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.
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1. Orderliness can be defined as A. being punctual at work B. studying diligently in school C. doing things in a proper way D. the western way of life
Orderliness has to do with doing things in a proper way and how they relate to each other, and keeping them organized accordingly.
2. The road sign above means A. No entry B. maximum speed limit C. no stopping D. no parking
No parking traffic sign.
3. The traffic in persons prohibition and administration act was passed in Nigeria in A. December 2001 B. October 2002 C. August 2003 D. April 2004
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.
4. The process of enabling someone to perform an action which adds value to his/her life is known as A. employment B. recruitment C. socialization D. empowerment
Youth empowerment is the process of making young people independent, given the ability and authority to implement changes in their own lives.
5. Rates are collected in Nigeria by A. Federal Inland Revenue Service B. State Ministry of Finance C. Local Government Councils D. Council of Traditional Rulers
Collection of rates is primarily done by local government council.
6. The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria outlines the functions of A. federal government B. local government C. national government D. State government
The fourth schedule of the 1999 constitution outlines the function of local government.
7. Lack of interest in politics by citizens in the country is referred to as political A. ignorance B. apathy C. participation D. socialization
Political apathy is the indifference or lack of interest on the part of citizens towards political activities (politics) in a country.
8. Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group? A. propaganda B. boycott C. protest D. violence
Among instruments used by civil society group, violence is not an instrument.
9. The administrative class in the public service is to A. implement policies B. formulate policies C. veto policies D. oversee policies
The administrative class in the public service is involved in policy making, advising the ministers and commissioners.
10. "we the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria" is usually the opening phrase of the A. coup announcement B. government gazettes C. constitution D. hazard
Preamble is an introductory note of a constitution which begins with the phrase: we the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
11. One of the responsibilities of a good citizen is to A. possess an international passport B. enjoy all amenities provided by government C. serve the country when required D. develop his potentialities to the fullest
A good citizen must always be ready for service and consistence to his/her country whenever the need crises.
12. 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 citizenship B. are found guilty to be spies or secret agents for another country C. refuse to represent the country in an international sporting event D. give adequate information to the host country
Conspiracy is a factor that always negates the process of naturalization.
13. Citizenship education influences an individual to be A. patriotic B. educated C. complement D. competent
Patriotism entails nationalism, owing allegiance to a country.
14. Which of the following is not an example of orderliness? A. listening skill B. driving skill C. decorum D. deviance
Decision means disobedience which is an example of orderliness (deviance is not an example).
15. 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
Other options except B are right because flowing garment can cause accident on a motorcycle or bicycle.
16. Which of the following is a consequence of lack of understanding between the Iwuya and Ipaja? A. intra-communal conflict B. economic dislocation C. inter-communal feud D. interpersonal violence
Lack of understanding between two groups typically leads to intra-communal conflict.
17. The remarks of Ayo in the above dialogue portray the importance of A. struggle against British imperialists B. museum for keeping old weapons of war C. modern methods of conflict resolution D. peace for societal progress and development
Total eradication of wars will surely bring about peace.
18. From the above dialogue, the headmaster could be described as a A. conciliator that delights in the ape of the communities B. dogged fighter with sound martial skills C. good Samaritan who values peace D. fellow who prefers social unrest to harmonious co-existence
(Based on the dialogue context, the marked answer is D.)
19. Cultism can best be discouraged through A. mentoring of cultists by the rich B. provision of jobs for cultists C. sensitization on the dangers of cultism D. establishment of support groups
Sensitization is a public enlightenment on evils caused by cultism.
20. Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse? A. depression B. victimization C. inefficiency D. cowardice
(Drug abuse leads to depression among other negative consequences.)
21. The effect of human trafficking on the victims is A. illiteracy B. affluence C. exposure D. exploitation
Human trafficking on the part of the victims is exploitation (modern slavery) while on the part of trafficking agents is profit.
22. The general attitude of government and society towards cultism is that of A. affection B. sympathy C. abhorrence D. support
Abhorrence means detestation (hatred) towards cultism.
23. Drug abuse can be prevented by A. fitting drug addicts B. poverty reduction C. reducing drugs in circulation D. legal sanction
Poverty is among the causes of drug abuse. So, its reduction is a solution to the problem of drug abuse.
24. A major factor responsible from human trafficking is A. hunger B. illiteracy C. greed D. joblessness
All options are correct but lack of employment opportunity (joblessness) is considered as the number one cause of human trafficking.
25. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) can be supported by A. billing them for antiretroviral therapy B. providing drugs for them at subsidized rates C. providing special attires for them D. providing accommodation for them in designated locations
Provision of drug at subsided rates makes it affordable for them to purchase.
26. Cult members rate particularly hostile to A. lecturers B. perceived enemies C. their group members D. all students
Killing (execution) of drug addicts is not a duty/responsibility of drug law enforcement agencies in Nigeria.
27. Drug law enforcement agencies in Nigeria are not empowered to A. execute drug suspects B. arrest drug barons C. prosecute drug traffickers D. rehabilitate drug addicts
Killing (execution) of drug addicts is not a duty/responsibility of drug law enforcement agencies in Nigeria.
28. Which of the following is not a means of reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS in our society? A. Education and enlightenment programmes B. The use of specially designed cutlery by victims C. pursuit of higher education D. foreign scholarship
Designed cutlery by victims can still be mistakenly used by other people. Thereby, transmitting the disease, so it is not a means.
29. Youth empowerment promotes A. self-reliance B. youthful exuberance C. pursuit of higher education D. foreign scholarship
Self-reliance in the sense of independent on anybody, organization or government itself.
30. The Supreme Court of Nigeria helps in law A. drafting B. application C. Interpretation D. enforcement
Law interpretation is the primary function of the judiciary.
31. Democracy thrives most where there is A. non-partisan judiciary B. freedom of speech and association C. absence of universal suffrage D. one-party system
Freedom of speech and association is peculiar to democracy.
32. Rule of law is limited by the following except A. state of emergency B. habeas corpus C. illiteracy D. immunity
A state of emergency is a limitation to the rule of law (the exception among the listed).
33. Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS do not include A. abstinence B. screening of blood before transfusion C. use of barrier methods D. stigmatization of victims
Stigmatization is the discrimination and negative attitude towards the victims. It can never be a prevention.
34. One of the reasons leaders fail to protect the interest of their followers is A. selfishness B. inadequate finance C. ignorance D. rigid policies
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.
35. Which of the following is not a form of political participation? A. taking part in voters' registration exercise B. voting during elections C. joining political party D. Ballot box stuffing during elections
Stuffing (stealing and snatching) of ballot boxes is not a form of political participation.
36. Civil society groups perform the following roles during general elections except A. educating the voters B. serving as watchdog C. counting votes D. stimulating participation
Counting of votes is the function of electoral body.
37. Which of the following is not an example of civil society groups? A. United Action for Democracy B. United Nations organization C. Transition monitoring group D. Amnesty international
United Nation Organization is not an example of civil society group.
38. One of the major complaints against public service is A. inefficiency B. understanding C. victimization D. discrimination
Inefficiencies means working or discharging below expectations.
39. Which of the following is not a way of improving public service? A. politicization B. refresher course C. the use of code of conduct bureau D. reformation
Politicization worsens or aggravates the condition of public service.
40. Children that are not cared for are mostly prone to A. criminal attitudes B. terminal diseases C. examination failure D. forced migration 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.
Criminal attitudes are expected from children that are not cared for.
41. The motherland in the monologue could best be described as A. a nation in transition B. a morally upgrading country C. a socially viable nation D. an ethically bankrupt country
Corruption, fraud, deception etc. are all product of immoral values. So, citizens can revitalize by promoting and encouraging moral values.
42. 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 relations B. strengthening capacity building C. changing moral values D. encouraging interpersonal relations
Corruption, fraud, deception etc. are all product of immoral values. So, citizens can revitalize by promoting and encouraging moral values.
43. Based on the monologue above, the best approach to rub moral decadence in the motherland is by A. value re-orientation B. introducing war against corruption C. legalizing capital punishment D. sending corrupt official on exile
Value re-orientation is the best approach to rub moral decadence in the motherland.
44. The most important contribution of responsible parenthood to national development is that it A. increases youthful population B. fosters national integration C. augments the nation workforce D. breeds dependable citizenry
Responsible parenthood prevents useful, trustable and dependable citizenry.
45. Which of the following cannot be easily abused? A. cosmetics B. stimulant C. tobacco D. narcotics 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.
Cosmetics is not a drug. So, its misuse is not that easy.
46. Dr. Fajir cannot exercise some basic rights because he A. was a suspect in a criminal case B. was found guilty of a criminal offence C. failed to comply with court order D. embezzled public fund
Embezzlement of funds give birth to being a suspect and eventually leads to his apprehension and found guilty of a criminal offence.
47. 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 corpus B. freedom of expression C. respect for human rights D. freedom of legal representation
Dr. Felix cannot be allowed to exercise his political right in person.
48. Based on the above story, which of the following would DR. Fajir not be allowed to do while in prison? A. voting during elections B. engaging in hard labour C. participating in prison fellowship D. writing examination
Dr. Felix cannot be allowed to exercise his political right in person.
49. The most important place for building good values is the A. social welfare centre B. workplace C. family D. media houses
Family is the first agent of socialization where values are taught.
50. Citizen's compliance with tenets of the Nigerian National pledge will enable the country to A. receive reciprocal assistance B. witness value clarification C. get international aid D. experience development
Tenets of the Nigerian National Pledge entails faithfulness, loyalty and honesty which are values.
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