Women & Girls Around The World
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Explore critical issues affecting women and girls globally through this quiz. Assess knowledge on child marriage, education barriers, and gender equality. Ideal for learners interested in human rights and global development.
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One in seven girls in the developing world (excluding China) will be married before the age of ___.
- A.
16
- B.
13
- C.
18
- D.
15
Correct Answer
D. 15Explanation
In many developing countries, child marriage is a prevalent issue that affects the lives of young girls. The given statistic states that one in seven girls in the developing world (excluding China) will be married before the age of 15. This highlights the alarming rate at which girls are forced into early marriages, often resulting in limited educational opportunities, increased health risks, and perpetuating the cycle of poverty. The answer, 15, emphasizes the urgency to address this issue and work towards ending child marriage globally.Rate this question:
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- 2.
One third of all births in developing countries happen to adolescent girls.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Of all births in developing countries, one HALF will happen to adolescent girls.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Giving women the same access to non-land resources and services could...
- A.
...increase yields on women's lands up to 30%.
- B.
...raise total agriculture output in developing countries by up to 4%.
- C.
...reduce the number of hungry people in the world by 100-150 million.
- D.
...all of the above.
Correct Answer
D. ...all of the above.Explanation
The given correct answer is "all of the above." This means that giving women the same access to non-land resources and services could have multiple positive impacts. It could increase yields on women's lands up to 30%, raise total agriculture output in developing countries by up to 4%, and reduce the number of hungry people in the world by 100-150 million.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Secondary school completion rates for adolescent girls is below 5% in how many sub-Saharan African countries?
- A.
13
- B.
17
- C.
19
- D.
21
Correct Answer
C. 19Explanation
The correct answer is 19. This means that in 19 sub-Saharan African countries, the secondary school completion rates for adolescent girls are below 5%. This indicates a significant educational gap for girls in these countries, highlighting the need for interventions and support to improve access and quality of education for girls.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Worldwide, nearly 50% of all sexual assaults are against girls aged ___ years or younger.
- A.
24
- B.
15
- C.
13
- D.
21
Correct Answer
B. 15Explanation
Worldwide, nearly 50% of all sexual assaults are against girls aged 15 years or younger. This indicates that a significant proportion of sexual assault victims are underage girls, highlighting the vulnerability of this age group. Such statistics emphasize the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and protection measures to safeguard young girls from sexual violence.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If nothing changes, how many child marriages will occur in developing countries between now and 2020?
- A.
97 million
- B.
113 million
- C.
142 million
- D.
221 million
Correct Answer
C. 142 millionExplanation
If nothing changes, 142 million child marriages will occur in developing countries between now and 2020. That's roughly 37,000 girls each day.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Medical complications from pregnancy and childbirth are the third leading cause of death among girls aged 15-19 worldwide.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Medical complications from pregnancy and childbirth are actually the leading cause of death among girls ages 15-19 worldwide.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How much could an extra year of primary school education increase a girl's eventual wages?
- A.
2-5%
- B.
5-10%
- C.
10-20%
- D.
25-30%
Correct Answer
C. 10-20%Explanation
An extra year of primary school education could increase a girl's eventual wages by 10-20%. An extra year of secondary school could boost her wages by 15-25%.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In sub-Saharan Africa, fewer than one in five girls makes it to secondary school.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it states that fewer than one in five girls in sub-Saharan Africa make it to secondary school. This indicates that the majority of girls in this region do not have access to or are unable to attend secondary education. The low enrollment rate for girls in secondary school highlights the educational challenges and barriers that exist in sub-Saharan Africa, such as limited resources, cultural norms, and gender inequality.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Worldwide, how many girls between the ages of 15-24 are living with HIV?
- A.
1.1 million
- B.
2.0 million
- C.
3.2 million
- D.
10.1 million
Correct Answer
C. 3.2 millionExplanation
Worldwide, an estimated 5 million young people between the ages of 15-24 are living with HIV. More than 60%- 3.2 million- of young people living with HIV are girls.Rate this question:
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