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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.

World Bank official languagesWTO working languagesIMF operational languagesPolitical treaty languagesADB presentation languagesCultural diplomacy languages

International Organisations Languages Questions

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of Trust Fund Operations in the Arab World?

  1. Arabic

  2. English

  3. French

  4. Turkish
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Arabic is the most commonly used language in Trust Fund Operations in the Arab World, followed by English, French, and Turkish.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of Trust Fund Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Portuguese

  4. Arabic
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used language in Trust Fund Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by French, Portuguese, and Arabic.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of Trust Fund Operations in East Asia and the Pacific?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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Explanation

English is the most commonly used language in Trust Fund Operations in East Asia and the Pacific, followed by Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of Trust Fund Operations in Europe and Central Asia?

  1. English

  2. Russian

  3. French

  4. German
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used language in Trust Fund Operations in Europe and Central Asia, followed by Russian, French, and German.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the ADB, as stated in its Charter.

Multiple choice

In addition to English, which other languages are used in ADB Trade and Investment operations?

  1. Chinese

  2. Japanese

  3. Korean

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The ADB uses Chinese, Japanese, and Korean in its Trade and Investment operations, in addition to English.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in ADB Trade and Investment operations?

  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 Trade and Investment operations, as it is the official language of the ADB.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most commonly used in ADB Trade and Investment agreements?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used language in ADB Trade and Investment agreements, as it is the official language of the ADB.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most commonly used in ADB Trade and Investment reports?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used language in ADB Trade and Investment reports, as it is the official language of the ADB.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most commonly used in ADB Trade and Investment presentations?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used language in ADB Trade and Investment presentations, as it is the official language of the ADB.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most commonly used in ADB Trade and Investment workshops and seminars?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used language in ADB Trade and Investment workshops and seminars, as it is the official language of the ADB.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most commonly used in ADB Trade and Investment negotiations?

  1. English

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used language in ADB Trade and Investment negotiations, as it is the official language of the ADB.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the WTO?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Chinese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

English is the official language of the WTO, as per Article IX of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.

Multiple choice

Which other languages are used in WTO dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. French

  2. Spanish

  3. Arabic

  4. Russian
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Explanation

French and Spanish are the two other languages that are used in WTO dispute settlement proceedings, as per Article IX of the Marrakesh Agreement.

Multiple choice

In what circumstances can a party to a WTO dispute settlement proceeding request that the proceedings be conducted in a language other than English, French, or Spanish?

  1. If the party's official language is not English, French, or Spanish

  2. If the party's national language is not English, French, or Spanish

  3. If the party's preferred language is not English, French, or Spanish

  4. If the party's working language is not English, French, or Spanish
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Explanation

A party to a WTO dispute settlement proceeding can request that the proceedings be conducted in a language other than English, French, or Spanish if its official language is not English, French, or Spanish, as per Article IX of the Marrakesh Agreement.