Headquarter of UNO is situated at:

Question

Headquarter of UNO is situated at:

1. A. New York (Correct answer)
2. B. Hague
3. C. Geneva
4. D. Paris

Correct Answer

Option A — New York

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is New York.

Key Points

• The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York City, on an international-territory site beside the East River.
• The Hague hosts the International Court of Justice, Geneva the UN's European office and many specialised agencies, and Paris UNESCO.

Additional Information

• The UN was founded on 24 October 1945, observed annually as United Nations Day, and now has 193 member states.
• Its six principal organs: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice and the Secretariat.
• India is a founding member, having signed the UN Charter in 1945 before independence.