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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

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

  1. Peaceful methods

  2. Violent Actions

  3. War against enemies

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 civics world after 1945 the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which of the following elect the Judges of the International Court of Justice ?

  1. Economic and Social Council

  2. A meeting of Law Ministers of all countries the world

  3. Security Council and General Assembly

  4. Trusteeship Council and General Assembly
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. These organs cote simultaneously but separately. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.

Multiple choice civics world after 1945 the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The Chief U.N. organ responsible for maintaining world peace is ______________.

  1. The International Court of Justice

  2. The U.N secretariat

  3. The UNESCO

  4. The Security Council
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Security Council has primary responsibility under the Charter for maintaining peace and security. It can be convened at any time, whenever peace is threatened. Member States are obligated to carry out its decisions. When a threat to peace is brought before the Council, it usually first asks the parties to reach agreement by peaceful means. If fighting breaks out, the Council tries to secure a ceasefire. It may then send peacekeeping missions to troubled areas or call for economic sanctions and embargoes to restore peace.

Multiple choice civics world after 1945 the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

What is the function of UN Security General? 

  1. Promoting friendship among nations

  2. Providing monetary help to the poor countries

  3. Maintaining peace and security among nations

  4. Protecting human rights
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations was established in 1945 "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war" and one of its main purposes is to maintain international peace and security. The Charter of the United Nations gives the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.

Multiple choice history world after 1945 the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Name the Pact that was established by Stalin.

  1. United Nations

  2. Baghdad Pact

  3. NATO

  4. Warsaw Pact
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D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The American leaders were suspicious of Stalin’s expansion plans. To deter the Soviet expansion, the US leaders formed the NATO or North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in 1949.
  • In 1955, to rival NATO, Stalin and his Eastern European allies formed the Warsaw Pact.