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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

Answer
1969

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

Answer
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Which country hosted the first summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Pakistan
c) Iran
d) Morocco

Answer
Morocco

How many member states are there in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?
a) 47
b) 55
c) 57
d) 60

Answer
57

Which country is the largest member state of the OIC in terms of population?
a) Pakistan
b) Indonesia
c) Bangladesh
d) Turkey

Answer
Indonesia

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

Answer
Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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

Answer
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

Answer
Council of Foreign Ministers

Which OIC member is the largest by land area?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Algeria
d) Sudan

Answer
Algeria

In which year was the OIC’s current Charter adopted?
a) 1981
b) 2001
c) 2011
d) 1985

Answer
2001

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

Answer
Turkey

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

Answer
Yousef Al-Othaimeen

Which country holds the rotating presidency of the OIC summit?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Pakistan
c) Turkey
d) Egypt

Answer
Saudi Arabia

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

Answer
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

Answer
Providing humanitarian aid

Which member of the OIC has the largest Muslim population?
a) Pakistan
b) Egypt
c) Indonesia
d) India

Answer
Indonesia

Which OIC summit took place in 2021?
a) 45th Summit
b) 48th Summit
c) 39th Summit
d) 35th Summit

Answer
45th Summit

Which country is a non-Muslim member of the OIC?
a) India
b) Turkey
c) Bosnia and Herzegovina
d) Azerbaijan

Answer
Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Answer
Conflicts in Palestine

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

Answer
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

Answer
Pro-Palestinian

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

Answer
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

Answer
Saudi Arabia

Which OIC country is known for its leadership in the development of Islamic finance?
a) Pakistan
b) Turkey
c) Malaysia
d) Saudi Arabia

Answer
Malaysia

Which member of the OIC is a landlocked country in Central Asia?
a) Afghanistan
b) Kazakhstan
c) Tajikistan
d) Uzbekistan

Answer
Afghanistan

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

Answer
The burning of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

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

Answer
Advocating for the rights of Muslims worldwide

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

Answer
Council of Foreign Ministers

The OIC has launched several initiatives for economic cooperation in which sector?
a) Defense
b) Agriculture
c) Education
d) Environment

Answer
Agriculture

Which OIC member state is famous for being the largest producer of petroleum?
a) Iran
b) Saudi Arabia
c) UAE
d) Qatar

Answer
Saudi Arabia

Which country was the first to recognize the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?
a) Pakistan
b) Egypt
c) Indonesia
d) Saudi Arabia

Answer
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

Answer
COVID-19 pandemic

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

Answer
Latin America

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