Languages Used in WTO Documents

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Which of the following is the official language of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Chinese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the official language of the WTO, as per Article 10 of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.

How many languages are used in WTO documents?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The WTO uses three official languages: English, French, and Spanish.

Which language is used for the interpretation of WTO meetings?

  1. English only

  2. French only

  3. Spanish only

  4. All three official languages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interpretation is provided in all three official languages during WTO meetings.

Which language is used for the publication of WTO documents?

  1. English only

  2. French only

  3. Spanish only

  4. All three official languages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

WTO documents are published in all three official languages.

What is the purpose of using multiple languages in WTO documents?

  1. To ensure transparency and accessibility

  2. To promote cultural diversity

  3. To facilitate communication among member countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of multiple languages in WTO documents serves all of the mentioned purposes.

Which language is used for the negotiation of WTO agreements?

  1. English only

  2. French only

  3. Spanish only

  4. Any of the three official languages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negotiations in the WTO can be conducted in any of the three official languages.

What is the role of the Language Services Division in the WTO?

  1. To provide interpretation and translation services

  2. To ensure the accuracy of translations

  3. To promote the use of official languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Language Services Division performs all of the mentioned tasks.

How many staff members work in the Language Services Division of the WTO?

  1. Around 100

  2. Around 200

  3. Around 300

  4. Around 400


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Approximately 200 staff members work in the Language Services Division of the WTO.

Which language is used for the WTO's website?

  1. English only

  2. French only

  3. Spanish only

  4. All three official languages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WTO's website is available in all three official languages.

What is the name of the WTO's online translation tool?

  1. WTO Translate

  2. WTO Lingua

  3. WTO Babel

  4. WTO Polyglot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WTO's online translation tool is called WTO Translate.

Which language is used for the WTO's social media accounts?

  1. English only

  2. French only

  3. Spanish only

  4. All three official languages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WTO's social media accounts are available in all three official languages.

What is the name of the WTO's annual report?

  1. WTO Annual Report

  2. WTO Yearbook

  3. WTO Bulletin

  4. WTO Review


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WTO's annual report is called the WTO Annual Report.

Which language is used for the WTO's press releases?

  1. English only

  2. French only

  3. Spanish only

  4. All three official languages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WTO's press releases are available in all three official languages.

What is the name of the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism?

  1. WTO Dispute Settlement Body

  2. WTO Dispute Settlement Panel

  3. WTO Dispute Settlement Appellate Body

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WTO's dispute settlement mechanism consists of the Dispute Settlement Body, the Dispute Settlement Panel, and the Dispute Settlement Appellate Body.

Which language is used for the WTO's dispute settlement proceedings?

  1. English only

  2. French only

  3. Spanish only

  4. Any of the three official languages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dispute settlement proceedings in the WTO can be conducted in any of the three official languages.

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