WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 129

641.

The Aba women riots of 1929 in Nigeria was caused by the

A.

fear of domination by warrant chiefs

B.

absence of a well organized system of taxation

C.

fear of women being taxed

D.

existence of a centralized authority

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

642.

What is detente in international relations?

A.

Detention of war prisoners

B.

Posting of ambassador

C.

Military alliance between nations

D.

Peace agreement between nations

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

643.

After which of the following stages will a bill be said to have reached the report stage in Parliament?

A.

Committee stage

B.

First reading

C.

Second reading

D.

Third reading

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

644.

One major characteristics of capitalism is that it results in

A.

unjust and unequitable distribution of societal resources

B.

full employment for the youths

C.

organization of production to meet the needs of the poor

D.

job security for casual workers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

645.

Traditional practices which can be sanctioned by public opinion when they are broken are called

A.

decrees

B.

local laws

C.

customs

D.

edicts

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.