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Role of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

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What is the primary mission of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?

  1. To provide medical assistance to wounded soldiers.

  2. To promote peace and understanding among nations.

  3. To provide relief to victims of natural disasters.

  4. To protect the rights of prisoners of war.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, and other emergencies.

When was the Red Cross founded?

  1. 1859

  2. 1864

  3. 1869

  4. 1874


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Red Cross was founded in 1864 by Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman who witnessed the suffering of wounded soldiers during the Battle of Solferino in Italy.

What is the symbol of the Red Cross?

  1. A red cross on a white background.

  2. A white cross on a red background.

  3. A red crescent on a white background.

  4. A white crescent on a red background.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the Red Cross is a red cross on a white background. This symbol is used to identify Red Cross personnel and vehicles and to protect them from attack.

What is the role of the Red Cross in armed conflicts?

  1. To provide medical assistance to wounded soldiers.

  2. To promote peace and understanding among nations.

  3. To provide relief to victims of natural disasters.

  4. To protect the rights of prisoners of war.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Cross plays a vital role in armed conflicts by providing medical assistance to wounded soldiers, evacuating the wounded from the battlefield, and providing food, water, and shelter to civilians affected by the conflict.

What is the role of the Red Cross in natural disasters?

  1. To provide medical assistance to victims.

  2. To promote peace and understanding among nations.

  3. To provide relief to victims of natural disasters.

  4. To protect the rights of prisoners of war.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Red Cross plays a vital role in natural disasters by providing relief to victims, such as food, water, shelter, and medical assistance. The Red Cross also works to prevent natural disasters and to mitigate their impact.

What is the role of the Red Cross in promoting peace and understanding?

  1. To provide medical assistance to victims.

  2. To promote peace and understanding among nations.

  3. To provide relief to victims of natural disasters.

  4. To protect the rights of prisoners of war.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Red Cross plays a vital role in promoting peace and understanding among nations by working to prevent armed conflicts, to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to build bridges between communities.

What is the role of the Red Cross in protecting the rights of prisoners of war?

  1. To provide medical assistance to victims.

  2. To promote peace and understanding among nations.

  3. To provide relief to victims of natural disasters.

  4. To protect the rights of prisoners of war.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Red Cross plays a vital role in protecting the rights of prisoners of war by ensuring that they are treated humanely, that they have access to medical care, and that they are able to communicate with their families.

How is the Red Cross funded?

  1. By government contributions.

  2. By private donations.

  3. By corporate sponsorships.

  4. By all of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Red Cross is funded by a combination of government contributions, private donations, and corporate sponsorships.

How many people does the Red Cross help each year?

  1. Over 100 million.

  2. Over 200 million.

  3. Over 300 million.

  4. Over 400 million.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Cross helps over 100 million people each year around the world.

What is the Red Crescent?

  1. A Muslim equivalent of the Red Cross.

  2. A Jewish equivalent of the Red Cross.

  3. A Christian equivalent of the Red Cross.

  4. A Buddhist equivalent of the Red Cross.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Crescent is a Muslim equivalent of the Red Cross. It is used in countries where the majority of the population is Muslim.

What is the Red Crystal?

  1. A Jewish equivalent of the Red Cross.

  2. A Christian equivalent of the Red Cross.

  3. A Buddhist equivalent of the Red Cross.

  4. A secular equivalent of the Red Cross.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Red Crystal is a secular equivalent of the Red Cross. It is used in countries where there is no majority religion or where there is a desire to avoid religious symbols.

What are the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?

  1. Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

  2. Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and diversity.

  3. Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and equality.

  4. Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and fraternity.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

What is the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)?

  1. To coordinate the activities of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

  2. To provide medical assistance to wounded soldiers.

  3. To promote peace and understanding among nations.

  4. To protect the rights of prisoners of war.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ICRC is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement around the world.

What is the role of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)?

  1. To provide medical assistance to wounded soldiers.

  2. To promote peace and understanding among nations.

  3. To provide relief to victims of natural disasters.

  4. To protect the rights of prisoners of war.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IFRC is responsible for providing relief to victims of natural disasters around the world.

What is the role of the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies?

  1. To provide medical assistance to wounded soldiers.

  2. To promote peace and understanding among nations.

  3. To provide relief to victims of natural disasters.

  4. To protect the rights of prisoners of war.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are responsible for providing medical assistance to wounded soldiers, evacuating the wounded from the battlefield, and providing food, water, and shelter to civilians affected by armed conflict.

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