WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2953

14,761.

Which of the following devices is used for storing electric charges?

A.

Transformer

B.

Ammeter

C.

Potentiometer

D.

Capacitor

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14,762.

Which of the following exists in a one - party state?

A.

Only the workers party is allowed to exist

B.

Only the students' party is allowed to exist

C.

Elections to the legislature are held at the party's conference

D.

The ruling party is the only legal party

Correct answer is D

A one-party state, single-party state, one-party system, or single-party system is a type of state in which one political party has the right to form the government, usually based on the existing constitution.

14,763.

A manifesto can be defined as the

A.

opportunity to form a political party

B.

proposed programmes of a political party

C.

policy of a political party in power

D.

power to rule the masses

Correct answer is B

Manifesto; a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.

14,764.

The diagram above illustrates a meter bridge circuit underbalanced conditions. Determine the value of x.

A.

50.cm

B.

10.0 cm

C.

28.6 cm

D.

57.2 cm

Correct answer is A

Using wheatstone bridge principle;

\(\frac{2}{x} = \frac{2}{(100 - x)}\)

2(100 - x) = 2 x \(x\)

200 = 2\(x + 2x\) 

200 = 4x

x = \(\frac{200}{4}\)

= 50cm 

14,765.

The primary aim of any political party is to

A.

pressurize the government

B.

remain in the opposition

C.

control the government

D.

ensure fair play in business

Correct answer is C

A political party is a group of people who try to influence policy agendas and whose ultimate goal is to run the government by getting their favorite candidates elected.