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THEORY QUESTIONS

WAEC SYLLABUS

2. The road sign above means

A. No entry

B. Maximum speed limit

C. No stopping

D. No parking

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.

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

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

ANSWERS

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

7. Lack of interest in Politics by citizen country is referred to as political

A. ignorance

B. apathy

C. participation

D. socialization

8. Which of the following instruments is not used by a civil society group?

A. Propaganda

B. Boycott

C. Protest

D. Violence

9. The administrative class in the public service is to

A. implement policies

B. formulate policies

C. veto policies

D. oversee policies

10. “We the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria" is usually the opening phrase of the preamble to

A. coup announcement

B. government gazettes

C. constitution

D. hansard

ANSWERS

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

12. Naturalized citizens cannot be denied 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

13. Citizenship education influences an individual to be

A. patriotic

B. educated

C. complacent

D. competent

14. Which of the following is not an example of orderliness?

A. Listening skill

B. Driving skill

C. Decorum

D. Deviance

15. Which of the following statements is not correct?

A. Valid driver's license must be obtained before attempting to drive

B. Flowing garment can be worn on a motorcycle or bicycle

C. Headlights should be used during unfavourable weather

D. Drivers must not engage in distractive activities while driving

Use the dialogue below to answer questions 16 to 18.

ANSWERS

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

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

18. From the above dialogue, the Headmaster could be described as a

A. conciliator that delights in the peace 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

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 cultists support groups

20. Which of the following is a consequence of drug abuse?

A. Depression

B. Victimization

C. Inefficiency

D. Cowarious

ANSWERS

21. The effect of human trafficking on the victims is

A. illiteracy

B. affluence

C. exposure

D. exploitation

22. The general attitude of government and society towards cultism is that of

A. affection

B. sympathy

C. abhorrence

D. support

23. Drug abuse can be prevented by

A. fighting drug addicts

B. poverty reduction

C. reducing drugs in circulation

D. legal sanction

24. A major factor responsible for human trafficking is

A. hunger

B. illiteracy

C. greed

D. joblessness

25. People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) can be supported by

A. billing them for anti retroviral therapy

B. providing drugs for them at subsidized rates

C. providing special attires for them

D. providing accommodation for them in designated locations

ANSWERS

26. Cult members are particularly hostile to

A. lecturers

B. perceived enemies

C. their group members

D. all students

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

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. Avoiding pre-marital and extra-marital sex

D. Upholding the value of chastity

29. Youth empowerment promotes

A. self-reliance

B. youthful exuberance

C. pursuit of higher education

D. foreign scholarship

30. The Supreme Court of Nigeria helps in law

A. drafting

B. application

C. interpretation

D. enforcement

ANSWERS

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

32. Rule of law is limited by the following except

A. state of emergency

B. habeas corpus

C. illiteracy

D. immunity

33. Preventive measures of HIV/AIDS do not include

A. abstinence

B. screening of blood before transfusion

C. use of barrier method

D. stigmatization of victims

34. One of reasons leaders fail to protect the interest of their followers is

A. selfishness

B. inadequate finance

C. ignorance

D. rigid policies

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

ANSWERS

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

37. Which of the following is not an example of civil society group?

A. United Action for Democracy

B. United Nations Organization

C. Transition Monitoring Group

D. Amnesty International

38. One of the major complaints against public service is

A. inefficiency

B. understaffing

C. victimization

D. discrimination

39. Which of the following is not a way of improving public service?

A. Politicization

B. Refresher courses

C. The use of Code Conduct Bureau

D. Reformation

40. Children that are not cared for are mostly prone to

A. criminal attitudes

B. terminal diseases

C. examination failure

D. forced migration

ANSWERS

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 the order of the day

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

42. In spite of the state of affairs reflected in the above monologue, the citizens can make the country better by being committed to

A. promoting inter-communal relations

B. strengthening capacity building

C. championing moral values

D. encouraging interpersonal relations

43. Based on the monologue above, the best approach to curb moral decadence in the motherland is by

A. value re-orientation

B. introducing war against corruption

C. legalizing capital punishment

D. sending corrupt officials on exile

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

45. Which of the following can not be easily abused?

A. Cosmetics

B. Stimulant

C. Tobacco

D. Narcotics

ANSWERS

Use the story below to answer questions 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 Fajir 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.

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

47. According to the above story, the open trial of Dr. Fajir and his representation by lawyers 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 legai representation

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

49. The most important place for building good values is the

A. social welfare centre

B. workplace