Government 1997 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 31 :

• WAEC 1997

Which of the following was a requirement for suffrage under the first elections in Nigeria in 1923?

A. A minimum income of ƹ100 per annum
B. 12-month residence in Europe
C. 24-month residence in the capital city
D. Being a male adult and legally married
E. Status of a British citizen

Question 32 :

• WAEC 1997

Who among the following is a civil servant in Nigeria?

A. The managing director of a bank
B. A director in the Ministry of Defence
C. A major in the Army
D. A Commissioner of Police
E. A Pilot with the Nigerian Airways

Question 33 :

• WAEC 1997

The main duty of the Civil Service Commission under the Nigerian Republican Constitution was

A. The retirement and settlement of pension for federal civil servants
B. Advising the government on the establishment of new ministries
C. The appointment and promotion of judges
D. The recruitment, discipline and promotion of civil servants
E. Determing the polices of each government department

Question 34 :

• WAEC 1997

Neutrality of civil servants implies that they should

A. Belong to political parties of their choice
B. Be recruited on the basis of merit
C. Serve any government loyally
D. Be appointed on permanent basis
E. Not be liable to blame or praise for their actions

Question 35 :

• WAEC 1997

One of the features of Local Government Reforms of 1976 in Nigeria is the

A. Reduction of financial aids to local governments
B. Establishment of local government police
C. Establishment of traditional institutions in each local govements
D. Introduction of full-time chairmen and supervisory councillors
E. Re-introduction of divisional councils