The General Assembly, Security Council , and the Economic and Social Council

Q. How many countries are members of the United Nations?

1. 202
2. 193
3. 156
4. 217

Q. Select the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

1. United Kingdom
2. Japan
3. Russia
4. USA
5. China
6. India
7. France
8. Italy

Q. Match the following organs of the United Nations (UN) with the number of member countries thereof.

1. ECOSOC
2. Security Council
3. General Assembly

Q. Which of the following is not an objective of the Economic and Social Council?

1. Reducing poverty
2. Promote human rights
3. Improving health
4. Promoting disarmament

Q. With which of the following multilateral institutions do you think does the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) coordinate?

1. World Bank
2. International Labour Organisation
3. World Health Organisation
4. International Monetary Fund

Q. This international organisation is considered to be the guardian of international peace and security. It has five permanent members. It is vested with the powers to impose economic sanctions and authorise military actions. Despite its wide ranging powers, it has failed to address the issues of civil unrest, arms control, and terrorism. Moreover, the lack of global representation in the institution has decreased its efficacy in resolving international conflicts. Identify the organisation.

1. United Nations Security Council
2. General Assembly
3. European Union
4. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation