WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3034

15,166.

The agency responsible for fulfilling the purpose of the state is ________

A.

government

B.

pressure group

C.

public corporation

D.

media

Correct answer is A

The government is the agency responsible for fulfilling the purpose of the state. In a political context, the term "government" typically refers to the system or group of individuals with the authority to govern a country or state and make and enforce laws. The government is tasked with maintaining order, providing public services, protecting citizens, and overall managing the affairs of the state. The other options (B. pressure group, C. public corporation, D. media) are not typically responsible for the overall governance and fulfilment of the state's purpose; they may play specific roles but do not have the comprehensive authority and responsibility associated with the government.

15,167.

Which of the following can be described as land?

A.

Forest

B.

Diamonds

C.

Roads

D.

Crude oil

Correct answer is C

Land, sometimes referred to as dry land, is the solid surface of Earth that is not permanently covered by water and is immovable.

15,168.

Public corporation can operate in a more efficient manner if they are ________

A.

free from political interference

B.

controlled by the judicial service commission

C.

under the head of the civil service

D.

controlled by the military

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,169.

Any type of restricted franchise is a violation of the principle of ________

A.

constitutionalism

B.

sovereignty

C.

political equality

D.

editorial commentary

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,170.

Economics is regarded as a science because it

A.

Studies laws that govern human behaviour

B.

Uses scientific method to explain human behaviour

C.

Makes use of controlled experiments to explain human behaviour

D.

Makes use of machines to study human behaviour

Correct answer is B

Economics is regarded as a science because it uses scientific methods to build theories that can help explain the behaviour of individuals, groups and organisations. Economics attempts to explain economic behaviour, which arises when scarce resources are exchanged.