International Hydrographic Organization - Location & status
Q. Which of the following statements are correct about International Hydrographic Organization?
1. The IHO has observer status at UN.
2. The headquarter is located at Monaco.- Published on 16 Sep 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
The principal role of the IHO is to ensure that the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are properly surveyed and charted. It does this through the setting of international standards, the co-ordination of the endeavors of national hydrographic offices, and through its capacity building program.