Formation of United Nations (UN) and Its Agencies MCQs

1. When was the United Nations (UN) officially established?
(A) 1919
(B) 1945
(C) 1950
(D) 1939

2. What was the primary purpose of establishing the United Nations?
(A) To promote global economic development
(B) To maintain international peace and security
(C) To establish a world government
(D) To regulate international trade

3. Which document serves as the foundational treaty of the United Nations?
(A) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(B) The Treaty of Versailles
(C) The UN Charter
(D) The Geneva Conventions

4. How many member states are currently part of the United Nations (as of 2023)?
(A) 150
(B) 193
(C) 200
(D) 175

5. Which UN agency is responsible for providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief?
(A) World Health Organization (WHO)
(B) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
(C) World Food Programme (WFP)
(D) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

6. What is the main function of the United Nations Security Council?
(A) To promote global health initiatives
(B) To enforce international laws and maintain peace
(C) To regulate international trade
(D) To oversee cultural and educational programs

7. Which UN agency focuses on global health issues?
(A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
(B) World Health Organization (WHO)
(C) International Labour Organization (ILO)
(D) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

8. What is the role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
(A) To prosecute individuals for war crimes
(B) To settle legal disputes between states
(C) To regulate international trade agreements
(D) To oversee global environmental policies

9. Which UN agency is responsible for protecting the rights of refugees?
(A) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
(B) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
(C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(D) World Bank

10. What is the primary goal of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
(A) To promote sustainable development and reduce poverty
(B) To regulate global financial markets
(C) To oversee international security operations
(D) To provide emergency disaster relief