WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2988

14,936.

One duty of a good citizen is _________

A.

building schools and hospitals

B.

respect of the dignity and rights of others

C.

loyalty to other nations

D.

defending a suspect

Correct answer is B

  1. Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
  2. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
  3. Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
  4. Defend the country if the need should arise.

14,937.

The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through _________

A.

assimilation

B.

decentralization

C.

association

D.

direct rule

Correct answer is D

Direct colonial rule is a form of colonialism that involves the establishment of a centralized foreign authority within a territory, which is run by colonial officials.

14,938.

One primary objective of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) is to

A.

settle disputes among African nations

B.

eradicate poverty

C.

betray corrupt African leaders

D.

protect African citizens

Correct answer is B

The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) is a socio-economic flagship Programme of the African Union (AU). NEPAD's four primary objectivesare to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable growth and development, integrateAfrica in the world economy and accelerate the empowerment of women.

14,939.

A political party is significant because it _____?

A.

stimulates political rancour

B.

encourages electoral malpractices

C.

seeks political power

D.

settles disputes

Correct answer is C

The presence of the political party is actually a healthy situation for the nation. It gives the people a choice to make a more evolved and effective decision.

14,940.

The Secretary of State for the colonies was responsible for

A.

democratization of local governments

B.

initiating colonial policies

C.

fighting for the interest of the people

D.

working with traditional rulers

Correct answer is B

He was responsible for the administration of the colonies. One of the functions of the Secretary of State was to advise the British Crown on persons who could be appointed as Governors for the British colonies.