Question 1

Which country is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

Accepted Answer

France Correct answer: B, France. The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. These five countries are often remembered by the abbreviation P5. Permanent membership is associated with special voting power, including the right to veto substantive resolutions. A is incorrect because Brazil is not one of the five permanent members, although it is an important UN member and has served as an elected, non-permanent member. C is incorrect because Egypt is not a permanent Security Council member. D is also incorrect because Mexico is not a permanent member. The question asks for one country, and France is the only listed option belonging to the P5 group. Memory cue: “P5 = China, France, Russia, UK, USA.” Be careful not to confuse a permanent member with a non-permanent member elected for a limited term.

Question 2

In which year was the United Nations established?

Accepted Answer

1945 The United Nations was established in 1945. Exam tip: remember it as an organization formed after the Second World War.

Question 3

When is United Nations Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

24 October United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October. Exam tip: connect this date with the entry into force of the UN Charter.

Question 4

What was the main purpose of establishing the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

To maintain world peace and security The main purpose of the United Nations is to maintain peace and security. Exam tip: remember it as an organization meant to prevent war.

Question 5

The United Nations was established after which war?

Accepted Answer

Second World War The United Nations was formed after the Second World War. Exam tip: connect it with peace efforts after wartime destruction.

Question 6

Which organization was created for world peace before the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

League of Nations The League of Nations existed before the United Nations. Exam tip: remember the League after the First World War and the UN after the Second World War.

Question 7

In which city was the United Nations Charter signed?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco The UN Charter was signed at the San Francisco Conference. Exam tip: connect San Francisco with the UN Charter.

Question 8

In which city is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

Accepted Answer

New York The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York. Exam tip: remember New York as headquarters and Geneva for major offices.

Question 9

When did the United Nations Charter come into force?

Accepted Answer

24 October The UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945. Exam tip: the same date is observed as United Nations Day.

Question 10

How many votes does each member country have in the UN General Assembly?

Accepted Answer

One vote Each member country has one vote in the General Assembly. Exam tip: remember it as an example of equal representation.

Question 11

What is the main function of the UN Security Council?

Accepted Answer

To maintain international peace and security The Security Council is responsible for international peace and security. Exam tip: study it as a powerful organ of the UN.

Question 12

Which organ of the United Nations is the general assembly of all member countries?

Accepted Answer

General Assembly The General Assembly includes all member countries. Exam tip: understand it as a global forum for discussion.

Question 13

Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

Trygve Lie Direct answer: Option D, Trygve Lie. The United Nations began functioning in 1945, and Trygve Lie of Norway became its first Secretary-General in 1946. The reasoning is chronological: identify the office, recall the first person to hold it, and distinguish him from later office-holders. Option D is correct. Option A, Kofi Annan, was a much later Secretary-General, serving from 1997 to 2006. Option B, Ban Ki-moon, served after Annan, from 2007 to 2016. Option C, U Thant, also served later, from 1961 to 1971. Therefore, all three names are genuine UN Secretaries-General, but they were not the first. The question asks for the first, so the earliest name is required. Memory cue: first UN Secretary-General = Trygve Lie, Norway.

Question 14

The UN Charter is the founding document of which organization?

Accepted Answer

United Nations The UN Charter is the founding document of the United Nations. Exam tip: link the Charter with the UN's rules and purposes.

Question 15

Which one is an official language of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

Arabic Arabic is one of the official languages of the United Nations. Exam tip: memorize the list of six official languages separately.

Question 16

Which organ of the United Nations is called the International Court of Justice?

Accepted Answer

International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice is the judicial organ of the UN. Exam tip: remember its location at The Hague.

Question 17

Where is the International Court of Justice located?

Accepted Answer

The Hague The International Court of Justice is located in The Hague in the Netherlands. Exam tip: link the Court with The Hague.

Question 18

How many permanent members are there in the Security Council?

Accepted Answer

Five The Security Council has five permanent members. Exam tip: remember them as the members with veto power.

Question 19

What special power do permanent members of the Security Council have?

Accepted Answer

Veto power Permanent members have veto power. Exam tip: understand veto as the power to block certain Security Council decisions.

Question 20

Which UN agency is related to helping children?

Accepted Answer

UNICEF UNICEF is related to children's help and welfare. Exam tip: connect it with child rights and child health.

Question 21

The World Health Organization is related to which field?

Accepted Answer

Health The World Health Organization is a UN specialized agency related to health. Exam tip: link WHO with global health.

Question 22

UNESCO is mainly related to which field?

Accepted Answer

Education Science and Culture UNESCO is related to education science and culture. Exam tip: connect UNESCO with knowledge and cultural heritage.

Question 23

The Food and Agriculture Organization is related to what?

Accepted Answer

Food and agriculture Direct answer: Option B, food and agriculture. FAO stands for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Its broad work concerns food systems, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, nutrition, rural livelihoods, and food security. The reasoning is straightforward: expand the initials F-A-O, identify “Food” and “Agriculture,” and select the option describing that field. Option B is correct because it directly names the organization’s area. Option A is wrong because space travel belongs to space agencies and is not FAO’s main mandate. Option C is wrong because international justice is associated mainly with institutions such as the International Court of Justice, not FAO. Option D is wrong because sports administration is handled by sports bodies, not this UN specialized agency. FAO may work with many sectors, but its central purpose remains improving food and agriculture. Memory cue: FAO = Food and Agriculture Organization.

Question 24

Which organ of the United Nations is known for administrative work?

Accepted Answer

Secretariat The Secretariat handles the daily administrative work of the UN. Exam tip: link the Secretary-General with the Secretariat.

Question 25

The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the chief administrative officer of which organ?

Accepted Answer

Secretariat The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the UN Secretariat. Exam tip: link this post with administrative leadership.

United Nations History

Practice questions

01 Which country is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

02 In which year was the United Nations established?

03 When is United Nations Day celebrated?

04 What was the main purpose of establishing the United Nations?

05 The United Nations was established after which war?

06 Which organization was created for world peace before the United Nations?

07 In which city was the United Nations Charter signed?

08 In which city is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

09 When did the United Nations Charter come into force?

10 How many votes does each member country have in the UN General Assembly?

11 What is the main function of the UN Security Council?

12 Which organ of the United Nations is the general assembly of all member countries?

13 Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?

14 The UN Charter is the founding document of which organization?

15 Which one is an official language of the United Nations?

16 Which organ of the United Nations is called the International Court of Justice?

17 Where is the International Court of Justice located?

18 How many permanent members are there in the Security Council?

19 What special power do permanent members of the Security Council have?

20 Which UN agency is related to helping children?

21 The World Health Organization is related to which field?

22 UNESCO is mainly related to which field?

23 The Food and Agriculture Organization is related to what?

24 Which organ of the United Nations is known for administrative work?

25 The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the chief administrative officer of which organ?

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