Which of the following is one of the eight goals of the Millennium Development Goals Report?
A) Eradicate poverty and hunger
B) Achieve universal secondary education
C) Reduce child morbidity
D) Improve maternal health morbidity rates
Ans: A
The eight broad goals of the Millennium Development Goals Report are to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger; achieve universal primary education; promote general equality and empower women; reduce child mortality; improve maternal health; combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases; ensure environmental sustainability; and develop a global partnership for development.
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