WAEC Civic Education Past Questions & Answers - Page 97

481.

Use the dialogue below to answer the following question.

Ade: Uche, are you not going to work today?

Uche: I will go, but by public transport.

Ade: why?

Uche: One of the side mirrors of my car is broken and also, the car emits excessive smoke.

Uche's action based on the dialogue can help in

A.

Reducing road accident

B.

Increasing air pollution

C.

Encourage public transportation

D.

Ensuring vehicle's functionality

Correct answer is A

The following are some tips that can prevent road accidents:

  1. Keep your eyes on the road. When you are driving,
  2. Never use your cell phone.
  3. Never, ever drink and drive.
  4. Avoid construction areas.
  5. Follow speed limits.
  6. Follow the rules of the road.
  7. Ignore aggressive drivers.
  8. Perform engine maintenance regularly.
  9. Repair faulty car parts before using the car on the road.

482.

A program established to foster common ties among Nigerians is

A.

Subsidy Re-investment Program (SURE-P)

B.

Universal Basic Education (UBE)

C.

Education Trust Fund (ETF)

D.

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Correct answer is D

The National Youth Service Corps  was established for the primary purpose of inculcating the spirit of  selfless service to the community, and to emphasize the spirit of oneness and brotherhood of all Nigerians, irrespective of cultural or social background.

483.

A father that effectively discharge his duty towards children could be described as

A.

Philanthropist

B.

Celebrity

C.

Responsible parent

D.

Permissive father

Correct answer is C

A responsible parent is one who is either a father, mother, or a guardian as the case may be, and is responsible for the well being, education, and care of a child while the child is a minor, or under the age of 18.

484.

The effect of queuing up in public places is

A.

Orderliness

B.

Transparency

C.

Honesty

D.

Humility

Correct answer is A

Orderliness is associated with other qualities such as cleanliness and diligence, and the desire for order and symmetry. It is generally considered to be a desirable quality. Obeying a queue in public places brings about orderliness.

485.

The best means through which individual rights can be safeguarded is

A.

Knowledge acquisition

B.

Judicial independence

C.

Press censorship

D.

Improved standard of living

Correct answer is B

The independence of the Judicial serves as a safeguard for the rights and privileges provided by a  constitution and prevents the executive and legislative encroachment upon those rights. this invariably serves as a foundation for the rule of law and democracy.