Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) MCQs with Answer
What year was the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) founded?
a) 1963
b) 1972
c) 1969
d) 1970
Where is the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) located?
a) Cairo, Egypt
b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
c) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
d) Istanbul, Turkey
Which country hosted the first summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Pakistan
c) Iran
d) Morocco
How many member states are there in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?
a) 47
b) 55
c) 57
d) 60
Which country is the largest member state of the OIC in terms of population?
a) Pakistan
b) Indonesia
c) Bangladesh
d) Turkey
Which city is considered the religious and spiritual center for the OIC members?
a) Mecca, Saudi Arabia
b) Cairo, Egypt
c) Medina, Saudi Arabia
d) Istanbul, Turkey
The OIC was formed primarily to address which of the following issues?
a) Economic cooperation
b) Political unity
c) Defense and military alliance
d) Religious unity and support
What is the main legislative body of the OIC?
a) Council of Foreign Ministers
b) OIC General Secretariat
c) Islamic Summit Conference
d) Executive Committee
Which OIC member is the largest by land area?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Algeria
d) Sudan
In which year was the OIC’s current Charter adopted?
a) 1981
b) 2001
c) 2011
d) 1985
Which country is the only one in the OIC with both a European and an Asian territory?
a) Turkey
b) Kazakhstan
c) Russia
d) Lebanon
The OIC General Secretariat is led by a Secretary-General. Who is the current Secretary-General of the OIC?
a) Yousef Al-Othaimeen
b) Dr. Ihsanoglu
c) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
d) Moussa Faki
Which country holds the rotating presidency of the OIC summit?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Pakistan
c) Turkey
d) Egypt
Which organization works alongside the OIC to promote collaboration among Muslim nations in health and social issues?
a) Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
b) Islamic Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)
c) International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO)
d) All of the above
What is the purpose of the OIC’s “Islamic Solidarity Fund”?
a) Promoting trade agreements
b) Providing humanitarian aid
c) Supporting religious institutions
d) Supporting educational reforms
Which member of the OIC has the largest Muslim population?
a) Pakistan
b) Egypt
c) Indonesia
d) India
Which OIC summit took place in 2021?
a) 45th Summit
b) 48th Summit
c) 39th Summit
d) 35th Summit
Which country is a non-Muslim member of the OIC?
a) India
b) Turkey
c) Bosnia and Herzegovina
d) Azerbaijan
Which important issue does the OIC frequently discuss in its summits?
a) Climate change
b) International trade policies
c) Conflicts in Palestine
d) Terrorism prevention
The OIC’s Secretariat is responsible for supporting which type of OIC functions?
a) Diplomatic and legal support
b) Financial management
c) Coordinating humanitarian relief efforts
d) All of the above
What is the OIC’s stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine?
a) Neutral
b) Pro-Israel
c) Pro-Palestinian
d) Pro-International peace
The OIC is involved in promoting cooperation in which of the following areas?
a) Technology and education
b) Economic development and trade
c) Peace and conflict resolution
d) All of the above
Which of the following countries has the highest GDP among OIC members?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Indonesia
c) Turkey
d) Iran
Which OIC country is known for its leadership in the development of Islamic finance?
a) Pakistan
b) Turkey
c) Malaysia
d) Saudi Arabia
Which member of the OIC is a landlocked country in Central Asia?
a) Afghanistan
b) Kazakhstan
c) Tajikistan
d) Uzbekistan
Which event prompted the establishment of the OIC in 1969?
a) The invasion of Afghanistan
b) The Soviet Union’s actions in Central Asia
c) The burning of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
d) The first Gulf War
What is the key aim of the OIC’s “Islamic Human Rights Commission”?
a) Promoting human rights education
b) Monitoring economic rights in Muslim countries
c) Advocating for the rights of Muslims worldwide
d) Promoting global trade relations
Which body within the OIC is responsible for discussing and resolving political issues among member states?
a) Islamic Summit Conference
b) Council of Foreign Ministers
c) General Secretariat
d) Executive Committee
The OIC has launched several initiatives for economic cooperation in which sector?
a) Defense
b) Agriculture
c) Education
d) Environment
Which OIC member state is famous for being the largest producer of petroleum?
a) Iran
b) Saudi Arabia
c) UAE
d) Qatar
Which country was the first to recognize the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?
a) Pakistan
b) Egypt
c) Indonesia
d) Saudi Arabia
The OIC’s 2020 summit was held virtually due to which global event?
a) Global financial crisis
b) COVID-19 pandemic
c) War in Syria
d) The Yemen conflict
Which of the following regions does not have a member state in the OIC?
a) Central Asia
b) Sub-Saharan Africa
c) Eastern Europe
d) Latin America