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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 International Weightlifting 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 Weightlifting Federation, as decided in 1905.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the International Shooting Sport Federation?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. German

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

English is the official language of the International Shooting Sport Federation, as decided in 1907.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in the State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCCs)?

  1. The language of the respective state

  2. English

  3. Both the language of the respective state and English

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The SAPCCs are available in both the language of the respective state and English, to ensure that they are accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The NMEEE is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Wind Energy (NMWE)?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The NMWE is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is used in the National Mission on Bio Energy (NMBE)?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The NMBE is available in both Hindi and English, to ensure that it is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.

Multiple choice

What are some of the cultural events and gatherings related to Esperanto?

  1. Esperanto conferences

  2. Esperanto festivals

  3. Esperanto language competitions

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

Esperanto-related cultural events and gatherings include conferences, festivals, and language competitions.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

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

English is the official language of the United Nations, along with French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese.

Multiple choice

What is the most widely used international standard for language testing?

  1. ISO 9001

  2. ISO 17024

  3. ISO 29999

  4. ISO 10015
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ISO 17024 is the most widely used international standard for language testing. It provides guidelines for the operation of language testing laboratories, ensuring that they meet specific requirements for quality management, technical competence, and impartiality.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

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

English is the official language of the United Nations, along with French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

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

English is the official language of the United Nations, along with French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian.

Multiple choice

Which language is the third most widely used in books in SAARC countries?

  1. Urdu

  2. Bengali

  3. Nepali

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

Urdu is the third most widely used language in books in SAARC countries, with over 15% of all books published in the region being in Urdu.

Multiple choice

Which language is the eighth most widely used in books in SAARC countries?

  1. Divehi

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Maldivian

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

Divehi is the eighth most widely used language in books in SAARC countries, with over 2% of all books published in the region being in Divehi.

Multiple choice

Which language is the ninth most widely used in books in SAARC countries?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Maldivian

  3. Shina

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

Dzongkha is the ninth most widely used language in books in SAARC countries, with over 1% of all books published in the region being in Dzongkha.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

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

English is one of the six official languages of the United Nations, along with French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian.