The United Nations
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Q. Which of the following statements are true regarding the United Nations?
- It was formed in 1941.
- It initially had 51 members.
- 25 countries signed the Declaration of the United Nations.
- It has its headquarters in New York.
Q. Which of the following statements are true regarding the League of Nations?
- It was formed in February 1920.
- It failed due to limited powers and members.
- It successfully avoided another World War.
- It got disbanded in 1946
Q. The United Nations headquarters is located in .
- Geneva
- Hague
- Nairobi
- New York
Q. Write in brief the functions of the following organs of the UN:
(a) General Assembly
(b) International Court
(c) Economic and Social Council.
(a) General Assembly
(b) International Court
(c) Economic and Social Council.
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.
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.
- Statement A & Reason (2)
- Statement A & Reason (1)
- Statement B & Reason (2)
- Statement B & Reason (1)
Q. Identify the US President involved in the Atlantic Charter along with Sir Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of England.
- Herbert Hoover
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- John F. Kennedy
- Harry S. Truman
Q. Which of the following is/are not an objective of the UN?
- Mutual trust among nations
- Priority based on national superiority
- Improving faith in human rights
- International peace and security
Q. The first Secretary General of the United Nations was _____________.
- Mrs. Vijai Lakshmi Pandit
- Trygve Lie
- Dag Hammarskjold
- U. Thant
Q. With which of the following multilateral institutions do you think does the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) coordinate?
- World Bank
- International Labour Organisation
- World Health Organisation
- International Monetary Fund
Q. The United Nations headquarters is located in .
- New York
- Hague
- Nairobi
- Geneva
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?
- The World Peace Council
- The United Nations
- The League of Nations
- The Organisation for World Peace
Q. As of 2020, how many countries are a part of the United Nations?
- 191
- 192
- 193
- 194
Q. What are the functions of the Economic and Social Committee of the UNO?
Q. Which of the following countries is not the member of General Assembly of the U.N.O. ?
- Myanmar
- Afghanistan
- Taiwan
- People's Republic of China
Q. Who among the following issued the joint declaration of the Atlantic Charter?
- Franklin D Roosevelt
- George Washington
- Sir Winston Churchill
- Abraham Lincoln
Q. The headquarteres of the United Nations Security Council is located in which city?
- Abuja
- Geneva
- Hague
- New York
Q. The ECOSOC is mainly concerned with the management of the UN's social, economic, cultural and humanitarian activities.
- True
- False
Q. UN Secretary-General heads which principal organ of the United Nations Organisation?
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- The Secretariat
- Economic and Social Council
Q. Where did the 50 nations from Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa attend an important conference held for the formation of the United Nations?
- San Fransisco
- Berlin
- New York
- Delhi
Q. What kind of activities would you presume are coordinated by ECOSOC?