What is the main role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
a) To provide military assistance in conflict zones
b) To oversee refugee protection and assistance worldwide
c) To regulate international trade
d) To manage global migration policies
Which of the following defines a refugee according to the 1951 Refugee Convention?
a) A person who is displaced due to economic reasons
b) A person who faces persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion
c) A person who migrates voluntarily for employment
d) A person fleeing natural disasters
Which of the following is a key principle of refugee protection under international law?
a) Non-refoulement
b) Freedom of movement
c) Right to own property
d) Right to vote in foreign elections
Which document is issued by the UNHCR to provide legal protection to refugees?
a) Passport
b) Refugee card
c) Travel visa
d) Residence permit
What does the principle of “non-refoulement” prohibit?
a) Deportation of refugees to a country where they would face threats to their life or freedom
b) The establishment of refugee camps
c) Forced repatriation to their country of origin
d) Immigration of refugees to developed countries
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the UNHCR?
a) Assisting refugees with resettlement
b) Managing refugee camps
c) Providing military protection for refugees
d) Providing humanitarian aid to displaced persons
Under the 1951 Refugee Convention, what must a person demonstrate to qualify as a refugee?
a) A documented need for financial support
b) A well-founded fear of persecution
c) A desire for better economic opportunities
d) A need for health care services
Which of the following regions has the highest number of refugees?
a) Europe
b) Africa
c) Asia
d) Latin America
What is the purpose of the 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees?
a) To set refugee quotas for countries
b) To expand the scope of refugee protection to include those displaced by events after 1951
c) To create refugee camps in host countries
d) To limit the rights of refugees in their host countries
What is the primary goal of the UNHCR’s “durable solutions” for refugees?
a) To ensure the repatriation of refugees to their home countries
b) To promote permanent integration of refugees in host countries
c) To provide temporary relief for refugees
d) To offer refugees the right to travel freely between countries
Which legal principle prevents a country from returning refugees to countries where they face persecution?
a) Treaty obligations
b) Asylum principle
c) Non-refoulement
d) Sovereignty principle
What does the UNHCR’s “Refugee Status Determination” process involve?
a) Deciding whether an individual qualifies as a refugee under international law
b) Providing financial assistance to refugees
c) Organizing voluntary repatriation of refugees
d) Assigning refugee camps to displaced individuals
Which of the following is the primary legal instrument that defines refugee status?
a) The Geneva Convention
b) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
c) The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol
d) The European Convention on Human Rights
What is one of the key challenges that the UNHCR faces in refugee protection?
a) Ensuring the refugees’ right to vote in local elections
b) Coordinating between countries that are unwilling to accept refugees
c) Providing unlimited funds for refugee assistance
d) Guaranteeing employment for all refugees in host countries
What is a “refugee camp”?
a) A military base for refugees
b) A temporary settlement for refugees receiving humanitarian aid
c) A permanent housing solution for displaced individuals
d) A training center for refugees to gain employment skills
Which of the following groups is most likely to seek asylum as refugees?
a) People fleeing war, violence, and persecution
b) People seeking job opportunities abroad
c) People migrating for educational purposes
d) People returning to their home countries after vacation
Which country hosts the largest number of refugees worldwide?
a) United States
b) Turkey
c) Germany
d) South Africa
What type of assistance is provided to refugees by the UNHCR?
a) Military protection
b) Access to education and employment opportunities
c) Humanitarian aid, including food, shelter, and healthcare
d) Permanent residency in host countries
How are refugee claims usually processed?
a) Through a universal global asylum system
b) By individual embassies
c) Through national asylum procedures and UNHCR’s involvement
d) By the International Court of Justice
What role does the UNHCR play in resettling refugees?
a) It determines the financial value of resettlement
b) It directly resettles refugees in a third country
c) It works with governments to facilitate the resettlement of refugees to safe countries
d) It determines which countries will accept refugees for resettlement
What are “refugee camps” typically located near?
a) Major urban centers in the host country
b) National borders of the host country
c) Coastal areas for easy access to maritime resources
d) Military bases of the host country
What is the “right to asylum”?
a) The right of any person to live in any country of their choice
b) The right to enter a foreign country and be protected from persecution
c) The right to access free health care and education in foreign countries
d) The right to receive financial support from international organizations
Which agency is responsible for distributing humanitarian assistance to refugees?
a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
c) World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Which of the following is a consequence of mass refugee flows for host countries?
a) Increased access to international markets
b) Greater political and economic stability
c) Strain on resources such as food, shelter, and public services
d) Enhanced technological development
What is a “prima facie” recognition of refugee status?
a) A formal trial to determine refugee status
b) A temporary refugee status based on general group characteristics, such as fleeing a conflict zone
c) A permanent refugee status granted after 10 years in a host country
d) A case-by-case review of individual refugee claims
What is the UNHCR’s primary function when refugees are repatriating to their home country?
a) To provide permanent housing in the host country
b) To assist refugees in safely returning and reintegrating into their home country
c) To provide them with a cash settlement
d) To monitor and control their movement to other countries
