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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 fourth most commonly used language in ADB Technical Assistance projects?

  1. Japanese

  2. French

  3. Russian

  4. Spanish
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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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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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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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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.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for the official transcripts of UN meetings?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The official transcripts of UN meetings are available in all six official languages.

Multiple choice

What is the policy of the United Nations regarding the use of languages in its documents?

  1. To use only the six official languages

  2. To use as many languages as possible

  3. To use the language of the majority of member states

  4. To use the language of the country where the document is being produced
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations policy is to use as many languages as possible in its documents in order to ensure that all member states can access information in their own language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for the official website of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The official website of the United Nations is available in all six official languages.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for the official seal of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Latin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The official seal of the United Nations is in Latin.

Multiple choice

Which language is used for the official documents of the United Nations Security Council?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The official documents of the United Nations Security Council are available in all six official languages.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the dominant language that is used in international communication and diplomacy?

  1. Lingua franca.

  2. Official language.

  3. National language.

  4. Regional language.
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Explanation

Lingua franca refers to the dominant language that is used in international communication and diplomacy, allowing individuals from different language backgrounds to communicate effectively.