Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Which Secretary-General is known for his posthumous Nobel Peace Prize due to his efforts in the Congo crisis?

Options:

Kurt Waldheim

Dag Hammarskjöld

Ban Ki-moon

Boutros Boutros-Ghali

Correct Answer:

Dag Hammarskjöld

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2-  Dag Hammarskjöld

Dag Hammarskjöld (1953-1961) Sweden; Economist and lawyer; worked for resolving the Suez Canal dispute and the decolonisation of Africa; awarded Nobel Peace Prize posthumously in 1961 for his efforts to settle the Congo crisis; the Soviet Union and France criticised his role in Africa.