Civics – World GK Quiz
1. Which organization is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
Correct Answer: C) United Nations
Explanation: The UN is mandated by its Charter to maintain global peace and security.
2. Which country is known as the world’s oldest democracy?
Correct Answer: D) United States
Explanation: Operating continuously since the Constitution took effect in 1789.
3. Which article of the UN Charter gives the Security Council power to maintain peace?
Correct Answer: C) Article 24
Explanation: Article 24 assigns primary responsibility for peace and security to the Security Council.
4. Which global organization protects intellectual property rights?
Correct Answer: C) WIPO
Explanation: The World Intellectual Property Organization administers IP treaties.
5. The International Criminal Court is located in:
Correct Answer: C) The Hague
Explanation: The ICC tries individuals for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
6. Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
Correct Answer: C) New Zealand
Explanation: In 1893 New Zealand enfranchised women in national elections.
7. Which document defines the basic rights of EU citizens?
Correct Answer: B) Charter of Fundamental Rights
Explanation: It consolidates civil, political and social rights at EU level.
8. The head of government in a parliamentary system is called the:
Correct Answer: C) Prime Minister
Explanation: The Prime Minister leads the executive drawn from the legislature.
9. Which political ideology emphasizes social ownership and equality?
Correct Answer: B) Socialism
Explanation: Socialism advocates collective ownership of production and egalitarian distribution.
10. Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
Correct Answer: C) Germany
Explanation: The P5 are China, France, Russia, the UK and the USA.
11. Which U.S. document begins with “We the People”?
Correct Answer: C) Constitution
Explanation: The Preamble opens the supreme law of the United States.
12. What is the highest court in the United Kingdom?
Correct Answer: B) Supreme Court
Explanation: Established in 2009 as the final court of appeal for civil and criminal cases.
13. Which country has a Communist one-party system?
Correct Answer: C) China
Explanation: The Communist Party of China monopolizes political power.
14. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) settles disputes between:
Correct Answer: C) Countries
Explanation: The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the UN.
15. Which organization promotes global trade rules?
Correct Answer: B) WTO
Explanation: The World Trade Organization oversees international trade agreements.
16. Universal adult suffrage means:
Correct Answer: C) Voting rights for all adults
Explanation: No discrimination based on gender, wealth, caste or race.
17. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
Correct Answer: C) B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: He chaired the Drafting Committee and steered deliberations.
18. Which principle supports equal treatment under law?
Correct Answer: A) Rule of Law
Explanation: No one is above the law, ensuring equality.
19. What is a bicameral legislature?
Correct Answer: B) Two Houses
Explanation: Typically an upper house (Senate, Rajya Sabha) and a lower house (House of Representatives, Lok Sabha).
20. Who can veto a UN Security Council resolution?
Correct Answer: C) Permanent members only
Explanation: Each of the P5 wields veto power.
21. Which country has the world’s largest democracy by population?
Correct Answer: D) India
Explanation: Over 900 million eligible voters participated in the 2024 general election.
22. What is the typical voting age in most democracies?
Correct Answer: B) 18
Explanation: Adopted widely after lowering from 21 during the 1970s–90s.
23. Which organization focuses on labor standards and rights?
Correct Answer: C) ILO
Explanation: The International Labour Organization sets conventions on working conditions.
24. Which concept means separation of powers?
Correct Answer: C) Checks and Balances
Explanation: Prevents concentration of power among branches.
25. The power to declare war in the U.S. belongs to:
Correct Answer: C) Congress
Explanation: Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
26. Which term means rule by people?
Correct Answer: C) Democracy
Explanation: From Greek “demos” (people) + “kratos” (power).
27. The European Parliament is based in:
Correct Answer: B) Strasbourg
Explanation: Official seat; additional sessions in Brussels.
28. Which country frequently employs referenda in a system of direct democracy?
Correct Answer: B) Switzerland
Explanation: Citizens can initiate and vote on constitutional amendments.
29. What is the term length of a UN Secretary-General?
Correct Answer: B) 5 years
Explanation: Renewable, subject to General Assembly approval.
30. The concept of “Separation of Powers” was proposed by:
Correct Answer: C) Montesquieu
Explanation: Published in “The Spirit of the Laws” (1748).
31. Which African nation operates a federal structure?
Correct Answer: C) Nigeria
Explanation: Comprises 36 states with constitutionally distributed powers.
32. Which international document proclaims basic human rights?
Correct Answer: C) UDHR
Explanation: Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948.
33. In which country is the Knesset the national legislature?
Correct Answer: C) Israel
Explanation: Unicameral body of 120 members.
34. Which of the following is a supranational political union?
Correct Answer: B) European Union
Explanation: Shares sovereignty in economic, legal, and political areas.
35. The Right to Information promotes:
Correct Answer: B) Transparency
Explanation: Enables citizens to access government data and decisions.
36. Which country follows the “One Country, Two Systems” policy?
Correct Answer: B) China
Explanation: Applied in Hong Kong and Macau to preserve separate economic systems.
37. Which country transitioned from monarchy to republic in 2021?
Correct Answer: A) Barbados
Explanation: Swore in its first President on 30 Nov 2021, removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.
38. Which of these is NOT a function of the judiciary?
Correct Answer: B) Make laws
Explanation: Law-making is chiefly a legislative function.
39. The idea of “One person, one vote” ensures:
Correct Answer: B) Equality
Explanation: Each vote carries equal weight in electoral outcomes.
40. Which country constitutionally declares itself a secular republic?
Correct Answer: B) India
Explanation: The Preamble affirms “Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.”
41. What does IMF stand for?
Correct Answer: B) International Monetary Fund
Explanation: Provides short-term financial assistance to member countries.
42. Which nation is a constitutional monarchy?
Correct Answer: C) United Kingdom
Explanation: The monarch reigns but does not rule; Parliament holds legislative power.
43. Which agency oversees global nuclear safety?
Correct Answer: B) IAEA
Explanation: The International Atomic Energy Agency promotes safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.
44. What type of government does North Korea have?
Correct Answer: C) Dictatorship
Explanation: A single-party totalitarian regime led by the Kim dynasty.
45. Which document ends with “done in the city of San Francisco”?
Correct Answer: A) UN Charter
Explanation: Signed on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco.
46. Which South Asian country uses proportional representation?
Correct Answer: C) Nepal
Explanation: Mixed electoral system combining FPTP and proportional lists.
47. What is the role of an Ombudsman?
Correct Answer: B) Watchdog
Explanation: Investigates complaints of maladministration against public authorities.
48. The UN General Assembly meets:
Correct Answer: C) Annually
Explanation: Regular session opens every September.
49. Which term refers to a law passed by Parliament?
Correct Answer: C) Act
Explanation: After assent, a Bill becomes an Act of Parliament.
50. Who appoints the UN Secretary-General?
Correct Answer: A) General Assembly on Security Council recommendation
Explanation: Candidates require SC nomination (no veto) and GA majority vote.