What Do You Know About World Food Day?

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What Do You Know About World Food Day? - Quiz

World Food Day is a day set aside to raise awareness on the need to take action against world hunger. The celebration involves people around the world coming together to show their commitment to eradicating hunger everywhere.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which day is set aside as World Food Day each year?

    • A.

      16th October

    • B.

      20th June

    • C.

      1st January

    • D.

      25th December

    Correct Answer
    A. 16th October
    Explanation
    World Food Day is observed on 16th October each year. This day is set aside to raise awareness about hunger and promote global efforts to eradicate it. It aims to highlight the importance of food security and sustainable agriculture, as well as to mobilize individuals, organizations, and governments to take action against hunger and malnutrition worldwide.

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  • 2. 

    In which year was the World Food Day celebration established?

    • A.

      1980

    • B.

      1979

    • C.

      1878

    • D.

      1975

    Correct Answer
    B. 1979
    Explanation
    The World Food Day celebration was established in 1979.

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  • 3. 

    From when did the World Food Day adopt a different theme each year?

    • A.

      1980

    • B.

      1979

    • C.

      1981

    • D.

      1978

    Correct Answer
    C. 1981
    Explanation
    The World Food Day started adopting a different theme each year in 1981. This means that before 1981, the World Food Day did not have a specific theme and the focus of the day was not on a particular aspect of food or hunger. However, starting from 1981, the World Food Day began to highlight different issues related to food security, agriculture, and hunger each year by selecting a specific theme. This change allowed for a more targeted and focused approach in addressing global food challenges.

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  • 4. 

    In which year was the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations founded?

    • A.

      1947

    • B.

      1945

    • C.

      1946

    • D.

      1945

    Correct Answer
    D. 1945
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1945. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was founded in 1945. It was established to combat hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture around the world. FAO works to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have access to enough nutritious food to lead healthy and active lives.

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  • 5. 

    In which year was the celebration theme: Women in Agriculture.

    • A.

      1984

    • B.

      1986

    • C.

      1976

    • D.

      1974

    Correct Answer
    A. 1984
    Explanation
    In 1984, the celebration theme was "Women in Agriculture." This suggests that during that year, the focus of the celebration was on recognizing and honoring the contributions of women in the field of agriculture. It is likely that various events, initiatives, and discussions were organized to highlight the important role of women in this sector and to address the challenges they face.

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  • 6. 

    What was the 1988 theme?

    • A.

      Water is Human

    • B.

      Rural youth

    • C.

      People and Places

    • D.

      A Life Well Lived

    Correct Answer
    B. Rural youth
    Explanation
    The 1988 theme was "Rural youth" because it is the only option that directly relates to a specific group of people, highlighting the importance of addressing the needs and issues faced by young people living in rural areas. The other options, "Water is Human," "People and Places," and "A Life Well Lived," are more general and do not specifically focus on the theme of the year.

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  • 7. 

    In which year was the theme 'Trees for life'?

    • A.

      1989

    • B.

      1990

    • C.

      1991

    • D.

      1992

    Correct Answer
    C. 1991
    Explanation
    The theme 'Trees for life' was in the year 1991.

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  • 8. 

    What was the 2010 celebration theme?

    • A.

      One Child, One Meal

    • B.

      We Can Grow Them

    • C.

      Free Food

    • D.

      United against hunger

    Correct Answer
    D. United against hunger
    Explanation
    The 2010 celebration theme was "United against hunger." This implies that the focus of the celebrations in 2010 was on raising awareness and taking action against hunger. It suggests that the organizers wanted to promote unity and collaboration in addressing the issue of hunger, possibly through initiatives such as food drives, fundraising, or advocating for policies that combat hunger.

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  • 9. 

    Which nation's coin was dedicated to the celebration in 1981? 

    • A.

      Italy

    • B.

      England

    • C.

      United States

    • D.

      Thailand

    Correct Answer
    A. Italy
    Explanation
    In 1981, Italy dedicated a coin to celebrate a significant event or occasion. The question does not provide specific details about the event or occasion being celebrated, but it implies that Italy was the nation that honored it with a dedicated coin.

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  • 10. 

    In which year was the celebration theme 'The right to feed'?

    • A.

      2006

    • B.

      2007

    • C.

      2005

    • D.

      2004

    Correct Answer
    B. 2007
    Explanation
    The celebration theme 'The right to feed' was in the year 2007.

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