WAEC Civic Education 2015 Past Questions & Answers

The diagram shows candidates involved in examination malpractice, which is a dishonest act that goes against positive values like integrity and hard work. Option B is correct because it states a possible and severe consequence for this misconduct, which is being banned for life. This punishment is a measure to uphold the credibility of examinations and discourage cheating.

Common mistake: Students might mistakenly choose option C because it is also a true consequence of malpractice, but option B is a more direct statement about the punishment for the individuals involved in the dishonest behaviour.

The correct option is 'they were hardworking' because hard work is a core value that encourages honesty and self-reliance. If the students had studied diligently for their exam, they would have been confident in their own knowledge and would not have felt the need to cheat. Cheating is a negative behaviour that happens when students lack the positive value of hard work and preparation.

Common mistake: Students might mistakenly choose option B, 'there was an invigilator', because an invigilator's presence can physically stop cheating, but this only addresses the opportunity to cheat, not the student's personal character or desire to be honest.

The correct answer is 1948. After the terrible events of World War II, countries came together to form the United Nations and create a document to protect everyone's basic rights. This document, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), was officially adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948.

Common mistake: Students often mistakenly choose 1945 because that is the year the United Nations organization was founded, but the UDHR itself was adopted three years later.

Road signs are generally classified into three main types: regulatory, warning, and informative. Regulatory signs give commands that must be obeyed, like a 'Stop' sign or a speed limit. Informative signs provide useful information to road users, such as directions to a town, the distance to a destination, or the location of a nearby hospital or fuel station. Since the question asks for another form of road sign besides regulatory, 'informative' is the correct answer as it is one of the major categories.

Common mistake: Students might mistakenly choose 'punitive' because breaking the rules on regulatory signs can lead to punishment, but the purpose of the sign itself is to regulate behaviour, not to be the punishment.

The question asks which option is not a factor that influences relationships between people. Good communication, being compatible with someone, and forgiving them are all things that directly affect and shape a relationship. Withdrawal, however, is an action someone takes when a relationship is already having problems; it is a consequence of a poor relationship, not a factor that builds or affects it.

Common mistake: Students may mistakenly choose 'Communication' because it is a very strong and obvious factor that affects relationships, causing them to misread the negative instruction 'does not affect'.

Cult groups on campus typically target students who are vulnerable, easily influenced, or can provide resources like money and protection from their families. This is why they go after students from wealthy or influential homes, as well as those who are wayward. A student who is bold and morally sound is the exception because their strong character and principles make them very difficult to persuade to join a group known for negative and violent activities.

Common mistake: Students might mistakenly choose option D, thinking that being 'fun-loving' is a positive trait, but cults often exploit this desire for excitement and belonging to lure new members.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was officially established by Decree No. 15 of 1993. This agency was created to protect the health of Nigerians by regulating and controlling the quality of food, drugs, and other related products in the country. Therefore, the correct year of its establishment is 1993.

Common mistake: Students often mistakenly choose 1999 or 2001 because NAFDAC became very famous and active after the return to democracy, especially under its well-known Director-General, Dora Akunyili, who was appointed in 2001.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons (NAPTIP) is a federal government agency in Nigeria. It was established in 2003 by the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act. This means it is an official initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, created to combat human trafficking and protect victims.

Common mistake: Students often mistakenly choose option C because WOTCLEF, an NGO, was very instrumental in advocating for the law that established the government agency NAPTIP.

World AIDS Day is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. It is observed globally every year on the 1st of December. This day provides an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and remember those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

Common mistake: Students who have not memorized this specific date might confuse it with other important international days or simply guess one of the incorrect options.

Empowerment is the process of giving someone the authority, skills, and resources to take control of their own life and situation. The question describes creating an 'enabling environment' for an individual to have 'effective control', which is the exact definition of empowerment. This process helps people become stronger and more confident in managing their own affairs.

Common mistake: Students may confuse empowerment with enhancement, as both suggest improvement, but enhancement simply means making something better, while empowerment specifically involves giving someone the power and ability to make those improvements themselves.