Topic MCQs · General Knowledge
53 MCQs on United Nations sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 37 solved papers (2002–2026). Below are the top 52 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Correct Answer: New York
The correct answer is New York, as asked in this question on United Nations.
From: Assistant Librarian Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 2006
The correct answer is 2006, as asked in this question on United Nations.
From: Assistant Librarian Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Security Council
UN peacekeeping operations are authorised by the Security Council, which holds primary responsibility for international peace and security.
From: PMS 2026 GK Advanced Practice Set (Q1–50) (2026) · PMS
Correct Answer: 10
The UN Security Council consists of 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Regional Commission
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (Research) Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) coordinates global efforts to address social, economic, and environmental challenges.
From: PPSC Field Officer and Assistant Curator Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 1974
The United Nations General Assembly granted observer status to the PLO in 1974 through Resolution 3237.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 44
There are 44 sovereign states in Europe that are recognized members of the United Nations.
From: PPSC Junior Traffic Warden Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 5
The UN Security Council has 5 permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD and Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 (Paper 2) Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 10
The United Nations Security Council is composed of 15 Members: 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD and Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 (Paper 2) Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 15
The UN Security Council consists of 15 members: 5 permanent members with veto power and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
From: PPSC Deputy Secretary/Controller of Examinations Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: UN General Assembly
The UN General Assembly's very first resolution, passed in 1946, established a commission to make proposals for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
From: PPSC Intelligence Officer and Assistant Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 193
The United Nations currently has 193 member states.
From: PPSC Intelligence Officer and Assistant Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: English alphabetical order of the Member States' names
The presidency of the UN Security Council rotates monthly among the 15 member states based on the English alphabetical order of their names.
From: PPSC Labour Officer and Inspector Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: June 1945
The Charter of the United Nations was signed on June 26, 1945, in San Francisco.
From: PPSC Labour Officer and Inspector Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Germany
The five permanent UN Security Council members with veto power are the US, UK, China, Russia, and France. Germany does not have it.
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: San Francisco Conference
The United Nations Charter was drafted and signed by 50 nations during the 1945 San Francisco Conference.
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Alphabetical order
The presidency of the UN Security Council rotates monthly among its members in English alphabetical order.
From: PPSC Assistant and Multiple Posts Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 5 Years
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the General Assembly for a five-year term, which is renewable.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Admin (Home Department) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Alphabetically order
The presidency of the UN Security Council rotates monthly among its 15 members in English alphabetical order of their member states' names.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Board of Revenue Punjab Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Internal matter
Under Article 2(7) of the UN Charter, the United Nations is not authorized to intervene in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any state.
From: PPSC Assistant BS-16 Livestock & Dairy Development Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 1945
The United Nations was officially founded on October 24, 1945, after World War II to maintain international peace and security.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Administration Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: South Sudan
South Sudan was the latest country to join the United Nations as its 193rd member state in 2011 after gaining independence.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Punjab Police) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: General Assembly
The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN.
From: PPSC Tehsildar & Board of Revenue Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Norway
Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the UN from 1946 to 1952.
From: PPSC Assistant BS-16 Finance Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: South Sudan
South Sudan was among the countries that had temporarily lost their voting rights due to unpaid dues but managed to regain them after payments.
From: PPSC Assistant BS-16 Finance Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 6
The United Nations has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2020 Solved - General Knowledge & General Abilities (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 15
The UN Security Council consists of 15 members: 5 permanent members with veto power and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2020 Solved - General Knowledge & General Abilities (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Hindi
The six official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
From: PPSC Ziladar (Research/DLR Zone) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 15
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms.
From: PPSC Ziladar (Research/DLR Zone) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council holds the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and authorizing peacekeeping missions.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Labour Welfare Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 1945
The UNO was established on October 24, 1945, after World War II, to prevent future global conflicts.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Labour Welfare Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 10
The United Nations Security Council is composed of 15 members: 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
From: PPSC Assistant Population Welfare Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Vatican City
Vatican City (Holy See) holds permanent observer state status but is not a full member of the United Nations.
From: PPSC Assistant Population Welfare Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: October 24, 1945
The UN officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, when the Charter had been ratified by the majority of signatories.
From: PPSC Assistant Population Welfare Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 1965
The UN Charter was amended in 1965 to expand the Security Council from 11 to 15 members, adding four non-permanent seats.
From: PPSC Elementary School Educator General (BS-14) Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Palau
The UN Trusteeship Council suspended operations on November 1, 1994, a month after the independence of Palau, the last remaining UN trust territory.
From: PPSC ESE (General) (BS-14) Labour Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Nairobi
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is one of four major UN office sites where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence.
From: PPSC ESE (General) (BS-14) Labour Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Fourth
Kurt Waldheim served as the fourth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2019 Solved & Fact-Checked (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the UN, not one of its six principal organs.
From: PPSC Protocol Officer S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 1948
The UN Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948.
From: Assistant Director Past Paper 2017 Solved (2017) · FPSC
Correct Answer: U-Thant
U Thant of Burma was the first Asian Secretary-General of the United Nations (1961-1971).
From: Inspector ASF Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · FPSC
Correct Answer: Secretary General of UNO
Ban Ki-moon was the Secretary General of the United Nations.
From: Patrol Officer Motorways Police Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · FPSC
Correct Answer: Sir Zafarualhh Khan
Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan was President of the UN General Assembly in 1962.
From: Special Branch Investigation Officer Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · NTS
Correct Answer: Settle political disputes
The United Nations was established to settle political disputes and maintain international peace.
From: Special Branch Investigation Officer Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · NTS
Correct Answer: Oct, 24 1945
The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when its Charter was ratified.
From: Statistical Officer Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 1950
The UN General Assembly adopted the Uniting for Peace resolution in 1950, during the Korean War.
From: Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 24th October 1945
The United Nations was formed on 24th October 1945.
From: Patrol Officer Motorways Police Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · FPSC
Correct Answer: New York
The UN Security Council is headquartered in New York.
From: Junior Admin Officer Religious and Minorities Division Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 30 September 1947
Pakistan became the 56th member of the UNO on 30 September 1947.
From: Junior Admin Officer Religious and Minorities Division Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: Security Council
The UN Security Council is its most powerful organ because its resolutions are binding on member states.
From: Assistant & Cypher Assistant Past Paper Solved · FPSC
Correct Answer: Vatican City
Vatican City is a UN observer state, not a member state.
From: Assistant & Cypher Assistant Past Paper Solved · FPSC
The bank holds 53 questions tagged "United Nations" under General Knowledge, drawn from 37 solved papers (2002–2026). After merging the same question asked in multiple papers, 52 are distinct; this page shows the top 52.
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