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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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

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 parties represents the interests of Protestants in the Ireland?

  1. Nationalists

  2. Unionists

  3. Communists

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

In the context of Northern Ireland, Unionists generally favor remaining part of the United Kingdom and are predominantly Protestant, while Nationalists generally favor a united Ireland and are predominantly Catholic.

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

Mark the correct objective of Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.A.?

  1. Use of the violent means to end corruption.

  2. Fight for the rights of the women.

  3. To and arbitrary use of power

  4. Abolition of legal racial discrimination against African-Americans.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.A. was primarily focused on ending systemic racial segregation and discrimination against African-Americans. It sought equality through legal and social changes rather than violent corruption or gender-specific rights.

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

The first Secretary General of the United Nations was _______________.

  1. Boutros Boutros-Ghali.

  2. Trygve Lie

  3. Kofi A. Annan

  4. Ban-Ki-Moon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. The Secretary-General serves as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations. After World War II, Trygve Lie served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945.