WAEC Civic Education 2014 Question 23

Question 23

National Values
WASSCE 2014: Imoh pays her fare
Imoh lived with her parents in Kakuri. They were good citizens who detested all forms of immoral acts. Both at home and in school, Imoh had been taught the virtues and values of a good citizen. However, while in a bus on her way home from school, the conductor forgot to ask for her fare. She knew that the right thing to do was to pay even when the conductor had forgotten to collect the fare. She also knew that there were other things she could do with the money if it was not paid, but she did what was expected by informing the conductor and paying the fare.

What value did Imoh demonstrate?

  1. A.Tolerance
  2. B.Confidence
  3. C.Fair play
  4. D.Honesty
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Honesty)

Explanation

She paid a fare she could have kept without anyone knowing: that is honesty.