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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 #101
Which organ of the United Nations has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security?
A. International Court of Justice
B. Security Council
C. Economic and Social Council
D. General Assembly
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The UN Security Council is charged with ensuring international peace and security, accepting new members, and approving changes to the UN Charter.
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Question #102
The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in which city?
A. Washington, D.C.
B. London
C. New York
D. Geneva
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The IMF is based in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference.
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Question #103
Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
A. China
B. United Kingdom
C. France
D. Germany
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The five permanent members (P5) are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Germany is not a permanent member.
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Question #104
The World Trade Organization (WTO) officially replaced which organization on 1 January 1995?
A. UNCTAD
B. Bretton Woods System
C. International Trade Centre (ITC)
D. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The WTO succeeded the GATT, which had been in effect since 1948, and expanded its scope to include services and intellectual property.
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Question #105
UNESCO’s headquarters is situated in which city?
A. Rome
B. Paris
C. Vienna
D. Geneva
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is headquartered in Paris, France.
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Question #106
SAARC stands for:
A. Southeast Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
B. South Asian Alliance for Regional Cooperation
C. South African Association for Regional Cooperation
D. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
SAARC is the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, established in 1985 with its secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Question #107
Which of the following is NOT a member of BRICS (as of 2026)?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. South Africa
D. Japan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The core BRICS members are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Japan is not a member; the group has expanded but Japan has not joined.
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Question #108
The G20 was established in which year?
A. 2001
B. 1995
C. 2005
D. 1999
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The G20 was founded in 1999 in response to the Asian financial crisis, initially as a forum of finance ministers and central bank governors.
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Question #109
ASEAN is a regional organisation based in which continent?
A. Africa
B. Europe
C. Asia
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic union of 10 member states in Southeast Asia.
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Question #110
OPEC was founded in which year and in which city?
A. 1970, Tehran
B. 1962, Riyadh
C. 1965, Vienna
D. 1960, Baghdad
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in September 1960 in Baghdad, Iraq.
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Question #111
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 2026)?
A. Tedros Adhanom
B. António Guterres
C. Ban Ki-moon
D. Amina J. Mohammed
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
António Guterres of Portugal began his first term as UN Secretary-General in 2017 and was reappointed for a second term in 2022, running through 2026.
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Question #112
The World Bank’s ‘International Development Association (IDA)’ primarily provides:
A. Grants and low-interest loans to the poorest countries
B. Guarantees for private sector projects
C. Trade finance to developing nations
D. Investment advisory to middle-income countries
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
IDA helps the world’s poorest countries by providing zero-interest or low-interest loans and grants for development programs.
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Question #113
Which international organization publishes the ‘World Economic Outlook’ report?
A. WTO
B. IMF
C. OECD
D. World Bank
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook, a biannual survey of global economic prospects and forecasts.
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Question #114
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based in:
A. New York
B. Vienna
C. The Hague
D. Geneva
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the UN, sits in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
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Question #115
UNICEF was originally known as:
A. United Nations Children’s Fund
B. United Nations Child Education Fund
C. United Nations Child Health Organisation
D. United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
UNICEF was created in 1946 as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund; the name was shortened but the acronym was retained.
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Question #116
Which of the following countries is a founding member of SAARC?
A. Thailand
B. Myanmar
C. China
D. Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The seven founding members of SAARC (1985) were Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
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Question #117
The headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is located in:
A. Manila
B. Tokyo
C. Singapore
D. Beijing
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The ADB, modeled on the World Bank, has its headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
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Question #118
The ‘WTO Ministerial Conference’ is the topmost decision-making body of the WTO. How often is it usually held?
A. Every three years
B. Every two years
C. Every four years
D. Every year
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Ministerial Conference meets at least once every two years and is the highest decision-making forum in the WTO.
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Question #119
Which of the following is a specialized agency of the UN focusing on labour rights?
A. ILO
B. UNESCO
C. WHO
D. FAO
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a UN specialized agency that sets international labour standards and promotes decent work.
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Question #120
The New Development Bank (NDB) is an initiative of which grouping?
A. SAARC
B. ASEAN
C. BRICS
D. G7
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The New Development Bank (formerly BRICS Development Bank) was established by BRICS members in 2015, headquartered in Shanghai.
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