Free International Organizations MCQs with Answers

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International Organizations covers the purposes, headquarters, membership, structure and major functions of bodies such as the United Nations, WHO, UNESCO, IMF, World Bank, WTO, OIC, SAARC and NATO. It distinguishes their fields, such as health, finance, trade, security and regional cooperation, along with notable treaties and offices.

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Moderate
  • A. 3 Years
  • B. 4 Years
  • C. 5 Years
  • D. 6 Years

Explanation: The UN Secretary-General normally serves a five-year term, and the term may be renewed.

Correct answer: 5 Years
Moderate
  • A. General Agreement on Trade Services ( GATS )
  • B. General Agreement on Trades and Tariffs ( GATT )
  • C. Self-Employed Women's Association ( SEWA )
  • D. None of these

Explanation: GATS and GATT are major WTO agreements covering trade in services and trade in goods respectively.

Correct answer: Self-Employed Women's Association ( SEWA )
Fairly easy
  • A. Washington DC
  • B. Karachi
  • C. Dubai
  • D. Qatar

Explanation: The World Government Summit holds its annual flagship event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Correct answer: Dubai
Hard
  • A. 1953
  • B. 1963
  • C. 1973
  • D. 1983

Explanation: The Munich Security Conference began in 1963 as a meeting focused on defence and security issues.

Correct answer: 1963
Moderate
  • A. Italy
  • B. France
  • C. Germany
  • D. Japan

Explanation: France was the first country to receive a World Bank loan, in 1947, for post-war reconstruction.

Correct answer: France
Moderate
  • A. 16
  • B. 17
  • C. 18
  • D. 15Geographic Reference

Explanation: Although it is called the Group of 15, the organization expanded and has 18 member countries.

Correct answer: 18
Moderate
  • A. 1947
  • B. 1951
  • C. 1953
  • D. 1959

Explanation: UNICEF was created in 1946 as a temporary emergency fund, but the UN General Assembly made it a permanent organization in 1953.

Correct answer: 1953
Moderate
  • A. If you desire peace,cultivate justice
  • B. let there be bread
  • C. Peace, Employment, Justice
  • D. Eradication of poverty, and sustainable development

Explanation: The ILO's motto is “If you desire peace, cultivate justice,” reflecting its belief that social justice and fair labour conditions support…

Correct answer: If you desire peace,cultivate justice
Hard
  • A. Amina J. Mohammed
  • B. Louise Fréchette
  • C. Mark Malloch Brown
  • D. Asha-Rose Migiro

Explanation: Louise Fréchette became the first UN Deputy Secretary-General when the post was established in 1998.

Correct answer: Louise Fréchette
Hard
  • A. 1949
  • B. 1989
  • C. 1997
  • D. 2000Government & Public Sector Jobs

Explanation: The post of UN Deputy Secretary-General was created in 1997 during Kofi Annan's reform programme, and Louise Fréchette became the first…

Correct answer: 1997
Fairly easy
  • A. The Security Council
  • B. The Economic and Social Council
  • C. International Court of Justice
  • D. The Trusteeship Council

Explanation: The International Court of Justice is based in The Hague, Netherlands, while the listed UN political organs are headquartered in New York.

Correct answer: International Court of Justice
Moderate
  • A. Three
  • B. Five
  • C. Seven
  • D. Eight

Explanation: ECOSOC has five regional commissions: for Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, and Western Asia.

Correct answer: Five
Moderate
  • A. Four
  • B. Five
  • C. Six
  • D. Seven

Explanation: The UN General Assembly has six main committees, covering areas such as disarmament, economic affairs, social and humanitarian issues, and…

Correct answer: Six
Hard
  • A. November 1,1994
  • B. November 1,1995
  • C. November 1,1996
  • D. November 1,1997

Explanation: The Trusteeship Council suspended its operations on 1 November 1994 after Palau, the last UN Trust Territory, became independent.

Correct answer: November 1,1994
Moderate
  • A. Berlin
  • B. Turin
  • C. Geneva
  • D. London

Explanation: UNICRI, the UN research institute dealing with crime and justice, has its headquarters in Turin, Italy.

Correct answer: Turin
Hard
  • A. 1963
  • B. 1973
  • C. 1976
  • D. 1984

Explanation: The UN General Assembly added Arabic as its sixth official language in 1973.

Correct answer: 1973
Hard
  • A. 12 December 1946
  • B. 7 December 1946
  • C. 1 December 1946
  • D. October 20, 1949Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)

Explanation: The UN General Assembly approved the UN flag design on 7 December 1946.

Correct answer: 7 December 1946
Moderate
  • A. 15 November 2015
  • B. 15 December 2015
  • C. 15 January 2015
  • D. 15 February 2015Booking Historical Guided Tours

Explanation: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition was announced and established on 15 December 2015 under Saudi Arabia’s initiative.

Correct answer: 15 December 2015
Very hard
  • A. 50
  • B. 60
  • C. 70
  • D. 80Science

Explanation: Qatar pledged 50 million dollars to support Syrian refugees and humanitarian relief efforts.

Correct answer: 50
Fairly easy
  • A. Indonesia
  • B. India
  • C. Mauritius
  • D. Australia

Explanation: The Indian Ocean Rim Association has its headquarters in Ebene, Mauritius.

Correct answer: Mauritius