WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2779

13,891.

Government as an academic field of study refers to the

A.

president and his ministers

B.

study of political institutions and processes

C.

working of the organs of government

D.

membership of international organizations

Correct answer is B

(a) Government as an academic field of study refers to the study of political institutions, processes and theories taught in schools, colleges and higher institution of learning. It is called Political Science in higher institution.

13,892.

The United Nations Secretary-General is appointed for a

A.

five-year term

B.

four-year term

C.

three-year term

D.

single-year term

Correct answer is A

The secretary-general of the United Nations is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The secretary-general serves as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations, with  five years, renewable tenure (traditionally limited to two terms)

13,893.

A government may cause a favourable change in her invisible trade account by

A.

Developing tourism and other services

B.

Imposing high tariff on exports

C.

Encouraging people to go for medical treatment abroad

D.

Increasing the export of her primary products

Correct answer is A

A government may cause a favourable change in her invisible trade account by developing tourism and other services. Invisible trade account records the movement of services across borders. It includes items such as tourism, transportation, insurance, and royalties.

 

A government can promote tourism and other services by:

 

- Investing in infrastructure, such as airports, hotels, and tourist attractions.

- Promoting the country as a tourist destination.

- Providing incentives to businesses that provide services to foreigners.

 

These measures can help to increase the number of tourists and other service providers in the country, which can lead to a favourable change in the invisible trade account.

13,894.

The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is made up of

A.

25 members

B.

26 members

C.

27 members

D.

28 members

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

13,895.

Which of the following African countries participated in the signing of the United Nations Organization (UNO) Charter in 1945?

A.

Ethiopia

B.

Tunisia

C.

Ghana

D.

Nigeria

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.