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Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's five principles of peace are named as _________.

  1. Swadeshi

  2. New Deal

  3. Panchasheel

  4. Apartheid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The five principles of peace known as the Panchsheel Treaty Non-interference in others internal affairs and respect for each other's territorial unity, integrity, and sovereignty. Panchsheel is a set of principles to govern relations between states. The principles were emphasized by the Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru at Ministers conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

India is a country with unbounded faith in _________.

  1. War

  2. Peace

  3. Love

  4. Enmity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India is a country with unbounded faith in peace. India played a great role in setting many world disputes and thereby maintained peace and security. India has time and again declared her determination to pursue the path of peace and take effective action for the promotion of international peace, security, and cooperation.

The principle of 'Co-existence' was enunciated in the _______.

  1. U. N. Charter

  2. Declaration of the Panchsheel

  3. Declaration of Human Rights

  4. Preamble of the Constitution of India.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Panchsheel, or the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, were first formally enunciated in the Agreement on Trade and Intercourse between the Tibet region of China and India signed on April 29, 1954.

United Nations Charter was signed at the _____ meeting. 

  1. California

  2. San Francisco

  3. North Carolina

  4. Alabama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The UN charter was signed at the San Francisco conference held on 26 June 1945. It was the foundation treaty of UN and came into force on 24 October 1945. 

The Chief Administrative Officer of the United Nations is the _________.

  1. President of United Nations

  2. Vice-President of ECOSOC

  3. UN Secretary General

  4. Advisor of General Assembly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The UN Secretary General is the Chief Administrative Officer of the United Nations, headquartered in New York.

In 1985, the United Nations adopted the UN guidelines to ensure which of the following?

  1. consumer protection

  2. consumer exploitation

  3. consumer support

  4. consumer awareness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 1985, the United Nations adopted the UN guidelines to ensure Consumer Protection so that they have their sacred laws and their rights are taken good care.

Who first coined the name 'United Nations'?

  1. Winston Churchill

  2. Joseph Stalin

  3. Chiang-Kai-Shek

  4. F. D. Roosevelt


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The name 'United Nations', coined by US president Franklin D. Roosevelt was first used in a Declaration by the UN in 1942.

The United Nation Organisation differs from the League of Nations in the way that _________.

  1. The United Nations is an international body and the League of Nations was limited to Europe

  2. The United Nations works with the cooperation of all member countries while the League of Nations was under the control of the few

  3. The United Nations is not a part of an international treaty whereas League of Nations was

  4. The range of the United Nations is wider than that of the League of Nations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The United Nation Organization differs from the League of Nations in the way that United states is  not a part of International treaty but League of Nations was a part.

Name the global association of nations that makes laws and rules for countries?

  1. The Union of Nations

  2. The United Nations

  3. The League of Nations

  4. The Party of Nations

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Nations is an international association, aims at making laws and rules for countries, established in 1945, headquartered at New York.

Mussolini violated the rules of 'League of Nation' by his successful aggression against _________.

  1. Rhine

  2. Greece

  3. France

  4. Abyssinia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mussolini violated the rules of League of Nation by his successful aggression against France. League of Nation made it mandatory that no country can do aggression on another country.

Who was the main architect of League of Nations? 

  1. Joseph Stalin

  2. Winston churchill

  3. Woodrow Wilson

  4. Mustafa Kemal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main architect of the League of Nations was Woodrow Wilson. The  League of Nations was established on 10 January 1920, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Indian who signed UN Charter in 1945 was __________.

  1. Ramaswamy Mudalir

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On 26 June 1945, Sir Arcot Ramaswamy Mudaliar signed the UN Charter on behalf of India during the United Nations Conference on International Organization held in San Francisco, U.S.

Which of the following prompted the first use of UN military forces?

  1. Tension between the Soviet Union and the United States

  2. The nuclear arms race between the Soviet Union and the United States

  3. The North Korean invasion of South Korea

  4. The international agreement to put Nazi officials on trial for their crimes

  5. Anticommunist hysteria in the United States


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Korean War began when some 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People’s Army poured across the 38th parallel, the boundary between the Soviet-backed Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the north and the pro-Western Republic of Korea to the south. This invasion was the first military action of the Cold War.

The United Nations was formed during the World War II Era to do all the following EXCEPT _____________________________.

  1. Replace the largely ineffective League of Nations

  2. Engage in armed conflicts to assure victory to a deserving side.

  3. Maintain international peace and security

  4. Promote international cooperation among member nations.

  5. Promote and protect human rights.


Correct Option: A

Realisation among world leaders that another world war might lead to the possibility of destruction of the world and of the human______ and ________.

  1. Culture, Civilisation

  2. Religion, Urbanisation

  3. Relations, Population

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

League of Nations was formed after __________.

  1. First World War

  2. Second World War

  3. Third World War

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

World divided into two blocks after the second world war. Which of the following were these blocks?

  1. Allied Forces and Axis Powers

  2. Central Powers and Allied Powers

  3. USA and USSR

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: C

Both World War I and World War II were catastrophic events in human history. Approximately how many lives were lost in these wars?

  1. 100 Million

  2. 200 Million

  3. 300 Million

  4. 400 Million


Correct Option: A

Which among the following were not the reasons for the establishment of the United Nations?

  1. Divisions of the world into two blocks

  2. Destructive Weapons

  3. Both A and B

  4. None


Correct Option: D

Which among the following was the main reason for the establishment of the United Nations?

  1. Fear of First World War

  2. Fear of Second World War

  3. Fear of Third World War

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C

Why League of Nations was formed?

  1. To counter the terrorism

  2. To counter the global warming and climate change

  3. To prevent the another world war

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C

What were the ideologies of US and USSR respectively?

  1. Communism, Socialism

  2. Capitalism, Conservatism

  3. Egalitaranism, Capitalism

  4. Capitalism, Socialism


Correct Option: D

What were the main reasons for the establishment of the United Nations?

  1. Disastrous world wars

  2. Failure of League of nations

  3. Fear of third world war

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

When the United Nations formally came into existence?

  1. 24 November 1945

  2. 14 September 1948

  3. 24 October 1945

  4. 14 October 1948


Correct Option: C

"To be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations in the attainment of common ends". It is an UN objective.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is not an principle of United Nations?

  1. The UN members would refrain from the threat or use of force against any state.

  2. The UN should ensure that states which are not members of the United Nations act in accordance with UN principles.

  3. The United Nations shall not intervene in the domestic affairs of any state.

  4. None


Correct Option: D

The Member of United Nations should settle their ___________ disputes by peaceful means. It is one of the principles of United Nations.

  1. Domestic

  2. International

  3. Regional

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

The purpose of United Nations is defined in ________ of UN Charter.

  1. article 1

  2. article 10

  3. article 3

  4. article 5


Correct Option: A

Which of the following are the principles of the United Nations?

  1. To respect the sovereign equality of all its members.

  2. All members should fulfil in good faith the obligations assumed by them.

  3. All member should give the United Nations every assistance in any action it takes.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Identify the flag. Flag is light blue in colour and portrayed in white at its centre is the UN Emblem, a polar map of the world embraced by twin olive branches.

  1. WHO Flag

  2. WTO Flag

  3. UN Flag

  4. UNESCO Flag


Correct Option: C

How expenditure of the United Nations is met?

  1. Contributions made by US

  2. Contribution made by European Countries

  3. Contribution made by Member Countries

  4. Contributions made by World Bank


Correct Option: C

Which country was leading in capitalism and democracy?

  1. America

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beginning of cold war was thought provoking. It was a war between communism against capitalism and democracy. America was leading in capitalism and democracy.The world was divided in America and Russia and competition of power became extreme.

Mr Gorbachev became president of which country?

  1. America

  2. Germany

  3. Russia

  4. France


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mr Gorbachev became president of Russia and took lead and called off the cold war. Due to this good relationship established between America and Russia.Thus the cold war ended.

In which year the history of the world changed?

  1. 1989

  2. 1990

  3. 1947

  4. 1955


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unexpectedly the history of the world changed in the year of 1989. The wall of Berlin which divided East and West Germany was demolished and East and West Germany became one.Warsaw treaty and communist power of East Europe ended.

General Gamal Abdul Nasser was president for which country?

  1. America

  2. India

  3. Yugoslavakia

  4. Egypt


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Many of the countries unwillingly participated in the group of super powers because of the political and economical pressure. But Indias prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Yugoslavakia president Marshal Tito and Egypts president General Gamal Abdul Nasser dared not to mix in any group.These prime countries started Non Aligned movement.

Which country was leading in communism?

  1. Russia

  2. America

  3. France

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beginning of cold war was thought provoking. It was a war between communism against capitalism and democracy. Russia was leading in communism.The world was divided in America and Russia and competition of power became extreme.

How much income was spent on weapons and its research?

  1. 25%

  2. 50%

  3. 75%

  4. 100%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fear and terror was created by cold war in the world.it motivated the competition of weapons.Huge amount of money was spent on weapons.25% of income spent on weapons and its research.

Which country destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki by dropping nuclear bombs?

  1. America

  2. Russia

  3. France

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the second world war America destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki the cities of Japan by dropping nuclear bombs on them.Russia also proved its capacity by performing the nuclear test.Both the countries produced weapons on a large scale

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was prime minister for which country?

  1. America

  2. India

  3. Russia

  4. Egypt


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Many of the countries unwillingly participated in the group of super powers because of the political and economical pressure. But Indias prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Yugoslavakia president Marshal Tito and Egypts president General Gamal Abdul Nasser dared not to mix in any group.These prime countries started Non Aligned movement.

International understanding and co-operation was supported by which country?

  1. Independent India

  2. America

  3. Russia

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

International understanding and co-operation is supported by Independent India. It always supported this policy. In Non Aligned movement Pandit Jawaharlal Nehrus contribution was a remarkable one.

General Gamal Abdul Nasser was president for which country/

  1. America

  2. India

  3. Yugoslavakia

  4. Egypt


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Many of the countries unwillingly participated in the group of super powers because of the political and economical pressure. But Indias prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Yugoslavakia president Marshal Tito and Egypts president General Gamal Abdul Nasser dared not to mix in any group.These prime countries started Non Aligned movement.

Which of the following are the main reasons of failure of the League of Nations?

  1. The lack of faith in International Co-operation.

  2. Lack of coordination between principal nations

  3. Rejection of membership by America

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If we consider the basic reasons of the failure of the League of Nations, we find in it the selfish, strong and contrary to each other policies of the members nations and not in the basic idea of forming the League of Nations. Other than this:
The lack of faith in International co-operation.
Lack of coordination between principal nations.
Rejection of membership by America.

Which of the following are the main reasons of failure of the League of Nations?

  1. The lack of faith in International Co-operation.

  2. Lack of coordination between principal nations

  3. Rejection of membership by America

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If we consider the basic reasons of the failure of the League of Nations, we find in it the selfish, strong and contrary to each other policies of the members nations and not in the basic idea of forming the League of Nations. Other than this:
The lack of faith in International co-operation.
Lack of coordination between principal nations.
Rejection of membership by America.

Boundary demarcation disputes between which of the following countries were successfully settled by the League of Nations?

  1. Germany and Poland

  2. Greece and Bulgaria

  3. Japan and Korea

  4. Both (A) and (B)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary function of the League was to prevent the outbreak of war by setting international quarrels and solving the disputes between States which might result in a war between them. During the first ten years of its existence, the League had several achievements to its credit. It settled several international disputes between States and nations and thus prevented the outbreak of war between them. During its twenty years of existence, the League settled thirteen political disputes.

Why could USA not take membership of League of Nations?

  1. League did not agree to giving exclusive veto power to USA

  2. America was against Russia's membership in the League of Nations

  3. Democrats opposed it in the American Senate

  4. Republicans opposed it in the American Senate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Even though the League of Nations was much of the work of President Woodrow Wilson, United States never joined the League of Nations. This was because Republican Senators opposed the joining in the Senate.

Which territory was occupied by Italy against the terms of League of Nations?

  1. Manchuria

  2. Poland

  3. Abyssinia

  4. Spain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The league of Nation had two main aims. First, collective security, the members of the league will act together if one state attacked another. Second, to encourage international cooperation in the economic and social sector. Many challenges occurred during this period and in almost all cases League of Nation failed to deliver. Such as the invasion of Abyssinia by Italy in 1935: Only halfhearted sanctions were imposed that too were abandoned after few weeks.

Which of the territorial aggression of member countries could not be prevented by League of Nations?

  1. Japan's invasion of Manchuria

  2. Germany's attack on Austria

  3. Italy's occupation of Abyssinia

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The League of Nations aimed at preventing wars forever, maintaining world peace and promoting the feeling of security and co-operation amongst its members. It also shouldered the responsibility of implementing the Treaty of Versailles In order to attain these aims the League of Nations made attempts to prevent the race of armaments.

The following statements are about democracy in the contemporary world.
(a) Democracy expanded throughout the $20$th century.
(b) Democracy did not spread evenly throughout the world.
(c) All the member states of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) are democracies.
(d) All the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are democracies

  1. (a) and (b)

  2. (a), (b) and (c)

  3. (a), (b) and (d)

  4. (b), (c) and (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Democracy is rule by the people. They have the power to choose their leader. However we say that, Democracy expanded throughout the twentieth century and democracy did not spread evenly throughout the world.

What was the name of atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in Japan on 6 August 1945?

  1. Fat Man

  2. Little Boy

  3. Little Man

  4. Fat Boy


Correct Option: B

Which of the following events shows the failure of League of Nations?

  1. Invasion of Manchuria by Japan

  2. Invasion of Abyssinia by Italy

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C

The United Nations Flag was adopted on ____________.

  1. 24 October 1947

  2. 15 August 1947

  3. 20 October 1947

  4. 20 August 1947


Correct Option: C

Which of the following are the main aims and objectives of United Nations?

  1. To maintain international peace and security

  2. To develop friendly relations among nations

  3. To achieve international cooperation in solving various problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

What was the code name for atomic bomb project?

  1. Operation Torch

  2. Manhattan Project

  3. Liberty from Darkness Project

  4. Game Changer project


Correct Option: B

In which conference the UN charter was drafted?

  1. Berlin Conference

  2. Paris Conference

  3. Hague Conference

  4. San Francisco Conference


Correct Option: D

New members in UN are admitted by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council by a  ________  majority of votes.

  1. 1/3

  2. 1/2

  3. 3/4

  4. 2/3


Correct Option: D

Who first coined the name "United Nations"?

  1. Winston Churchill

  2. Franklin D. Roosevelt

  3. Nelson Mendela

  4. Harry S. Truman


Correct Option: B

Which Organization was formed on $24^{th}$ October 1945?

  1. NATO

  2. United Nations Organisation

  3. SEATO

  4. League of Nations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Nations Organisation is a multipurpose organization aims at international peace and security, established on 24 October 1945. It is headquartered in New York, U.S.

Who maintains peace and security among nations?

  1. The UN security council

  2. The InternationallVlonetary Fund

  3. The World Bank

  4. The United Nations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations established in 1945 gives the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is headquartered in New York, U.S.

Headquarters of League of Nations was established at which place?

  1. New York

  2. Berlin

  3. Geneva

  4. Paris


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Headquarters of League of Nations was established at Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland in 1920.

In which year the United Nations Peace Keeping Forces got Nobel Peace Prize?

  1. $1988$

  2. $1990$

  3. $1992$

  4. $1994$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

United Nations Peace Keeping Forces was awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988 for its efforts towards establishing a peaceful world.

Which of the territorial aggressions of member countries could not be prevented by League of Nations?

  1. Japan's invasion of Manchuria

  2. Germany's attack on Austria

  3. Italy's occupation of Abyssinia

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

League of Nations could not prevent the attacks of aggression by Germany, Japan, and Italy. It showed its weakness and became later one of the reasons for its failure.

Which country resigned the membership of League of Nations?

  1. Russia

  2. USA

  3. Japan

  4. All the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Japan resigned from the League of Nations Assembly in 1933 following the League's opposition to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.

'Panchsheel' was introduced by pandit Jawarharlal Nehru.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

True.

In 1954, Nehru signed with China the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, known in India as the Panchsheel, a set of principles to govern relations between the two states. 

UNICEF stands for _____________.

  1. United Nations Children's Fund

  2. United Nations Chit Fund

  3. United Nations Consumer Fund

  4. United Nations Composite Fund


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children's Fund. It is headquartered in New York City. UNICEF works to ensure safety and development to children in developing countries.

Which of the following UN agency is dedicated to worker's causes?

  1. ILO

  2. WTO

  3. UNESCO

  4. WHO


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Labour Organization.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency dealing with labour issues, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all. In 1969, the organization received the Nobel Peace Prize for improving peace among classes, pursuing decent work and justice for workers, and providing technical assistance to other developing nations. The ILO registers complaints against entities that are violating international rules; however, it does not impose sanctions on governments.

 Headquarter of World Health Organization is located in _____________.

  1. Geneva

  2. Arizona

  3. Washington

  4. California


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

World Health Organization or WHO is a public health-related body of UN, based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1948, it aims to improve the health of people around the globe and strive to eradicate all types of diseases from the world.

Human Development Index was formulated by _____________.

  1. UNCTAD

  2. UNDP

  3. ASEAN

  4. UBRD


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Human Development Index or HDI assesses the development of a country on the basis of human life-based parameters, such as lifespan, health conditions, education and literacy, the standard of living, etc. United Nations Development Program or UNDP prepares the HDI for the member nations of UN.

UNESCO stands for ____________.

  1. Union Nationals Educational, Scientific and Civilization Organization

  2. United Nations Energy, Science and Civilization Organization

  3. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

  4. United Nationals Educational, Scientific and Civilization Organization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

UNESCO is the acronym for United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation. It is a UN agency that works to promote peace and security through international collaboration between countries by education, scientific and cultural reforms. UNESCO is based in Paris.

Which of the following international agency provides information about new vaccinations?

  1. ILO

  2. IMF

  3. WHO

  4. WTO


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

World Health Organization.

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

UNICEF has its headquarters in __________.

  1. Geneva

  2. Washington DC

  3. New York

  4. London


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children's Fund. It is headquartered in New York City. UNICEF works to ensure safety and development of children in developing countries.

Barter system is a trade in which goods are exchanged without the use of ____________.

  1. Goods

  2. Water

  3. Money

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: C

MNCs have penetrated to the developing and under-developed countries as a result of globalisation.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MNCs have penetrated to the developing and under-developed countries as a result of globalization.

Which of the following UN organisation can be considered as UN's legislature?

  1. Security Council

  2. The Trusteeship Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. General Assembly


Correct Option: D

The organs of United Nations have their ________ organization and _______ functions.

  1. similar, distinct

  2. common, common

  3. separate, common

  4. separate, distinct


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is not a permanent member, of UN Security Council?

  1. China

  2. France

  3. Japan

  4. Russia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members: China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The other 10 are elected by the General Assembly on the basis of geographical representation for two-year terms. So Japan is not a permanent member of UN Security Council.

Which country is not included in the five permanent members of the security council of the United Nations ? 

  1. England

  2. France

  3. China

  4. India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Belgium, Dominician Republic, Indonesia, Germany and South Africa have begun to assume responsibility as non-permanent members of UN security council. India is not included in the list.

Option (D) is answer.

Which of the following is the judicial organ of the UNO ?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Secretariat

  4. International Court of Justice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s main judicial organ. Presiding over the ICJ, or “World Court”, are 15 judges, each from a different nation, elected by the General Assembly and Security Council. The Court settles legal disputes between nations only and not between individuals, in accordance with international law. If a country does not wish to take part in a proceeding it does not have to do so, unless required by special treaty provisions. Once a country accepts the Court's jurisdiction, it must comply with its decision.

Consider the following statements-
(a)  The UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries.
(b)  The World Bank gives loans to the individuals for the monetary help.
(c)  The UN secretary General is the chief administrative officer of UN.
(d)  The UN is only responsible for maintaining international law.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a), (b) and (c)

  2. (a) and (c)

  3. (b) and (d)

  4. (b), (c) and (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The World Bank gives loans to different countries for capital projects. The UN is not only responsible for maintaining international law but also responsible for keeping international peace and security. So only statements (a) and (c) are correct.

Which of the following is the legislative organ of the UNO ? 

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. Trusteeship Council


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations and includes all its Members. It may discuss any matter arising under the UN Charter and make recommendations to UN Members (except on disputes or situations which are being considered by the Security Council). In the Assembly, each nation, large or small, has one vote and important decisions are taken by a two-thirds majority vote.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched.

  1. ILO : London

  2. ICJ : Hague

  3. UNESCO : Washington

  4. WHO : Paris


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

ILO or International Labour Organization has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and strives to promote decent work standards for workers across the globe. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the main judicial body of the United Nations (UN) and has its court at the Peace Palace at the Hague in the Netherlands. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is based out of Paris and World Health Organization (WHO) has its headquarters in Geneva.

The country that is not a permanent member of the United Nation Organisation is?

  1. Russia

  2. Britain

  3. China

  4. India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Five permanent members of United Nation's Security Council are USA, Russia, Britain, France and China.

Which organisation was established after the First World War?

  1. League of Nations

  2. United Nations Organisation

  3. SAARC

  4. ASEAN


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After the First World War, the League of Nations was established to maintain peace in the world and to prevent wars. But it proved weak and failed to achieve its objectives. 

Which of the following is not a specialised agency of the U.N.O. ?

  1. International Labour Organisation

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. World Health Organisation

  4. World Hockey Federation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Specialised agencies are autonomous organisations working with the United Nations and each other through the coordinating machinery of the United Nations Economic and Social Council at the intergovernmental level. Following are the list of specialised agencies:

  1. Food and Agriculture Organization 
  2. International Civil Aviation Organization
  3. International Fund for Agricultural Development
  4. International Labour Organization
  5. International Maritime Organization
  6. International Monetary Fund
  7. The International Telecommunication Union
  8. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  9. United Nations Industrial Development Organization
  10. The Universal Postal Union
  11. World Bank Group
  12. World Health Organization

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