Economy Set 1 MCQs

Economy GK

Economy Set 1 MCQs

Practice Economy GK MCQs on basic economic concepts including economy, economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, goods and services, demand and supply, factors of production, opportunity cost, economic activities, sectors of economy and other fundamental concepts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, JKPSC, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations.

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Question #1221
The 'International Labour Organization' is headquartered in:
A. Rome
B. New York
C. Geneva
D. Paris

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The International Labour Organization is headquartered in Geneva.

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Question #1222
The 'International Court of Justice' is headquartered at:
A. The Hague
B. Geneva
C. Vienna
D. New York

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The International Court of Justice is headquartered at The Hague, Netherlands.

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Question #1223
The 'World Trade Organization' is headquartered in:
A. Paris
B. New York
C. Washington D.C.
D. Geneva

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The World Trade Organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Question #1224
The 'International Monetary Fund' and 'World Bank' are both headquartered in:
A. Paris
B. New York
C. Geneva
D. Washington D.C.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Both the IMF and World Bank are headquartered in Washington D.C., USA.

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Question #1225
The 'Bank for International Settlements' is headquartered in:
A. Zurich
B. Basel
C. Geneva
D. London

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Bank for International Settlements is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

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Question #1226
The 'Asian Development Bank' is headquartered in:
A. Singapore
B. Manila
C. Beijing
D. Tokyo

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

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Question #1227
The 'African Development Bank' is headquartered in:
A. Abidjan
B. Cairo
C. Johannesburg
D. Nairobi

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The African Development Bank is headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

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Question #1228
The 'Inter-American Development Bank' is headquartered in:
A. Brasilia
B. Mexico City
C. New York
D. Washington D.C.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Inter-American Development Bank is headquartered in Washington D.C.

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Question #1229
The 'Economic Community of West African States' promotes economic integration in:
A. Europe
B. West Africa
C. South America
D. Asia

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ECOWAS promotes economic integration in West Africa.

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Question #1230
The 'Mercosur' is a trading bloc in:
A. Africa
B. Europe
C. Asia
D. South America

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mercosur is a South American trading bloc including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

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Question #1231
The 'World Economic Forum' holds its annual meeting in:
A. Zurich
B. Geneva
C. Davos
D. Basel

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The World Economic Forum annual meeting is held in Davos, Switzerland.

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Question #1232
The 'Group of 77' is a coalition of:
A. developed countries
B. oil-exporting countries
C. European countries
D. developing countries

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The G77 is a coalition of developing countries at the United Nations.

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Question #1233
The 'OPEC' is an organization of:
A. natural gas exporters only
B. coal exporters
C. oil-exporting countries
D. oil-importing countries

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
OPEC is the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

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Question #1234
The 'International Atomic Energy Agency' is headquartered in:
A. Vienna
B. Paris
C. New York
D. Geneva

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The International Atomic Energy Agency is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

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Question #1235
The 'World Health Organization' is headquartered in:
A. Geneva
B. Rome
C. Paris
D. New York

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The World Health Organization is headquartered in Geneva.

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Question #1236
The 'United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization' is headquartered in:
A. Paris
B. Rome
C. New York
D. Geneva

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
UNESCO is headquartered in Paris.

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Question #1237
The 'Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development' is headquartered in:
A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Paris
D. London

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
OECD is headquartered in Paris.

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Question #1238
The 'International Labour Organization' was established in which year?
A. 1966
B. 1919
C. 1948
D. 1945

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The ILO was established in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles.

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Question #1239
The 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights' was adopted by the United Nations in which year?
A. 1950
B. 1948
C. 1966
D. 1945

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948.

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Question #1240
The 'United Nations' was founded in which year?
A. 1948
B. 1950
C. 1945
D. 1944

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The United Nations was founded in 1945.

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