SSC CGL Static GK – International Organisations & Headquarters – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Static GK – International Organisations & Headquarters – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 17 questions, subject: Static GK. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Odd one outWhich of these is NOT headquartered in Geneva?

Correct Answer: B [UNESCO]

Explanation:

Answer: UNESCO. UNESCO – Paris.

2.  
ICAO, the UN body for civil aviation, is headquartered in:

Correct Answer: C [Montreal]

Explanation:

Answer: Montreal. Montreal, Canada.

3.  
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is based in:

Correct Answer: A [London]

Explanation:

Answer: London. London (un.org).

4.  
Match the followingMatch the body with its headquarters:
P. WFP Q. UNIDO R. UPU
1. Bern 2. Rome 3. Vienna

Correct Answer: B [P-2, Q-3, R-1]

Explanation:

WFP – Rome; UNIDO – Vienna; UPU – Bern.

5.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following is/are correct?
I. UNIDO is headquartered in Vienna.
II. The IMO is headquartered in Geneva.

Correct Answer: C [Only I]

Explanation:

UNIDO – Vienna; IMO – London (un.org).

6.  
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is headquartered in:

Correct Answer: A [Geneva]

Explanation:

Answer: Geneva. Geneva (un.org).

7.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): UN Day is observed on 24 October.
Reason (R): The UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945.

Correct Answer: D [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

un.org: Charter in force 24 October 1945.

8.  
ECOSOC, a main organ of the UN, has how many members?

Correct Answer: D [54]

Explanation:

54, elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms.

9.  
Which of these is one of the six main organs of the UN?

Correct Answer: C [Trusteeship Council]

Explanation:

Six organs: General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, ICJ, Secretariat.

10.  
Trick Spotter"UNIDO is headquartered in: Geneva / Rome / Vienna / Nairobi." The fastest approach is:

Correct Answer: B [City Themes – industry means Vienna]

Explanation:

UNIDO sits in Vienna with the IAEA and CTBTO.

11.  
Reverse question"Founded 1966; HQ in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila; 69 members." The body is:

Correct Answer: A [Asian Development Bank]

Explanation:

Answer: Asian Development Bank. adb.org.

12.  
The Trusteeship Council of the UN suspended its operations in:

Correct Answer: A [1994]

Explanation:

un.org: suspended operations on 1 November 1994.

13.  
INTERPOL's General Secretariat is located in:

Correct Answer: D [Lyon]

Explanation:

interpol.int: Lyon, France; 196 members.

14.  
How many Member States did the African Union have in 2026?

Correct Answer: B [55]

Explanation:

Answer: 55. au.int: 55 countries.

15.  
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is headquartered in:

Correct Answer: C [Basel]

Explanation:

Basel, Switzerland (Swiss Mission list).

16.  
The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize in:

Correct Answer: A [2012]

Explanation:

EU 2012; IAEA 2005; UN 2001; OPCW 2013.

17.  
UN-Habitat, the UN programme for human settlements, is headquartered in:

Correct Answer: D [Nairobi]

Explanation:

Answer: Nairobi. Nairobi – with UNEP.

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