Multiple choice general knowledge

Each year, cigarette smoking contributed to the death of about 125,000 people.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement claims 125,000 deaths per year from smoking. However, according to the World Health Organization and global health data, smoking actually causes over 8 million deaths annually worldwide, including over 7 million from direct smoking and over 1 million from secondhand smoke. The figure of 125,000 is a significant underestimate, making False the correct answer.