Practice waec model questions vol1 civic_education 2025 Past Questions

Question 1

In a country where national identity is crucial for social cohesion, a survey indicates that 60% of the population identifies strongly with their national identity. If the population of the country is 150 million, how many people identify strongly with their national identity?

A. 70000000

Correct B. 90000000

C. 95000000

D. 80000000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

A recent report states that 75% of citizens are aware of their human rights. If there are 200,000 citizens in a town, how many citizens are not aware of their human rights?

A. 75000

Correct B. 50000

C. 40000

D. 60000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

In a study on corruption, it was found that 40% of public officials are involved in corrupt practices. If there are 1,200 public officials in a city, and 30% of those involved in corruption are prosecuted, how many public officials are prosecuted for corruption?

Correct A. 144

B. 120

C. 180

D. 240

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

A recent investigation revealed that 25% of students in a university are involved in cult activities. If the total number of students is 10,000, and 20% of those involved are expelled, how many students are expelled for cult activities?

A. 750

Correct B. 500

C. 200

D. 1,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

Which of the following values is considered a fundamental aspect of Nigerian culture? A) Respect for elders B) Disregard for tradition C) Individualism D) Isolationism

A. C

Correct B. A

C. D

D. B

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

A citizen has the responsibility to participate in the democratic process. If a community has 1,200 eligible voters and 75% of them participate in the elections, how many voters did not participate?

Correct A. 300

B. 400

C. 200

D. 500

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

In a local government, the public service is divided into three departments: Health, Education, and Infrastructure. If the budget allocation is in the ratio of 5:3:2 respectively, and the total budget is ₦1,000,000, how much is allocated to the Education department?

A. 400000

Correct B. 300000

C. 500000

D. 200000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

During a peace negotiation, a mediator has to resolve a conflict between two groups. If Group A has 60 members and Group B has 40 members, what is the ratio of members in Group A to the total number of members in both groups? Express your answer in simplest form.

Correct A. 3:5

B. 2:5

C. 4:5

D. 3:4

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

A law states that every citizen must pay taxes. If a citizen earns ₦500,000 annually and the tax rate is 15%, how much tax does the citizen owe? If the citizen is also eligible for a tax relief of ₦50,000, what is the final tax amount to be paid?

A. 40000

B. 30000

Correct C. 25000

D. 20000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

Human rights are essential for the development of a society. If a survey shows that 80% of the population believes in the importance of human rights and the total population is 2,500, how many people do not believe in the importance of human rights?

A. 800

B. 700

C. 600

Correct D. 500

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

In a community where conflicts arise frequently, the local council decides to implement a conflict resolution program. They allocate a budget of ₦500,000 for the first phase, which includes training facilitators and organizing workshops. If the cost of training each facilitator is ₦25,000 and they plan to train 10 facilitators, how much of the budget will remain after this expenditure? Additionally, if they decide to allocate 20% of the remaining budget for organizing workshops, what will be the total amount spent on workshops?

A. ₦25,000

B. ₦100,000

C. ₦75,000

Correct D. ₦50,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12

A group of students is conducting a project on human rights awareness. They plan to distribute flyers in their community. If they print 1,200 flyers and each flyer costs ₦15 to produce, what is the total cost of printing the flyers? If they receive a donation of ₦5,000 to support their project, how much money will they have left after covering the printing costs?

Correct A. -₦13,000

B. ₦3,000

C. ₦5,000

D. ₦2,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

A public service organization is planning to conduct a survey to assess community needs. They estimate that each survey will cost ₦200 to administer. If they aim to survey 500 households, what will be the total cost of the survey? If they have a budget of ₦80,000, how much more money do they need to cover the total cost of the survey?

A. ₦30,000

B. ₦15,000

C. ₦25,000

Correct D. ₦20,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14

As a citizen, you have the responsibility to participate in community development. If you decide to volunteer for 4 hours a week for 10 weeks, how many total hours will you have volunteered? If each hour of volunteering is valued at ₦500, what is the total value of your volunteer work?

A. ₦30,000

Correct B. ₦20,000

C. ₦25,000

D. ₦15,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

In a civic responsibility campaign, a group of volunteers is tasked with cleaning a public park. If they can clean 2,000 square meters of the park in one day and they plan to work for 5 days, how many total square meters will they clean? If the park is 10,000 square meters in total, what percentage of the park will they have cleaned by the end of the 5 days?

A. 50%

Correct B. 100%

C. 80%

D. 120%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

Discuss the impact of cultism on the educational system in Nigeria, highlighting at least three specific consequences and suggesting possible solutions to mitigate these effects.

A. Enhanced collaboration among students, growth in academic clubs, better teacher-student relationships; Solutions: informal gatherings, reduced class sizes, increased leisure time.

B. Improved student engagement, rise in extracurricular activities, enhanced community involvement; Solutions: relaxed policies, funding for clubs, peer mentoring.

Correct C. Increased violence, decline in academic performance, culture of secrecy; Solutions: strict policies, awareness programs, counseling.

D. Increased dropout rates, rise in mental health issues, loss of educational resources; Solutions: more funding, flexible curricula, online learning options.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

Analyze the social and economic effects of drug abuse in Nigeria, focusing on how it affects families, communities, and the workforce. Provide at least two recommendations for addressing this issue.

Correct A. Family disintegration, increased crime rates, reduced productivity; Recommendations: community rehabilitation programs, awareness campaigns.

B. Strengthened family bonds, improved community safety, enhanced workforce morale; Recommendations: stricter drug laws, increased law enforcement presence.

C. Lower healthcare costs, improved public health, reduced social stigma; Recommendations: mandatory drug testing, increased penalties for drug possession.

D. Increased educational attainment, better job opportunities, enhanced community support; Recommendations: financial incentives for families, government job creation programs.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

What are the core values that should guide the behavior of citizens in a democratic society? Provide at least three examples and explain their significance.

A. Freedom of speech, economic inequality, political apathy; Significance: expression, disparity, disengagement.

Correct B. Respect for human rights, civic responsibility, social justice; Significance: dignity, participation, equality.

C. Civic engagement, environmental sustainability, cultural diversity; Significance: participation, preservation, inclusion.

D. Respect for authority, individualism, consumerism; Significance: obedience, self-interest, materialism.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

Evaluate the role of government in combating drug abuse in Nigeria. Discuss at least three specific strategies that can be employed and their potential effectiveness.

Correct A. Stricter law enforcement, public education campaigns, rehabilitation programs; Effectiveness: deterrence, awareness, reintegration.

B. Legalization of drugs, harm reduction strategies, increased penalties; Effectiveness: regulation, safety, deterrence.

C. Public health initiatives, youth engagement programs, media censorship; Effectiveness: health improvement, involvement, control.

D. Increased taxation, community policing, international cooperation; Effectiveness: funding, safety, collaboration.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

Discuss the importance of the rule of law in maintaining a just society. Provide at least three key principles that underpin the rule of law and their implications for governance.

A. Discrimination in legal proceedings, lack of transparency in governance, partiality of the judiciary; Implications: inequality, corruption, denial of justice.

B. Favoritism in law enforcement, immunity for public officials, bias in judicial decisions; Implications: injustice, abuse of power, erosion of trust.

C. Inequality in legal representation, unaccountability of leaders, interference in judicial processes; Implications: injustice, violation of rights, instability.

Correct D. Equality before the law, accountability of government officials, independence of the judiciary; Implications: fairness, prevention of abuse, upholding justice.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21

A citizen has the responsibility to participate in community service. If a community service program requires each participant to contribute 5 hours a week, how many hours will 12 participants contribute in 4 weeks?

A. 180

Correct B. 240

C. 300

D. 200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

During an election, a candidate receives 60% of the total votes cast. If 1,200 votes were cast, how many votes did the candidate receive, and what percentage of the votes did the other candidates receive?

A. Candidate: 720 votes; Others: 20%

B. Candidate: 600 votes; Others: 50%

C. Candidate: 800 votes; Others: 30%

Correct D. Candidate: 720 votes; Others: 40%

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23

A government agency reports that corruption cases have increased by 25% over the last year. If there were 160 cases reported last year, how many cases are reported this year, and what is the percentage increase in the total number of cases if an additional 40 cases are reported this year?

A. 200 cases; 25% increase

B. 220 cases; 37.5% increase

C. 300 cases; 75% increase

Correct D. 240 cases; 50% increase

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

A national identity program aims to increase awareness among citizens. If 30% of the population is aware of the program and the population is 2 million, how many citizens are aware of the program? If the program aims to increase awareness to 50%, how many more citizens need to be made aware?

A. 500,000 aware; 300,000 more needed

Correct B. 600,000 aware; 400,000 more needed

C. 700,000 aware; 500,000 more needed

D. 800,000 aware; 600,000 more needed

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

In a recent survey, it was found that 15% of respondents admitted to engaging in corrupt practices. If 800 people were surveyed, how many admitted to corruption? If the survey aims to reduce this percentage to 10%, how many people should not engage in corrupt practices to achieve this goal?

A. 100 admitted; 60 should not engage

Correct B. 120 admitted; 40 should not engage

C. 130 admitted; 50 should not engage

D. 110 admitted; 30 should not engage

Correct Answer: B

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