GCECivic EducationCultism2024

Cultism is considered a threat to national development PRIMARILY because it

Areduces government revenue through tax evasion
Bcreates an atmosphere of fear, insecurity, and loss of productive human capitalCORRECT
Cdiscourages foreign tourists from visiting Nigerian cultural sites
Dincreases the cost of importing educational materials
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Cultism undermines national development by killing or incapacitating young people who would otherwise contribute to the economy, and by creating an environment of fear that disrupts education and commerce. Options A, C, and D are economic concerns not directly or primarily caused by cultism.
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