Question

The Headquarters of UNHCR is located at:

• A. New York
• B. Rome
• C. London
• D. Geneva

Hint:

Remember: Most humanitarian and refugee-related UN organizations are based in Geneva, while peace and security-related bodies are usually in New York.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

UNHCR stands for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
It is a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.
The headquarters of UNHCR is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Geneva is also home to several other UN bodies and international organizations.
- Option (A) New York — Incorrect. While the UN headquarters is in New York, UNHCR is headquartered in Geneva.
- Option (B) Rome — Incorrect. Rome is known for hosting FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization).
- Option (C) London — Incorrect. No major UN organization is headquartered here.
- Option (D) Geneva — Correct. UNHCR is based here. Therefore, the correct answer is option (D).