Tag: international institutions

Questions Related to international institutions

Which president of USSR tried to transform politics and bring radical changes?

political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. Mikhail Gorbachev

  2. Nikita Krushchev

  3. Truman

  4. Stalin

Show answer
Correct Option: A

The nuclear tests were banned between _____ to _____.

political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. 1970-1975

  2. 1980-1985

  3. 1985-1991

  4. 1995-2000

Show answer
Correct Option: C

In the 1980's Mikhail Gorbachev's attempts to change the Soviet Union resulted in ______.

political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. strengthening of the Communist Party

  2. a series of economic and political reforms

  3. an increase in tensions between India and the Soviet Union

  4. a shift from producing consumer goods to producing heavy machinery

Show answer
Correct Option: B

Which of the following statement explains Glasnost?

political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. Is intended to reduce armament through Perestroika

  2. Is like sliding the lid to let steam off by restructuring Soviet Economy through Perestroika

  3. Stems from Soviet Union's need to reduce armament in order to restructure Soviet Economy i.e Perestroika

  4. None of these

Show answer
Correct Option: B

In which year did the disbanding of USSR take place?

political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 1995

Show answer
Correct Option: B

During the 1980's, Mikhail Gorbachev introduced Perestroika in the Soviet Union to _______.

political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. Improve the economy and decentralize decision making

  2. Abandon arms treaties with the United States and Western Europe

  3. Tighten government controls over the communication media

  4. Suppress the growing nationalist movement in Eastern Europe

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Perestroika was an economic policy aimed at increasing production and strengthening the economy by introducing free market principles.

Which of the following events did not occur due to the cold war?

political science world after 1945 cold war aftermath of world war -ii events in the 20th century the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

  1. Partition of Germany

  2. Indo-China War

  3. Partition of Korea

  4. America-Iraq war

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cold War had grown out of post-World War II tensions between the two nations.  This rivalry was between the United States and the Soviet Union. It lasted for much of the second half of the 20th century. It heightened tensions and a series of international incidents that brought the world’s superpowers to the brink of disaster.

Following are some of the important events that occurred during the cold war:-

  • Partitioning of Germany
  • Division of Germany and Austria into four zones
  • United States dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
  • Vietnam became an independent republic.
  • Formation of West Germany
  • Partition of Korea
  • End of Soviet Union
  • Indo- China war

The ECOSOC is mainly concerned with the management of the UN's social, economic, cultural and humanitarian activities.

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

  1. True

  2. False

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ECOSOC is mainly concerned with the management of the UN's social, economic, cultural and humanitarian activities.

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

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

  1. Atlantic Charter

  2. Bretton Woods Agreement

  3. London Protocol

  4. Bermuda Agreement

Show answer
Correct Option: A
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.

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

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

  1. Peaceful methods

  2. Violent Actions

  3. War against enemies

  4. None of these

Show answer
Correct Option: A
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.