WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 19

91.

Use the passage below to answer the question.
 

It is a common practice for the youths of Upe village to meet every last Saturday of the month to build a proposed structure. Through this practice, they have successfully built a monumental market complex which attracts people from neighboring villages.


The youth who took part in the various building projects in Upe village are said to be

A.

Reliable

B.

Self-reliant

C.

Hard working

D.

Selfless

Correct answer is D

Selflessness is the quality of caring more about what other people need and want than about what you yourself need and want.

92.

Use the passage below to answer the question.

It is a common practice for the youths of Upe village to meet every last Saturday of the month to build a proposed structure. Through this practice, they have successfully built a monumental market complex which attracts people from neighboring villages.


The zeal shown by the youths of Upe village is a manifestation of

A.

Community service

B.

Political participation

C.

National development

D.

Town planning

Correct answer is A

Community service is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others.

93.

The attitude that prevents peaceful resolution of inter-communal conflict is

A.

Conciliation

B.

Resentment

C.

Dialogue

D.

Mediation

Correct answer is B

Resentment is bitterness and anger that someone feels about something.

94.

The basic responsibility of parents is​​​​​​​

A.

Providing necessities of life for the children

B.

Buying expensive gifts for the children

C.

Sending the children abroad for quality education

D.

Visiting site of attraction with the children

Correct answer is A

Necessities of life include food, shelter, good health and education.

95.

The major reason for the enactment of traffic regulations is to

A.

Make sure people travel for business purpose

B.

Arrest traffic offenders and violators

C.

Ensure safety and allow easy flow of traffic

D.

Ensure the sustenance and longevity of the roads

Correct answer is C

Traffic regulations are driving laws put in place by the government to regulate or control the attitude of all road users to achieve an orderly and free flow of traffic.