Which of the following is a cultural organisation?

UNESCO
ILO
WHO
FAO

The correct answer is A. UNESCO.

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. Its stated purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.

UNESCO’s work focuses on six main areas: education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, communication and information, and the promotion of peace.

UNESCO is headquartered in Paris, France. It has a membership of 193 states.

The other options are:

  • B. ILO – The International Labour Organization is a United Nations agency that promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. It was founded in 1919 to improve working conditions and promote social progress.
  • C. WHO – The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • D. FAO – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and living standards, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the lives of rural populations.