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International Organizations MCQs with Answers & Explanation (2026)

International Organizations MCQs for competitive exams. UN, OIC, SCO, SAARC, ICJ, IMF headquarters, founding dates & member states explained.

Global Organizations Headquarters & Secretariats Table

Questions regarding International Organizations appear across all competitive exams in Pakistan. High-frequency queries target headquarters locations, founding years, and Pakistan's admission dates.

Major International Organizations, Headquarters and Founding Years
OrganizationHeadquartersFounding YearPakistan Membership Year
United Nations (UN)New York City, USA24 October 194530 September 1947 (Afghanistan cast only opposing vote)
International Court of Justice (ICJ)The Hague, Netherlands1945Part of UN system
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)Jeddah, Saudi Arabia25 September 1969 (Rabat, Morocco)Founding Member (1969)
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)Beijing, China (Secretariat)15 June 20019 June 2017 (Astana Summit)
SAARC SecretariatKathmandu, Nepal8 December 1985 (Dhaka)Founding Member (1985)
World Health Organization (WHO)Geneva, Switzerland7 April 19481948

Key Exam Takeaways:

  • United Nations Day is celebrated annually on 24 October (charter came into force in 1945).
  • Pakistan joined the United Nations on 30 September 1947. Afghanistan was the only country that cast a negative vote.
  • The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the only principal organ of the UN located outside New York (located in The Hague, Netherlands).

Practice Questions with Step-by-Step Rationales (2 MCQs)

Q1 STS BPS 05–15 / SPSC CCE

On which date was Pakistan formally admitted as a member state of the United Nations?

  1. 14 August 1947
  2. 30 September 1947 ✓ (Correct Answer)
  3. 24 October 1947
  4. 1 January 1948
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Correct Option: Option B (30 September 1947)

Pakistan joined the United Nations on 30 September 1947 as its 57th member.

Q2 FPSC / SPSC General Knowledge

Which principal organ of the United Nations is situated in The Hague, Netherlands rather than New York?

  1. Security Council
  2. Economic and Social Council
  3. International Court of Justice (ICJ) ✓ (Correct Answer)
  4. Trusteeship Council
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Correct Option: Option C (International Court of Justice (ICJ))

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. All other five principal organs are headquartered in New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Pakistan officially become a member state of the United Nations?

Pakistan was admitted to the United Nations on 30 September 1947, just weeks after gaining independence.

Where is the permanent secretariat of the OIC located?

The permanent General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is located in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.