WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 290

1,446.

Nationalist agitation in British West Africa after the World War II led to the ________

A.

disregard for traditional rulers who supported the British

B.

formation of political parties

C.

killing of British administrative officials

D.

cooperation of the ex-servicemen with the governor

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,447.

The major concern of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is world ________

A.

trade

B.

peace

C.

health

D.

cooperation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,448.

ECOWAS monitoring group (ECOMOG)  was established to ________

A.

recruit able-bodied men to defend West Africa

B.

restore peace to war-torn West African countries

C.

change bad government in West Africa

D.

corporation of the ex-servicemen with the governor

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,449.

The removal of government direct control and monopoly in manufacturing and service sectors is called __________

A.

privatization

B.

specialization

C.

commercialization

D.

decentralization

Correct answer is A

Privatization refers to the transfer of ownership, control, or operation of a business, enterprise, or industry from the government to the private sector. It involves reducing government involvement and allowing private individuals or entities to take over the management and ownership of previously state-owned assets, such as companies, utilities, or services. This transition is often undertaken to enhance efficiency, encourage competition, and improve overall economic performance.

1,450.

The power of the electorate signifies _________

A.

political sovereignty

B.

legal sovereignty

C.

external sovereignty

D.

internal sovereignty

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.