Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

UNHCR stands for-

Options:

The Union National High Commission For Refugees.

The United National High Commission For Refugees.

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees.

The United Nations Health Commission for Refugees.

Correct Answer:

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) - The United Nations High Commission for Refugees.

The UN consists of many different structures and agencies. War and peace and differences between member states are discussed in the General Assembly as well as the Security Council. Social and economic issues are dealt with by many agencies including the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Human Rights Commision (UNHRC), the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Childr en’s Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), among others.