WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3171

15,851.

The consolidation of influence of Tijaniyyah in west Africa is credited to

A.

shaykh Ahamed Tijjani

B.

Shaykh Ahamed Labbo

C.

Shaykh Mukhat al-kuntu

D.

Al-Hajj Umar Tal

Correct answer is C

The consolidation of the influence of Tijaniyyah in west Africa is credited to shaykh Mukhtar al_kuntu. Tijaniyya Tariqah is one of the contemporary forms of the Sufi movement which came from the teachings Sidi Ahmad al Tijani in North Africa but now increasingly prevalent in West Africa

15,852.

Location of firm in rural areas may

A.

Enable the firm to enjoy existing infrastructural facilities

B.

Make finance readily available

C.

Enhance even or balanced development

D.

Make such firm enjoy external economics of scale

Correct answer is C

- It will be easier for the firm to get raw materials in the rural areas.
- It would bring about development and improvement in the standard or living in the area. 
- Basic infrastructure may not be available.

 

15,853.

The following were items of trade brought into west Africa except

A.

Shea butter

B.

salt

C.

silk cloth

D.

cowries

Correct answer is A

Shea butter is not among the items of trade brought into the west African by Muslim traders.

15,854.

The year 621 C.E is important to muslims because

A.

Zakat was instituted to erase poverty

B.

The early muslims emigrant returned from abyssina

C.

Ahbabi accepted the religion of islam

D.

salat became a mode of worshipping Allah

Correct answer is A

The year 621 C.E is important to Muslim because salat became the mode of worshipping Allah.

15,855.

Which of the following best explains why more foreign investments are not attracted to West Africa?

A.

Small population size

B.

Small sizes of market places

C.

Instability in political and industrial policies

D.

Lack of manpower needed to work in industries

Correct answer is C

Instability in political and industrial policies is a major problem of growth and development in west Africa. An industrial policy, that led to lower growth and more inequality and instability will discourage foreign investment. A traditional criticism of industrial policies is related to 'political economy', that such policies are likely to be captured by special interests to advance themselves.