Can We End Extreme Poverty?

How does extreme poverty affect access to basic amenities?

• Families have access to electricity and clean water.

• Families live in spacious homes with modern amenities.

• Families have to carry water from distant sources for daily use.

• Families can afford luxury items like refrigerators and cellphones.

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What is the World Bank's definition of extreme poverty?

• Living on less than $1 a day.

• Living on less than $1.50 a day.

• Living on less than $1.90 a day.

• Living on less than $2 a day.

What percentage of people worldwide lived in extreme poverty in 1990?

• 9%

• 14%

• 36%

• 43%

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Which countries have made significant progress in reducing extreme poverty?

• China, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova.

• China, India, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

• Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

• Mexico and Brazil.

What is one of the main reasons people in extreme poverty struggle to escape it?

• Lack of education and job opportunities.

• Lack of access to clean water and electricity.

• Insufficient financial aid from governments.

• Inability to find food and shelter.

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What has led to the reduction of extreme poverty in countries like China?

• Foreign aid from developed nations.

• Social safety net programs.

• Investments in education and infrastructure.

• Introduction of job creation initiatives.

Which region has the highest concentration of people living in extreme poverty?

• Sub-Saharan Africa.

• East Asia and the Pacific.

• South Asia.

• Latin America and the Caribbean.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected extreme poverty?

• It has caused a significant decrease in extreme poverty worldwide.

• It has pushed millions of people into extreme poverty.

• It has had no impact on extreme poverty rates.

• It has led to increased government investments in poverty alleviation.

What role does economic growth play in reducing extreme poverty?

• Economic growth has no significant impact on extreme poverty rates.

• Economic growth creates more job opportunities and reduces poverty.

• Economic growth only benefits the wealthy and exacerbates poverty.

According to the article, what is the key to reducing extreme poverty?

• Proactive government interventions.

• International cooperation and foreign aid.

• Empowering individuals to help themselves.