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WorksheetsMCQs on Poverty for JSS1 Students
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is poverty?
Having a lot of money
The state of being unable to meet basic needs
Owning a house
Being happy and content
Which of the following is a common cause of poverty?
Education
Unemployment
Wealth distribution
Both B and C
What does "absolute poverty" mean?
When people are not happy with their income
When people cannot afford basic necessities like food and shelter
When people have some money but still struggle
When people are wealthy
Which group of people is often most affected by poverty?
The elderly
Children
Single parents
All of the above
How can education help reduce poverty?
By increasing knowledge and skills
By making people rich immediately
By providing free food
By eliminating all jobs
Which organization is known for its work in fighting poverty worldwide?
UNICEF
NASA
FIFA
NBA
What is a common effect of poverty on health?
Improved health
Access to better hospitals
Higher rates of illness and malnutrition
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a way to help reduce poverty?
Supporting local businesses
Educating the community
Ignoring the poor
Providing job training
What is “relative poverty”?
Poverty measured by the lack of basic needs
Poverty compared to the average standard of living in a society
Poverty that affects only one person
Poverty that is always temporary
Which of these is a government action that can help alleviate poverty?
Increasing taxes on the poor
Providing social welfare programs
Reducing access to education
Cutting healthcare funding
