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Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

The World Health Organisation (WHO) was established in _________.

  1. 1944

  2. 1946

  3. 1948

  4. 1950
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The World Health Organisation was established on 7 April 1948, with the aim to improve international public health. WHO works to remove diseases, help mothers and children survive, ensures clean air, food, and water, and provides medicines and vaccines to the needy.

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

The UN organ that is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries is _________.

  1. General Assembly

  2. UN Security Council

  3. Secretary General

  4. UNCTAD
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote. Under the Charter of the United Nations, all Member States are obligated to comply with Council decisions.

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

Who maintains peace & security among nations?

  1. The UN security council

  2. General Assembly

  3. The World Bank

  4. The United Nation
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A 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 political science united nation organisation (u.n.o) organs of the united nations organs of united nations india and the world

The headquarters of the International court of Justice are in the city of ______.

  1. New York

  2. The Hague

  3. Geneva

  4. Rome
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s main judicial organ. The Court settles legal disputes between nations only and not between individuals, in accordance with international law. The seat of the International Court of Justice is at The Hague in the Netherlands. 

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

How many permanent member are there in the United Nations Security Council?

  1. Seven

  2. Six

  3. Five

  4. Four
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members: China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The other 10 are elected by the General Assembly on the basis of geographical representation for two-year terms.

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

The Judges of International Court of Justice are elected by _________.

  1. Security Council

  2. General Assembly

  3. Security Council and Trusteeship Council

  4. Security Council and General Assembly
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), is the principal judicial organ of the UN. It is comprised of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the UN General Assembly and 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 activities of the specialized agencies of the UNO are coordinated by _______.

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. Trusteeship Council
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Explanation

The activities of the specialized agencies of the UNO are coordinated by the United Nations General Assembly. The General Assembly consists of all the member nations of the United Nations.

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

The organ of UN which is referred to as the Parliament is the __________.

  1. Security Council

  2. World Bank

  3. General Assembly

  4. International Monetary Fund
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The organ of UN which is referred to as the Parliament is the United Nations General Assembly. All member nations have equal representation in the General Assembly. It is the main deliberative, policy-making, and representative organ of the UN.

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

Ms. Sangeeta was born in 1985. She was eligible for which of the following as far as 2011 general elections were concerned?

  1. Inclusions in electoral list

  2. Filing nomination for contesting for assembly constituency

  3. Filing nomination for contesting for Lok Sabha constituency

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 Ms Sangeeta  will be eligible for -Inclusions in electoral list, Filing nomination for contesting for assembly constituency, Filing nomination for contesting for Lok Sabha constituency.