- 1. The United Nations (UN) was founded on October 24, 1945, in the aftermath of World War II, with the primary aim of preventing future conflicts and fostering international cooperation. It was established to replace the League of Nations, which had failed to maintain peace and security during the tumultuous years preceding the war. The founding of the UN was marked by the signature of the UN Charter in San Francisco, California, by the representatives of 50 nations, who came together to form an organization dedicated to promoting peace, security, human rights, and development. The UN's principles emphasize the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and collective action in addressing global issues, such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and armed conflict. Over the decades, the organization has expanded its reach and membership, growing to include 193 member states as of today. The UN plays a critical role in coordinating international responses to crises, facilitating humanitarian aid, and supporting sustainable development goals, making it a cornerstone of modern international relations and a symbol of hope for a more peaceful and just world.
When was the United Nations founded?
A) 1939
B) 1957
C) 1965
D) 1945
- 2. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
A) Tokyo
B) New York City
C) Paris
D) Geneva
- 3. How many official languages does the United Nations have?
A) 3
B) 8
C) 5
D) 6
- 4. Which city hosted the United Nations founding conference in 1945?
A) San Francisco
B) London
C) Rome
D) Berlin
- 5. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Kofi Annan
B) Trygve Lie
C) Dag Hammarskjöld
D) Ban Ki-moon
- 6. What is the UN Security Council primarily responsible for?
A) Social welfare programs
B) Human rights advocacy
C) Maintaining international peace and security
D) Promoting economic development
- 7. Who holds the power to veto decisions of the UN Security Council?
A) Permanent members
B) Security Council President
C) General Assembly
D) Secretary-General
- 8. Which country is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Germany
D) United States
- 9. How many non-permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 5
D) 10
- 10. What is the purpose of the UN Economic and Social Council?
A) Enforce international law
B) Regulate global trade
C) Promote international economic and social cooperation
D) Coordinate military alliances
- 11. Which UN agency is responsible for food aid and agricultural development?
A) UNESCO
B) FAO
C) WHO
D) ILO
- 12. Which organ of the United Nations is composed of all member states and each has one vote?
A) Secretariat
B) Security Council
C) International Court of Justice
D) General Assembly
- 13. Which UN agency is dedicated to the promotion and protection of children's rights?
A) UNICEF
B) WFP
C) UNDP
D) UNHCR
- 14. Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating international responses to refugee crises?
A) UNICEF
B) UNHCR
C) WHO
D) UNESCO
- 15. Which UN agency focuses on labor and workers' rights?
A) ILO
B) UNEP
C) ITU
D) IMF
- 16. When is United Nations Day celebrated annually?
A) December 31
B) October 24
C) July 4
D) January 1
- 17. Which country hosted the signing of the United Nations Charter in 1945?
A) Brazil
B) China
C) United States
D) France
- 18. What does the acronym 'UNESCO' stand for?
A) United Nations Environmental Scientific Coalition
B) Universal Network of Educational and Scientific Centers
C) Union of Nations for Economic, Social, and Cultural Organization
D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- 19. Which UN agency is responsible for global health issues and disease control?
A) UNICEF
B) WHO
C) FAO
D) WFP
- 20. What is the UN's main forum for addressing issues of peace and security?
A) Secretary-General
B) Economic and Social Council
C) General Assembly
D) Security Council
- 21. Which UN agency is focused on preserving cultural heritage and promoting cultural diversity?
A) WHO
B) UNESCO
C) UNHCR
D) ILO
- 22. What does the acronym 'WFP' stand for?
A) World Fund for Peace
B) World Food Programme
C) Women's Fostering Program
D) Worldwide Food Production
- 23. Which country is the host of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the UN?
A) Brazil
B) United Kingdom
C) Germany
D) Canada
- 24. How many member states are there in the United Nations?
A) 150
B) 175
C) 210
D) 193
- 25. Where are most UN peacekeeping operations deployed?
A) Africa
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) South America
- 26. Which year was declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Forest?
A) 2011
B) 2020
C) 2005
D) 2015
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