Quiz on Poverty and Unemployment

Which of the following is the best definition of poverty?

• Lack of access to luxury goods

• Inability to meet basic need like food, clothing and shelter

• Low bank balance

• Unemployment

Poverty is only a problem in developing countries – True / False

• True

• False

The transmission of poverty from one generation to another is known as ____ poverty.

Which organization measures global poverty levels?

• WHO

• UNICEF

• World Bank

• WTO

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Unemployment refers to

• People not willing to work

• People who have jobs but want a better one

• People actively seeking work but unable to find any

• People who are retired

Which type of unemployment occurs due to automation and technological advancements?

• Frictional Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Unemployment has no impact on a country’s economic growth – True /False

• True

• False

_____ unemployment is caused by economic downturns and recessions.

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