WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3436

17,176.

The classes of plant root systems in diagrams I and II above represented respectively are______________

A.

Dicotyledoneae and Monocotyledoneae

B.

Monocotyledoneae and Dicotyledoneae

C.

Dicotyledoneae and Dicotyledoncae

D.

Monocotyledoneae and Monocotyledoneae

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,177.

A structural similarity between Paramecium and Amoeba is the presence of______

A.

one food vacuole

B.

two contractile vacuoles

C.

two nuclei

D.

one gullet

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,178.

An example of organ level of organization is _______

A.

bird

B.

kidney

C.

spermatozoon

D.

xylem

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,179.

Secret voting assists the voter in making a decision without

A.

coercion

B.

pondering over issues

C.

national interest

D.

public good

Correct answer is A

Secret voting is a method of voting that ensures the voter's privacy in the election process. The key idea is to ensure the voter's choice is confidential which helps to prevent attempts of influence, coercion, or retaliation

17,180.

The underlying principle of the concept of seperation of powers is mainly to

A.

educate people on their rights

B.

tame the executive

C.

prevent arbitrariness

D.

ensure constitutional review

Correct answer is C

The principle of separation of powers is primarily to prevent arbitrariness. This principle is a model for the governance of a state, where the state's government is divided into branches, each with separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with the powers associated with the other branches.