1. When did the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) take place?
1) 4-8 October 2024
2) 4-8 November 2024
3) 4-8 December 2024
4) 4-8 September 2024
Answer: 2
2. How many delegates attended WUF12 in Cairo?
1) 27,000
2) 47,000
3) 37,000
4) 17,000
Answer: 3
3. What is Africa’s projected urbanisation rate by 2030?
1) 40%
2) 45%
3) 50%
4) 55%
Answer: 3
4. How many megacities currently exist in Africa?
1) Two
2) Three
3) Four
4) Five
Answer: 2
5. Which of these is NOT one of Africa’s current megacities?
1) Cairo
2) Kinshasa
3) Abidjan
4) Lagos
Answer: 3
6. What percentage of Africa’s population will the largest cities house by 2035?
1) 21%
2) 25%
3) 31%
4) 35%
Answer: 1
7. When was the World Urban Forum established?
1) 2000
2) 2001
3) 2002
4) 2003
Answer: 2
8. By which year is Africa’s urban population expected to exceed one billion?
1) 2040
2) 2041
3) 2042
4) 2043
Answer: 3
9. What was Africa’s urbanisation rate in 2010?
1) 32%
2) 34%
3) 36%
4) 38%
Answer: 3
10. By 2050, how many additional cities are expected to become megacities in Africa?
1) Five
2) Six
3) Seven
4) Eight
Answer: 3
11. Which group is mentioned as being disproportionately affected by climate challenges?
1) Children
2) Elderly
3) Women
4) Men
Answer: 3
12. How frequently is the World Urban Forum held?
1) Annually
2) Biennially
3) Triennially
4) Every five years
Answer: 2
13. What is the projected urbanisation rate for Africa by 2050?
1) 50%
2) 55%
3) 60%
4) 65%
Answer: 3
14. Which of these is mentioned as a future megacity in Africa?
1) Nairobi
2) Ouagadougou
3) Addis Ababa
4) Johannesburg
Answer: 2
15. What is Africa currently known as?
1) Most urbanised continent
2) Fastest urbanising continent
3) Least urbanised continent
4) Most populated continent
Answer: 3
16. Which of these was NOT mentioned as a key topic at WUF12?
1) Affordable housing
2) Climate resilience
3) Digital infrastructure
4) Sustainable urban development
Answer: 3
17. What is identified as a major challenge in informal settlements?
1) Lack of basic services
2) High rent costs
3) Overcrowding
4) Transportation
Answer: 1
18. What threatens economic growth in African cities?
1) Population decline
2) Climate risks
3) Political instability
4) Lack of education
Answer: 2
19. What is emphasized as important for enhancing urban governance?
1) International2) Government control
3) Community engagement
4) Private sector leadership
Answer: 3
20. What aspect of climate change is mentioned as affecting urban areas?
1) Air pollution
2) Rising sea levels
3) Acid rain
4) Ozone depletion
Answer: 2
21. What is mentioned as crucial for accommodating urban growth?
1) Economic reforms
2) Political changes
3) Comprehensive urban planning
4) Cultural integration
Answer: 3
22. What type of solutions are necessary for African cities?
1) Global solutions
2) Regional solutions
3) Local solutions
4) Universal solutions
Answer: 3
23. What is identified as essential for future prosperity?
1) International trade
2) Sustainable urban planning
3) Technology adoption
4) Foreign investment
Answer: 2
24. What kind of financing models were discussed at WUF12?
1) Traditional models
2) Conservative models
3) Innovative models
4) Standard models
Answer: 3
25. What will happen without proper infrastructure according to the text?
1) Economic growth will stop
2) Population will decrease
3) Inequality will rise
4) Tourism will decline
Answer: 3