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This section includes 426 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 301. |
Earth Summit (Save Earth) was sponsored by |
| A. | UNESCO |
| B. | UNCED |
| C. | WHO |
| D. | UNICEF |
| Answer» C. WHO | |
| 302. |
What is the full form of NATO? |
| A. | North African Treaty Organisation |
| B. | North Atlantic Treaty Organisation |
| C. | North Asian Treaty Organisation |
| D. | North American Treaty Organisation |
| Answer» C. North Asian Treaty Organisation | |
| 303. |
The member states of the U.N.O. have delegated the primary responsibility for maintaining world peace and security to the |
| A. | General Assembly |
| B. | Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) |
| C. | Security Council |
| D. | International Court of Justice |
| Answer» D. International Court of Justice | |
| 304. |
When did India join the United Nations? |
| A. | 1945 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1954 |
| Answer» B. 1947 | |
| 305. |
The Headquarters of Inter-national Atomic Energy Agency is in |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | Paris |
| C. | Vienna |
| D. | Washington |
| Answer» D. Washington | |
| 306. |
Which one of the following is not a function of International Monetary Fund? |
| A. | It provides short term credit to its members |
| B. | It arranges for conversion of currencies |
| C. | It secures stability in the rates of foreign exchange |
| D. | It can create new money for stabilising exchange rate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 307. |
World Trade Organization (WTO) was started in the year |
| A. | 1984 |
| B. | 1994 |
| C. | 1995 |
| D. | 1996 |
| Answer» D. 1996 | |
| 308. |
NABARD is associated with and rural area |
| A. | Agricultural sector and rural area |
| B. | Heavy industries |
| C. | Banking sector |
| D. | Real estates |
| Answer» B. Heavy industries | |
| 309. |
According to the U.N. Convention on the rights of children which of the following is not a right? |
| A. | Safe drinking water |
| B. | Adequate standard of living |
| C. | Education |
| D. | Marriage |
| Answer» E. | |
| 310. |
Who among the following Indians has presided over the UNESCO? |
| A. | Dr. Zakir Hussain |
| B. | Dr. Ramaswami Mudaliar |
| C. | Dr. S. Radhakirshnan |
| D. | Maulana Azad |
| Answer» D. Maulana Azad | |
| 311. |
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the U.N. General Assembly? |
| A. | 24 October, 1945 |
| B. | 10 December, 1948 |
| C. | 25 June, 1950 |
| D. | 1 January, 1953 |
| Answer» C. 25 June, 1950 | |
| 312. |
Which country from the following is a permanent member of the U.N. Security-Council? |
| A. | Switzerland |
| B. | Peoples Republic of China |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Ukraine |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
| 313. |
Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the U.N.O. on |
| A. | 15th August, 1947 |
| B. | 24th October, 1945 |
| C. | 10th December, 1948 |
| D. | 20th December, 1948 |
| Answer» D. 20th December, 1948 | |
| 314. |
The Headquarters of the International Monetary Fund is located at |
| A. | New York |
| B. | London |
| C. | Washington |
| D. | Geneva |
| Answer» D. Geneva | |
| 315. |
Permanent members of U.N. Security Council are |
| A. | U.S.A., U.K., Russia. Germany, China |
| B. | U.S.A., Russia, U.K., France, China |
| C. | Canada, China, U.K., U.S.A., Russia |
| D. | U.S.A ., Russia. U.K., China. Japan |
| Answer» C. Canada, China, U.K., U.S.A., Russia | |
| 316. |
UN emblem is in |
| A. | white centred on a light blue ground |
| B. | green centred on a bright yellow ground |
| C. | black centred on a light blue ground |
| D. | blue centred on a light white ground |
| Answer» B. green centred on a bright yellow ground | |
| 317. |
G-15 a group of |
| A. | Developed countries |
| B. | Developing countries |
| C. | Companies |
| D. | Non-Aligned developing countries |
| Answer» E. | |
| 318. |
Which from the following countries is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | USA |
| D. | Italy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 319. |
The main objective of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is to |
| A. | establish a harmonious atmosphere in the world market |
| B. | encourage international trade |
| C. | increase the volume of international trade through the removal of restrictions on trade gradually |
| D. | establish a centre for trading |
| Answer» D. establish a centre for trading | |
| 320. |
Whose cremation site has been named as Shakti Sthal ? |
| A. | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel |
| B. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| C. | Indira Gandhi |
| D. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Answer» D. Rajiv Gandhi | |
| 321. |
The General Assembly of the United National meets |
| A. | several times a year |
| B. | Once a year |
| C. | twice a year |
| D. | continuously |
| Answer» C. twice a year | |
| 322. |
I.B.R.D. is also known as |
| A. | International Bank |
| B. | World Bank |
| C. | Asian Development Bank |
| D. | Bank of America |
| Answer» C. Asian Development Bank | |
| 323. |
Which one of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN security council? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | United Kingdom |
| D. | United States of America |
| Answer» B. Russia | |
| 324. |
The relationship between the value of |
| A. | Direct |
| B. | Inverse |
| C. | Proportional |
| D. | Stable |
| Answer» C. Proportional | |
| 325. |
The United Nations officially came into existence on |
| A. | January 1, 1942 |
| B. | October 3, 1944 |
| C. | October 24, 1945 |
| D. | June 26, 1945 |
| Answer» D. June 26, 1945 | |
| 326. |
International Finance Corporation is an affiliate of |
| A. | I.M.F. |
| B. | I.B.R.D. |
| C. | I.D.A. |
| D. | A.D.B |
| Answer» C. I.D.A. | |
| 327. |
Which of these countries is not a member of the U.N.? |
| A. | Turkey |
| B. | Sweden |
| C. | Syria |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» F. | |
| 328. |
Which of the following is the headquarters of the World Bank? |
| A. | The Hague |
| B. | Washington |
| C. | Paris |
| D. | London |
| Answer» C. Paris | |
| 329. |
The Headquarters of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is at |
| A. | New York |
| B. | Paris |
| C. | Geneva |
| D. | Rome |
| Answer» E. | |
| 330. |
The Secretary-General of UNO is appointed by |
| A. | the General Assembly |
| B. | the Security Council |
| C. | the International Court of Justice |
| D. | the General Assembly on the recommendations of the Security Council |
| Answer» E. | |
| 331. |
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) was earlier known as |
| A. | GATT |
| B. | UNICEF |
| C. | UNCTAD |
| D. | FAO |
| Answer» B. UNICEF | |
| 332. |
Which of the following UN agencies has its headquarters at Paris ? |
| A. | UNESCO |
| B. | ILO |
| C. | FAO |
| D. | IMO |
| Answer» B. ILO | |
| 333. |
The United Nations declared 2013 as the International year of |
| A. | Water Cooperation |
| B. | World Population |
| C. | Communication |
| D. | Elderly Persons |
| Answer» B. World Population | |
| 334. |
The Security Council of UN consists of |
| A. | 5 permanent and 10 nonpermanent members |
| B. | 10 permanent and 5 nonpermanent members |
| C. | 15 permanent members |
| D. | 15 non-permanent members |
| Answer» B. 10 permanent and 5 nonpermanent members | |
| 335. |
Which of the following is not an agency of UNI |
| A. | World Health Organisation |
| B. | International Monetary Fund |
| C. | International Committee of the Red Cross |
| D. | Food and Agricultural Organisation |
| Answer» D. Food and Agricultural Organisation | |
| 336. |
Which institution is known as soft loan window of the World Bank? |
| A. | International Finance Corporation |
| B. | International Development Agency |
| C. | International Monetary Fund |
| D. | Indian Development Forum |
| Answer» C. International Monetary Fund | |
| 337. |
The International township built near Pnducherry in India in collaboration with UNESCO is called : |
| A. | Broadway |
| B. | Geyaville |
| C. | Aurovile |
| D. | Elbavile |
| Answer» D. Elbavile | |
| 338. |
The year 1995 is the golden Jubilee year of which of the following international organisations ? |
| A. | GATT (now WTO) |
| B. | NAM |
| C. | UNO |
| D. | ASEAN |
| Answer» D. ASEAN | |
| 339. |
India s share in world trade since 1950. |
| A. | has been rising |
| B. | has been constant |
| C. | has been declining |
| D. | has shown a mixed trend |
| Answer» D. has shown a mixed trend | |
| 340. |
Which country decided to join the United Nations, as a Member, on the basis of the results of a referendum held in the country? |
| A. | Belgium |
| B. | Austria |
| C. | Finland |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» E. | |
| 341. |
Structural adjustment loans given by the World Bank are meant for : |
| A. | increasing employment in agriculture |
| B. | increasing the export-earning capacity of the borrower country |
| C. | reducing inequalities of income distribution |
| D. | encouraging capital-intensive industries |
| Answer» E. | |
| 342. |
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) came into existence with : |
| A. | Berlin Conference |
| B. | London Conference |
| C. | Brettonwoods Conference |
| D. | Rome Conference |
| Answer» D. Rome Conference | |
| 343. |
The World Bank normally gives: |
| A. | short-term loans |
| B. | medium-term loans |
| C. | long-term loans |
| D. | medium and long-term loans |
| Answer» C. long-term loans | |
| 344. |
The main function of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is : |
| A. | enforcing of Uruguay Round Agreements |
| B. | facilitating multi-lateral trade relations of member countries and reviewing trade policies |
| C. | administering trade dispute settlement procedures |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. administering trade dispute settlement procedures | |
| 345. |
The International Court of Justice sits in |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | Hague |
| C. | Vienna |
| D. | Rome |
| Answer» C. Vienna | |
| 346. |
How many former republics of U.S.S.R have become 'members of Commonwealth of independent States ? |
| A. | 9 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 11 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» D. 12 | |
| 347. |
Which of the following is the latest from India to be recognised by the UNESCO s World Heritage Committee for its outstanding universal value ? |
| A. | Siliguri - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway |
| B. | Mahabodhi temple complex at Bodhgaya |
| C. | Sarnath |
| D. | Kushinagar |
| Answer» C. Sarnath | |
| 348. |
Which country is the latest to join the U.N. as a member? |
| A. | Switzerland |
| B. | Hong Kong |
| C. | Taiwan |
| D. | East Timor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 349. |
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade was replaced by: |
| A. | North American Free Trade Association |
| B. | South Asian Free Trade |
| C. | World Trade Organisation |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 350. |
The Secretary-General of the UNO is appointed by the : |
| A. | General Assembly |
| B. | Security Council |
| C. | Trusteeship Council |
| D. | World Bank |
| Answer» B. Security Council | |