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International Organizations MCQs

Practice International Organizations MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the United Nations, World Bank, IMF, WTO, WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF, SAARC, BRICS, G20, ASEAN, OPEC and other important international organizations frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #281
Which UN specialized agency focuses on agriculture?
A. ILO
B. WHO
C. UNESCO
D. FAO
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization.
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Question #282
What does the abbreviation 'UNESCO' stand for?
A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
B. United Nations Educational, Social and Civic Organization
C. United Nations Economic, Social and Cultural Organization
D. Universal Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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Question #283
Which organization publishes the 'World Happiness Report'?
A. UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
B. World Bank
C. UNDP
D. WHO
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The World Happiness Report is published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
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Question #284
What is the purpose of the 'United Nations Development Programme' (UNDP)?
A. To provide military aid
B. To regulate oil prices
C. To eradicate poverty and inequality
D. To regulate international trade
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
UNDP's mandate is to help countries eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth.
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Question #285
Which agency is concerned with the safety of civil aviation?
A. ICAO
B. ILO
C. WTO
D. WHO
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) sets global aviation safety standards.
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Question #286
Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
A. Geneva
B. Paris
C. Athens
D. Lausanne
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The IOC is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Question #287
Which international body is for petroleum exporting countries?
A. WTO
B. World Bank
C. IMF
D. OPEC
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
OPEC stands for Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
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Question #288
Which country is a member of the BRICS, but not of the G7?
A. Brazil
B. USA
C. Japan
D. UK
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Brazil is a BRICS member, while the G7 consists of USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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Question #289
The 'Universal Postal Union' (UPU) headquarters is in?
A. Paris
B. Bern
C. New York
D. Geneva
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The UPU headquarters is in Bern, Switzerland.
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Question #290
What is the primary function of the WTO?
A. To regulate international trade
B. To promote peace
C. To provide education
D. To fight diseases
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The WTO's role is to facilitate the smooth flow of international trade.
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Question #291
Which organization has 'Health for all' as its motto?
A. World Bank
B. UNICEF
C. UNESCO
D. WHO
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
WHO works towards the goal of 'Health for all'.
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Question #292
Where is the headquarters of the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)?
A. Vienna
B. Geneva
C. New York
D. Paris
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
UNIDO is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
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Question #293
Which of these is the newest member of the SAARC?
A. Afghanistan
B. Maldives
C. Bhutan
D. Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Afghanistan joined SAARC in 2007, making it the 8th and newest member.
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Question #294
The United Nations Day is observed on which date?
A. 1 January
B. 10 December
C. 24 October
D. 26 June
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
UN Day is celebrated on 24 October, marking the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.
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Question #295
Which country has used the maximum number of vetoes in the UN Security Council?
A. United Kingdom
B. China
C. United States
D. Russia (including USSR)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Russia (including the Soviet Union) has exercised the most vetoes, followed by the United States.
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Question #296
The term of a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council is:
A. 5 years
B. 2 years
C. 1 year
D. 3 years
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected for a term of two years.
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Question #297
The World Bank's 'International Development Association (IDA)' provides loans with:
A. Variable interest tied to gold
B. Market-based interest rates
C. Fixed 5% interest rate
D. No interest and long grace periods
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
IDA credits are zero-interest or carry very low interest, with maturities of 30–40 years, aimed at the world’s poorest countries.
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Question #298
The headquarters of the IMF and the World Bank are located in the same city. Which city is it?
A. New York
B. London
C. Geneva
D. Washington, D.C.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both the IMF and the World Bank are headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.
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Question #299
The 'Doha Development Round' of trade negotiations is associated with:
A. IMF
B. WTO
C. UNCTAD
D. World Bank
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Doha Development Round, launched in 2001, is the latest round of trade negotiations under the WTO.
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Question #300
Which of the following countries is the largest shareholder in the World Bank?
A. United States
B. China
C. Japan
D. Germany
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The United States holds the largest voting share in the World Bank.
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