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International Organizations and Peacekeeping

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on International Organizations and Peacekeeping.
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Which international organization is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

  1. United Nations

  2. World Bank

  3. International Monetary Fund

  4. World Trade Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations is the international organization responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

Which UN body is responsible for authorizing peacekeeping operations?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. Trusteeship Council


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Security Council is the UN body responsible for authorizing peacekeeping operations.

What is the primary objective of peacekeeping operations?

  1. To enforce peace agreements

  2. To prevent the outbreak of conflict

  3. To provide humanitarian assistance

  4. To promote economic development


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of peacekeeping operations is to prevent the outbreak of conflict.

Which country has contributed the most troops to UN peacekeeping operations?

  1. United States

  2. India

  3. Pakistan

  4. Bangladesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bangladesh has contributed the most troops to UN peacekeeping operations.

Which peacekeeping operation is the largest in history?

  1. United Nations Operation in the Congo

  2. United Nations Mission in South Sudan

  3. United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

  4. United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Operation in the Congo is the largest peacekeeping operation in history.

What is the term used to describe the withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from a conflict zone?

  1. Disengagement

  2. Demobilization

  3. Repatriation

  4. Redeployment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Disengagement is the term used to describe the withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from a conflict zone.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the Rwandan genocide?

  1. United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda

  2. United Nations Mission in Rwanda

  3. United Nations Observer Mission in Rwanda

  4. United Nations Transitional Authority in Rwanda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda was established in response to the Rwandan genocide.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the Bosnian War?

  1. United Nations Protection Force

  2. United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  3. United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium

  4. United Nations International Police Task Force


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Protection Force was established in response to the Bosnian War.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the Kosovo War?

  1. United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo

  2. United Nations Mission in Kosovo

  3. United Nations Security Force in Kosovo

  4. United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Kosovo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo was established in response to the Kosovo War.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the East Timor crisis?

  1. United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor

  2. United Nations Mission in East Timor

  3. United Nations Observer Mission in East Timor

  4. United Nations International Police Task Force


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor was established in response to the East Timor crisis.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the Sierra Leone Civil War?

  1. United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone

  2. United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone

  3. United Nations Assistance Mission in Sierra Leone

  4. United Nations International Police Task Force


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone was established in response to the Sierra Leone Civil War.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the Liberian Civil War?

  1. United Nations Mission in Liberia

  2. United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia

  3. United Nations Assistance Mission in Liberia

  4. United Nations International Police Task Force


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Mission in Liberia was established in response to the Liberian Civil War.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the Ivorian Civil War?

  1. United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire

  2. United Nations Mission in Côte d'Ivoire

  3. United Nations Observer Mission in Côte d'Ivoire

  4. United Nations International Police Task Force


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire was established in response to the Ivorian Civil War.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the Sudanese Civil War?

  1. United Nations Mission in Sudan

  2. United Nations Observer Mission in Sudan

  3. United Nations Assistance Mission in Sudan

  4. United Nations International Police Task Force


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Mission in Sudan was established in response to the Sudanese Civil War.

Which peacekeeping operation was established in response to the Darfur conflict?

  1. United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur

  2. United Nations Mission in Darfur

  3. United Nations Observer Mission in Darfur

  4. United Nations International Police Task Force


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur was established in response to the Darfur conflict.

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