WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 77

381.

The main duty of the Civil Service Commission under the Nigerian Republican Constitution was

A.

the retirement and settlement of pension for federal civil servants

B.

advising the government on the establishment of new ministries

C.

the appointment and promotion of judges

D.

the recruitment, discipline and promotion of civil servants

E.

determining the polices of each government department

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

382.

Who among the following is a civil servant in Nigeria?

A.

The managing director of a bank

B.

A director in the Ministry of Defence

C.

A major in the Army

D.

A Commissioner of Police

E.

A Pilot with the Nigerian Airways

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

383.

Which of the following was a requirement for suffrage under the first elections in Nigeria in 1923?

A.

A minimum income of ƹ100 per annum

B.

12-month residence in Europe

C.

24-month residence in the capital city

D.

Being a male adult and legally married

E.

Status of a British citizen

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

384.

A bye-election is conducted when

A.

the Parliament is dissolved

B.

the Chief Justice resigns or dies

C.

a Minister resigns

D.

the military takes over government

E.

the military takes over government

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

385.

An indirect election takes place when

A.

election is conducted for seats in the legislature

B.

voting is by proxy

C.

election result is decided by the Judiciary

D.

elected representatives vote on behalf of the electorate

E.

there is rigging of elections

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.