Security Council

Q. Which of the following organs of the United Nations is known as the “Enforcement or Executive Wing”?

1. Security Council
2. Trusteeship Council
3. League of Nations
4. General Assembly

Q. Which among the following is not a function of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

1. Investigate disputes that threatens international peace
2. Elect the judges of International Court of Justice (ICJ)
3. Recommend admission of new members to the UN
4. Approve the budget of the UN

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

Q. Choose among the following the permanent members of the UN Security Council.

1. France
2. Switzerland
3. Russia
4. China

Q. In 1945, all but which of the following nations were named permanent members of The United Nations' newly-formed Security Council?

1. China
2. Germany
3. The United States
4. Great Britain
5. The Soviet Union

Q. The necessity to maintain International peace led to the establishment of the United Nations Organisation. With reference to the statement, answer the following:
Write any four functions of the General Assembly.

Q. In the Security Council, if any of the five permanent members cast a negative vote, the resolution or decision would not be approved.

1. True
2. False

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

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

Q. Which among the following is also known as the 'Security or Executive Wing' of the United Nations?

1. Security Council
2. Economic and Social Council
3. General Assembly
4. International Court of Justice

Q. What is the tenure of the temporary members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

1. Two years
2. Three years
3. Four years
4. Five years