WAEC Government 2006 Question 34

Question 34

Public Corporations

One of the objectives of public corporations is to

  1. A.enhance public awareness
  2. B.narrow the gap between the rich and the poor
  3. C.encourage individual participation
  4. D.maximize profit.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (narrow the gap between the rich and the poor)

Explanation

Public corporations provide essential services at affordable prices to all, which helps reduce inequality; they are not mainly profit-making.