IMF and World Bank were formed in 1944. In which city is their headquarters located?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Washington DC

Explanation:

Both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank were established in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference held in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA. The headquarters of both organizations is located in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.

Information Booster:

• A) New York:

  • United Nations (UN) has its headquarters in New York City.
  • It is an international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.

• B) Geneva:

  • World Health Organization (WHO) has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
  • International Labour Organization (ILO) also has its headquarters in Geneva. The ILO deals with labor issues and promotes social justice and fair work conditions.

• D) Vienna:

  • United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) is located in Vienna, Austria. This office deals with issues such as drug control, crime prevention, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
  • OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) also has its headquarters in Vienna. It coordinates and unifies petroleum policies among member countries.

Thus, Washington, D.C. hosts the IMF and World Bank, while the other cities (New York, Geneva, and Vienna) host other important international organizations.