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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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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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B Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.
Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which of the following issues was Bretton Woods Conference associated with?

  1. Post war economic system of US

  2. Establishment of World Bank

  3. Establishment of IMF

  4. Both $(2)$ and $(3)$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bretton Woods Conference, officially known as the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference was a gathering of delegates from 44 nations that met from July 1 to 22 , 1944 in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to agree upon a series of new rule for the post-World War II international monetary system. It was associated with Establishment of World Bank and Establishment of IMF.

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

How many countries at present are the member of the UNO?

  1. 185

  2. 186

  3. 187

  4. 193
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Currently there are 193 member nations of the UN. The latest addition was done in July 2011 when South Sudan became the 193rd nation to join the UN. In addition to the 193 members, there are two observers which are Holy See and the Palestine Liberation Organization. 

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

What is the full form of NIEO ?

  1. New International Environment Organization

  2. New International Economic Organization

  3. New International Economic Order

  4. New International Environmental Order
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C Correct answer
Explanation

NIEO :- New International Economic Order is a economic system introduced to replace Bretton Wood System in 1970s by some developing countries through United Nations Conference on trade and development to promote their interests by improving their terms of trade.

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 establishment in the year __________.

  1. $1941$

  2. $1945$

  3. $1947$

  4. $1950$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were established on 27 December 1945 in United States. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are institutions in the United Nations system. They share the same goal of raising living standards in their member countries. Their approaches to this goal are complementary, with the IMF focusing on macroeconomic issues and the World Bank concentrating on long-term economic development and poverty reduction.