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Q1. In which century did the rapid population growth that supported industrial development occur in Europe and North America?

πŸ”Ή A. Eighteenth century
πŸ”Ή B. Sixteenth century
πŸ”Ή C. Nineteenth century
πŸ”Ή D. Twentieth century

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: C

Q2. What was the main demographic consequence of low birth rates combined with longer life expectancy in developed nations during the late twentieth century?

πŸ”Ή A. An increasing share of the population aged over 65
πŸ”Ή B. A rapid rise in youth unemployment
πŸ”Ή C. A surge in immigration rates
πŸ”Ή D. A decline in urbanization

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: A

Q3. How does a rising proportion of people aged over 65 create financial challenges for state welfare systems in industrialized countries?

πŸ”Ή A. It reduces the tax base while increasing pension outlays
πŸ”Ή B. It leads to higher unemployment among young workers
πŸ”Ή C. It causes inflation to rise sharply
πŸ”Ή D. It forces governments to cut education spending

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: A

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