The History of United Nations and Its Objectives

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. 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. Discuss the objectives of the United Nations Organisation.

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

1. True
2. False

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. The League of Nations was formed in January ____.

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

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

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