WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2973

14,861.

A constitution that can be amended through ordinary law making process is said to be

A.

written

B.

unwritten

C.

rigid

D.

flexible

Correct answer is D

Flexible Constitution is a constitution that is not defined or set apart in a distinct document and that is not distinguishable from other law in the way in which its terms can be legislatively altered. A flexible constitution can be easily amended when need rises

14,862.

In the diagram, /TP/ = 12cm and it is 6cm from O, the centre of the circle, Calculate < TOP

A.

120o

B.

90o

C.

60o

D.

45o

Correct answer is B

Tan \(\theta = \frac{6}{6} = 1\)

\(\theta\) = tab - 1(1) = 45o

< top = 20

= 2 x 45o = 90o

14,863.

Which of the following countries operates unwritten constitution?

A.

Britain

B.

USA

C.

Japan

D.

Canada

Correct answer is A

Some countries with an unwritten constitution;

  1. Canada.
  2. United Kingdom.
  3. Saudi Arabia. 
  4. New Zealand. 
  5. Israel. 

14,864.

PQRS is a trapezium. QR//PS, /PQ/ = 5cm, /OR/ = 6cm, /PS/ = 10cm and angle QPS = 42o. Calculate, correct to the nearest cm2, the area of the trapezium (h = 3.35cm2 )

A.

27cm2

B.

30cm2

C.

36cm2

D.

37cm2

Correct answer is A

Area = \(\frac{1}{2}(a + b)\)h

where a = QR = 6cm

b = PA = 10cm

Area = \(\frac{1}{2}(6 + 10)\) x 3.35cm2

= \(\frac{1}{2}(16)\) x 3.35cm2

= 26.8cm2

= 27cm2 (approx.)

14,865.

Which of the following countries practices a centralized system of government?

A.

Nigeria

B.

Ghana

C.

USA

D.

India

Correct answer is B

centralized form of government is one in which all power is held by a single authority or by a group of people. Regional or local leaders are appointed by the central authority and they can usually be removed if they do not abide by the orders issued by the government. Ghana practices a centralized system of government