- 1. The United Nations (UN) was formed on October 24, 1945, in the aftermath of World War II, as a response to the widespread desire for peace and security in a world ravaged by conflict. Its founding was driven by the desire to foster international cooperation and prevent conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy rather than war. The UN aimed to promote human rights, provide humanitarian assistance, and develop social and economic solutions to global challenges. The organization's formation involved the collaboration of 51 original member states who came together to establish a framework for collective decision-making and to uphold international law. This historic event marked a significant turning point in global governance, as the UN sought to create a more stable and just world by addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability. Over the decades, the UN has grown to include 193 member states and has established numerous specialized agencies and programs, all working towards its mission of fostering peace, security, and cooperation among nations.
When was the United Nations founded?
A) 1960
B) 1930
C) 1945
D) 1950
- 2. Which city is the headquarters of the United Nations?
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) New York City
D) London
- 3. How many official languages are used at the United Nations?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 7
D) 5
- 4. Which country is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
A) Mexico
B) China
C) India
D) Brazil
- 5. The United Nations is an international organization aimed at promoting?
A) Technological dominance
B) Economic competition
C) Peace and cooperation
D) Military power
- 6. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) Trygve Lie
C) Kofi Annan
D) Dag Hammarskjöld
- 7. What is the name of the UN agency that focuses on children's welfare?
A) UNICEF
B) UNHCR
C) WHO
D) UNESCO
- 8. Which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations?
A) 1948
B) 1945
C) 1950
D) 1960
- 9. How many member states are currently part of the United Nations?
A) 250
B) 210
C) 150
D) 193
- 10. The United Nations officially came into existence on
A) October 24, 1945
B) December 10, 1948
C) September 11, 2001
D) July 4, 1776
- 11. Which country is the host country of the United Nations headquarters?
A) United Kingdom
B) Brazil
C) France
D) United States
- 12. What is the main purpose of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?
A) Imposing economic sanctions
B) Military interventions
C) Promoting international cooperation
D) Funding development projects
- 13. Who has the power to appoint the Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) General Assembly upon Security Council recommendation
B) Permanent members of the Security Council
C) World Bank President
D) UN Secretariat
- 14. The UN Charter was signed in what city after the conclusion of World War II?
A) New York City
B) San Francisco
C) Chicago
D) Washington D.C.
- 15. Which organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for public health?
A) FAO
B) ILO
C) WHO
D) ITU
- 16. Which Secretary-General of the United Nations received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001?
A) Kofi Annan
B) Dag Hammarskjöld
C) Ban Ki-moon
D) Trygve Lie
- 17. The United Nations officially replaced this organization that was founded after World War I.
A) CARE
B) NATO
C) League of Nations
D) Red Cross
- 18. Which of the following is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on labor issues?
A) WTO
B) ILO
C) UNODC
D) UPU
- 19. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 2021)?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) Kofi Annan
C) António Guterres
D) Jim Yong Kim
- 20. What is the name of the UN agency that provides aid to refugees around the world?
A) UNEP
B) UNHCR
C) UNIDO
D) UNESCO
- 21. Which UN agency is responsible for promoting education and cultural exchange?
A) UNAIDS
B) UNDP
C) UNESCO
D) WIPO
- 22. How many countries were original members of the United Nations?
A) 75
B) 100
C) 51
D) 30
- 23. The United Nations was formed after which major global conflict?
A) World War II
B) Vietnam War
C) Cold War
D) World War I
- 24. What is the United Nations flag color?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Blue
- 25. The term 'United Nations' was first used by which world leader?
A) Adolf Hitler
B) Joseph Stalin
C) Franklin D. Roosevelt
D) Winston Churchill
- 26. Who was the first woman to serve as President of the UN General Assembly?
A) Golda Meir
B) Angela Merkel
C) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D) Margaret Thatcher
- 27. Which year was declared the International Year of Peace by the United Nations?
A) 2000
B) 1960
C) 1995
D) 1986
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