Question

UNESCO headquarter is located in _____________.
A. New York
B. London
C. Paris
D. Geneva

Answer 1

Hint:International Institute of Educational Planning headquarter is also in the same city.

Complete answer:
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nation, headquartered in Paris, France. United Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization (UNO) founded on 16th November 1945 which came into force in 1946. It is the successor of the League of Nations’ International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation. UNESCO’s aim for promoting peace and security in the world through education, science, and culture. Its’ headquarter is in Paris, France. UNESCO's objective is to bring peace, sustainable development, and human development through collaboration and dialogue among nations. It pursues objectives in the field of education, science, social science, culture, communication, and press. UNESCO has 193 member states and 11 associate members, which is governed by the biannual meeting of the general conference composed of members and associate members. Its Director-General heads the meeting. Its member is elected for a term of four years. India is the founding member of UNESCO and the National Commission in India works with UNESCO, which is called the Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU) under the Ministry of Education (previously known as Ministry of Human Resources Development).

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:UNESCO's world heritage site is recognized by UNESCO, which has a distinct natural and cultural significance, and creates value to humanity and society. There are more than 1000 UNESCO world heritage sites across the member nations. UNESCO aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs.)