UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies
Question 84: International Relations and Current Affairs
Match List I (Organisation) with List II (Headquarters) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Organisation) A. International Atomic Energy Agency B. International Telecommunication Union C. Council of the European Union D. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development List II (Headquarters) 1. Brussels 2. Geneva 3. Paris 4. Vienna Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (d).
The IAEA is headquartered in Vienna (A-4), the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva (B-2), the Council of the European Union in Brussels (C-1) and the OECD in Paris (D-3). So A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3. Remember the pattern: nuclear agency in Vienna, telecommunications union in Geneva, European Union's ministers' council in Brussels, the rich countries' economic body in Paris.
- A. The IAEA is in Vienna (4).
- B. The ITU is in Geneva (2).
- C. The Council of the EU is in Brussels (1).
- D. The OECD is in Paris (3).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) The IAEA and the Council of the EU (A and C) are swapped.
- (b) All four pairs are mismatched.
- (c) All four pairs are mismatched (the same code as (b)).
- (d) Right: A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.