WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 6

26.

Carefully study the following list of civic education terms I and VII below and use them to answer the questions

I. HIV/AIDS
II. Law and order
III. Political apathy
IV. Human trafficking
V. Popular participation
VI. Responsible parenting
VII. Fundamental human rights

The major reasons some countries are termed developing resulted from

A.

III and VI

B.

II and VII

C.

V and VI

D.

IV and V

Correct answer is A

The major reasons some countries are termed developing resulted from Political apathy (III) and Responsible parenting (VI). Political apathy refers to the indifference towards political activities, which can hinder the development of a country. Responsible parenting, on the other hand, is crucial for the upbringing of responsible citizens who contribute to the development of the country.

27.

The major aim of youth empowerment programmes it to

 

A.

Tackle the problem of insecurity and lawlessness

B.

Provide vocational skills to the youths

C.

Help the youths become good decision makers

D.

Provide attitudinal reorientation to the youths

Correct answer is B

The major aim of youth empowerment programs is to provide vocational skills to the youths. This is because by equipping youths with vocational skills, they become self-reliant and can contribute positively to the economy.

 

28.

Under the Nigeria 1999 constitution as amended, the right to secede is

A.

Given to the federal government

B.

Allowed to any state in the federation

C.

Resident in local government in federation

D.

Denied to all states in the federation

Correct answer is D

Under the Nigeria 1999 constitution as amended, the right to secede is denied all states in the federation. The constitution does not provide any provision for any state or part of the country to secede or separate from the federation.

29.

Where you will likely not find the sign in Figure 1 in Nigeria is

A.

Military zones

B.

Presidential villa

C.

Court areas

D.

Shopping malls

Correct answer is D

This allows customer to pick up and drop off.

30.

The traffic sign indicated in Figure 1 means

A.

No crossing

B.

No waiting

C.

No stopping

D.

No overtaking

Correct answer is B

A 'no waiting' or 'no parking' sign lets a driver stop temporarily, maybe to let out a passenger or unload some goods, but you can't linger there.