nationalistic role by showing the following attitudes except

A.

Discouraging corrupt practices

B.

Exploiting the environment for the betterment of the people

C.

Contributing to the development of the society

D.

Showing indifference to national issues

Correct answer is D

Indifference is a major problem in our society today.  Indifference in this case is a state of lack of interest, concern, or sympathy towards national issues. If we want to be responsible for the changes that we would like to see in our communities, indifference and inaction can greatly thwart that duty and should be avoided.

 

12,919.

The saying ''ask for what you can do for your own country and not what your country can do for you'' denotes that

A.

The country owes you no obligation as a citizen

B.

Citizens have both constitutional rights and obligation

C.

Fundamental rights are to be safeguarded by the citizens

D.

Service and reward does not go together

Correct answer is B

The qoute mean that, citizens should not only think about how the country can help them achieve their full potential or improve their lives. Instead,  citizens should be an active member of society and help improve the country. The quote also speaks against waiting on someone else to come and do something for you, but rather for one to do what you can to make your own situation better, which helps our country progress.

12,920.

Discipline is describe as the

A.

Ability to show hospitality

B.

State or quality of being brave

C.

Tendency to fight

D.

Ability to behave in a controlled manner

Correct answer is D

Discipline: The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.