WAEC Civic Education 2022 past questions

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Ten questions from the 2022 WAEC Civic Education paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 44 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.

WAEC Civic Education 2022 questions and answers

1. 1.A prerequisite for orderliness is
   1. A
      Education
   2. B
      Wealth
   3. C
      Discipline
      Correct
   4. D
      Popularity
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   Answer: C

   Orderliness in society depends on discipline, as individuals who respect rules and self-control contribute to a well-ordered community.
2. 2.Use the quotation below to answer the question. ''f you cannot beat them, join them''. The statement is an indication of a society that is------
   1. A
      Morally upright and disciplined
   2. B
      Economically self-sufficient
   3. C
      Politically stable
   4. D
      Corrupt and compromised
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   Answer: D

   The statement suggests people give in to wrongdoing rather than oppose it, which reflects a corrupt society where vices are tolerated and condoned.
3. 3.The basic responsibility of parents is
   1. A
      Ensuring children inherit family wealth
   2. B
      Enrolling children in the best schools only
   3. C
      Provision of luxury items for children
   4. D
      Proper upbringing and training of their children
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   Answer: D

   The primary duty of parents is the proper upbringing, training and socialization of their children into responsible members of society.
4. 4.The attitude that prevents peaceful resolution of inter-communal conflict is
   1. A
      Dialogue
   2. B
      Intolerance
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   3. C
      Mediation
   4. D
      Compromise
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   Answer: B

   Intolerance, an unwillingness to accept differing views or accommodate others, obstructs the peaceful settlement of conflicts between communities.
5. 5.The law protecting certain individuals from being prosecuted is called
   1. A
      Pardon clause
   2. B
      Immunity clause
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   3. C
      Fair hearing clause
   4. D
      Bail provision
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   Answer: B

   The immunity clause in the constitution shields certain office holders, such as the President and Governors, from criminal or civil prosecution while in office.
6. 6.Interpersonal relationship is promoted through the following ways except
   1. A
      Effective communication
   2. B
      Discrimination against others
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   3. C
      Cooperation among individuals
   4. D
      Mutual respect and tolerance
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   Answer: B

   Respect, communication and cooperation all foster good interpersonal relationships, while discrimination damages and prevents such relationships.
7. 7.Which of the following sets of agencies are responsible for checking road worthiness of vehicles?
   1. A
      Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Officers
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   2. B
      Customs and Immigration Service
   3. C
      Nigeria Army and Navy
   4. D
      Nigeria Police and Civil Defence Corps
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   Answer: A

   The Federal Road Safety Corps and the Vehicle Inspection Officers are specifically saddled with checking and certifying the roadworthiness of vehicles.
8. 8.The head of the judicial arm of government in Nigeria is the
   1. A
      President of the Court of Appeal
   2. B
      Inspector-General of Police
   3. C
      Attorney-General of the Federation
   4. D
      Chief Justice of Nigeria
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   Answer: D

   The Chief Justice of Nigeria is the head of the judiciary, the arm of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice.
9. 9.Irresponsible parenting has the tendency of
   1. A
      Improving the academic performance of children
   2. B
      Producing children who become social miscreants
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   3. C
      Strengthening family bonds
   4. D
      Producing well-disciplined and responsible children
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   Answer: B

   When parents fail to properly guide and train their children, such children are more likely to grow into delinquents, cultists or other social miscreants.
10. 10.One major reason some Nigerian youths join cult groups is
    1. A
       Religious devotion
    2. B
       Good academic performance
    3. C
       Peer group pressure
       Correct
    4. D
       Strong parental guidance
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    Answer: C

    Peer pressure and the desire for protection or a sense of belonging are major reasons youths are drawn into cult groups.

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