Functions of the WTO

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the functions of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of the WTO?

  1. To promote free trade among its member countries.
  2. To regulate the global financial system.
  3. To promote sustainable development.
  4. To resolve trade disputes among its member countries.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many member countries does the WTO have as of 2023?

  1. 164
  2. 193
  3. 206
  4. 220
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the highest decision-making body of the WTO?

  1. The Ministerial Conference
  2. The General Council
  3. The Dispute Settlement Body
  4. The Trade Policy Review Body
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the General Council of the WTO?

  1. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To conduct trade policy reviews of member countries.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the WTO?

  1. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  2. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  3. To conduct trade policy reviews of member countries.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) of the WTO?

  1. To conduct trade policy reviews of member countries.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the WTO?

  1. To promote sustainable development.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Committee on Trade and Development (CTD) of the WTO?

  1. To promote the interests of developing countries in the WTO.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the Committee on Regional Trade Agreements (CRTA) of the WTO?

  1. To oversee the implementation of regional trade agreements.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Committee on Trade in Financial Services (CTFS) of the WTO?

  1. To promote the liberalization of trade in financial services.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI) of the WTO?

  1. To promote investment and trade liberalization.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Committee on Trade and Competition (CTC) of the WTO?

  1. To promote competition and trade liberalization.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the Committee on Government Procurement (CGP) of the WTO?

  1. To promote transparency and fairness in government procurement.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) of the WTO?

  1. To ensure that sanitary and phytosanitary measures are based on scientific evidence.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) of the WTO?

  1. To ensure that technical regulations and standards do not create unnecessary barriers to trade.
  2. To resolve trade disputes among member countries.
  3. To oversee the day-to-day operations of the WTO.
  4. To negotiate new trade agreements.