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Historical Development of International Organizations

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Which international organization was established in 1919 as a result of the Paris Peace Conference?

  1. League of Nations

  2. United Nations

  3. International Court of Justice

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The League of Nations was established in 1919 as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended World War I.

What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?

  1. To prevent war

  2. To promote international cooperation

  3. To resolve international disputes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The League of Nations had three primary goals: to prevent war, to promote international cooperation, and to resolve international disputes.

Which international organization was established in 1945 to replace the League of Nations?

  1. League of Nations

  2. United Nations

  3. International Court of Justice

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Nations was established in 1945 to replace the League of Nations.

What are the six principal organs of the United Nations?

  1. General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat

  2. General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Monetary Fund, World Bank

  3. General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, World Health Organization, United Nations Children's Fund

  4. General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Labour Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The six principal organs of the United Nations are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.

What is the role of the General Assembly in the United Nations?

  1. To discuss and make recommendations on international issues

  2. To maintain international peace and security

  3. To promote economic and social development

  4. To protect human rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations. Its role is to discuss and make recommendations on international issues.

What is the role of the Security Council in the United Nations?

  1. To discuss and make recommendations on international issues

  2. To maintain international peace and security

  3. To promote economic and social development

  4. To protect human rights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Security Council is the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

What is the role of the Economic and Social Council in the United Nations?

  1. To discuss and make recommendations on international issues

  2. To maintain international peace and security

  3. To promote economic and social development

  4. To protect human rights


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Economic and Social Council is the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for promoting economic and social development.

What is the role of the Trusteeship Council in the United Nations?

  1. To discuss and make recommendations on international issues

  2. To maintain international peace and security

  3. To promote economic and social development

  4. To protect human rights


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Trusteeship Council was the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for overseeing the administration of trust territories.

What is the role of the International Court of Justice in the United Nations?

  1. To discuss and make recommendations on international issues

  2. To maintain international peace and security

  3. To promote economic and social development

  4. To settle disputes between states


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Its role is to settle disputes between states.

What is the role of the Secretariat in the United Nations?

  1. To discuss and make recommendations on international issues

  2. To maintain international peace and security

  3. To promote economic and social development

  4. To provide administrative support to the other organs of the United Nations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Secretariat is the principal administrative organ of the United Nations. Its role is to provide administrative support to the other organs of the United Nations.

Which international organization was established in 1944 to promote international monetary cooperation?

  1. International Monetary Fund

  2. World Bank

  3. International Labour Organization

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund was established in 1944 to promote international monetary cooperation.

Which international organization was established in 1944 to promote international financial cooperation?

  1. International Monetary Fund

  2. World Bank

  3. International Labour Organization

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The World Bank was established in 1944 to promote international financial cooperation.

Which international organization was established in 1919 to promote international labor standards?

  1. International Monetary Fund

  2. World Bank

  3. International Labour Organization

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Labour Organization was established in 1919 to promote international labor standards.

Which international organization was established in 1945 to promote international food and agriculture cooperation?

  1. International Monetary Fund

  2. World Bank

  3. International Labour Organization

  4. Food and Agriculture Organization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Food and Agriculture Organization was established in 1945 to promote international food and agriculture cooperation.

Which international organization was established in 1948 to promote international health cooperation?

  1. World Health Organization

  2. United Nations Children's Fund

  3. United Nations Development Programme

  4. United Nations Environment Programme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Health Organization was established in 1948 to promote international health cooperation.

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