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International Organisations Languages

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International organisations languages cover the official and working languages of global bodies like the World Bank, IMF, and WTO. This general awareness topic frequently appears in banking, civil services, and SSC examinations to test international current affairs knowledge. Practice these questions to learn about linguistic protocols in global diplomacy and trade.

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International Organisations Languages Questions

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the INTERPOL?

  1. English, Arabic

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

INTERPOL uses four official languages: English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, enabling effective communication among its 195 member countries. This multilingual approach ensures broad accessibility and inclusivity in global policing efforts.

Multiple choice

The official languages of WTO are

  1. English, French and Italian

  2. French, German and English

  3. English, French and Spanish

  4. English, Spanish and German
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The World Trade Organization (WTO) conducts its official business in three languages: English, French, and Spanish. All official documents, meetings, and legal texts are produced or translated into these three languages to ensure effective communication among member nations. Other major languages like German or Italian are not official WTO languages.

Multiple choice

Languages used by the UN include :

  1. Italian

  2. Africans

  3. Hindi

  4. Spanish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The six official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Multiple choice

Languages used by the UN include :

  1. Italian

  2. Africans

  3. Hindi

  4. Spanish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Spanish is the only official UN language listed among the options. Hindi is not an official UN language, and 'Africans' is not a language.

Multiple choice

The working language of UNESCO is/are

  1. English only

  2. French only

  3. English and French

  4. English, French and Russian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The official working languages of UNESCO are English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese. Among the choices, English, French, and Russian are included.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the International Olympic Committee?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. German
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

French is the official language of the International Olympic Committee, as decided in 1894.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the FIFA World Cup?

  1. English

  2. Spanish

  3. French

  4. Arabic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the FIFA World Cup, as decided in 1904.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the International Tennis Federation?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. German
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the International Tennis Federation, as decided in 1913.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the International Basketball Federation?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Chinese
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the International Basketball Federation, as decided in 1932.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the International Volleyball Federation?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Portuguese
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the International Volleyball Federation, as decided in 1947.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the International Handball Federation?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. German

  4. Danish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the International Handball Federation, as decided in 1946.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the International Gymnastics Federation?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. German

  4. Russian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the International Gymnastics Federation, as decided in 1881.