WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 64

316.

A situation whereby someone is obliged to inform a superior about his decision and actions for the purpose of control is

A.

Probity

B.

Self-discipline

C.

Accountability

D.

Fair play

Correct answer is C

Accountability is staying responsible for one's action and allowing another person to keep on the right track. 

317.

Inter-communal relationship is best described as

A.

The interaction between individuals, groups or organisations with common aspiration

B.

The interaction between individuals and professionals in a social setting

C.

Loyalty to community leaders so as to achieve rapid communal development

D.

Respect for collective national symbols in order to foster nationalistic feeling

Correct answer is A

Inter communal relationship is a relationship which exist between two or more communities. A good inter communal relationship will work to promote peace and harmony among the communities and bring people of various communities together.

318.

HIV/AIDS is generally described as terminal in nature because it is

A.

Preventable

B.

Transmittable

C.

Avertable

D.

Incurable

Correct answer is D

A terminal illness is a disease that cannot be cured or treated (for an improved prognosis) and is thus likely to cause death within no more than a few years. HIV/AIDS is a terminal illness if one does not have access to care and/or is non compliant with his or her medical therapy.

319.

A very important segment of the society which is distinct from government, business and home is the

A.

Civil society

B.

Public service

C.

Mass media

D.

Traditional institution

Correct answer is A

Civil society can be understood as the "third sector" of society, distinct from government and business, and including the family and the private sphere.