Non-Official Languages Used by the ADB

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the non-official languages used by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Which of the following languages is NOT an official language of the ADB?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Russian

  5. Chinese


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The official languages of the ADB are English, French, and Spanish.

Which of the following languages is the most widely used non-official language in the ADB?

  1. Hindi

  2. Japanese

  3. Korean

  4. Indonesian

  5. Thai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely used non-official language in the ADB, followed by Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, and Thai.

Why does the ADB use non-official languages?

  1. To communicate with its member countries

  2. To promote regional cooperation

  3. To facilitate knowledge sharing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ADB uses non-official languages to communicate with its member countries, promote regional cooperation, and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the ADB?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. United States

  5. Australia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United States is not a member of the ADB.

How many member countries does the ADB have?

  1. 67

  2. 68

  3. 69

  4. 70

  5. 71


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ADB has 68 member countries.

What is the headquarters of the ADB?

  1. Manila, Philippines

  2. Tokyo, Japan

  3. Beijing, China

  4. Seoul, Korea

  5. Jakarta, Indonesia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The headquarters of the ADB is in Manila, Philippines.

When was the ADB established?

  1. 1966

  2. 1967

  3. 1968

  4. 1969

  5. 1970


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ADB was established in 1966.

Who is the current President of the ADB?

  1. Masatsugu Asakawa

  2. Takehiko Nakao

  3. Haruhiko Kuroda

  4. Taro Aso

  5. Shinzo Abe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Masatsugu Asakawa is the current President of the ADB.

What is the authorized capital of the ADB?

  1. $100 billion

  2. $200 billion

  3. $300 billion

  4. $400 billion

  5. $500 billion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The authorized capital of the ADB is $300 billion.

What is the total assets of the ADB?

  1. $400 billion

  2. $500 billion

  3. $600 billion

  4. $700 billion

  5. $800 billion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The total assets of the ADB is $700 billion.

What is the annual lending volume of the ADB?

  1. $20 billion

  2. $30 billion

  3. $40 billion

  4. $50 billion

  5. $60 billion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The annual lending volume of the ADB is $30 billion.

What is the main focus of the ADB's lending operations?

  1. Infrastructure development

  2. Social development

  3. Environmental protection

  4. Private sector development

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The main focus of the ADB's lending operations is infrastructure development, social development, environmental protection, and private sector development.

Which of the following is NOT a sector in which the ADB provides loans?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Education

  3. Health

  4. Transportation

  5. Tourism


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The ADB does not provide loans for tourism.

Which of the following countries is the largest recipient of ADB loans?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Indonesia

  4. Philippines

  5. Vietnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is the largest recipient of ADB loans.

What is the ADB's role in promoting regional cooperation?

  1. It provides loans and technical assistance to member countries.

  2. It facilitates trade and investment between member countries.

  3. It promotes economic and social development in the region.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ADB's role in promoting regional cooperation includes providing loans and technical assistance to member countries, facilitating trade and investment between member countries, and promoting economic and social development in the region.

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