WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3264

16,316.

A situation in which the estimated government revenue is less than the proposed expenditure for a given year can be described as

A.

Surplus budgeting

B.

Supplementary budgeting

C.

Balanced budgeting

D.

Deficit budgeting

Correct answer is D

If revenue expenses of the government exceed revenue receipts, it results in revenue account deficit. When the revenue is less than the estimated expenditure, it results to a budget deficit.

16,317.

Highly polished silvery surfaces are

A.

poor absorbers and poor emitters of radiation

B.

poor absorbers and good emitters of radiation

C.

good absorbers and poor emitters of radiation

D.

good absorbers and good emitters of radiation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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16,319.

Which of the following types of thermometer is used for the calibration of other thermometers?

A.

liqud-in-glass thermometer

B.

constant volume gas thermometer

C.

optical pyrometer

D.

thermocouple

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16,320.

The following are reasons for failure of agricultural policies in West Africa except

A.

Vague policy statements

B.

Negation of polices

C.

Creation of agro-service stations

D.

Provision of obsolete implements

Correct answer is C

Agro Service Centres are an innovative idea and interesting experiment which holds the great promises to increase agricultural production.  They are geared towards agricultural development. It isnt a reason for agricultural failure.