WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3035

15,171.

The electronic and print media makes their views heard on national issues through_______

A.

public notice

B.

advertisement

C.

documentary

D.

editorial commentary

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,172.

The implementation of indirect rule was supervised by the __________

A.

Chiefs and Councils of elders

B.

British officials

C.

spiritual leaders of the land

D.

educated elite

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,173.

The negative effects of mining in West Africa does not include?

A.

Reafforestation in rural communities

B.

Land degradation

C.

Destruction of farm lands

D.

Pollution of water bodies

Correct answer is A

Mining has the potential to have severely adverse effects on the environment including loss of biodiversity, erosion, contamination of surface water, ground water, and soil. The formation of sinkholes is also possible.

15,174.

One objective of organisation of patroleum exporting countries (OPEC) is to?

A.

Harmonize and stabilize oil prizes

B.

Ensure excess supply of oil to consuming countries

C.

Subsidize oil prices in member countries

D.

Assist member countries to exploit oil resources

Correct answer is A

OPEC's objective is to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among Member Countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.

15,175.

One problem facing the economic integration of countries in west Africa is the

A.

Presence of large and developed market

B.

Uneven development among west African countries

C.

Existence of different central banks in the countries

D.

Fairly of labour to move freely in the country

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.