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MCQs on Poverty for JSS1 Students

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is poverty?

a)

Having a lot of money

b)

The state of being unable to meet basic needs

c)

Owning a house

d)

Being happy and content

2.

Which of the following is a common cause of poverty?

a)

Education

b)

Unemployment

c)

Wealth distribution

d)

Both B and C

3.

What does "absolute poverty" mean?

a)

When people are not happy with their income

b)

When people cannot afford basic necessities like food and shelter

c)

When people have some money but still struggle

d)

When people are wealthy

4.

Which group of people is often most affected by poverty?

a)

The elderly

b)

Children

c)

Single parents

d)

All of the above

5.

How can education help reduce poverty?

a)

By increasing knowledge and skills

b)

By making people rich immediately

c)

By providing free food

d)

By eliminating all jobs

6.

Which organization is known for its work in fighting poverty worldwide?

a)

UNICEF

b)

NASA

c)

FIFA

d)

NBA

7.

What is a common effect of poverty on health?

a)

Improved health

b)

Access to better hospitals

c)

Higher rates of illness and malnutrition

d)

None of the above

8.

Which of the following is NOT a way to help reduce poverty?

a)

Supporting local businesses

b)

Educating the community

c)

Ignoring the poor

d)

Providing job training

9.

What is “relative poverty”?

a)

Poverty measured by the lack of basic needs

b)

Poverty compared to the average standard of living in a society

c)

Poverty that affects only one person

d)

Poverty that is always temporary

10.

Which of these is a government action that can help alleviate poverty?

a)

Increasing taxes on the poor

b)

Providing social welfare programs

c)

Reducing access to education

d)

Cutting healthcare funding