International Organizations MCQs for NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, and FPSC Tests

A deep understanding of international organizations is non-negotiable for anyone aspiring to clear high-stakes exams like NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, and FPSC Tests. Questions about the headquarters, founding years, and functions of these bodies are a regular feature.

This collection of 20 MCQs on International Organizations is designed to cover the most important facts you need to know. Use this list to test your memory and solidify your preparation for the General Knowledge paper.

1. The headquarters of the United Nations (UN) is located in:

• Geneva
• Paris
• New York
• London

Answer: New York

2. In which year was the World Trade Organization (WTO) established?

• 1990
• 1995
• 2000
• 1985

Answer: 1995

3. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is in:

• Vienna, Austria
• The Hague, Netherlands
• Geneva, Switzerland
• Rome, Italy

Answer: The Hague, Netherlands

4. Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

• France
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• China

Answer: Germany

5. SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was founded in:

• Colombo
• Dhaka
• New Delhi
• Kathmandu

Answer: Dhaka

6. The main objective of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is:

• To promote global health
• To ensure the stability of the international monetary system
• To regulate international trade
• To protect refugees

Answer: To ensure the stability of the international monetary system

7. How many member states does the European Union (EU) currently have?

• 27
• 28
• 30
• 25

Answer: 27 (Note: As of early 2025, post-Brexit)

8. The headquarters of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is in:

• New York
• London
• Paris
• Rome

Answer: Paris

9. OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) headquarters is located in:

• Riyadh
• Tehran
• Kuwait City
• Vienna

Answer: Vienna

10. The term of the Secretary-General of the United Nations is:

• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years

Answer: 5 years

11. Which organization gives the Nobel Peace Prize?

• UN General Assembly
• The Norwegian Nobel Committee
• International Committee of the Red Cross
• Amnesty International

Answer: The Norwegian Nobel Committee

12. The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in:

• 1945
• 1948
• 1952
• 1960

Answer: 1948

13. Amnesty International is an organization that works for:

• Environmental Protection
• Human Rights
• Animal Rights
• Child Education

Answer: Human Rights

14. The headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is in:

• Singapore
• Bangkok
• Jakarta
• Kuala Lumpur

Answer: Jakarta

15. Pakistan became a member of the United Nations in:

• August 1947
• September 1947
• October 1948
• December 1947

Answer: September 1947

16. The official languages of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) are:

• English and Spanish
• English and French
• English and German
• English and Russian

Answer: English and French

17. The head of the World Bank Group is known as the:

• Secretary-General
• Director-General
• President
• Chairman

Answer: President

18. INTERPOL's headquarters is in:

• Brussels, Belgium
• Lyon, France
• Berlin, Germany
• Madrid, Spain

Answer: Lyon, France

19. The number of judges in the International Court of Justice is:

• 9
• 12
• 15
• 20

Answer: 15

20. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in:

• 1996
• 2001
• 2005
• 2009

Answer: 2001