What Do You Know About World Population Day?

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What Do You Know About World Population Day? - Quiz

World population day is a say set aside to observe and raise awareness of the pertinent issues confronting the global population. How well do you know about it?

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1.

In which year was this day introduced?
- A.
  
  1989
- B.
  
  1990
- C.
  
  1991
- D.
  
  1992
Correct Answer
A. 1989

Explanation
The day mentioned in the question was introduced in the year 1989.

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2.

On which day is it celebrated?
- A.
  
  11 July
- B.
  
  12 July
- C.
  
  13 July
- D.
  
  14 July
Correct Answer
A. 11 July

Explanation
The correct answer is 11 July. This means that the event or celebration mentioned in the question is celebrated on 11 July.

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3.

What is the aim of observing this day?
- A.
  
  To support poor countries with contraceptives.
- B.
  
  To reduce cases of emigration from poorer countries to better ones.
- C.
  
  To focus attention on population issues
- D.
  
  To help reduce population to a reasonable figure.
Correct Answer
C. To focus attention on population issues

Explanation
In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.

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4.

Which council recommended the observance of this day?
- A.
  
  The General council of the UN
- B.
  
  The Governing Council of the UNDP
- C.
  
  The Assembly
- D.
  
  The Secretariat
Correct Answer
B. The Governing Council of the UNDP

Explanation
In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.

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5.

Currently, which issue is worth addressing on the World's population day?
- A.
  
  Immigration and emigration
- B.
  
  Population Explosion
- C.
  
  Human Rights Abuse
- D.
  
  Feminine Empowerment
Correct Answer
B. Population Explosion

Explanation
We are all aware of the abnormally increasing population and which other day than this day is best for its discussion.

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6.

Which Association organized this year's event?
- A.
  
  UNFPA
- B.
  
  UN
- C.
  
  WIFA
- D.
  
  UNICEF
Correct Answer
A. UNFPA

Explanation
The correct answer is UNFPA. UNFPA stands for the United Nations Population Fund, which is an international development agency that focuses on reproductive health and rights. As the question asks about the association that organized this year's event, UNFPA is the most suitable option as it aligns with the United Nations' mission and involvement in organizing global events.

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7.

The United nations commemorated the day of 5 billion In which year.
- A.
  
  1987
- B.
  
  1988
- C.
  
  1990
- D.
  
  1989
Correct Answer
A. 1987

Explanation
In 1987, the United Nations commemorated the day of 5 billion. This suggests that the event or occasion being celebrated was related to the global population reaching the milestone of 5 billion people.

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8.

In which year was the world population estimated to be 2 billion.
- A.
  
  1927
- B.
  
  1804
- C.
  
  1888
- D.
  
  1901
Correct Answer
A. 1927

Explanation
In 1927, the world population was estimated to be 2 billion.

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9.

The 2013 event fell on which day of the week.
- A.
  
  Tuesday
- B.
  
  Thursday
- C.
  
  Sunday
- D.
  
  Monday
Correct Answer
B. Thursday

Explanation
The 2013 event fell on a Thursday.

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10.

What was the theme of the 2013 event?
- A.
  
  Migration
- B.
  
  Family planning
- C.
  
  Adolescent pregnancy
- D.
  
  Healthy Delivery
Correct Answer
C. Adolescent pregnancy

Explanation
The theme of the 2013 event was adolescent pregnancy. This means that the event focused on raising awareness and addressing issues related to teenage pregnancy, such as prevention, support for pregnant teenagers, and education about the consequences and challenges of early parenthood.

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