World Organisations MCQs

Which one among the following statements about United Nations organs is correct?

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A. Decisions of the General Assembly are blinding on all members.
B. The term of the non-permanent members of the Security Council is for three years.
C. International Court of Justice has 20 Judges elected for a period of five years.
D. The Trusteeship Council has been suspended since 1 November 1994.
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The Trusteeship Council suspended its operations on 1 November 1994, a month after the independence of Palau, the last remaining United Nations trust territory.

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

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A. Manila
B. Singapore
C. Kuala Lumpur
D. Bangkok
✅ The correct answer is option D.
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.

Which of the following countries is not a member of a SAARC?

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A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Maldives
D. Bhutan
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its members include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Which of the following statements regarding the United Nations Peacekeeping Force is/are correct? 1. The first peacekeeping force was sent to Egypt. 2. Peacekeeping force is accountable to the Security Council. 3. First women peacekeeping force was sent by India to Liberia. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
✅ The correct answer is option D.
A United Nations peacekeeping mission has three power centers. The first is the Special Representative of the Secretary – General, the official leader of the mission. This person is responsible for all political and diplomatic activity, overseeing relations with both the parties to the peace treaty and the UN member – states in general. They are often a senior member of the Secretariat.

The International Court of Justice is located at –

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A. Geneva
B. Hague
C. Amsterdam
D. Vienna
✅ The correct answer is option B.
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).