WAEC Government 1997 Question 31

Question 31

Civil Service

Who among the following is a civil servant in Nigeria?

  1. A.The managing director of a bank
  2. B.A director in the Ministry of Defence
  3. C.A major in the Army
  4. D.A Commissioner of Police
  5. E.A Pilot with the Nigerian Airways.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (A director in the Ministry of Defence)

Explanation

Civil servants work in government ministries and departments. Soldiers and police are in the armed/security services, and bank or airline staff work in companies or corporations.