All 50 questions from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.
Orderliness can be defined as
A. being punctual at workB. studying diligently in schoolC. doing things in a proper wayCorrect D. the western way of lifeExplanation Orderliness has to do with doing things in a proper way and how they relate to each other, and keeping them organized accordingly.
The road sign above means
A. No entryB. maximum speed limitC. no stoppingD. no parkingCorrect Explanation No parking traffic sign.
The traffic in persons prohibition and administration act was passed in Nigeria in
A. December 2001B. October 2002C. August 2003Correct D. April 2004Explanation NAPTIP (The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons) was created on 14th July, 2003 and the bill was passed on 7th July, 2003.
The process of enabling someone to perform an action which adds value to his/her life is known as
A. employmentB. recruitmentC. socializationD. empowermentCorrect Explanation Youth empowerment is the process of making young people independent, given the ability and authority to implement changes in their own lives.
Rates are collected in Nigeria by
A. Federal Inland Revenue ServiceB. State Ministry of FinanceC. Local Government CouncilsCorrect D. Council of Traditional RulersExplanation Collection of rates is primarily done by local government council.
The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria outlines the functions of
A. federal governmentB. local governmentCorrect C. national governmentD. State governmentExplanation The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution outlines the function of local government.
Lack of interest in politics by citizens in the country is referred to as political
A. ignoranceB. apathyCorrect C. participationD. socializationExplanation Political apathy is the indifference or lack of interest on the part of citizens towards political activities (politics) in a country.
Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group?
A. propagandaB. boycottC. protestD. violenceCorrect Explanation Among instruments used by civil society group, violence is not an instrument.
The administrative class in the public service is to
A. implement policiesB. formulate policiesCorrect C. veto policiesD. oversee policiesExplanation The administrative class in the public service is involved in policy making, advising the ministers and commissioners.
"we the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria" is usually the opening phrase of the
A. coup announcementB. government gazettesC. constitutionCorrect D. hazardExplanation Preamble is an introductory note of a constitution which begins with the phrase: we the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
One of the responsibilities of a good citizen is to
A. possess an international passportB. enjoy all amenities provided by governmentC. serve the country when requiredCorrect D. develop his potentialities to the fullestExplanation A good citizen must always be ready for service and consistence to his/her country whenever the need crises.
Naturalized citizens cannot be defined their legal status as members of a country unless if they
A. are jailed for one year within seven years of acquiring citizenshipB. are found guilty to be spies or secret agents for another countryCorrect C. refuse to represent the country in an international sporting eventD. give adequate information to the host countryExplanation Conspiracy is a factor that always negates the process of naturalization.
Citizenship education influences an individual to be
A. patrioticCorrect B. educatedC. complementD. competentExplanation Patriotism entails nationalism, owing allegiance to a country.
Which of the following is not an example of orderliness?
A. listening skillB. driving skillC. decorumD. devianceCorrect Explanation Decision means disobedience which is an example of orderliness (deviance is not an example).
Which of the following statements is not correct? A. A driver's licence must be obtained before attempting to drive B. flowing garment can be worn on a motorcycle or bicycle C. headlights should be sued during unfavorable weather D. drivers must not engage in distractive activities while driving
A. A driver's licence must be obtained before attempting to driveB. flowing garment can be worn on a motorcycle or bicycleCorrect C. headlights should be used during unfavourable weatherD. drivers must not engage in distractive activities while drivingExplanation Other options except B are right because flowing garment can cause accident on a motorcycle or bicycle.
Which of the following is a consequence of lack of understanding between the Iwuya and Ipaja?
A. intra-communal conflictCorrect B. economic dislocationC. inter-communal feudD. interpersonal violenceExplanation Lack of understanding between two groups typically leads to intra-communal conflict.
The remarks of Ayo in the above dialogue portray the importance of
A. struggle against British imperialistsB. museum for keeping old weapons of warC. modern methods of conflict resolutionD. peace for societal progress and developmentCorrect Explanation Total eradication of wars will surely bring about peace.
From the above dialogue, the headmaster could be described as a
A. conciliator that delights in the ape of the communitiesB. dogged fighter with sound martial skillsC. good Samaritan who values peaceD. fellow who prefers social unrest to harmonious co-existenceCorrect Explanation (Based on the dialogue context, the marked answer is D.)
Cultism can best be discouraged through
A. mentoring of cultists by the richB. provision of jobs for cultistsC. sensitization on the dangers of cultismCorrect D. establishment of support groupsExplanation Sensitization is a public enlightenment on evils caused by cultism.
Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse?
A. depressionCorrect B. victimizationC. inefficiencyD. cowardiceExplanation (Drug abuse leads to depression among other negative consequences.)
The effect of human trafficking on the victims is
A. illiteracyB. affluenceC. exposureD. exploitationCorrect Explanation Human trafficking on the part of the victims is exploitation (modern slavery) while on the part of trafficking agents is profit.
The general attitude of government and society towards cultism is that of
A. affectionB. sympathyC. abhorrenceCorrect D. supportExplanation Abhorrence means detestation (hatred) towards cultism.
Drug abuse can be prevented by
A. fitting drug addictsB. poverty reductionCorrect C. reducing drugs in circulationD. legal sanctionExplanation Poverty is among the causes of drug abuse. So, its reduction is a solution to the problem of drug abuse.
A major factor responsible from human trafficking is A. hunger B. illiteracy C. greed D. joblessness
A. hungerB. illiteracyC. greed D. joblessnessD. -Correct Explanation All options are correct but lack of employment opportunity (joblessness) is considered as the number one cause of human trafficking.
People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) can be supported by
A. billing them for antiretroviral therapyB. providing drugs for them at subsidized ratesCorrect C. providing special attires for themD. providing accommodation for them in designated locationsExplanation Provision of drug at subsided rates makes it affordable for them to purchase.
Cult members rate particularly hostile to
A. lecturersB. perceived enemiesCorrect C. their group membersD. all studentsExplanation Killing (execution) of drug addicts is not a duty/responsibility of drug law enforcement agencies in Nigeria.
Drug law enforcement agencies in Nigeria are not empowered to
A. execute drug suspectsCorrect B. arrest drug baronsC. prosecute drug traffickersD. rehabilitate drug addictsExplanation Killing (execution) of drug addicts is not a duty/responsibility of drug law enforcement agencies in Nigeria.
Which of the following is not a means of reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS in our society?
A. Education and enlightenment programmesB. The use of specially designed cutlery by victimsCorrect C. pursuit of higher educationD. foreign scholarshipExplanation Designed cutlery by victims can still be mistakenly used by other people. Thereby, transmitting the disease, so it is not a means.
Youth empowerment promotes
A. self-relianceCorrect B. youthful exuberanceC. pursuit of higher educationD. foreign scholarshipExplanation Self-reliance in the sense of independent on anybody, organization or government itself.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria helps in law
A. draftingB. applicationC. InterpretationCorrect D. enforcementExplanation Law interpretation is the primary function of the judiciary.
Democracy thrives most where there is
A. non-partisan judiciaryB. freedom of speech and associationCorrect C. absence of universal suffrageD. one-party systemExplanation Freedom of speech and association is peculiar to democracy.
Rule of law is limited by the following except
A. state of emergencyCorrect B. habeas corpusC. illiteracyD. immunityExplanation A state of emergency is a limitation to the rule of law (the exception among the listed).
Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS do not include
A. abstinenceB. screening of blood before transfusionC. use of barrier methodsD. stigmatization of victimsCorrect Explanation Stigmatization is the discrimination and negative attitude towards the victims. It can never be a prevention.
One of the reasons leaders fail to protect the interest of their followers is
A. selfishnessCorrect B. inadequate financeC. ignoranceD. rigid policiesExplanation Selfishness and greed on the part of the leader has been a major factor for failing to protect and actualize the interests of their followers.
Which of the following is not a form of political participation?
A. taking part in voters' registration exerciseB. voting during electionsC. joining political partyD. Ballot box stuffing during electionsCorrect Explanation Stuffing (stealing and snatching) of ballot boxes is not a form of political participation.
Civil society groups perform the following roles during general elections except
A. educating the votersB. serving as watchdogC. counting votesCorrect D. stimulating participationExplanation Counting of votes is the function of electoral body.
Which of the following is not an example of civil society groups?
A. United Action for DemocracyB. United Nations organizationCorrect C. Transition monitoring groupD. Amnesty internationalExplanation United Nation Organization is not an example of civil society group.
One of the major complaints against public service is
A. inefficiencyCorrect B. understandingC. victimizationD. discriminationExplanation Inefficiencies means working or discharging below expectations.
Which of the following is not a way of improving public service?
A. politicizationCorrect B. refresher courseC. the use of code of conduct bureauD. reformationExplanation Politicization worsens or aggravates the condition of public service.
Children that are not cared for are mostly prone to
Use the monologue below to answer questions 41 to 43.
Oh Motherland, you were a precious country, a beacon of hope and aspiration as well as toga of pride of your citizens at independence. However, today you are bedeviled with evil, engulfed in darkness and to say the obvious, at the edge of total moral collapse. Corruption, fraud, deception and dishonesty are prevalent; drug peddlers are having a field day. In schools and colleges, radicalism, prostitution, cultism, examination malpractice among other social vices are order of the day.
A. criminal attitudesCorrect B. terminal diseasesC. examination failureD. forced migrationExplanation Criminal attitudes are expected from children that are not cared for.
The motherland in the monologue could best be described as
A. a nation in transitionB. a morally upgrading countryC. a socially viable nationD. an ethically bankrupt countryCorrect Explanation Corruption, fraud, deception etc. are all product of immoral values. So, citizens can revitalize by promoting and encouraging moral values.
In spite of the state of affairs reflected in the above monologue, the citizens can make the country better by A. being committed to
A. promoting inter-communal relationsB. strengthening capacity buildingC. changing moral valuesCorrect D. encouraging interpersonal relationsExplanation Corruption, fraud, deception etc. are all product of immoral values. So, citizens can revitalize by promoting and encouraging moral values.
Based on the monologue above, the best approach to rub moral decadence in the motherland is by
A. value re-orientationCorrect B. introducing war against corruptionC. legalizing capital punishmentD. sending corrupt official on exileExplanation Value re-orientation is the best approach to rub moral decadence in the motherland.
The most important contribution of responsible parenthood to national development is that it
A. increases youthful populationB. fosters national integrationC. augments the nation workforceD. breeds dependable citizenryCorrect Explanation Responsible parenthood prevents useful, trustable and dependable citizenry.
Which of the following cannot be easily abused?
Use the story below to answer 46 to 48.
Dr. Fajir was the Minister of Works and Urban Development in the Ganiba Republic. As such, he was entrusted with the public fund so that his ministry could construct new roads and rehabilitate the existing ones. Unfortunately, Dr. Fakir embezzled the money entrusted in his care and siphoned same to his foreign accounts. This led to the deplorable conditions of roads in the Republic. The Crime Commission arrested and prosecuted him accordingly. Subsequently, he was given the opportunity to be defended by lawyers of his choice in a Court of Law. However, he was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour without the option of a fine. In addition, he forfeited all his ill-gotten wealth to the Republic.
A. cosmeticsCorrect B. stimulantC. tobaccoD. narcoticsExplanation Cosmetics is not a drug. So, its misuse is not that easy.
Dr. Fajir cannot exercise some basic rights because he
A. was a suspect in a criminal caseB. was found guilty of a criminal offenceC. failed to comply with court orderD. embezzled public fundCorrect Explanation Embezzlement of funds give birth to being a suspect and eventually leads to his apprehension and found guilty of a criminal offence.
According to the above story, the open trial of Dr. Fajir and his representation by lawyer of his choice in a court of competent jurisdiction is an indication of
A. respect for habeas corpusB. freedom of expressionC. respect for human rightsD. freedom of legal representationCorrect Explanation Dr. Felix cannot be allowed to exercise his political right in person.
Based on the above story, which of the following would DR. Fajir not be allowed to do while in prison?
A. voting during electionsCorrect B. engaging in hard labourC. participating in prison fellowshipD. writing examinationExplanation Dr. Felix cannot be allowed to exercise his political right in person.
The most important place for building good values is the
A. social welfare centreB. workplaceC. familyCorrect D. media housesExplanation Family is the first agent of socialization where values are taught.
Citizen's compliance with tenets of the Nigerian National pledge will enable the country to
A. receive reciprocal assistanceB. witness value clarificationCorrect C. get international aidD. experience developmentExplanation Tenets of the Nigerian National Pledge entails faithfulness, loyalty and honesty which are values.
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