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Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions indian foreign policy and united nations

US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill signed the  _______________ that led to the formation of the United Nations.

  1. Atlantic Charter

  2. Bretton Woods Agreement

  3. London Protocol

  4. Bermuda Agreement
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A Correct answer
Explanation

US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued a joint declaration known as the Atlantic Charter during World War II. This charter stated their aims and policies for post-war world and was supported by 26 Allied nations. The charter formed the basis of conception and creating of the United Nations.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions indian foreign policy and united nations

The UN lays a special emphasis on resolving conflicts through ___________.

  1. Peaceful methods

  2. Violent Actions

  3. War against enemies

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

United Nations central mission is the maintenance of international peace and security. Hence, the UN lays a special emphasis on resolving conflicts through peaceful methods.

Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The headquarters of UNO is located at _____.

  1. Paris

  2. Geneva

  3. Washington

  4. New York
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It is headquartered at New York and currently made up of 193 Member States. The membership is open to all peace-loving countries.

Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

In case of a direct action to resolve the conflict, the UN uses the 'Peace Keeping Forces' of its _____.

  1. Organisations

  2. Member countries

  3. Non-member countries

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

UN employs Peacekeeping Forces to establish peace in an armed conflict-affected area. These forces can only be used when both the parties involved in conflict agree to their role and presence.

Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

A foreign territory which becomes a part of India on acquisition can.

  1. Either be admitted into union territories

  2. Be constituted into a new State

  3. Be formed into a new union territory and can also be merged into an existing state

  4. Either (a) or (b) or (c)
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Explanation

Under Article 1 of the Indian Constitution, the territory of India comprises the territories of the States, the Union territories, and such other territories as may be acquired. Parliament has the power to admit or establish new states or union territories.

Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The UN has carried out humanitarian interventions in countries like ____________.

  1. Korea

  2. Congo

  3. Somalia

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

UN carries out humanitarian interventions through its Peacekeeping Forces. It follows three principles for humanitarian intervention: use of military force, interference in the state's internal affairs, and response to crises threatening the state's interests. The Security Council authorizes the use of military force.

Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The Principal organ of the United Nations is the _____.

  1. Security Council

  2. General Assembly

  3. Secretariat

  4. Trusteeship Council
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Explanation

The General Assembly is the principal deliberative, policymaking and representative UN body. Here decisions on important matters are taken by the two-thirds majority and on other matters by a simple majority.

Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

World bank and IMF were established in the year _________.

  1. 1941

  2. 1944

  3. 1947

  4. 1950
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Explanation
  • Known collectively as the Bretton Woods Institutions after the remote village in New Hampshire, U.S.A., where they were founded by the delegates of 44 nations in July 1944. The Bank and the IMF are twin intergovernmental pillars supporting the structure of the world's economic and financial order.