The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was?
A
Trygve Lie
B
Dag Hammarskjöld
C
U Thant
D
Kurt Waldheim
Correct Answer: Option A — Trygve Lie
Explanation:
Trygve Lie of Norway served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946 to 1952. He played a crucial role in establishing the administrative structure of the UN. He resigned in 1952 after the Soviet Union withdrew its support due to his backing of UN intervention in Korea.