Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Globalisation and Social Change

Question:

Out of the following which ones can be categorised as International Non-Government organisation?

(A) The Red cross

(B) The European Union

(C) Medecins Sans Frontieres

(D) South Asain Regional Conference

(E) Association of south East Asian Nations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (D) Only

(B), (D), (E) Only

(A) and (C) Only

(B) and (E) Only

Correct Answer:

(A) and (C) Only

Explanation:

As the name suggests, INGOs differ from intergovernmental organisations in that they are not affiliated with government institutions. Rather they are independent organisations, which make policy decisions and address international issues. Some of the best known INGOs are Greenpeace, The Red Cross and Amnesty International, Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders).