2020 WAEC (WASSCE) Government Past Questions

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.  apologize

1. A.A-pol-o-gize
2. B.a-POL-o-gize
3. C.a-pol-O-gize✓ Correct
4. D.a-pol-o-GIZE

A negatively charged rod is brought near the cap of a gold-leaf electroscope. The cap is earthed momentarily while the rod is near to it. The rod is then removed. Which of the following is correct?

1. A.The cap will be positively charged and the negatively charged leaves will diverge✓ Correct
2. B.The cap will be negatively charged and the positively charged leaves will diverge
3. C.The cap and the leaves will be positively charged
4. D.The cap and the leaves will be negatively charged.
5. E.The leaves will not diverge because the cap has been earthed.

The change in mass of fuel during a nuclear reaction is 2.0 x 10-27 kg. Calculate the amount of energy released. (Speed of light = 2.0 x 108$ms^{-1}$)

1. A.1.8 x 10-10J
2. B.9.0 x 10-11J
3. C.6.0 x 10-19J✓ Correct
4. D.1.2 x 10-45J

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences. The new bakery will ....one thousand loaves of bread daily

1. A.turn over
2. B.turn out
3. C.turn up
4. D.turn in✓ Correct

The hair on the human skin will stand erect when the person is

1. A.in an air-conditioned room
2. B.strolling in the sun
3. C.taking a hot drink✓ Correct
4. D.doing strenuous exercise

Which of the sketches above gives a correct method for constructed an angle of 120o at the point P?

1. A.I only✓ Correct
2. B.II only
3. C.III only
4. D.I and II only
5. E.I, II and III

In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress. agriculture

1. A.aGRIculture
2. B.Agriculture✓ Correct
3. C.agriCULture
4. D.agriculTURE

Limitation to the right of life can be found in the case of

1. A.A. an imprisoned person
2. B.B. a kidnapped person
3. C.C. a condemned person✓ Correct
4. D.D. a trafficked person

Which climate is characterized by winner rain and summer drought?

1. A.Equatorial
2. B.Mediterranean✓ Correct
3. C.Tropical continental
4. D.Tropical hinterland

From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.  Kofi is rather audacious; he jumps off high fences.

1. A.daring
2. B.smart✓ Correct
3. C.active
4. D.agile