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Languages Used in UN Documents

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the languages used in United Nations documents.
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Which of the following is not an official language of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. German

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The six official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

What is the most widely used language in UN documents?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Arabic

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the most widely used language in UN documents, followed by French, Spanish, and Arabic.

How many languages are used in UN documents?

  1. 6

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are six official languages of the United Nations: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Which language is used for simultaneous interpretation at UN meetings?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Simultaneous interpretation is provided in all six official languages of the United Nations.

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

  1. To ensure that all member states can access information in their own language

  2. To promote multilingualism and cultural diversity

  3. To facilitate communication and understanding among member states

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of multiple languages in UN documents serves all of these purposes.

Which UN body is responsible for coordinating language services?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. Department of Conference Management

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Conference Management is responsible for coordinating language services at the United Nations.

How many interpreters work at the United Nations?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are approximately 300 interpreters working at the United Nations.

What is the average cost of translating a UN document?

  1. $1,000

  2. $5,000

  3. $10,000

  4. $20,000

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average cost of translating a UN document is approximately $5,000.

Which language is used for the official transcripts of UN meetings?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The official transcripts of UN meetings are available in all six official languages.

What is the policy of the United Nations regarding the use of languages in its documents?

  1. To use only the six official languages

  2. To use as many languages as possible

  3. To use the language of the majority of member states

  4. To use the language of the country where the document is being produced

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Nations policy is to use as many languages as possible in its documents in order to ensure that all member states can access information in their own language.

Which language is used for the official website of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The official website of the United Nations is available in all six official languages.

What is the role of the United Nations Terminology Database?

  1. To provide a centralized repository of terminology in all six official languages

  2. To ensure consistency in the use of terminology across UN documents

  3. To facilitate communication and understanding among member states

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations Terminology Database serves all of these purposes.

Which language is used for the official seal of the United Nations?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Latin

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The official seal of the United Nations is in Latin.

What is the policy of the United Nations regarding the use of languages in its peacekeeping operations?

  1. To use the language of the country where the operation is taking place

  2. To use the language of the majority of the troops involved in the operation

  3. To use the language of the United Nations Secretariat

  4. To use all of the official languages of the United Nations

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations policy is to use the language of the country where the peacekeeping operation is taking place.

Which language is used for the official documents of the United Nations Security Council?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The official documents of the United Nations Security Council are available in all six official languages.

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