15 MCQs on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023: Test Your Knowledge

Test your knowledge of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023 with these 15 MCQs. Learn about the theme, history, and significance of this important day, and how you can help end poverty for all.

1. 1-What is the theme for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in 2023? a. Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment b. Dignity in practice: Decent work and social protection for all c. Education for Poverty Eradication d. A Sustainable Future for All

   Answer: b. Dignity in practice: Decent work and social protection for all

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3. 2-When was the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly? a. 1987 b. 1992 c. 2000 d. 2010

   Answer: b. 1992

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5. 3-What event led to the establishment of the International Movement ATD Fourth World? a. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty b. March for the Homeless and Landless c. Trocadéro Summit d. World Poverty Convention

   Answer: b. March for the Homeless and Landless

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7. 4-Which regions have the highest concentration of extreme poverty according to the World Bank? a. North America and Europe b. Middle East and North Africa c. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia d. Latin America and the Caribbean

   Answer: c. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

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9. 5-In what year did over 100,000 people gather at the Trocadéro in Paris to honor the victims of extreme poverty, violence, and hunger? a. 1987 b. 1992 c. 2000 d. 2010

   Answer: a. 1987

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11. 6-What is the primary goal of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty? a. Raise awareness of climate change b. Promote social media activism c. Advocate for the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions d. Focus on economic growth strategies

    Answer: c. Advocate for the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions

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13. 7-Which organization played a crucial role in advocating for the creation of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty? a. UNICEF b. ATD Fourth World c. World Health Organization d. Greenpeace

    Answer: b. ATD Fourth World

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15. 8-What does extreme poverty mean, according to the World Bank? a. Living on less than $5 per day b. Living on less than $1.25 per day c. Living on less than $2 per day d. Living on less than $10 per day

    Answer: b. Living on less than $1.25 per day

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17. 9-Where did the "March for the Homeless and Landless" take place in 1987? a. New York City, USA b. Paris, France c. London, UK d. Tokyo, Japan

    Answer: b. Paris, France

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19. 10-Which regions account for over 80% of the world's extreme poor? a. Europe and North America b. Latin America and the Caribbean c. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia d. Middle East and North Africa

    Answer: c. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

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21. 11-What is the primary focus of the theme for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in 2023? a. Promoting education for children in poverty b. Highlighting the importance of decent work and social protection c. Encouraging entrepreneurship in impoverished areas d. Advocating for gender equality

    Answer: b. Highlighting the importance of decent work and social protection

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23. 12-What was the main objective of the "March for the Homeless and Landless" in 1987? a. Promote awareness about climate change b. Honor the victims of extreme poverty, violence, and hunger c. Advocate for affordable housing d. Raise funds for poverty alleviation

    Answer: b. Honor the victims of extreme poverty, violence, and hunger

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25. 13-Which organization is a global movement of people living in poverty and their allies? a. United Nations b. World Bank c. ATD Fourth World d. Oxfam International

    Answer: c. ATD Fourth World

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27. 14-What is one of the devastating impacts of poverty mentioned in the article? a. Limited access to healthcare b. Overconsumption of resources c. Excessive materialism d. Uncontrolled population growth

    Answer: a. Limited access to healthcare

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29. 15-What does decent work entail according to the article? a. Providing employment opportunities for all b. Offering flexible work hours c. Ensuring high salary irrespective of job performance d. Earning a living wage and working in safe and healthy conditions

    Answer: d. Earning a living wage and working in safe and healthy conditions

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