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

Q. How many members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have the power to veto the decisions of the organisation?

1. Three
2. Four
3. Five
4. Six

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. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Each member of the UN Economic and Social Council or the ECOSOC has to serve for a duration of ____ years.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 1
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 2
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 3
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 4

Q. Which among the following organs of the UN has the responsibility of promoting and respecting the human rights of people from all over the world?

1. Trusteeship Council
2. Secretariat
3. Economic and Social Council
4. Security Council

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The UN Security Council needs ____ votes in favour among its 15 members in order to make a decision.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 8
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 9
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 10
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 11

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Complete the following statement:
Non permanent members are elected by the ____ for a period of two years.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> General Assembly
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Security Council
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Economic and Social Council
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Secretariat

Q. Which of the following are permanent members of the UN Security Council?

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> France
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Germany
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> India
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> United Kingdom

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. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Identify the current number of members in the UN Economic and Social Council or the ECOSOC.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 5
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 18
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 27
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 54

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> India
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> China
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Russia
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> France

Q. Which of the following U.N.O. Organs is chiefly responsible for maintaining world peace?

1. The International Court of Justice at the Hague
2. The UNESCO
3. The Security Council
4. The Geneal Assembly

Q. The spread of Communism was stopped by NATO primarily in ____________.

1. Asia
2. South America
3. Africa
4. Europe
5. The Middle East