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Millennium Development Goals: A Framework for Global Progress

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What was the primary objective of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?

  1. To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

  2. To promote gender equality and empower women

  3. To ensure environmental sustainability

  4. To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MDGs were a set of eight goals adopted by the United Nations in 2000, with the primary objective of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger.

How many MDGs were there?

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 10

  4. 12


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There were eight MDGs, each with specific targets and indicators to measure progress.

Which MDG focused on achieving universal primary education?

  1. MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

  2. MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education

  3. MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women

  4. MDG 4: Reduce child mortality


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

MDG 2 aimed to ensure that all children, regardless of gender, had access to and completed primary education.

What was the target for reducing child mortality under MDG 4?

  1. Reduce child mortality by 50%

  2. Reduce child mortality by 75%

  3. Reduce child mortality by 90%

  4. Reduce child mortality by 100%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

MDG 4 aimed to reduce child mortality by 75% between 1990 and 2015.

Which MDG focused on improving maternal health?

  1. MDG 4: Reduce child mortality

  2. MDG 5: Improve maternal health

  3. MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases

  4. MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

MDG 5 aimed to improve maternal health by reducing maternal mortality and increasing access to reproductive health services.

What was the target for reducing the proportion of people living in extreme poverty under MDG 1?

  1. Reduce extreme poverty by 50%

  2. Reduce extreme poverty by 75%

  3. Reduce extreme poverty by 90%

  4. Reduce extreme poverty by 100%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MDG 1 aimed to reduce the proportion of people living in extreme poverty by half between 1990 and 2015.

Which MDG focused on promoting gender equality and empowering women?

  1. MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education

  2. MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women

  3. MDG 4: Reduce child mortality

  4. MDG 5: Improve maternal health


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

MDG 3 aimed to promote gender equality and empower women by eliminating gender disparities in education, employment, and political participation.

What was the target for reducing the number of people without access to improved drinking water under MDG 7?

  1. Reduce the number of people without access to improved drinking water by 50%

  2. Reduce the number of people without access to improved drinking water by 75%

  3. Reduce the number of people without access to improved drinking water by 90%

  4. Reduce the number of people without access to improved drinking water by 100%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MDG 7 aimed to reduce the number of people without access to improved drinking water by half between 1990 and 2015.

Which MDG focused on combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases?

  1. MDG 5: Improve maternal health

  2. MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases

  3. MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

  4. MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

MDG 6 aimed to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases by providing access to prevention, treatment, and care services.

What was the target for reducing the proportion of people living in slums under MDG 7?

  1. Reduce the proportion of people living in slums by 50%

  2. Reduce the proportion of people living in slums by 75%

  3. Reduce the proportion of people living in slums by 90%

  4. Reduce the proportion of people living in slums by 100%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MDG 7 aimed to reduce the proportion of people living in slums by half between 1990 and 2015.

Which MDG focused on developing a global partnership for development?

  1. MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases

  2. MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

  3. MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development

  4. MDG 9: Achieve sustainable development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

MDG 8 aimed to develop a global partnership for development by promoting trade, aid, and technology transfer.

What was the target for increasing the proportion of people with access to affordable and reliable modern energy services under MDG 7?

  1. Increase the proportion of people with access to affordable and reliable modern energy services by 50%

  2. Increase the proportion of people with access to affordable and reliable modern energy services by 75%

  3. Increase the proportion of people with access to affordable and reliable modern energy services by 90%

  4. Increase the proportion of people with access to affordable and reliable modern energy services by 100%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MDG 7 aimed to increase the proportion of people with access to affordable and reliable modern energy services by half between 1990 and 2015.

Which MDG focused on achieving sustainable development?

  1. MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

  2. MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development

  3. MDG 9: Achieve sustainable development

  4. MDG 10: Promote peace and security


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

MDG 9 aimed to achieve sustainable development by integrating economic, social, and environmental considerations into policies and programs.

What was the target for reducing the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation under MDG 7?

  1. Reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 50%

  2. Reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 75%

  3. Reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 90%

  4. Reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 100%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MDG 7 aimed to reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by half between 1990 and 2015.

Which MDG focused on promoting peace and security?

  1. MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development

  2. MDG 9: Achieve sustainable development

  3. MDG 10: Promote peace and security

  4. MDG 11: Strengthen the global response to climate change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

MDG 10 aimed to promote peace and security by reducing armed conflict, promoting disarmament, and strengthening the rule of law.

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