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Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

What are the function of UN Secretariat?

  1. Maintenance of official records of United Nations

  2. Setting the agenda for UN General Assembly

  3. To administer and coordinate the activities of United Nations

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Secretariat carries out the day-to-day work of the UN, including administering programs, coordinating activities, and maintaining records.

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

Which of the following statements about the International Court of Justice is not correct?

  1. It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations

  2. Its judges are elected

  3. Its decisions are not enforceable

  4. Nations aggrieved by the non-implementation of the decision have no further redress
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chapter XIV of the United Nations Charter authorizes the UN Security Council to enforce International Court Justice's rulings. However, such enforcement is subject to the veto power of the five permanent members of the Security Council.

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

The Secretary General is elected by General Assembly on the recommendation of the security council for a term of _________.

  1. 5 years

  2. 7 years

  3. 9 years

  4. 10 years
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council for a five-year, renewable term.

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

Which of the following is a correct statement in regards to International Court of Justice ?

  1. International Court of Justice can take up any cases for its consideration.

  2. It does not renders advice on legal matters to UN agencies.

  3. Its main function is to go into and decide legal or other disputes between states by peaceful means.

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The primary function of the ICJ is to settle legal disputes submitted to it by states and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs.

Multiple choice political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

Which of the following are permanent members of UN Security Council?

  1. China, US, India, Russia, France

  2. China, US, India, England, Russia

  3. China, Germany, Russia, England, US

  4. China, France, US, Russia, England
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Which of the following is true in regards to UN Economic and Social Council?

  1. It plays a significant role in the economic and social development of member nations.

  2. It originally had 27 members, and now it has 54 members.

  3. Its members are directly elected by the General Assembly for 3 years term; and 1/3 members retire after every 3 years.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is responsible for coordinating the economic and social work of the UN, has 54 members, and its members serve three-year terms with one-third retiring each year.