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United Nations
The background color of the United Nations flag is generally described as:
A. Light blue
B. Red
C. Green
D. Black
Correct Answer: A
The UN flag places the white emblem on a light blue field.
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United Nations
The United Nations flag was approved in:
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1949
D. 1947
Correct Answer: D
The General Assembly approved the UN flag on 20 October 1947.
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United Nations
The official UN emblem was approved by the General Assembly in:
A. 1945
B. 1947
C. 1946
D. 1950
Correct Answer: C
The General Assembly approved the modified official emblem on 7 December 1946.
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United Nations
The world map in the UN emblem is centered on the:
A. Equator
B. North Pole
C. South Pole
D. Prime Meridian
Correct Answer: B
The UN emblem uses an azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole.
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United Nations
What surrounds the world map in the United Nations emblem?
A. Olive branches
B. Laurel crowns
C. Wheat stalks
D. Palm leaves
Correct Answer: A
The UN emblem shows a world map surrounded by olive branches, a traditional symbol of peace.
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United Nations
Which language became an official language of the UN later than the original five?
A. English
B. French
C. Russian
D. Arabic
Correct Answer: D
Arabic was added as an official language later than the original five.
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How many official languages does the United Nations have?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Correct Answer: C
The UN has six official languages.
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United Nations
Which pair are the working languages of the UN Secretariat?
A. Arabic and Chinese
B. English and French
C. Russian and Spanish
D. English and Spanish
Correct Answer: B
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
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United Nations
Which of the following is NOT one of the six official languages of the United Nations?
A. German
B. Arabic
C. Chinese
D. Russian
Correct Answer: A
The six official languages are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
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United Nations
The UN Headquarters complex in New York was substantially completed in:
A. 1948
B. 1950
C. 1955
D. 1952
Correct Answer: D
Construction of the headquarters complex was completed in 1952.
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United Nations
The cornerstone of the UN Headquarters complex was laid in:
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1949
D. 1952
Correct Answer: C
The cornerstone was laid on United Nations Day, 24 October 1949.
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United Nations
John D. Rockefeller Jr. contributed how much toward acquiring the UN headquarters site in New York?
A. US$1 million
B. US$8.5 million
C. US$25 million
D. US$65 million
Correct Answer: B
Rockefeller contributed US$8.5 million toward purchase of the East River headquarters site.
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The principal headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
A. New York City
B. Geneva
C. Vienna
D. The Hague
Correct Answer: A
The UN's principal headquarters is in New York City.
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South Sudan was admitted to the United Nations on:
A. 9 July 2011
B. 24 October 2011
C. 1 January 2012
D. 14 July 2011
Correct Answer: D
South Sudan became the 193rd UN member on 14 July 2011.
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United Nations
Which country became the 193rd member of the United Nations in 2011?
A. Timor-Leste
B. Montenegro
C. South Sudan
D. Palau
Correct Answer: C
South Sudan was admitted on 14 July 2011 as the UN's 193rd member.
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United Nations
How many original members did the United Nations have in 1945?
A. 45
B. 51
C. 50
D. 57
Correct Answer: B
The UN began with 51 original member states.
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United Nations
Which article deals with expulsion of a member that persistently violates UN principles?
A. Article 6
B. Article 5
C. Article 18
D. Article 51
Correct Answer: A
Article 6 provides for expulsion by the General Assembly upon Security Council recommendation.
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A new state is admitted to the UN by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the:
A. International Court of Justice
B. ECOSOC
C. Secretariat
D. Security Council
Correct Answer: D
Admission requires a General Assembly decision following a Security Council recommendation.
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Admission of a new UN member is governed principally by which Charter article?
A. Article 6
B. Article 23
C. Article 4
D. Article 99
Correct Answer: C
Article 4 sets the conditions and procedure for admission to UN membership.
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United Nations
Which article of the UN Charter sets out the principles of the Organization?
A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 7
D. Article 24
Correct Answer: B
Article 2 contains key principles such as sovereign equality and peaceful settlement.