190+ United Nations Organization (UNO) Solved MCQs

101.

The former President of India was at one time, the President of the General Conference of UNESCO and he was

A. V.V. Giri
B. Zail Singh
C. Sanjeeva Reddy
D. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Answer» D. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
102.

The Director General of UNESCO participated in the meetings of the General Conference but

A. has voting right
B. no voting right
C. has not participate
D. has not presence
Answer» B. no voting right
103.

The Budget of UNO during 1998-1999 was dollar

A. 750 million
B. 860 million
C. 2532 million
D. 1180 million
Answer» C. 2532 million
104.

The USA withdrew from UNESCO in

A. 1981
B. 1983
C. 1980
D. 1984
Answer» D. 1984
105.

A new post- Deputy Secretary General was created to assist the Secretary General in

A. 1996
B. 1998
C. 1997
D. 1995
Answer» B. 1998
106.

The Executive Board is responsible for the executive of programmes adopted by the

A. Secretariat of UNESCO
B. President of UNESCO
C. Security Council of UNO
D. General Conference of UNESCO
Answer» D. General Conference of UNESCO
107.

At the time of the UNO’s foundation, the largest single group was Latin America which had

A. 20 members
B. 30 members
C. 25 members
D. 18 members
Answer» A. 20 members
108.

In 1999, the ICJ settled sensitive frontier disputes between

A. Libya and French
B. Nigeria and Chad
C. Botswana and Nambia
D. El Salvador and Hondurus
Answer» C. Botswana and Nambia
109.

Voting procedure of the ECOSOC is provided in Article

A. 67
B. 68
C. 69
D. 70
Answer» A. 67
110.

In 1997, dollar 1 billion contribution to the UNO was made by

A. Paul Mackenny
B. Henry Lauda
C. Sam Macpenny
D. Ted Tuner
Answer» D. Ted Tuner
111.

Which country is not a member of the UNO ?

A. Uruguay
B. Vatican city
C. Palau
D. Tongo
Answer» B. Vatican city
112.

The organization of UNESCO consists of

A. Three organs
B. Four organs
C. five organs
D. six organs
Answer» A. Three organs
113.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is appointed for a year

A. 1 year
B. 2 year
C. 3 year
D. 4 year
Answer» D. 4 year
114.

Iran asked the ICJ to condemn the shooting down of an Iranian Airline by the USA in

A. 1984
B. 1989
C. 1975
D. 1997
Answer» B. 1989
115.

The highest number of USA vetoes in the Security Council totalling 34 came during

A. 1974-1975
B. 1979-1984
C. 1975-1982
D. 1976-1985
Answer» D. 1976-1985
116.

The first Deputy Secretary General was

A. Louise Frechette
B. James Clerk
C. Juan L.King
D. William Penn
Answer» A. Louise Frechette
117.

The UNICEF organized the World Summit for Children in

A. 1988
B. 1989
C. 1990
D. 1991
Answer» C. 1990
118.

A special session of the UNO was held on October, 1995 at the head of of government level to commemorate the UN’s

A. 24th anniversary
B. 50th anniversary
C. 45th anniversary
D. 38th anniversary
Answer» C. 45th anniversary
119.

India has been a member of the UN Secretary Council for

A. 6 terms
B. 5 terms
C. 4 terms
D. 3 terms
Answer» A. 6 terms
120.

Since the Security Council inception, USSR /Russia has used its veto

A. 97 times
B. 67 times
C. 84 times
D. 123 times
Answer» D. 123 times
121.

The Statute of ICJ consists of

A. 67 Articles
B. 68 Articles
C. 69 Articles
D. 70 Articles
Answer» C. 69 Articles
122.

The ECOSOC has

A. Three Regional Commissions
B. four Regional Commissions
C. five Regional Commissions
D. six Regional Commissions
Answer» C. five Regional Commissions
123.

UNESCO’s programme aimed at promoting a culture of peace and sustainable human

A. development
B. air transport
C. training
D. empowerment
Answer» A. development
124.

WHO aims at the attainment of the highest possible level of

A. policy
B. problems
C. family planning
D. health
Answer» D. health
125.

UNICEF is the only UNO exclusively dedicated to

A. Children
B. male
C. adult
D. adult
Answer» A. Children
126.

The Executive Board of the WHO composed of

A. 31 members
B. 32 members
C. 33 members
D. 34 members
Answer» B. 32 members
127.

The UNEP has been created to be the

A. capacity building
B. technological change
C. environmental conscience
D. work programme
Answer» C. environmental conscience
128.

WHO is leading a worldwide campaign to provide effective immunization for all children by

A. A.D. 2005
B. A.D. 2000
C. A
D. 2007
Answer» B. A.D. 2000
129.

India has provided police personnel to UN mission in Haiti with a total of

A. 123
B. 125
C. 130
D. 150
Answer» A. 123
130.

Between 1960-1970, UNDP entrusted ILO with carrying out more than

A. 120 major projects
B. 130 major projects
C. 140 major projects
D. 150 major projects
Answer» D. 150 major projects
131.

The ILO has established the International Institute for Labour Studies at

A. Singapore
B. Moscow
C. Geneva
D. San Marino
Answer» C. Geneva
132.

The ECOSOC has

A. 6 functional commissions
B. 7 functional commissions
C. 8 functional commissions
D. 9 functional commissions
Answer» D. 9 functional commissions
133.

“United Nations Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment” was sponsored the UNEP in

A. 1994
B. 1995
C. 1996
D. 1997
Answer» B. 1995
134.

Human Rights Day is observed on

A. 10th December
B. 15th September
C. 20th October
D. 16th January
Answer» A. 10th December
135.

The purposes of the UNO are enshrined in Article

A. 3
B. 4
C. 1
D. 5
Answer» C. 1
136.

The principal organ of the UNO responsible for promoting economic and social development is

A. Economic and Social Council
B. Security Council
C. Secretariat
D. International Court of Justice
Answer» A. Economic and Social Council
137.

During 1990 – 1995, UNICEF and other partners helped almost 800 million people gain access to

A. baby friendly
B. childhood desease
C. eradication of polio
D. safe drinking water
Answer» D. safe drinking water
138.

There are more than 5000 UNESCO clubs in

A. 170 Countries
B. 116 countries
C. 125 countries
D. 140 countries
Answer» B. 116 countries
139.

The ILO has established the International Centre for Advanced and Vocational Training at

A. Turin, Italy
B. Sofia, Bulgaria
C. Mexico City, Mexico
D. Oslo, Norway
Answer» A. Turin, Italy
140.

The General Conference of UNESCO meets every

A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Answer» B. 2 years
141.

The UNO created a Research Institute for Social Development in

A. 1961
B. 1962
C. 1963
D. 1964
Answer» C. 1963
142.

The ECOSOC has

A. 4 Standing Committee
B. 5 Standing Committee
C. 6 Standing Committee
D. 7 Standing Committee
Answer» A. 4 Standing Committee
143.

Till today, the number of Secretary General stood at

A. 11
B. 8
C. 10
D. 9
Answer» D. 9
144.

The ILO composed of

A. two bodies
B. three bodies
C. four bodies
D. five bodies
Answer» B. three bodies
145.

The UNICEF’s The Convention on the Rights of the Child by the General Assembly was adopted in

A. 1978
B. 1988
C. 1989
D. 1990
Answer» C. 1989
146.

The WHO came into being on 7 April, 1948 when its constitution had been ratified by UNO with

A. 25 members states
B. 26 member states
C. 27 member states
D. 28 member states
Answer» B. 26 member states
147.

Palestine was recognized as a “non-member state” when the General Assembly passed a resolution on

A. 16 september, 2013
B. 20 October, 2012
C. 14 September, 2013
D. 29 November, 2012
Answer» D. 29 November, 2012
148.

The Secretary General of the UNO was envisioned as

A. world advocate
B. world moderator
C. world performer
D. world diplomat
Answer» B. world moderator
149.

In 1997, UNICEF provided emergency assistance to affected by conflict in

A. 26 countries
B. 27 countries
C. 28
D. 29
Answer» A. 26 countries
150.

A serious crises confronts the UNESCO on account of withdrawal of British in

A. 1982
B. 1983
C. 1984
D. 1985
Answer» D. 1985
151.

The annual Budget of the ILO is approved by the

A. Governing Body
B. International Labour Conference
C. International Labour Office
D. Secretary General
Answer» B. International Labour Conference
152.

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was created in

A. 1949
B. 1950
C. 1960
D. 1951
Answer» D. 1951
153.

ILO’s International Institute for Labour Studies is located in

A. Geneva
B. Paris
C. Lebanon
D. Stockholm
Answer» A. Geneva
154.

The WHO was instrumental in setting up the International Scientific and Technical Committee that successfully control the deadly Ebola fever in Central Africa in

A. 1993
B. 1994
C. 1995
D. 1996
Answer» C. 1995
155.

Under Article 97 of the UN Charter, the Secretary General shall be the

A. chief civil sevant
B. chief administrative officer
C. chief co-ordinator
D. chief office holder
Answer» B. chief administrative officer
156.

The United Nations Commission on Human Rights was established in

A. 1947
B. 1948
C. 1945
D. 1946
Answer» D. 1946
157.

The Governing Body of ILO consists of 56 members – 28 representing the Government, 14 representing the employers and

A. 14 representing women
B. 14 representing the workers
C. 14 representing men
D. 14 representing stakeholder
Answer» B. 14 representing the workers
158.

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1954 and

A. 1981
B. 1987
C. 1964
D. 1978
Answer» A. 1981
159.

The UNESCO’s governing body – the General Conference meets every

A. four years
B. three years
C. two years
D. one year
Answer» C. two years
160.

The WHO has its headquarters at

A. Washington
B. Geneva
C. Quebec
D. Rome
Answer» B. Geneva
161.

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Regugees Budget for 1997 was dollar

A. 3.00 billion
B. 4.21 billion
C. 1.78 billion
D. 1.22 billion
Answer» D. 1.22 billion
162.

The UNDP is governed by 36 Executive Board, representing both developed and

A. developing countries
B. Asian countries
C. European countries
D. African countries
Answer» D. African countries
163.

The UNEP governing body – the Governing Council meets

A. every month
B. annually
C. twice a year
D. every four months
Answer» B. annually
164.

Two years before acquiring Indendence, India was a founding member of the UNO, joining in

A. February, 1945
B. May, 1945
C. July, 1945
D. October, 1945
Answer» D. October, 1945
165.

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees had offices in

A. 120 countries
B. 122 countries
C. 124 countries
D. 126 countries
Answer» B. 122 countries
166.

The UNEP’s governing body – the Governing Council – made up of

A. 55 countries
B. 56 countries
C. 57 countries
D. 58 countries
Answer» D. 58 countries
167.

According to article 98, the Secretary General shall make an annual report on the work of the organization to the

A. General Assembly
B. Secretariat
C. Security Council
D. Economic and Social Council
Answer» A. General Assembly
168.

The ICJ is not open to

A. foreigners
B. refugees
C. Private individual
D. agencies
Answer» C. Private individual
169.

Emergency special sessions of the General Assembly may be called at the request within

A. 1 day
B. 24 hours
C. 2 days
D. 1 week
Answer» B. 24 hours
170.

The 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected for a period of

A. five years
B. four years
C. three years
D. two years
Answer» D. two years
171.

Voting in Committee of the General Assembly is by a

A. simple majority
B. two-thirds majority
C. absolute majority
D. two-fourth majority
Answer» A. simple majority
172.

Voting in the ECOSOC in simple majority and each member has

A. four votes
B. three votes
C. one vote
D. two votes
Answer» C. one vote
173.

At the start of each regular session, the General Assembly elects the chairpersons of the Assembly’s six main

A. Commission
B. Committee
C. Coordination
D. Conference
Answer» B. Committee
174.

The Judge of the ICJ cannot engage in any other occupation during their term of

A. office
B. opinion
C. question
D. disputes
Answer» A. office
175.

Retiring members of ECOSOC are eligible for immediate

A. re-election
B. promotion
C. meeting
D. report
Answer» A. re-election
176.

The Leaque Assembly of the Leaque of Nations has the power to admit new members by a

A. absolute majority
B. ¼ majority
C. 2/3 majority
D. ½ majority
Answer» C. 2/3 majority
177.

The Atlatic Charter was signed in

A. 1941
B. 1942
C. 1943
D. 1944
Answer» A. 1941
178.

Every two years, the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees produces

A. the conventional weapons
B. production of landmine
C. the state of the World’s Refugees
D. chemical weapon convention
Answer» C. the state of the World’s Refugees
179.

The Secretary General is elected for a five year term and is eligible for

A. promotion
B. award
C. instruction
D. re-election
Answer» D. re-election
180.

The Executive Board of the UNESCO consists of

A. 56 members
B. 57 members
C. 58 members
D. 59 members
Answer» C. 58 members
181.

No two judges can be from the same

A. country
B. house
C. political party
D. community
Answer» A. country
182.

The ECOSOC members are elected by the General Assembly for a period of

A. 5 years
B. 4 years
C. 3 years
D. 2 years
Answer» C. 3 years
183.

The United Nations Development Group was created by the Secretary General in

A. 1997
B. 1996
C. 1995
D. 1994
Answer» A. 1997
184.

The Security Council Summit of Heads of State and Government was held in

A. 1989
B. 1990
C. 1991
D. 1992
Answer» D. 1992
185.

India hosted a UN Regional Training Workshop for Peacekeeping Operation during

A. 16 – 19 February, 1995
B. 21 – 28 March, 1994
C. 20 – 26 January, 1996
D. 17 – 21 May, 1997
Answer» C. 20 – 26 January, 1996
186.

The Secretariat of the Leaque of Nations was divided into

A. 11 sections
B. 12 sections
C. 13 sections
D. 14 sections
Answer» A. 11 sections
187.

Normally in a year, the Governing Body of the ILO has

A. one meeting
B. two meetings
C. three meetings
D. four meetings
Answer» C. three meetings
188.

The judges of the ICJ serve for a nine year term and may be

A. expelled
B. re-elected
C. nominated
D. disqualified
Answer» B. re-elected
189.

The significant document called the “United Nations Declaration” Was signed in

A. 1945
B. 1944
C. 1943
D. 1942
Answer» D. 1942
190.

The Administrator of the UNDP is elected for a term of

A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 2 years
D. 1 year
Answer» B. 4 years
191.

The United Nations Development Group composed of

A. 29 agencies
B. 30 agencies
C. 31 agencies
D. 32 agencies
Answer» D. 32 agencies
192.

The United Nations Iraq – Kuwait Observation Mission of 1991 was undertaken by

A. Javier Perez De Cuellar
B. Kurt Waldheim
C. Dag Hammarskjold
D. Trygve Lie
Answer» A. Javier Perez De Cuellar
193.

The Universal Periodic Review assesses the human rights situations in all

A. selected countries
B. 50 countries
C. 193 UN member states
D. only developing states
Answer» C. 193 UN member states
194.

The Executive Board of the UNICEF is made up of government representations who are elected for a period of

A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Answer» B. 3 years
195.

The General Conference of UNESCO meets every

A. 2 years
B. 1 year
C. 3 years
D. 6 years
Answer» A. 2 years
196.

Peace operations were undertaken in Afghanistan, Cambodia, El Salvador, Mozambique, Nambia, Somalia etc under

A. U Thant
B. Ban Ki-Moon
C. Kofi Annan
D. Dr. Boutros Boutros Ghali
Answer» D. Dr. Boutros Boutros Ghali
197.

The Foreign Ministers of U.K.,China, USSR and USA met in Moscow where ‘ Moscow Declaration’ was produced in

A. 1942
B. 1943
C. 1944
D. 1945
Answer» B. 1943
198.

The United Nations Development Group is chair by the

A. Co-ordinator
B. Commissioner
C. Secretary
D. Administrator of UNDP
Answer» D. Administrator of UNDP
199.

Which Article of the Statute of the International Court of Justice sets out the procedure whereby vacancies of the judges shall be filled up ?

A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
Answer» C. 13
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