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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

The U.N.O. came into existence on ______________.

  1. August 9, 1942

  2. October 24, 1945

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. January 26, 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The UN officially came into existence 24 October 1945, upon ratification of the Charter by the five permanent members of the Security Council which were France, the Republic of China, the Soviet Union, the UK and the US and by a majority of the other 46 signatories.

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 organisations was established to promote peace and co-operation among the nations of the world ?

  1. World Trade Organization

  2. The League of Nations

  3. The United Nations Organisation

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B,C Correct answer
Explanation

The League of nation and the United Nations Organisation was established to promote peace and co-operation among the nations of the world.

  • The League of Nation- It was an international organization created after the First World War to provide a forum for resolving international disputes.
  • The United nations Organisation- It is an intergovernmental organisation established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations  following World War II and to prevent another conflict.

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

Sometimes U.N. force is sent by the Security Council which_______________.

  1. Takes the action against aggressive country

  2. Punishes both the countries at war

  3. Protects the countries which are neighbours to the warring countries

  4. Resists aggression and enforces ceasefire in the area of fighting
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under the function and power of Security Council, sometimes United Nations force is sent by the Security Council which takes the action against aggressive country. Security Council is rresponsible to maintain international peace and security in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations.

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

The Headquarter of the International Court is situated at __________________.

  1. New York

  2. Hague

  3. Geneva

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

The International Court of Justice  is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations (UN). Its seat is at the Hague, Netherlands. The court settles legal disputes submitted to it by states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions submitted to it by duly authorized international branches, agencies, and the UN General Assembly.

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

Which year was declared by the United Nations as the year of older persons?

  1. 2000

  2. 1999

  3. 2001

  4. 1998
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

International Year of Older Persons. In its Proclamation on Aging, the United Nations General Assembly decided to declare 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons. The proclamation was launched on 1 October 1998, the International Day of Older Persons, by United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.

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

The main organ of the U.N.O. is ______________.

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. International Court of Justice

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations has six principal organs: 

  1. The General Assembly
  2. The Security Council
  3. The Economic and Social Council
  4. The Trusteeship Council
  5. The International Court of Justice
  6. The Secretariat.

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

The present Secretary General Ban-ki-Moon hails from _________.

  1. Indonesia

  2. Malaysia

  3. South Korea

  4. South Africa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean diplomat who was the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 2007 to December 2016. Before becoming Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations.

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

The organ of UN which supervises and coordinates the activities of the specialised agencies is ______________.

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. International Court of Justice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Economic and Social Council is the central body for coordinating the economic and social work of the United Nations and the UN family of organizations. It has 54 member nations elected from all regions. As much as 70 per cent of the work of the UN system is devoted to promoting higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development. The Council recommends and directs activities aimed at promoting economic growth of developing countries, supporting human rights and fostering world cooperation to fight poverty and under-development.

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

The General Assembly of the U.N.O. holds its meetings ______________.

  1. Once a year

  2. Twice a year

  3. Once in two years

  4. Once in three years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The General Assembly meets every year in regular session commencing on the Tuesday of the third week in September, counting from the first week that contains at least one working day.

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

General Assembly is like an International Parliament. Which answer best describes this?

  1. It holds annual sessions

  2. All the member nations of UN meet and discuss the issues

  3. A nation is represented by five members only

  4. It discusses the power and functions of other organs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation.

The General Assembly meets under its president or Secretary-General in regular yearly sessions; the main part of which lasts from September to December and resumed part from January until all issues are addressed which often is just before the next session's start.