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WAEC Civic Education 2016 Objective — Question 45

Question 45 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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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.

  • A. cosmeticsCorrect
  • B. stimulant
  • C. tobacco
  • D. narcotics

Explanation

Cosmetics is not a drug. So, its misuse is not that easy.

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