Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations?
1. Kurt Waldheim
2. Trygve-lie
3. U. Thant
4. Dag Hammarskjold

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - 2 (Trygve-lie)

Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Trygve Lie (1946-1952): Norway; lawyer and foreign minister; worked for ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Kashmir; criticised for his failure to quickly end the Korean war; Soviet Union opposed second term for him; resigned from the post.