United Nations MCQs

1. When was the United Nations established? A. 1919 B. 1939 C. 1945 D. 1950 Answer: C 2. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located? A. London B. Geneva C. Paris D. New York City Answer: D 3. Which of the following is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations? A. General Assembly B. Security Council C. International Court of Justice D. International Monetary Fund Answer: D 4. What is the main purpose of the United Nations Security Council? A. To promote economic development B. To adjudicate international disputes C. To maintain international peace and security D. To coordinate international humanitarian efforts Answer: C 5. Which UN organ is responsible for making recommendations on international issues and approving the UN budget? A. Security Council B. General Assembly C. International Court of Justice D. Secretariat Answer: B 6. Which of the following countries is a permanent member of the UN Security Council? A. Germany B. Brazil C. China D. India Answer: C 7. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations? A. Ban Ki-moon B. Kofi Annan C. António Guterres D. Boutros Boutros-Ghali Answer: C 8. Which UN body is tasked with overseeing international justice and legal disputes between states? A. International Criminal Court B. International Court of Justice C. United Nations Trusteeship Council D. United Nations Development Programme Answer: B 9. What is the primary function of the UN Secretariat? A. To manage the UN’s day-to-day operations B. To oversee the UN’s peacekeeping missions C. To adjudicate international legal disputes D. To draft international treaties Answer: A 10. Which document is considered the founding charter of the United Nations? A. The Geneva Convention B. The Treaty of Versailles C. The United Nations Charter D. The Kyoto Protocol Answer: C 11. Which UN organ is responsible for electing the non-permanent members of the Security Council? A. General Assembly B. Security Council C. International Court of Justice D. Secretariat Answer: A 12. Which of the following is NOT a main purpose of the United Nations as outlined in its Charter? A. To promote human rights B. To prevent wars and conflicts C. To provide economic assistance to member states D. To foster international cooperation Answer: C 13. The UN General Assembly holds meetings: A. Annually B. Biennially C. Every two years D. Quarterly Answer: A 14. What is the term length for a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council? A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 5 years Answer: B 15. Which UN body was created to address issues related to human rights and international humanitarian law? A. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) B. Human Rights Council C. World Health Organization (WHO) D. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Answer: B 16. What is the primary focus of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)? A. Human rights protection B. International peacekeeping C. Sustainable development and poverty reduction D. International legal adjudication Answer: C 17. Which UN organ is responsible for supervising the administration of trust territories? A. International Court of Justice B. General Assembly C. Trusteeship Council D. Secretariat Answer: C 18. The UN Security Council can impose which of the following on member states? A. Trade tariffs B. Economic sanctions C. Military alliances D. Diplomatic recognitions Answer: B 19. Which of the following is a key function of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? A. Maintaining international peace and security B. Facilitating international economic cooperation C. Supervising peacekeeping operations D. Resolving legal disputes between states Answer: B 20. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is associated with which organization? A. The United Nations B. The European Union C. The African Union D. The World Trade Organization Answer: A 21. What is the term of office for the Secretary-General of the United Nations? A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 7 years Answer: C 22. Which UN organ is primarily responsible for ensuring that member states comply with international laws and treaties? A. General Assembly B. Security Council C. International Court of Justice D. Economic and Social Council Answer: C 23. The UN peacekeeping missions are overseen by: A. The UN Security Council B. The UN General Assembly C. The International Court of Justice D. The UN Secretariat Answer: A 24. The UN’s Human Rights Council is known for: A. Conducting international trade negotiations B. Providing humanitarian aid during crises C. Promoting and protecting human rights worldwide D. Administering trust territories Answer: C 25. Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating international public health efforts? A. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) B. World Health Organization (WHO) C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) D. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Answer: B 26. The UN’s Trusteeship Council was created to: A. Oversee international trade relations B. Supervise the administration of trust territories C. Promote cultural exchanges between nations D. Facilitate humanitarian aid and development Answer: B 27. Which UN body is responsible for approving the UN budget? A. General Assembly B. Security Council C. Economic and Social Council D. Trusteeship Council Answer: A 28. Which UN organ is composed of all 193 member states? A. Security Council B. General Assembly C. International Court of Justice D. Economic and Social Council Answer: B 29. What is the main function of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP)? A. To coordinate international food trade B. To provide emergency food assistance and support sustainable development C. To oversee global food security regulations D. To conduct research on agricultural practices Answer: B 30. The UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) focuses on: A. Promoting international trade B. Developing international legal standards C. Improving labor conditions and employment rights worldwide D. Addressing global environmental issues Answer: C 31. Which UN organ is responsible for providing recommendations on economic and social issues? A. Security Council B. General Assembly C. Economic and Social Council D. International Court of Justice Answer: C 32. Which UN body is tasked with coordinating international efforts to address climate change? A. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) C. World Health Organization (WHO) D. International Criminal Court (ICC) Answer: A 33. Which UN body is known for providing humanitarian assistance in emergencies, such as natural disasters and conflicts? A. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) B. World Food Programme (WFP) C. UNICEF D. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Answer: D 34. Which of the following is a key principle of the United Nations Charter? A. The principle of sovereignty B. The principle of non-intervention C. The principle of collective security D. The principle of economic competition Answer: C 35. What is the purpose of the UN’s Department of Peace Operations? A. To provide medical assistance in conflict zones B. To coordinate international peacekeeping missions C. To mediate trade disputes between nations D. To manage global environmental policies Answer: B 36. Which UN body is responsible for fostering international cooperation on cultural and educational issues? A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) B. World Health Organization (WHO) C. International Criminal Court (ICC) D. International Labour Organization (ILO) Answer: A 37. Which UN agency provides assistance to refugees and displaced persons? A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) B. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) C. World Food Programme (WFP) D. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Answer: B 38. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the role of the UN Security Council? A. It makes recommendations on the UN budget. B. It administers trust territories. C. It maintains international peace and security. D. It oversees international economic policies. Answer: C 39. Which UN body works to promote gender equality and empower women globally? A. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) C. World Health Organization (WHO) D. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Answer: A 40. The UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development focuses on: A. Ending global conflicts B. Sustainable development and poverty reduction C. Promoting global trade agreements D. Enhancing cultural exchanges Answer: B 41. Which UN organ is responsible for the admission of new member states? A. Security Council B. General Assembly C. Economic and Social Council D. International Court of Justice Answer: B 42. Which UN agency is dedicated to addressing issues related to children and their welfare? A. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) B. World Health Organization (WHO) C. International Labour Organization (ILO) D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Answer: A 43. What is the primary focus of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)? A. Promoting international peace and security B. Facilitating international trade and economic development C. Addressing humanitarian crises D. Promoting global cultural heritage Answer: B 44. Which UN body is responsible for adjudicating disputes between member states and providing legal advice? A. International Criminal Court (ICC) B. International Court of Justice (ICJ) C. United Nations Security Council D. United Nations General Assembly Answer: B 45. The UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were succeeded by which initiative? A. The Paris Agreement B. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development C. The World Health Organization (WHO) Framework D. The International Criminal Court (ICC) Mandate Answer: B 46. The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) primarily focuses on: A. Coordinating international humanitarian responses B. Promoting global economic growth C. Administering trust territories D. Facilitating international trade Answer: A 47. Which UN document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals? A. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights B. The Charter of the United Nations C. The Geneva Conventions D. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Answer: A 48. Which of the following is a key goal of UN peacekeeping missions? A. To enforce trade agreements B. To mediate economic disputes C. To maintain stability and prevent conflict in post-war regions D. To oversee cultural exchanges Answer: C 49. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) is known for: A. Promoting global health initiatives B. Providing food aid in emergencies and supporting nutrition C. Coordinating international peacekeeping operations D. Conducting research on climate change Answer: B 50. Which UN body is responsible for setting international standards and guidelines on environmental issues? A. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) B. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) C. International Criminal Court (ICC) D. World Health Organization (WHO) Answer: B

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