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International organizations play crucial roles in global governance, economics, and social development. This hub offers practice questions on the United Nations, the World Bank, and various regional bodies. These topics frequently appear in UPSC, SSC, and state PSC general awareness sections.

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International Organizations Questions

Multiple choice civics india and the world objectives and reasons for the establishment of the united nations reasons for the establishment of the united nations united nations organisation

Which Organization was formed on $24^{th}$ October 1945?

  1. NATO

  2. United Nations Organisation

  3. SEATO

  4. League of Nations
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations Organisation is a multipurpose organization aims at international peace and security, established on 24 October 1945. It is headquartered in New York, U.S.

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Who maintains peace and security among nations?

  1. The UN security council

  2. The InternationallVlonetary Fund

  3. The World Bank

  4. The United Nations
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations established in 1945 gives the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is headquartered in New York, U.S.

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UNICEF stands for _____________.

  1. United Nations Children's Fund

  2. United Nations Chit Fund

  3. United Nations Consumer Fund

  4. United Nations Composite Fund
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A Correct answer
Explanation

UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children's Fund. It is headquartered in New York City. UNICEF works to ensure safety and development to children in developing countries.

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Which of the following UN agency is dedicated to worker's causes?

  1. ILO

  2. WTO

  3. UNESCO

  4. WHO
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Labour Organization.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency dealing with labour issues, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all. In 1969, the organization received the Nobel Peace Prize for improving peace among classes, pursuing decent work and justice for workers, and providing technical assistance to other developing nations. The ILO registers complaints against entities that are violating international rules; however, it does not impose sanctions on governments.

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Human Development Index was formulated by _____________.

  1. UNCTAD

  2. UNDP

  3. ASEAN

  4. UBRD
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Human Development Index or HDI assesses the development of a country on the basis of human life-based parameters, such as lifespan, health conditions, education and literacy, the standard of living, etc. United Nations Development Program or UNDP prepares the HDI for the member nations of UN.

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UNESCO stands for ____________.

  1. Union Nationals Educational, Scientific and Civilization Organization

  2. United Nations Energy, Science and Civilization Organization

  3. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

  4. United Nationals Educational, Scientific and Civilization Organization
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO is the acronym for United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation. It is a UN agency that works to promote peace and security through international collaboration between countries by education, scientific and cultural reforms. UNESCO is based in Paris.

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Which of the following international agency provides information about new vaccinations?

  1. ILO

  2. IMF

  3. WHO

  4. WTO
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C Correct answer
Explanation

World Health Organization.

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Which of the following UN organisation can be considered as UN's legislature?

  1. Security Council

  2. The Trusteeship Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. General Assembly
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN. It functions similarly to a legislature, where all member states discuss and vote on international issues.

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The organs of United Nations have their ________ organization and _______ functions.

  1. similar, distinct

  2. common, common

  3. separate, common

  4. separate, distinct
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The organs of the United Nations are established as separate entities to manage different aspects of international cooperation. Each organ has distinct functions defined by the UN Charter to ensure specialized handling of global issues.

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Which of the following is the judicial organ of the UNO ?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Secretariat

  4. International Court of Justice
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s main judicial organ. Presiding over the ICJ, or “World Court”, are 15 judges, each from a different nation, elected by the General Assembly and Security Council. The Court settles legal disputes between nations only and not between individuals, in accordance with international law. If a country does not wish to take part in a proceeding it does not have to do so, unless required by special treaty provisions. Once a country accepts the Court's jurisdiction, it must comply with its decision.

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Consider the following statements-
(a)  The UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries.
(b)  The World Bank gives loans to the individuals for the monetary help.
(c)  The UN secretary General is the chief administrative officer of UN.
(d)  The UN is only responsible for maintaining international law.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a), (b) and (c)

  2. (a) and (c)

  3. (b) and (d)

  4. (b), (c) and (d)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank gives loans to different countries for capital projects. The UN is not only responsible for maintaining international law but also responsible for keeping international peace and security. So only statements (a) and (c) are correct.

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Which of the following is the legislative organ of the UNO ? 

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

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

The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations and includes all its Members. It may discuss any matter arising under the UN Charter and make recommendations to UN Members (except on disputes or situations which are being considered by the Security Council). In the Assembly, each nation, large or small, has one vote and important decisions are taken by a two-thirds majority vote.

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Which of the following is not a specialised agency of the U.N.O. ?

  1. International Labour Organisation

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. World Health Organisation

  4. World Hockey Federation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Specialised agencies are autonomous organisations working with the United Nations and each other through the coordinating machinery of the United Nations Economic and Social Council at the intergovernmental level. Following are the list of specialised agencies:

  1. Food and Agriculture Organization 
  2. International Civil Aviation Organization
  3. International Fund for Agricultural Development
  4. International Labour Organization
  5. International Maritime Organization
  6. International Monetary Fund
  7. The International Telecommunication Union
  8. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  9. United Nations Industrial Development Organization
  10. The Universal Postal Union
  11. World Bank Group
  12. World Health Organization

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_____ is the main organisation for implementing Multilateral trade agreements.

  1. IMF

  2. WTO

  3. World Bank

  4. All of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

World Trade Organisation is an apex organisation that regulates trade between all the countries under some rules and regulations set up by the organisation with negotiation with all the countries under trade. They facilitates smooth flow of goods and services between various countries which are in trade agreement. 

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Which of the following is the administrative organ of the UNO?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Secretariat

  4. International Court of Justice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The main organs of the UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s main judicial organ. UN Secretariat is the administrative organ of the UN. It supports the other UN bodies administratively.