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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

In addition to English, which other languages are commonly used in ADB procurement?

  1. French

  2. Spanish

  3. Chinese

  4. Japanese
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Correct answer
Explanation

The ADB encourages the use of local languages in its procurement process, and as such, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese are commonly used in addition to English.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a language commonly used in ADB procurement?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Russian
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Russian is not a language commonly used in ADB procurement.

Multiple choice

Which language is most commonly used in ADB Technical Assistance projects?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Hindi

  4. Japanese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the ADB and is widely used in its technical assistance projects.

Multiple choice

Which language is the second most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects?

  1. Chinese

  2. Hindi

  3. Japanese

  4. French
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chinese is the second most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects, particularly in projects related to China and other East Asian countries.

Multiple choice

What percentage of ADB Technical Assistance projects use Chinese as the primary language?

  1. 10-20%

  2. 20-30%

  3. 30-40%

  4. 40-50%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 10-20% of ADB Technical Assistance projects use Chinese as the primary language.

Multiple choice

Which language is the third most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects?

  1. Hindi

  2. Japanese

  3. French

  4. Russian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the third most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects, particularly in projects related to India and other South Asian countries.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fourth most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects?

  1. Japanese

  2. French

  3. Russian

  4. Spanish
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Japanese is the fourth most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects, particularly in projects related to Japan and other East Asian countries.

Multiple choice

What percentage of ADB Technical Assistance projects use Japanese as the primary language?

  1. 5-10%

  2. 10-15%

  3. 15-20%

  4. 20-25%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 5-10% of ADB Technical Assistance projects use Japanese as the primary language.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fifth most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects?

  1. French

  2. Russian

  3. Spanish

  4. Arabic
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A Correct answer
Explanation

French is the fifth most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects, particularly in projects related to French-speaking countries in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice

What percentage of ADB Technical Assistance projects use French as the primary language?

  1. 2-5%

  2. 5-7%

  3. 7-9%

  4. 9-11%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 2-5% of ADB Technical Assistance projects use French as the primary language.

Multiple choice

In addition to the five most commonly used languages, which other languages are sometimes used in ADB Technical Assistance projects?

  1. Russian

  2. Spanish

  3. Arabic

  4. Portuguese
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Explanation

In addition to the five most commonly used languages, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese are also sometimes used in ADB Technical Assistance projects, depending on the specific country or region where the project is implemented.

Multiple choice

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

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. German
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the most widely used language in UN documents?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Arabic
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Explanation

English is the most widely used language in UN documents, followed by French, Spanish, and Arabic.

Multiple choice

How many languages are used in UN documents?

  1. 6

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which language is used for simultaneous interpretation at UN meetings?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Simultaneous interpretation is provided in all six official languages of the United Nations.