International Organizations MCQs

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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 #361
The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was?
A. Trygve Lie
B. Dag Hammarskjold
C. U Thant
D. Kofi Annan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Trygve Lie of Norway was the first Secretary-General of the UN.

Question #362
Where is the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
A. Geneva
B. Paris
C. New York
D. Montreal

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The ICAO headquarters is in Montreal, Canada.

Question #363
Which UN organization is concerned with the safety of children?
A. FAO
B. WHO
C. UNICEF
D. UNESCO

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) focuses on the rights and well-being of children.

Question #364
Where is the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)?
A. Paris
B. Geneva
C. New York
D. London

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The WMO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Question #365
Which country is the latest to join SAARC?
A. Afghanistan
B. Bhutan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Maldives

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Afghanistan joined SAARC in 2007.

Question #366
Where is the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?
A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Rome
D. Paris

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
WIPO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Question #367
Which organization was established to provide long-term loans for reconstruction after World War II?
A. WTO
B. IMF
C. World Bank
D. UN

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (now World Bank) was formed for this purpose.

Question #368
The headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is in?
A. Paris
B. New York
C. London
D. Geneva

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The IMO headquarters is in London.

Question #369
Which organization's goal is to prevent nuclear proliferation?
A. WTO
B. WHO
C. UNICEF
D. IAEA

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) works for the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Question #370
Which of the following is not a member of the G20?
A. India
B. Turkey
C. Mexico
D. Switzerland

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Switzerland is not a member of the G20.

Question #371
Where is the headquarters of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)?
A. London
B. Bern
C. Paris
D. Geneva

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The UPU headquarters is in Bern, Switzerland.

Question #372
Which organization is known as the 'United Nations Industrial Development Organization' (UNIDO)?
A. UNICEF
B. UNIDO
C. UNESCO
D. UNDP

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development.

Question #373
Who is responsible for the 'International Day of Peace'?
A. ICRC
B. UNESCO
C. United Nations
D. WHO

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The International Day of Peace is declared by the United Nations.

Question #374
Which organization was replaced by the WTO?
A. UN
B. Bretton Woods System
C. League of Nations
D. GATT

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The WTO replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Question #375
Where is the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. London
D. Paris

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The ITU headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.

Question #376
Which country is a founding member of BRICS?
A. Indonesia
B. Turkey
C. South Korea
D. Brazil

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Brazil was one of the original BRIC countries.

Question #377
What is the primary role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
A. To promote tourism
B. To settle trade disputes
C. To regulate banking
D. To provide medical aid

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The WTO resolves trade disputes between its member countries.

Question #378
Which international organization focuses on maritime security?
A. ICAO
B. WTO
C. IMO
D. IMF

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The IMO deals with maritime safety and security.

Question #379
The headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is in?
A. Madrid
B. Rome
C. Geneva
D. Paris

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
UN Tourism is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Question #380
Which organization focuses on global labor standards?
A. ILO
B. IMF
C. WTO
D. WHO

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) sets standards for labor and employment.