UPSC Prelims MCQs – World Obesity Atlas 2026

1.

The World Obesity Atlas 2026 was released by which of the following organizations?

(a) World Health Organization
(b) World Obesity Federation
(c) Food and Agriculture Organization
(d) UNICEF

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2.

According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026, India ranks globally in the number of children who are overweight or living with obesity:

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth

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3.

Consider the following countries:

1. China

2. India

3. United States

4. Indonesia

Which of the above are among the top five countries with the highest number of children (5–19 years) living with obesity according to the report?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only

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4.

According to the report, by 2040, the number of Indian children who may be overweight or living with obesity is projected to reach approximately:

(a) 20 million
(b) 36 million
(c) 56 million
(d) 100 million

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5.

Which of the following health conditions are associated with childhood obesity?

1. Hypertension

2. Cardiovascular disease

3. Type-2 diabetes

4. Tuberculosis

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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6.

According to the report, what percentage of adolescents aged 11–17 years fail to meet recommended physical activity levels?

(a) 54%
(b) 62%
(c) 74%
(d) 88%

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7.

Consider the following statements regarding Body Mass Index (BMI):

1. BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.

2. BMI is used to assess obesity among children and adults.

3. According to the WHO, obesity in children is determined when BMI is two standard deviations above the mean.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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8.

The Eat Right India campaign is implemented by:

(a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(b) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(c) Indian Council of Medical Research
(d) NITI Aayog

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9.

Which of the following initiatives aims to encourage citizens to adopt physical activity and sports in daily life?

(a) Fit India Movement
(b) POSHAN Abhiyaan
(c) Ayushman Bharat
(d) Mission Indradhanush

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10.

Which of the following measures have been suggested to reduce childhood obesity?

1. Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

2. Restrict marketing of unhealthy foods to children

3. Improve school food environment

4. Ban physical education in schools

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Answer Key

1. (b)

2. (b)

3. (c)

4. (c)

5. (b)

6. (c)

7. (d)

8. (b)

9. (a)

10. (b)