Functions of UN Organizations – Set 2
Continue your preparation with 20 important MCQs covering major UN funds, programmes, specialized agencies and related organizations. No organization from Set 1 is repeated in this set.
1. What is the primary function of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?
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Correct Answer: B. Supporting sexual and reproductive health and rights
UNFPA works to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health, promote reproductive rights and support efforts to end preventable maternal deaths and gender-based violence.
UNFPA works to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health, promote reproductive rights and support efforts to end preventable maternal deaths and gender-based violence.
2. What is the main function of UN Women?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment
UN Women supports global efforts to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls.
UN Women supports global efforts to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls.
3. Which organization is primarily responsible for international migration policy and migration-related cooperation?
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Correct Answer: A. IOM
The International Organization for Migration promotes humane and orderly migration and supports international cooperation on migration issues.
The International Organization for Migration promotes humane and orderly migration and supports international cooperation on migration issues.
Editorial Note:
IOM and UNHCR are sometimes confused. IOM focuses broadly on migration, while UNHCR's core mandate is the protection of refugees and other people under its mandate.
4. What is the principal function of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting trade and development, particularly for developing countries
UN Trade and Development supports developing countries through analysis, consensus-building and technical assistance on trade, investment, finance and development.
UN Trade and Development supports developing countries through analysis, consensus-building and technical assistance on trade, investment, finance and development.
5. What is the main role of UN-Habitat?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting sustainable cities and adequate housing
UN-Habitat promotes sustainable urban development and works toward adequate housing and improved human settlements.
UN-Habitat promotes sustainable urban development and works toward adequate housing and improved human settlements.
6. Which organization leads the UN system's efforts against drugs and transnational organized crime?
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Correct Answer: A. UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime works against illicit drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism and supports countries in strengthening justice and security systems.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime works against illicit drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism and supports countries in strengthening justice and security systems.
7. What is the principal function of UNOPS?
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Correct Answer: A. Providing infrastructure, procurement and project-management services
UNOPS provides implementation, infrastructure, procurement, project-management and related operational services to support sustainable development and humanitarian efforts.
UNOPS provides implementation, infrastructure, procurement, project-management and related operational services to support sustainable development and humanitarian efforts.
8. What is the primary function of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)?
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Correct Answer: A. Financing rural development and reducing rural poverty
IFAD provides financing and support for agricultural and rural development, with a particular focus on reducing rural poverty and improving food and livelihood security.
IFAD provides financing and support for agricultural and rural development, with a particular focus on reducing rural poverty and improving food and livelihood security.
9. Which organization provides food assistance during emergencies and works toward ending hunger?
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Correct Answer: B. WFP
The World Food Programme provides life-saving food assistance during emergencies and works to combat hunger and support food security.
The World Food Programme provides life-saving food assistance during emergencies and works to combat hunger and support food security.
Editorial Note:
FAO, WFP and IFAD all work in food and agriculture, but their core roles differ: FAO focuses on food and agriculture knowledge and policy, WFP on food assistance and hunger, and IFAD on financing rural development and poverty reduction.
10. What is the main mandate of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?
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Correct Answer: A. Coordinating international telecommunications and ICT matters
ITU coordinates international cooperation in telecommunications and information and communication technologies, including standards, spectrum and satellite-orbit matters.
ITU coordinates international cooperation in telecommunications and information and communication technologies, including standards, spectrum and satellite-orbit matters.
11. What is the main function of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting the protection and use of intellectual property
WIPO promotes intellectual property protection and cooperation and administers a range of international intellectual-property treaties and systems.
WIPO promotes intellectual property protection and cooperation and administers a range of international intellectual-property treaties and systems.
12. Which organization is responsible for promoting the safe, secure and environmentally sound development of international shipping?
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Correct Answer: B. IMO
The International Maritime Organization develops the international regulatory framework for shipping safety, security and prevention of marine pollution.
The International Maritime Organization develops the international regulatory framework for shipping safety, security and prevention of marine pollution.
13. What is the primary function of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)?
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Correct Answer: A. Coordinating international postal services
The UPU coordinates postal policies and systems among its member countries and promotes cooperation within the international postal sector.
The UPU coordinates postal policies and systems among its member countries and promotes cooperation within the international postal sector.
14. What is the main purpose of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
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Correct Answer: A. Developing international standards for civil aviation
ICAO develops international standards and recommended practices that support the safety, security and orderly development of international civil aviation.
ICAO develops international standards and recommended practices that support the safety, security and orderly development of international civil aviation.
15. What is the principal role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy and nuclear safeguards
The IAEA promotes the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear energy and carries out safeguards to verify that nuclear material is not diverted to nuclear weapons.
The IAEA promotes the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear energy and carries out safeguards to verify that nuclear material is not diverted to nuclear weapons.
Editorial Note:
The IAEA and CTBTO are different. IAEA focuses on peaceful nuclear uses and safeguards, while the CTBTO Preparatory Commission works on the international verification system for detecting nuclear explosions under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
16. Which organization is primarily concerned with industrial development in developing and emerging economies?
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Correct Answer: A. UNIDO
UNIDO promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development and helps countries build productive and environmentally sustainable industrial capacity.
UNIDO promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development and helps countries build productive and environmentally sustainable industrial capacity.
17. What is the primary function of the International Maritime Organization's counterpart in aviation, ICAO?
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Correct Answer: B. Establishing standards for international civil aviation
ICAO establishes international standards and recommended practices for civil aviation.
ICAO establishes international standards and recommended practices for civil aviation.
Editorial Note:
ICAO and IMO are often confused because both deal with international transport. ICAO concerns civil aviation and air transport, while IMO concerns international shipping and maritime transport.
18. What is the primary function of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in relation to migration?
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Correct Answer: A. Promoting humane and orderly migration
IOM works with governments and partners to promote humane and orderly migration and address migration-related challenges.
IOM works with governments and partners to promote humane and orderly migration and address migration-related challenges.
19. What is the main function of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)?
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Correct Answer: A. Providing training and capacity development
UNITAR provides training and learning opportunities to strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations and institutions working toward sustainable development and international cooperation.
UNITAR provides training and learning opportunities to strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations and institutions working toward sustainable development and international cooperation.
20. What is the primary role of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme?
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Correct Answer: A. Mobilizing volunteers to support peace and development
UNV mobilizes volunteers to support United Nations entities and development, peace and humanitarian efforts around the world.
UNV mobilizes volunteers to support United Nations entities and development, peace and humanitarian efforts around the world.
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