18 Questions
According to the passage, which of the following is not a measure that can help reduce within- and between-country inequality?
Reducing government spending on public services
What is the primary goal of the policies and actions mentioned in the passage?
To ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a measure to reduce inequality?
Increasing government subsidies for large corporations
What is the target mentioned in the passage for reducing the transaction costs of migrant remittances by 2030?
Both b and c
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a type of country that should receive greater official development assistance and financial flows?
High-income countries
What was the original plan for the landfill in Osaki, Japan when it reached capacity?
To build an incinerator
Which group of people face a lack of opportunities and discrimination according to the passage?
Older persons, migrants, and refugees
What percentage of people reported being discriminated against on at least one ground of discrimination prohibited by international human rights law?
One in five
According to the passage, which group is disproportionately affected by discrimination?
Women and people with disabilities
What does the passage suggest is needed to tackle discriminatory practices and hate speech?
All of the above
According to the passage, what has the COVID-19 pandemic caused?
The largest rise in between-country inequality in three decades
What does the passage suggest is needed to reduce inequality?
All of the above
What is one of the consequences of inequality?
It breeds crime, disease, and environmental degradation
What does the text suggest as a potential impact of COVID-19 on inequality?
It may have reversed the positive trend of falling within-country inequality
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a measure to reduce inequality?
Promoting privatization of public services
Which groups are specifically mentioned as facing persistent inequality?
All of the above
What is the consequence of excluding people from the chance for a better life, according to the text?
It hinders sustainable development and makes the planet worse for all
Which of the following groups are specifically mentioned as lacking access to healthcare, according to the text?
Women and children
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