CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge World Organisations And Diversities Quiz 12 - MCQExams.com

SAARC is s regional intergovernmental organisation and geopolitical union on nations in South Asia. Which of the following countries is not a member of state SAARC?
  • India
  • Nepal
  • Maldives
  • Myanmar
Oslo is the capital of Norway. Which one of the following is an old name of Oslo?
  • Mesopotamia
  • Christiania
  • Mohenzodaro
  • None of these
Indian languages have contributed many words to English. Which of the following is a word of Indian-origin that means a light snack or meal?
  • Mahout
  • Dak
  • Ghee
  • Tiffin
It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations which includes all its members. It is the main deliberative, policy making and representative organ of the UN. Name this organ of UN.
  • General Assembly
  • International Court of Justice
  • United Nations Security Council
  • United Nations Secretariat
The United Nation is the world's largest organisation with $$193$$ member countries. But not all countries of the world are its members. Which of the following countries is its member?
  • Lesotho
  • Taiwan
  • Vatican City
  • Kosovo
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 to promote international co-operation. It is currently made up of 193 member states. There are six official languages of the UN.
Which among the following is not an official language of UN?
  • Arabic
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
It is a French dessert, also known as 'ice-box cake'. This dessert is a triffle and can be served hot as well as cold. Identify it.
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  • Custard tart
  • Creme brulee
  • Charlotte russe
  • Clafoutis
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 to promote international co-operation. It is currently made up of 193 member states. There are six official languages of the UN.
On which date the charter of the United Nations was signed?
  • 26 June 1945
  • 02 May 1945
  • 24 October 1945
  • 29 October 1945
English language contains many words of foreign origins. For example, the word 'orangutan' came from the Malay words meaning 'man of the words'. From which language does the word 'geyser' came from?
  • Inuit
  • Russian
  • Icelandic
  • German
He was a Bangladeshi diplomat and the first Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Identify him.
The United Nation General Assembly appoints the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the recommendation of ______.
  • Secretariat
  • World bank
  • Security council
  • All of these
Pacific Alliance is a trade bloc, with some features of further integration. It currently has four member states. Which of the following is not a member of Pacific Alliance?
  • Chile
  • Peru
  • Colombia
  • Brazil
The world Economic forum (WEF) has launched a new Global Centre for Cyber security in a bid to safeguard the world from hackers and growing data breaches especially from nation states. Where is the headquarter of this centre located?
  • Paris
  • Bengaluru
  • New York
  • Geneva
What is the capital of Jamaica?
  • Bridgetown
  • Georgetown
  • Port-au-Prince
  • Kingston
The World Health Day (WHO) is observed every year on April 7 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health organisation (WHO). What was the theme of the 2017 World Health Day (WHO)?
  • Food Safety
  • Working Together for Health
  • Good Health adds life to years
  • Depression : Let's Talk
The United Nations has a number of special agencies of which has a specific agenda. Which of these UN organization deals with human rights related issues?
  • UNESCO
  • UNDP
  • UNICEF
  • UNHRC
Which of the following is the currency of Indonesia?
  • Taka
  • Ngultrum
  • Ruble
  • Rupiah
Who was designated as the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace in $$2017$$?
  • Emma Watson
  • Malala Yousafzai
  • Haya Bint Al Hussein
  • Charlize Theron
In which country would you greet people saying 'Ni Hao'?
  • China
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Malaysia
Which of the following currency of Romania?
  • Peso
  • Leu
  • Franc
  • Dollar
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
Column IColumn II
1.Vistula(a)Guyana
2.Main(b)Barbados
3.Essequibo(c)Poland
4.Blue Nile(d)Germany
5.Constitution(e)Sudan
  • 1 - (d), 2 - (c), 3 - (a), 4 - (b), 5 - (e)
  • 1 - (c), 2 - (d), 3 - (a), 4 - (e), 5 - (b)
  • 1 - (e), 2 - (a), 3 - (d), 4 - (c), 5 - (b)
  • 1 - (c), 2 - (a), 3 - (d), 4 - (b), 5 - (e)
Which resolution has been adopted by the UN Security Council for the protection of cultural heritage in March, $$2017$$?
  • Resolution $$2199$$
  • Resolution $$2347$$
  • Resolution $$2227$$
  • Resolution $$1950$$
World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to countries of the world for capital programs. Which of the following was the first country to receive a loan from the World Bank?
  • India
  • Poland
  • France
  • Russia
If Quechua is your native language, to which country do you belong?
  • Sri Lanka
  • Israel
  • Peru
  • Kenya
Which historical site has been declared as the SAARC cultural capital for $$2016-17$$?
  • Bamiyan
  • Dhaka
  • Shilaidaha
  • Mahasthangarh
Pakistan's population was only..... million at the time of Independence.
  • 33
  • 40
  • 25
  • None of these
A detailed investigation of a single social unit in order to study it in depth is.
  • a case study
  • participant observation
  • sample survey
  • laboratory experiment
India earns maximum foreign exchange by the export of which of the following commodities?
  • Iron
  • Tea
  • Jute
  • Sugar
From the point of view of Catholicism Protestantism began as a(n) _____________.
  • cult
  • charismatic movement
  • fundamentalist movement sect
  • ecclesia
Which statement about Colombo Plan is incorrect ?
  • The headquarters of the Colombo Plan are at Colombo
  • This is a plan of economic development for South and South East Asian countries
  • It is going to expire in 1981.
  • The Colombo Plan celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1976
Which of the following is a nation without a state?
  • Tibet
  • Kurds
  • none of them
  • both of above
The smallest group is constituted by the.
  • triad
  • quadrad
  • dyad
  • monad
The most advanced form of regional cooperation is exhibited by.
  • Africa
  • The Middle East
  • Europe
  • The Pacific Rim
Of the following nations life expectancy at birth is highest in.
  • Japan
  • United States
  • Gambia
  • unknown
(The figures are only approximate) From the below table it follows that the maximum addition of population took place during the period
BIRTH RATE (PER THOUSANDYEARDEATH RATE (PER THOUSAND)
39.91941-5127.4
41.71951-6122.8
41.11961-7118.9

  • 1941-51
  • 1951-61
  • 1961-71
  • 1956-66
On base of race, ethnicity and religion there is a tention because of __________.
  • War
  • Fight
  • Conflict
  • All of the above
'Gender difference' denotes an analytical framework in which ____________________.
  • biological differences between sexes are explained.
  • political and economic differences among women are explained.
  • social and ideological differences between white and non-white women are explained.
  • social and ideological differences between sexes are explained.
In sociology more rigorous in advance societies, corruption is greater in static societies is called ___________.
  • Ethic
  • Values
  • Customs
  • None of the above
In contemporary societies social institutions are.
  • highly specialized interrelated sets of social practices
  • disorganized social relations in a postmodern world
  • virtual communities in cyberspace
  • no longer relevant to sociology
The native people of Tasmania a large island just south of Australia are now extinct because they failed to.
  • teach new recruits
  • preserve order
  • replace personnel
  • provide and maintain a sense of purpose
The political organization that may have too much influence on elected officials because of its generous contribution is the.
  • Republican Club
  • Democratic Club
  • Political Action Committee
  • Rules Committee
According to sociologists there are more then how many languages in all over world ___________.
  • 5000
  • 6000
  • 2000
  • 8000
Between 1968 and 1998 global life expectancy at birth has.
  • risen from 56 to 67 years
  • fallen from 50 to 47 years
  • risen from 50 to 61 years
  • fallen from 54 to 50 years
The discipline that studies such disparate subjects as the environment religion politics criminality organization and so on is.
  • history
  • sociology
  • political science
  • psychology
'Tarawad' is a matrilineal joint family found in the State of
  • Maharashtra
  • Kerala
  • Assam
  • Orissa
'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the _______________.
  • European Central Bank
  • International Monetary Fund
  • International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
All languages encompass and express notions of.
  • shame and quilt
  • past and future
  • love and endearment
  • none of the above
In developing nations which of the following influence(s) social change towards the liberal Western democratic style of society?
  • literacy education and communication
  • a centrally dominated social order
  • extreme social inequalities
  • homogenous social groups and organizations
Inter subjective consciousness in everyday life is the core area of focus of the
  • Phenomenologist
  • Behaviouralist
  • Cultural pluralist
  • Human ecologist
Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?
  • Iran
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Oman
  • Kuwait
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