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The organ of UN which supervises and coordinates the activities of the specialised agencies is ______________.

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General Assembly
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Security Council
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Economic and Social Council
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International Court of Justice
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Solution

The correct option is C Economic and Social Council

The Economic and Social Council is the central body for coordinating the economic and social work of the United Nations and the UN family of organizations. It has 54 member nations elected from all regions. As much as 70 per cent of the work of the UN system is devoted to promoting higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development. The Council recommends and directs activities aimed at promoting economic growth of developing countries, supporting human rights and fostering world cooperation to fight poverty and under-development.


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