10 Quiz on World Population Day

10 QUIZs on World Population Day

Test your knowledge of global population issues with these 10 multiple-choice questions.

World Population Day is an annual event that raises awareness of the challenges posed by population growth. This year's theme is "Population and climate change: A double emergency that demands an integrated response."

In this quiz, you will test your knowledge of the current world population, the projected population in 2050, the most and least populous countries in the world, and the two main challenges posed by population growth.

You will also learn about some of the things that can be done to address the challenges posed by population growth, such as investing in education and healthcare, promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, and reducing poverty and inequality.

1. When is World Population Day observed?

   • A. July 11
   • B. July 12
   • C. July 13
   • D. July 14
   • Answer: A

2. What is the theme of World Population Day 2023?

   • A. Investing in adolescent girls and young women for a resilient future
   • B. Making every pregnancy wanted, every childbirth safe, and every child counted
   • C. Population and climate change: A double emergency that demands an integrated response
   • D. The future of the family
   • Answer: C

3. What is the current world population?

   • A. 7.8 billion
   • B. 8 billion
   • C. 8.5 billion
   • D. 9 billion
   • Answer: B

4. What is the projected world population in 2050?

   • A. 9.7 billion
   • B. 10.9 billion
   • C. 11.7 billion
   • D. 12.5 billion
   • Answer: A

5. What is the most populous country in the world?

   • A. China
   • B. India
   • C. United States
   • D. Indonesia
   • Answer: A

6. What is the least populous country in the world?

   • A. Vatican City
   • B. Nauru
   • C. Tuvalu
   • D. Monaco
   • Answer: A

7. What are the two main challenges posed by population growth?

   • A. Poverty and inequality
   • B. Climate change and environmental degradation
   • C. Overconsumption and resource depletion
   • D. All of the above
   • Answer: D

8. What are some of the things that can be done to address the challenges posed by population growth?

   • A. Investing in education and healthcare
   • B. Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment
   • C. Reducing poverty and inequality
   • D. All of the above
   • Answer: D

9. What is the role of World Population Day in raising awareness of the challenges posed by population growth?

   • A. To provide information and resources on population issues
   • B. To encourage people to take action to address these challenges
   • C. To promote dialogue and cooperation on population issues
   • D. All of the above
   • Answer: D

10. How can you get involved in World Population Day?

    • A. Learn more about population issues
    • B. Talk to your friends and family about population issues
    • C. Get involved in a local population organization
    • D. All of the above
    • Answer: D