10 Essential World Population Day MCQs: Test Your Knowledge on Global Demographics

Overview of World Population Day

World Population Day is observed annually on July 11th. It was established by the United Nations in 1989, inspired by the public interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, observed on July 11, 1987. The day aims to raise awareness of global population issues, including the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights. Each year, World Population Day focuses on a specific theme related to population issues.

MCQs on World Population Day

1. When is World Population Day observed?

   • A. June 11
   • B. July 11
   • C. August 11
   • D. September 11
   • Answer: B. July 11

2. World Population Day was established by which organization?

   • A. World Health Organization (WHO)
   • B. United Nations (UN)
   • C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
   • D. World Bank
   • Answer: B. United Nations (UN)

3. What event inspired the establishment of World Population Day?

   • A. Day of Six Billion
   • B. Day of Five Billion
   • C. Earth Day
   • D. International Day of Families
   • Answer: B. Day of Five Billion

4. In which year was the first World Population Day observed?

   • A. 1987
   • B. 1989
   • C. 1990
   • D. 1992
   • Answer: B. 1989

5. What is one of the primary objectives of World Population Day?

   • A. Celebrating human population growth
   • B. Raising awareness of global population issues
   • C. Promoting economic development
   • D. Celebrating cultural diversity
   • Answer: B. Raising awareness of global population issues

6. Which of the following topics is NOT typically addressed on World Population Day?

   • A. Family planning
   • B. Gender equality
   • C. Human rights
   • D. Space exploration
   • Answer: D. Space exploration

7. The theme for World Population Day 2020 was:

   • A. "Investing in teenage girls"
   • B. "Vulnerable populations in emergencies"
   • C. "Putting the brakes on COVID-19: how to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now"
   • D. "Universal access to reproductive health services"
   • Answer: C. "Putting the brakes on COVID-19: how to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now"

8. Which of the following is a significant issue highlighted on World Population Day?

   • A. Reducing carbon emissions
   • B. Maternal health
   • C. Urban planning
   • D. Technological innovation
   • Answer: B. Maternal health

9. How often is World Population Day observed?

   • A. Every month
   • B. Annually
   • C. Biannually
   • D. Every five years
   • Answer: B. Annually

10. Which demographic milestone is linked to the origin of World Population Day?

• A. World population reaching 7 billion
• B. World population reaching 6 billion
• C. World population reaching 5 billion
• D. World population reaching 4 billion
• Answer: C. World population reaching 5 billion