International organizations (UN): Expand the acronym ESCAP. This relates to the UN regional commission for Asia and the Pacific region. Choose the correct full form.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Explanation:

Given data

  • Acronym: ESCAP.
  • Domain: United Nations regional bodies.

Concept/Approach ESCAP is the UN’s regional commission serving Asia and the Pacific, focused on economic and social development.

Reasoning • The only option that expands to the UN commission for the Asia–Pacific region is "Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific". • Other options mention Europe, environment-only councils, or incorrect regional pairings, which do not match the UN body.

Common pitfalls Choosing look-alike expansions that mention Asia-Pacific but are not official UN commission titles.

Final Answer Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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