United Nations: Structure & Functions MCQs with Answers

Which of the following is the primary source of International Law?
a) National Constitutions
b) Treaties and Agreements
c) Political Declarations
d) Local Court Rulings

What is the purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
a) To create a system of international trade laws
b) To establish military alliances
c) To outline the rights and freedoms all humans are entitled to
d) To regulate the global economy

Which of the following is not a member of the United Nations (UN)?
a) China
b) Taiwan
c) France
d) India

Which institution is responsible for monitoring compliance with human rights standards worldwide?
a) International Court of Justice
b) International Criminal Court
c) United Nations Human Rights Council
d) World Health Organization

The Geneva Conventions primarily deal with the protection of
a) Human rights during wartime
b) International trade agreements
c) Environmental protection
d) Global healthcare policies

Which of the following is a core principle of International Humanitarian Law?
a) Universal economic development
b) Protection of civilians in times of war
c) Promotion of global democracy
d) Disarmament of nuclear weapons

Which of the following treaties prohibits torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment?
a) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
b) Geneva Conventions
c) Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
d) Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Which organization is responsible for the prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity?
a) The Hague Conference
b) International Criminal Court
c) United Nations Security Council
d) World Trade Organization

The right to self-determination is enshrined in which international document?
a) The Magna Carta
b) The UN Charter
c) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
d) The Treaty of Versailles

What is the purpose of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
a) To regulate international trade
b) To settle disputes between states and give advisory opinions
c) To prosecute war criminals
d) To monitor environmental laws

Which of the following international human rights instruments is legally binding?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
c) Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
d) Charter of the United Nations

Which of the following rights is protected by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?
a) Right to freedom of speech
b) Right to an adequate standard of living
c) Right to a fair trial
d) Right to political participation

Which of the following is the central aim of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
a) To settle trade disputes
b) To protect refugees
c) To prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity
d) To mediate economic agreements

Which human rights treaty established the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?
a) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
b) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
c) European Convention on Human Rights
d) Universal Declaration of Human Rights

What does the term “genocide” refer to?
a) A large-scale violation of economic rights
b) A systematic attempt to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group
c) The unlawful detention of political dissidents
d) The forced displacement of populations

Which body of the United Nations is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
a) General Assembly
b) International Court of Justice
c) Security Council
d) Human Rights Council

Which of the following rights is not part of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
a) Right to life
b) Freedom of religion
c) Right to work
d) Right to vote

Which region established the European Court of Human Rights?
a) South America
b) Africa
c) Europe
d) Asia

Which of the following is an example of a regional human rights system?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) European Convention on Human Rights
c) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
d) International Labour Organization

Which of the following treaties establishes the rights of children?
a) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
b) Convention on the Rights of the Child
c) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d) International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers

The concept of “responsibility to protect” (R2P) refers to
a) A state’s duty to protect its own citizens from human rights abuses
b) A state’s right to intervene in the domestic affairs of other states
c) The UN’s responsibility to intervene in cases of genocide and mass atrocities
d) A state’s obligation to assist in humanitarian aid distribution

Which of the following rights is protected under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)?
a) Right to free healthcare
b) Right to work
c) Right to a fair trial
d) Right to own property

Which of the following human rights documents is non-binding but influential in guiding international law?
a) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
b) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
c) International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
d) European Convention on Human Rights

Which of the following is the main purpose of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)?
a) To eliminate discrimination based on race, color, descent, or national origin
b) To prevent religious discrimination
c) To advocate for the rights of migrant workers
d) To regulate the use of force in international conflicts

Which principle of international law holds that individuals are responsible for their actions under international law, including violations of human rights?
a) Sovereign immunity
b) Jurisdictional immunity
c) Individual criminal responsibility
d) Universal jurisdiction

The “right to a nationality” is enshrined in which of the following international documents?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
c) Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness
d) European Convention on Human Rights

Which of the following is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that works on international human rights issues?
a) Amnesty International
b) United Nations
c) European Union
d) International Court of Justice

Which of the following documents addresses the protection of refugees?
a) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
b) Refugee Convention of 1951
c) International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
d) Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Which body of the UN is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
a) Security Council
b) Human Rights Council
c) International Covenant Committee
d) UN General Assembly

 

 

 

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How many member states are in the United Nations as of 2025?
a) 193
b) 195
c) 190
d) 200

Which of the following is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations?
a) UN General Assembly
b) UN Security Council
c) International Court of Justice
d) UN Human Rights Council

The United Nations Security Council has how many permanent members?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20

Which of the following is the main body responsible for addressing issues related to human rights within the United Nations?
a) UN Security Council
b) UN General Assembly
c) UN Human Rights Council
d) UN Economic and Social Council

Where is the United Nations Headquarters located?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) New York, USA
c) Paris, France
d) London, UK

Which of the following organs of the United Nations is responsible for passing resolutions and making decisions on key international issues?
a) General Assembly
b) Security Council
c) Secretariat
d) Economic and Social Council

Who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the United Nations?
a) UN Security Council
b) UN General Assembly
c) UN Secretariat
d) UN Economic and Social Council

Which of the following countries is a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
a) Brazil
b) Germany
c) Russia
d) India

How many non-permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20

Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for approving the UN’s budget?
a) General Assembly
b) Economic and Social Council
c) Security Council
d) Secretariat

The UN Peacekeeping Forces are managed and deployed by which body?
a) UN General Assembly
b) UN Security Council
c) UN Secretariat
d) UN Economic and Social Council

What is the primary function of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?
a) Promote international peace
b) Address economic and social issues globally
c) Oversee the UN peacekeeping forces
d) Review the legality of UN resolutions

Which of the following bodies is the most representative of all member states in the United Nations?
a) UN Security Council
b) UN General Assembly
c) International Court of Justice
d) UN Economic and Social Council

What is the role of the UN Secretary-General?
a) Oversee the UN General Assembly
b) Serve as a mediator in international disputes
c) Represent member states in the UN
d) Head the Secretariat and serve as a spokesperson for the UN

Which of the following is a primary function of the UN Security Council?
a) Organize humanitarian aid
b) Manage the UN’s budget
c) Maintain international peace and security
d) Conduct international trade negotiations

How often does the United Nations General Assembly meet?
a) Every month
b) Every year
c) Every five years
d) Every two years

Which of the following is a key function of the International Court of Justice?
a) Issue sanctions on member states
b) Resolve disputes between states and give legal opinions
c) Oversee the distribution of UN resources
d) Manage peacekeeping operations

Which of the following is the largest body of the United Nations?
a) UN Security Council
b) UN General Assembly
c) UN Economic and Social Council
d) International Court of Justice

Which of the following agencies is part of the UN system that works on health issues worldwide?
a) WHO (World Health Organization)
b) UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
c) UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
d) UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Which of the following is a responsibility of the UN Trusteeship Council?
a) Supervising the management of global peace operations
b) Overseeing the decolonization process
c) Mediating between rival states
d) Managing the UN’s financial resources

What is the primary aim of the UN Security Council?
a) To address social and economic issues
b) To promote and maintain international peace and security
c) To organize humanitarian aid during crises
d) To manage the UN’s budget

Which of the following regions has a permanent UN Security Council member?
a) Africa
b) Latin America
c) Asia
d) Europe

Which of the following is a specialized agency of the United Nations?
a) UNDP
b) WTO
c) NATO
d) EU

How many official languages are used by the United Nations?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8

Which of the following statements is true about the United Nations Security Council?
a) It has 10 permanent members.
b) It can impose sanctions on countries that threaten peace.
c) It is the largest organ in the UN.
d) It meets once every five years.

Which of the following organizations is NOT a specialized agency of the United Nations?
a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund
c) World Trade Organization
d) Red Cross

Which of the following is true regarding the UN Security Council veto power?
a) Each member country can veto any resolution.
b) Only the five permanent members have veto power.
c) The veto power is granted to all 15 members of the council.
d) The veto power applies only to economic issues.

Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
a) Ban Ki-moon
b) Kofi Annan
c) António Guterres
d) Javier Pérez de Cuéllar

What is the purpose of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
a) To assist with the development of international trade
b) To protect and support refugees and displaced persons
c) To address global healthcare crises
d) To regulate nuclear disarmament