WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 230

1,146.

Which of the following international organizations did all West African countries belong to?

A.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

B.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

C.

European Union

D.

Organization of African Unity

Correct answer is D

Organization of African Unity (OAU) . Founded in 1963, it aims to safeguard the interests and independence of all African states, encourage the continent's development, and settle disputes among member states. Its headquarters are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. All west African states were members of the organisation form its inception

1,147.

The primary objective of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is to

A.

stop aggression

B.

help poor countries

C.

fight against injustice

D.

maintain world peace

Correct answer is D

The UN Charter sets out four main purposes:

Maintaining worldwide peace and security.
Developing relations among nations.
Fostering cooperation between nations in order to solve economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian international problems.

1,148.

The organ of the United Nations Organization that coordinates the activities of its specialized agencies the

A.

General Assembly

B.

International Court of Justice

C.

Economic and Social Council

D.

Trusteeship Council

Correct answer is C

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), responsible for the direction and coordination of the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities carried out by the UN.

1,149.

A major disadvantage of the Indirect Rule System was that he

A.

economy was over industrialized

B.

appointments were based on qualification

C.

British failed to give qualitative education to Africans

D.

central administration was dominated by Africans

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,150.

Which of the following was not a reason for the adoption of indirect Rule in British West African territories?

A.

The chiefs approved of it

B.

Administrative officers were in short supply

C.

there was insufficient funding

D.

the traditional rulers commanded respect among their subjects

Correct answer is A

Option A wasn't part of the reasons for the adoption of the indirect rule system. The chiefs were used because they commanded respect and the problem of language barrier. They were used so as they could communicate the bidding of their colonial masters to their subjects