UNICEF was originally known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

UNICEF was originally known as:
A. United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
B. United Nations Children’s Fund
C. United Nations Child Health Organisation
D. United Nations Child Education Fund
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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Practice More International Organizations Questions

Question #1
The 'WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control' entered into force in which year?
A. 2008
B. 2000
C. 2005
D. 2003

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It entered into force on 27 February 2005, as the first global public health treaty.

Question #2
The World Trade Organization (WTO) officially replaced which organization on 1 January 1995?
A. UNCTAD
B. International Trade Centre (ITC)
C. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
D. Bretton Woods System

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The WTO succeeded the GATT, which had been in effect since 1948, and expanded its scope to include services and intellectual property.

Question #3
Which of these is NOT a specialized agency of the UN?
A. WHO
B. ASEAN
C. UNESCO
D. FAO

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ASEAN is a regional intergovernmental organization, not a specialized agency of the UN.