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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Which statement about António Guterres is incorrect?

Options:

He is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations.

He served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 2005 to 2015.

He was a diplomat from the United States before becoming Secretary-General.

He served as Prime Minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002.

Correct Answer:

He was a diplomat from the United States before becoming Secretary-General.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3-  He was a diplomat from the United States before becoming Secretary-General.

António Guterres is from Portugal, not the United States. He served as Portugal's Prime Minister and was later the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres (2017- ) Portugal; former Prime Minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002; was the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees during 2005–2015; President of the Socialist International from 1999 to 2005. He is serving as the ninth Secretary–General of the United Nations.

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