Government, 2013, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2013

Title :

Government

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
41.	All the following are problems facing local governments in the West Africa except A. shortage of trained personnel B. obtaining loans form banks C. nepotism D. corruption	B
42.	A British colony means A. a territory endowed with arable farm land B. an area for colonial plantation C. an area directly under the control of the traditional rulers and chiefs D. a territory acquired by the colonialists through settlement or conquest Show Content Detailed Solution This is an area or country that was politically controlled by the UK and had a British governor	D
43.	Which of the following was not a reason for the adoption of indirect Rule in British West African territories? A. The chiefs approved of it B. Administrative officers were in short supply C. there was insufficient funding D. the traditional rulers commanded respect among their subjects Show Content Detailed Solution Option A wasn't part of the reasons for the adoption of the indirect rule system. The chiefs were used because they commanded respect and the problem of language barrier. They were used so as they could communicate the bidding of their colonial masters to their subjects	A
44.	A major disadvantage of the Indirect Rule System was that he A. economy was over industrialized B. appointments were based on qualification C. British failed to give qualitative education to Africans D. central administration was dominated by Africans	C
45.	The organ of the United Nations Organization that coordinates the activities of its specialized agencies the A. General Assembly B. International Court of Justice C. Economic and Social Council D. Trusteeship Council Show Content Detailed Solution Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), responsible for the direction and coordination of the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities carried out by the UN.	C
46.	The primary objective of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is to A. stop aggression B. help poor countries C. fight against injustice D. maintain world peace Show Content Detailed Solution The UN Charter sets out four main purposes: Maintaining worldwide peace and security. Developing relations among nations. Fostering cooperation between nations in order to solve economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian international problems.	D
47.	Which of the following international organizations did all West African countries belong to? A. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization C. European Union D. Organization of African Unity Show Content Detailed Solution Organization of African Unity (OAU) . Founded in 1963, it aims to safeguard the interests and independence of all African states, encourage the continent's development, and settle disputes among member states. Its headquarters are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. All west African states were members of the organisation form its inception	D
48.	Which of the following is not an organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)? The A. Assembly of Heads of State and Government B. Tribunal of the Community C. Council of Ministers D. Secretariat Show Content Detailed Solution AU Organs	B
49.	The headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Fund for Cooperation Compensation and Development is located in A. Lome B. Lagos C. Accra D. Dakar Show Content Detailed Solution EBID has been operating under its current structure since January 2007. The headquarters of the Bank is in Lome, Togolese Republic.	A

41.	All the following are problems facing local governments in the West Africa except A. shortage of trained personnel B. obtaining loans form banks C. nepotism D. corruption	B
42.	A British colony means A. a territory endowed with arable farm land B. an area for colonial plantation C. an area directly under the control of the traditional rulers and chiefs D. a territory acquired by the colonialists through settlement or conquest Show Content Detailed Solution This is an area or country that was politically controlled by the UK and had a British governor	D
43.	Which of the following was not a reason for the adoption of indirect Rule in British West African territories? A. The chiefs approved of it B. Administrative officers were in short supply C. there was insufficient funding D. the traditional rulers commanded respect among their subjects Show Content Detailed Solution Option A wasn't part of the reasons for the adoption of the indirect rule system. The chiefs were used because they commanded respect and the problem of language barrier. They were used so as they could communicate the bidding of their colonial masters to their subjects	A
44.	A major disadvantage of the Indirect Rule System was that he A. economy was over industrialized B. appointments were based on qualification C. British failed to give qualitative education to Africans D. central administration was dominated by Africans	C
45.	The organ of the United Nations Organization that coordinates the activities of its specialized agencies the A. General Assembly B. International Court of Justice C. Economic and Social Council D. Trusteeship Council Show Content Detailed Solution Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), responsible for the direction and coordination of the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities carried out by the UN.	C

46.	The primary objective of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is to A. stop aggression B. help poor countries C. fight against injustice D. maintain world peace Show Content Detailed Solution The UN Charter sets out four main purposes: Maintaining worldwide peace and security. Developing relations among nations. Fostering cooperation between nations in order to solve economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian international problems.	D
47.	Which of the following international organizations did all West African countries belong to? A. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization C. European Union D. Organization of African Unity Show Content Detailed Solution Organization of African Unity (OAU) . Founded in 1963, it aims to safeguard the interests and independence of all African states, encourage the continent's development, and settle disputes among member states. Its headquarters are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. All west African states were members of the organisation form its inception	D
48.	Which of the following is not an organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)? The A. Assembly of Heads of State and Government B. Tribunal of the Community C. Council of Ministers D. Secretariat Show Content Detailed Solution AU Organs	B
49.	The headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Fund for Cooperation Compensation and Development is located in A. Lome B. Lagos C. Accra D. Dakar Show Content Detailed Solution EBID has been operating under its current structure since January 2007. The headquarters of the Bank is in Lome, Togolese Republic.	A