Sample WAEC-style Practice Questions (Original Content)
WAEC Style
Question 1
A strong feeling of love and pride for one's country is called
A. Tribalism
B. Nationalism
C. Nepotism
D. Fanaticism
Answer: B. Nationalism
Explanation: Nationalism is the devotion and loyalty to one's own nation above individual or group interests.
Question 2
Which of these agencies is primarily responsible for protecting Nigerians from human trafficking?
A. EFCC
B. NAPTIP
C. NAFDAC
D. NDLEA
Answer: B. NAPTIP
Explanation: NAPTIP stands for the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.
Question 3
The process of following the correct and legal steps to get things done is known as
A. Slow motion
B. Due process
C. Bureaucracy
D. Short cut
Answer: B. Due process
Explanation: Due process ensures that all activities are conducted according to established legal rules and transparency.
Question 4
A major consequence of political apathy is that it leads to
A. Good governance
B. Emergence of bad leaders
C. Rapid development
D. Popular participation
Answer: B. Emergence of bad leaders
Explanation: When citizens fail to vote or participate, they allow incompetent people to take over power.
Question 5
The right to vote and be voted for during elections is also called
A. Civil right
B. Political right
C. Social right
D. Economic right
Answer: B. Political right
Explanation: Political rights enable citizens to participate in the formation and administration of the government.
Question 6
Which of the following describes the importance of a constitution?
A. It encourages lawlessness
B. It limits the powers of the government
C. It promotes tribalism
D. It allows leaders to do as they wish
Answer: B. It limits the powers of the government
Explanation: The constitution sets boundaries for the actions of those in power to prevent tyranny.
Question 7
A person who was not born in a country but becomes a citizen after living there for many years is a citizen by
A. Birth
B. Naturalization
C. Registration
D. Descent
Answer: B. Naturalization
Explanation: Naturalization is the legal process by which a non citizen acquires the citizenship of another country.
Question 8
Cultism can be eradicated from our schools through
A. Encouraging students to join secret societies
B. Effective counseling and mentorship
C. Giving cultists special privileges
D. Hiding the identity of cult members
Answer: B. Effective counseling and mentorship
Explanation: Proper guidance and moral education can prevent students from being lured into cultism.
Question 9
The Federal Road Safety Commission was established to
A. Arrest political criminals
B. Reduce road accidents
C. Control the price of fuel
D. Build new roads
Answer: B. Reduce road accidents
Explanation: The main duty of the commission is to ensure safety on Nigerian roads through traffic education and enforcement.
Question 10
One of the major functions of the civil society is to
A. Take over the army
B. Act as a watchdog for the government
C. Make laws for the state
D. Arrest tax evaders
Answer: B. Act as a watchdog for the government
Explanation: Civil society groups monitor government actions to ensure accountability and protect people's interests.
Question 11
The process of making people aware of their rights and duties in a society is
Civic education
A. Civic education
B. Religious education
C. Physical education
D. Vocational education
Answer: A. Civic education
Explanation: Civic education informs citizens about their roles in making a democratic society work.
Question 12
Which of the following is a symptom of drug abuse?
A. Academic excellence
B. Sudden change in behavior
C. Improved physical health
D. Better family relations
Answer: B. Sudden change in behavior
Explanation: Drug abuse often leads to mood swings, secrecy, and withdrawal from normal activities.
Question 13
A constitution that can be changed through a simple majority vote is described as
A. Rigid
B. Flexible
C. Written
D. Unwritten
Answer: B. Flexible
Explanation: A flexible constitution is easy to amend, unlike a rigid one which requires complex procedures.
Question 14
Capitalist democracy is a system where
A. Only the rich can vote
B. Private ownership is encouraged alongside political freedom
C. The government owns all businesses
D. There are no elections
Answer: B. Private ownership is encouraged alongside political freedom
Explanation: It combines the economic principles of capitalism with the political principles of democracy.
Question 15
One way to fight corruption in the public service is through
A. Increasing the price of services
B. Strengthening anti corruption agencies
C. Protecting corrupt officials
D. Reducing the number of courts
Answer: B. Strengthening anti corruption agencies
Explanation: Empowering agencies like EFCC and ICPC helps in tracking and punishing corrupt individuals.
Question 16
The first level of government that is closest to the people in a federal system is the
A. Federal government
B. Local government
C. State government
D. Military government
Answer: B. Local government
Explanation: Local governments handle issues at the grassroots level within the community.
Question 17
A citizen who pays taxes and obeys the law is being
A. Fearful
B. Responsible
C. Wealthy
D. Selfish
Answer: B. Responsible
Explanation: Responsible citizenship involves carrying out duties that contribute to national growth.
Question 18
The main function of the executive arm of government is to
A. Interpret laws
B. Implement laws
C. Make laws
D. Break laws
Answer: B. Implement laws
Explanation: The executive ensures that the laws made by the legislature are put into action.
Question 19
What can hinder the effectiveness of the rule of law?
A. Independent judiciary
B. Bribery and corruption
C. Respect for human rights
D. Educated citizens
Answer: B. Bribery and corruption
Explanation: Corruption allows people to bypass the law, which destroys the principle of equality before the law.
Question 20
Universal Declaration of Human Rights ensures that every human is born
A. To be a slave
B. Free and equal in dignity
C. Without any rights
D. To follow the king only
Answer: B. Free and equal in dignity
Explanation: The declaration emphasizes that rights are inherent to every person regardless of their origin.
Question 21
A person who provides information to the police about criminal activities is a
A. Spy
B. Good citizen
C. Criminal
D. Gossip
Answer: B. Good citizen
Explanation: Protecting the community by reporting crimes is a civic duty.
Question 22
Which of the following is an example of an order in society?
A. Rioting
B. Obeying traffic lights
C. Fighting on the street
D. Jumping the queue
Answer: B. Obeying traffic lights
Explanation: Following established rules ensures peace and safety in public spaces.
Question 23
Cultism is often associated with
A. Peace building
B. Violent initiation rites
C. Academic rewards
D. Religious tolerance
Answer: B. Violent initiation rites
Explanation: Secret cults usually use dangerous and harmful rituals to admit new members.
Question 24
The highest office in a democratic country like Nigeria is the
A. Office of the Governor
B. Office of the President
C. Office of the Chief Justice
D. Office of the Senator
Answer: B. Office of the President
Explanation: The President is the head of state and the head of the national government.
Question 25
Democratic values include all the following except
A. Respect for human rights
B. Justice and fairness
C. Arbitrary use of power
D. Popular participation
Answer: C. Arbitrary use of power
Explanation: Arbitrary use of power means acting without legal authority, which is contrary to democracy.
Question 26
Which of these is a way to promote inter ethnic marriage in Nigeria?
A. Forcing people to marry
B. Encouraging national integration
C. Promoting tribalism
D. Banning local languages
Answer: B. Encouraging national integration
Explanation: National integration helps people from different tribes to interact and live together in peace.
Question 27
Human rights can be suspended during
A. School holidays
B. A period of emergency
C. Political rallies
D. Religious festivals
Answer: B. A period of emergency
Explanation: During wars or natural disasters, the government may limit certain rights for public safety.
Question 28
The term of office for a President in Nigeria is
A. Two years
B. Four years
C. Six years
D. Eight years
Answer: B. Four years
Explanation: According to the 1999 Constitution, the President serves a term of four years and can be re elected once.
Question 29
An example of a civil society organization is
A. The Nigeria Police Force
B. The Academic Staff Union of Universities
C. The National Assembly
D. The Nigerian Army
Answer: B. The Academic Staff Union of Universities
Explanation: Civil society includes professional unions and non governmental groups that operate outside the government.
Question 30
The lack of interest in voting by citizens is known as
A. Political participation
B. Political apathy
C. Political culture
D. Political socialization
Answer: B. Political apathy
Explanation: Apathy is when people feel that their vote does not matter and choose to stay away from politics.
Question 31
The act of taking a child from the parents with the promise of education but using the child as a house help is
A. Adoption
B. Human trafficking
C. Fostering
D. Tutoring
Answer: B. Human trafficking
Explanation: This is a form of exploitation where victims are deceived into domestic servitude.
Question 32
To prevent drug abuse, young people should avoid
A. Playing sports
B. Peer pressure
C. Reading books
D. Attending school
Answer: B. Peer pressure
Explanation: Staying away from friends who use drugs is a major way to prevent abuse.
Question 33
Public service refers to
A. Services provided for the benefit of the government officials
B. Services provided for the benefit of the general public
C. Services provided by secret societies
D. Services provided for only the rich
Answer: B. Services provided for the benefit of the general public
Explanation: Public service is funded by taxpayers to provide goods like education and health to everyone.
Question 34
A person who refuses to take part in national service like NYSC in Nigeria is being
A. Patriotic
B. Unpatriotic
C. Courageous
D. Intelligent
Answer: B. Unpatriotic
Explanation: Patriotism involves showing commitment to national programs and unity.
Question 35
The 1999 Constitution was handed over to civilians by the military regime of
A. Ibrahim Babangida
B. Abdulsalami Abubakar
C. Sani Abacha
D. Murtala Mohammed
Answer: B. Abdulsalami Abubakar
Explanation: General Abdulsalami Abubakar supervised the transition to democratic rule in 1999.
Question 36
One benefit of law and order in society is
A. Frequent riots
B. Economic stability
C. High crime rate
D. General fear
Answer: B. Economic stability
Explanation: When there is peace and respect for law, businesses can grow and the economy thrives.
Question 37
A person who kills himself for a political or religious cause is a
A. Hero
B. Fanatic
C. Citizen
D. Leader
Answer: B. Fanatic
Explanation: Fanaticism involves extreme and unreasonable beliefs that often lead to harmful actions.
Question 38
The first step in the election process is
A. Voting
B. Registration of voters
C. Counting of votes
D. Announcing the results
Answer: B. Registration of voters
Explanation: Eligible citizens must first be registered before they are allowed to cast their votes.
Question 39
Which of the following describes a self reliant person?
A. One who depends on the government for everything
B. One who uses his skills to earn a living
C. One who begs for money
D. One who steals from others
Answer: B. One who uses his skills to earn a living
Explanation: Self reliance means independence and the ability to provide for oneself through hard work.
Question 40
Human rights are said to be universal because they
A. Apply only to people in Europe
B. Belong to every human being in the world
C. Are given only to citizens of Nigeria
D. Can be bought with money
Answer: B. Belong to every human being in the world
Explanation: These rights are inherent and apply regardless of nationality, race, or religion.
Question 41
The symbol of the Nigerian state that shows the unity of the people is the
A. Coat of Arms
B. National Flag
C. Currency
D. Passport
Answer: B. National Flag
Explanation: The green white green flag represents agriculture and peace, and it is a symbol of national unity.
Question 42
A society where there is no government and everyone does what they like is in a state of
A. Democracy
B. Anarchy
C. Monarchy
D. Socialism
Answer: B. Anarchy
Explanation: Anarchy is a state of disorder due to absence or non recognition of authority.
Question 43
The process by which an individual learns the values and norms of the society is
A. Industrialization
B. Socialization
C. Urbanization
D. Migration
Answer: B. Socialization
Explanation: Socialization helps people become functional members of their community by learning how to behave.
Question 44
Which of these is a way to reduce political apathy?
A. Rigging elections
B. Fulfilling campaign promises by leaders
C. Discouraging people from voting
D. Using thugs at polling units
Answer: B. Fulfilling campaign promises by leaders
Explanation: When leaders do what they promised, the people build trust in the political system and participate more.
Question 45
A democratic government should be accountable to the
A. Military
B. People
C. Foreign nations
D. Rich only
Answer: B. People
Explanation: Accountability means that the government must explain its actions and be responsible to the citizens who elected them.
Question 46
Which of the following promotes communal labor?
A. Individualism
B. Cooperation
C. Competition
D. Laziness
Answer: B. Cooperation
Explanation: Communal labor involves people working together to improve their neighborhood or village.
Question 47
The use of drugs without a doctor's prescription is
A. Drug use
B. Drug abuse
C. Drug sale
D. Drug trial
Answer: B. Drug abuse
Explanation: Taking drugs without medical advice is dangerous and constitutes abuse.
Question 48
One of the duties of a citizen is to
A. Steal from the rich
B. Protect public property
C. Vandalize street lights
D. Avoid paying bills
Answer: B. Protect public property
Explanation: Public properties are funded by the people and should be handled with care.
Question 49
The act of being fair and unbiased in dealing with others is
A. Cruelty
B. Justice
C. Nepotism
D. Favoritism
Answer: B. Justice
Explanation: Justice ensures that everyone receives what they deserve according to the law and fairness.
Question 50
The motto of Nigeria is
A. Peace and Progress
B. Unity and Faith Peace and Progress
C. Faith and Unity
D. Justice and Peace
Answer: B. Unity and Faith Peace and Progress
Explanation: These words are written on the Nigerian Coat of Arms as the guiding philosophy of the nation.