Multiple choice Which of the following is NOT a basic principle consistent with the purposes of the UN? Ensuring that non-members shall also maintain peace Use of force or threat against a nation having BOP deficit Settlement of international disputes by peaceful means Assistance to other countries for the economic upliftment Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The UN Charter promotes peaceful settlement of disputes and international cooperation; it explicitly prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.