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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

Which language is the most widely used in ADB Urban Development projects?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

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

English is the most widely used language in ADB Urban Development projects, as it is the official language of the ADB.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in ADB Urban Development projects in China?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

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

Chinese is the language used in ADB Urban Development projects in China, as it is the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in ADB Urban Development projects in Japan?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Japanese is the language used in ADB Urban Development projects in Japan, as it is the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in ADB Urban Development projects in Korea?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

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

Korean is the language used in ADB Urban Development projects in Korea, as it is the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

In addition to the four official languages, which other languages are sometimes used in ADB Urban Development projects?

  1. French

  2. Spanish

  3. Russian

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

French is sometimes used in ADB Urban Development projects in countries where it is an official language, such as Cambodia and Laos.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an official language of the United Nations General Assembly?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

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

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a working language of the United Nations General Assembly?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

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

The five working languages of the United Nations General Assembly are English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese.

Multiple choice

Which language is the second most widely spoken in the United Nations General Assembly?

  1. French

  2. Spanish

  3. Russian

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

French is the second most widely spoken language in the United Nations General Assembly, with over 50 countries using it as their official language.

Multiple choice

Which language is the third most widely spoken in the United Nations General Assembly?

  1. Spanish

  2. Russian

  3. Arabic

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

Spanish is the third most widely spoken language in the United Nations General Assembly, with over 20 countries using it as their official language.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fourth most widely spoken in the United Nations General Assembly?

  1. Russian

  2. Arabic

  3. Chinese

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

Russian is the fourth most widely spoken language in the United Nations General Assembly, with over 15 countries using it as their official language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is NOT used in World Bank research and analysis?

  1. English

  2. Spanish

  3. French

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

The World Bank uses English, Spanish, and French as its official languages. Chinese is not an official language of the World Bank.

Multiple choice

What is the most commonly used language in World Bank research and analysis?

  1. English

  2. Spanish

  3. French

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

English is the most commonly used language in World Bank research and analysis, followed by Spanish and French.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in World Bank research and analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean?

  1. Spanish

  2. Portuguese

  3. French

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

Spanish is the most commonly used language in World Bank research and analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean, followed by Portuguese and English.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in World Bank research and analysis on Sub-Saharan Africa?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Arabic

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

English is the most commonly used language in World Bank research and analysis on Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by French and Arabic.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in World Bank research and analysis on South Asia?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

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

English is the most commonly used language in World Bank research and analysis on South Asia, followed by Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali.