The History of United Nations and Its Objectives

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Q. After the end of the WWII, representatives of 50 nations met in San Francisco to form the United Nations (UN) on .

1. 24 October, 1945
2. 30 September, 1945
3. 15 June, 1945

Q. Who was the President of the USA while issuing a joint declaration called the Atlantic Charter in 1941, along with the then Prime Minister of England, Winston Churchill?

1. Herbert Hover
2. Franklin D. Roosevelt
3. John F. Kennedy
4. Lyndon B. Johnson

Q. Discuss the objectives of the United Nations Organisation.

Q. The League of Nations was formed in January ____.

1. 1915
2. 1920
3. 1925
4. 1930

Q. 'X' is an organisation that was established by 51 countries after the end of WWII. Its main mandate lies in maintaining world peace and security. Which among the following statements do you think might be true about 'X'?

1. 'X' consists of 155 member countries at present.
2. 'X' was established in 1945.
3. All of the world's major countries are a part of 'X'.
4. As of 2020, Antonio Guterres is the Secretary General of 'X'.

Q. In which year was the "Declaration by United Nations" signed?

1. 1939
2. 1941
3. 1942
4. 1945

Q. The League of Nations comprised of all the major powers of the world.

1. True
2. False

Q. How many members does the United Nations have today?

1. 191
2. 192
3. 193
4. 194

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding the objective and the outlook of the UN?

1. Members of the UN get preferential treatment with respect to their size, geography, economy, and population.
2. The United Nation’s major objective is to maintain peace and security worldwide.
3. The UN promotes friendly relations among the countries and resolves any international dispute by peaceful means.
4. The UN is an international organisation with 198 UN Member States.

Q. Winston Churchill and were the signatories of the 'Atlantic Charter' in 1941.

1. Joseph Stalin
2. Franklin D Roosevelt
3. Adolf Hitler
4. Benito Mussolini

Q. Consider the following statements and choose the right option.

Statement A- On 1 Jan 1942, 54 countries signed the “Declaration by United Nations”.

Statement B- On 1 Jan 1942, 26 countries signed the “Declaration by United Nations”.

Reason (1)- The “Declaration by United Nations” pledged to fight against the Axis powers.

Reason (2)- The “Declaration by United Nations” pledged to fight against the Allied powers.

1. Statement B & Reason (1)
2. Statement A & Reason (1)
3. Statement B & Reason (2)
4. Statement A & Reason (2)

Q. Read the following statements about universality of human rights and select the option that is true.

Assertion: The aftermath of the war led to the formation of United Nations (UN) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Reason: The horrors witnessed during WWII led to a universal consensus on the minimum standards of living for all human beings.

1. Both the assertion and the reason are correct.
2. The assertion is incorrect but the reason is correct.
3. The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.
4. Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.

Q. Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
Which country became the 193rd member of UN, recently?

1. South Sudan
2. Montenegro
3. Serbia
4. Tuvalu

Q. To settle international disputes and maintain peace after WWI, the League of Nations was formed in .

1. 1925
2. 1919
3. 1920

Q. The year 1919 seems be filled with sorrow. The First World War has brought enormous destruction entwined with a deeper problem of hate. Countries affected by the war are beginning to realise the need for an organisation that would ensure and maintain peace. Which of the following organisations would you be witnessing in 1920 promising to serve world peace?

1. The World Peace Council
2. The League of Nations
3. The United Nations
4. The Organisation for World Peace

Q. How many countries signed the “Declaration by United Nations” on 1 January, 1942, pledging themselves to fight against the Axis Powers?

1. 30
2. 25
3. 26
4. 20

Q. Winston Churchill and were the signatories of the 'Atlantic Charter' in 1941.

Q. As a traveller, which city should you visit to get a glimpse of the headquarters of the United Nations?

1. Philadelphia
2. San Francisco
3. Boston
4. New York