WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2874

14,366.

Which of the following is not an organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)? The

A.

Assembly of Heads of State and Government

B.

Tribunal of the Community

C.

Council of Ministers

D.

Secretariat

Correct answer is B

AU Organs

  • Judicial and Human Rights Institutions.
  • L'Assemblée de l'Union.
  • Legal Organs.
  • The Commission.
  • The Economic, Social & Cultural Council.
  • The Financial Institutions.
  • The Pan-African Parliament.
  • The Peace & Security Council.

14,367.

Which of the following international organizations did all West African countries belong to?

A.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

B.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

C.

European Union

D.

Organization of African Unity

Correct answer is D

Organization of African Unity (OAU) . Founded in 1963, it aims to safeguard the interests and independence of all African states, encourage the continent's development, and settle disputes among member states. Its headquarters are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. All west African states were members of the organisation form its inception

14,368.

The primary objective of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is to

A.

stop aggression

B.

help poor countries

C.

fight against injustice

D.

maintain world peace

Correct answer is D

The UN Charter sets out four main purposes:

Maintaining worldwide peace and security.
Developing relations among nations.
Fostering cooperation between nations in order to solve economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian international problems.

14,369.

The organ of the United Nations Organization that coordinates the activities of its specialized agencies the

A.

General Assembly

B.

International Court of Justice

C.

Economic and Social Council

D.

Trusteeship Council

Correct answer is C

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), responsible for the direction and coordination of the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities carried out by the UN.

14,370.

A major disadvantage of the Indirect Rule System was that he

A.

economy was over industrialized

B.

appointments were based on qualification

C.

British failed to give qualitative education to Africans

D.

central administration was dominated by Africans

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.