UN Organs and Specialized Agencies MCQs

Solved MCQs on the United Nations' main organs and specialized agencies: their roles, headquarters and leaders' titles, including UNHCR, WFP, UNDP and ICAO.

1. 1

   How many principal organs does the United Nations have under its Charter?

   AFiveBSixCFourDSeven

   Correct answer: B. Six

   The six principal organs are the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice and Secretariat.

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2. 2

   Which UN organ suspended its operations in 1994 after the last trust territory (Palau) became independent?

   ATrusteeship CouncilBEconomic and Social CouncilCGeneral AssemblyDSecretariat

   Correct answer: A. Trusteeship Council

   The Trusteeship Council supervised trust territories. With Palau's independence in 1994 its work was complete.

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3. 3

   In the UN General Assembly, each member state has:

   ANo voteBVotes based on financial contributionCVotes based on populationDOne vote

   Correct answer: D. One vote

   All member states are equal in the General Assembly, and each has one vote.

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4. 4

   Non-permanent members of the UN Security Council are elected for a term of:

   ATwo yearsBOne yearCFive yearsDThree years

   Correct answer: A. Two years

   The General Assembly elects ten non-permanent members for two-year terms, five each year.

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5. 5

   The UN agency responsible for protecting refugees is:

   AUNDPBUNHCRCWFPDUNICEF

   Correct answer: B. UNHCR

   The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), based in Geneva, protects and assists refugees and displaced people.

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6. 6

   The UN agency that provides food assistance in emergencies is the:

   AUNICEFBWorld Food Programme (WFP)CFAODIFAD

   Correct answer: B. World Food Programme (WFP)

   The WFP, based in Rome, delivers food aid. It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.

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7. 7

   UNDP stands for:

   AUnited Nations Data ProjectBUnited Nations Development ProgrammeCUnited Nations Disaster PlanDUnited Nations Defence Pact

   Correct answer: B. United Nations Development Programme

   UNDP works on poverty reduction and development. It publishes the Human Development Index (HDI).

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8. 8

   The Human Development Index (HDI) is published by:

   AWTOBIMFCUNDPDWorld Bank

   Correct answer: C. UNDP

   UNDP's Human Development Report ranks countries on health, education and income.

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9. 9

   The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is headquartered in:

   AGenevaBNew YorkCMontrealDParis

   Correct answer: C. Montreal

   ICAO, which sets international standards for civil aviation, is based in Montreal, Canada.

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10. 10

    The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the oldest UN specialized agency, is headquartered in:

    AViennaBGenevaCLondonDBrussels

    Correct answer: B. Geneva

    Founded in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, the ITU is based in Geneva.

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12. 11

    The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is headquartered in:

    ABernBGenevaCParisDRome

    Correct answer: A. Bern

    The UPU, which coordinates international postal services, is based in Bern, Switzerland.

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13. 12

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which regulates shipping, is headquartered in:

    ARotterdamBHamburgCSingaporeDLondon

    Correct answer: D. London

    The IMO sets global standards for the safety and environmental performance of shipping and is based in London.

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14. 13

    The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) deals with:

    AMiningBWorld tradeCSpace explorationDWeather, climate and water

    Correct answer: D. Weather, climate and water

    The WMO, based in Geneva, coordinates weather and climate observation worldwide.

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15. 14

    The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) deals with:

    APatents, trademarks and copyrightBFood securityCRefugeesDNuclear energy

    Correct answer: A. Patents, trademarks and copyright

    WIPO, based in Geneva, promotes the protection of intellectual property around the world.

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16. 15

    The UN body that focuses on children's rights, health and education is:

    AUNFPABUNHCRCUNICEFDUNESCO

    Correct answer: C. UNICEF

    UNICEF, founded in 1946 and based in New York, works for children in over 190 countries and territories.

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17. 16

    The UN Population Fund is commonly known by which abbreviation?

    AUNPFBUNDPCUNPOPDUNFPA

    Correct answer: D. UNFPA

    UNFPA works on reproductive health and population issues. World Population Day (11 July) is linked to its work.

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18. 17

    The head of the UN Secretariat is called the:

    ASecretary-GeneralBChairmanCDirector-GeneralDPresident

    Correct answer: A. Secretary-General

    The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the Security Council's recommendation for a five-year term.

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19. 18

    The UN Economic and Social Council is commonly known as:

    AESCAPBUNESCCECOSOCDECO

    Correct answer: C. ECOSOC

    ECOSOC coordinates the UN's economic and social work and its specialized agencies.

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20. 19

    The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly in:

    A1945B1948C1966D1993

    Correct answer: B. 1948

    It was adopted in Paris on 10 December 1948, the date now marked as Human Rights Day.

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21. 20

    The UN peacekeepers are often called the:

    AGreen BeretsBRed ShieldsCWhite GuardsDBlue Helmets

    Correct answer: D. Blue Helmets

    UN peacekeepers wear blue helmets or berets. Pakistan has been one of the largest contributors of peacekeeping troops.

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