WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 231

1,151.

A British colony means

A.

a territory endowed with arable farm land

B.

an area for colonial plantation

C.

an area directly under the control of the traditional rulers and chiefs

D.

a territory acquired by the colonialists through settlement or conquest

Correct answer is D

This is an area or country that was politically controlled by the UK and had a British governor 

1,152.

All the following are problems facing local governments in the West Africa except

A.

shortage of trained personnel

B.

obtaining loans form banks

C.

nepotism

D.

corruption

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,153.

Local governments  are established to

A.

bring government nearer to the people

B.

give more powers to the traditional rulers

C.

make people less loyal to the central government

D.

make central government interfere in local affairs

Correct answer is A

Local governments are designed to bring governance closer to the grassroots level, allowing for more direct representation and involvement of the people in decision-making processes. This decentralized approach aims to address local needs, promote community development, and enhance citizen participation in governance. It is not about giving more powers to traditional rulers, diminishing loyalty to the central government, or encouraging central government interference in local affairs.

1,154.

Which of the following is true of a Public Corporation it is?

A.

established by a bye-law

B.

owned by the minister of finance

C.

set up to make profit for share holders

D.

set up to provide essential services

Correct answer is D

"Public corporation" means an entity that is created by the state to carry out public missions and services by providing essential services that is not profit oriented.

1,155.

Public corporations are Set Up by

A.

a minister

B.

a director

C.

a permanent secretary

D.

an act of parliament

Correct answer is D

A public corporation is created by a special Act of the Parliament or the State Legislature.