The chapter's global fact sheet states which of the following?
AThe poorest 40% of humanity receives only 5% of global income
BThe poorest 10% of humanity receives 54% of global income
CThe richest 50 individuals earn less than the poorest 40 crore people
DIndustrial countries account for one-third of global carbon emissions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The poorest 40% of humanity receives only 5% of global income
The fact sheet in §3.1 reports the bottom 40% gets 5% of global income, the top 10% controls 54%, industrial countries account for two-thirds (not one-third) of emissions.
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