Understanding Poverty Quiz

What is the international poverty line defined by the World Bank as of 2021?

• $1.90 a day

• $2.15 a day

• $3.20 a day

• $5.50 a day

Which of the following factors is NOT a primary cause of poverty?

• Lack of education

• Economic growth

• Political instability

• Natural disasters

What percentage of the world's population lives in extreme poverty as of 2021?

• 5%

• 9%

• 15%

• 20%

Which region has the highest rate of poverty according to the United Nations?

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• South Asia

• Latin America

• Eastern Europe

What is considered a key strategy in reducing poverty?

• Increasing military expenditures

• Reducing public health initiatives

• Investing in education

• Limiting access to clean water

How does poverty affect children's health?

• Increases susceptibility to chronic diseases

• Decreases likelihood of obesity

• Improves mental health

• Has no significant impact on health

What role does gender inequality play in poverty?

• It has no significant impact on poverty levels.

• It primarily affects men more than women.

• It exacerbates poverty, particularly affecting women and girls.

• It reduces poverty by promoting single-income households.

Which of the following is a common consequence of poverty?

• Increased access to high-quality education

• Higher rates of crime and violence

• Greater political stability

• Improved public health

What impact does poverty have on the environment?

• Poverty leads to better environmental conservation practices.

• There is no link between poverty and the environment.

• Poverty can lead to environmental degradation due to overexploitation of resources.

• Poverty increases investment in renewable energy.

Which of the following policies is most likely to reduce poverty?

• Cutting social welfare programs

• Increasing taxes on the poor

• Expanding access to healthcare

• Reducing funding for public education