Practice MCQ Questions and answers on World Organisations-GK

31

Which of the following is the headquarters of World Trade Organisation (WTO)?

A) New York B) Geneva C) Madrid D) Paris

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The headquarters of World Trade Organisation (WTO) is located at Geneva, Switzerland.

32

The international township built near Pondicherry in India in coloration with UNESCO is called -

A) Elbaville B) Auroville C) Gayaville D) Broadway

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Auroville is an international township built near Pondicherry in India in coloration with UNESCO.

33

Which of the following is a cultural organisation?

A) UNESCO B) ILO C) WHO D) FAO

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

34

The non-permanent members of the Security Council of the UN elected by the General Assembly for two years term at present include (2 year term which begins on the January 1, 2011) -

A) Japan, India, Hungary, Venezuela B) Morocco, Cape, Verde, Belgium, Russia C) Zimbabwe, Venezuela, India, France D) Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal, South Africa

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

For the 2 year term which begins on the January 1, 2011, the elected non-permanent members for this 2 year period will be Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal, and South Africa.

35

Which of the following countries is not a member of G-15?

A) Jamaica B) Indonesia C) Colombia D) Peru

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Colombia is not a member of G-15.

36

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) is located at -

A) Manila B) Singapore C) Kuala Lumpur D) Bangkok

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Established in 1947 with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) serves as the highest intergovernmental regional platform to promote cooperation among member States for creating a more interconnected region working to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic and social development.

37

Vietnam joined the UN in the year -

A) 1977 B) 1970 C) 1976 D) 1974

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Vietnam became a UN member in 1977.

38

The International Court of Justice is located at -

A) Geneva B) Hague C) Amsterdam D) Vienna

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is the main judicial organ of the UN. It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).

39

Which of the following international organisations has started the scheme 'Partnership for Peace' for a group of nations?

A) Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) B) Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) C) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) D) Organisations of African Unity (OAU)

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

NATO constitutes 28 member states across North America and Europe. The Partnership for Peace (PfP) is a programme of practical bilateral cooperation between individual Euro - Atlantic partner countries and NATO.

40

Which of the following pairs of country and the purpose for which UN Peace Keeping Force is maintained is correctly matched?

A) Cyprus - to maintain peace between the two dominant ethnic groups in the country B) Mozambique - To supervise a referendum C) El Salvador - to deliver humanitarian aid D) Lebanon - For supervising a 1992 accord

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Cyprus - to maintain peace between the two dominant ethnic groups in the country.