Question 8
HardOriginal questionWho was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Trygve Lie of Norway served as the first Secretary-General from 1946 to 1952.
Dag Hammarskjöld of Sweden was the second, and U Thant of Burma the third.
Worth noting
Hammarskjöld is the best-known early name, which makes him the trap.
- Concept
- The first Secretary-General
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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