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Legal Framework for Peacekeeping

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What is the primary legal basis for peacekeeping operations?

  1. The United Nations Charter

  2. The Geneva Conventions

  3. The Hague Conventions

  4. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Charter, specifically Chapter VI and Chapter VII, provides the legal basis for peacekeeping operations.

Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for authorizing peacekeeping operations?

  1. The General Assembly

  2. The Security Council

  3. The Economic and Social Council

  4. The International Court of Justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Security Council is the organ of the United Nations responsible for authorizing peacekeeping operations.

What are the three main types of peacekeeping operations?

  1. Observer missions, preventive deployments, and peace enforcement operations

  2. Peacekeeping missions, peacebuilding missions, and post-conflict missions

  3. Peacekeeping missions, peace enforcement missions, and peacemaking missions

  4. Peacekeeping missions, preventive deployments, and peacemaking missions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The three main types of peacekeeping operations are peacekeeping missions, peace enforcement missions, and peacemaking missions.

What is the primary role of peacekeeping forces?

  1. To enforce peace agreements

  2. To protect civilians

  3. To provide humanitarian assistance

  4. To promote economic development


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary role of peacekeeping forces is to protect civilians.

What are the principles of peacekeeping operations?

  1. Consent of the parties, impartiality, and non-use of force

  2. Consent of the parties, impartiality, and the use of force when necessary

  3. Consent of the parties, impartiality, and the use of force only in self-defense

  4. Consent of the parties, impartiality, and the use of force only with the authorization of the Security Council


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principles of peacekeeping operations are consent of the parties, impartiality, and non-use of force.

What is the legal status of peacekeeping forces?

  1. They are subject to the laws of the host country

  2. They are subject to the laws of their own country

  3. They are subject to international law

  4. They are not subject to any laws


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Peacekeeping forces are subject to international law.

What are the main challenges facing peacekeeping operations?

  1. Lack of funding, lack of political will, and lack of cooperation from the parties to the conflict

  2. Lack of funding, lack of training, and lack of equipment

  3. Lack of funding, lack of personnel, and lack of logistical support

  4. Lack of funding, lack of mandate, and lack of exit strategy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main challenges facing peacekeeping operations are lack of funding, lack of political will, and lack of cooperation from the parties to the conflict.

What is the future of peacekeeping operations?

  1. They will become more robust and more effective

  2. They will become less robust and less effective

  3. They will be replaced by other forms of peace operations

  4. They will be abolished


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The future of peacekeeping operations is uncertain, but there is a growing consensus that they need to become more robust and more effective.

Which country has contributed the most troops to peacekeeping operations?

  1. India

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Pakistan

  4. Ethiopia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has contributed the most troops to peacekeeping operations.

What is the largest peacekeeping operation currently underway?

  1. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

  2. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

  3. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)

  4. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is the largest peacekeeping operation currently underway.

What is the most recent peacekeeping operation to be established?

  1. The United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)

  2. The United Nations Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)

  3. The United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)

  4. The United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is the most recent peacekeeping operation to be established.

What is the most successful peacekeeping operation in history?

  1. The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC)

  2. The United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)

  3. The United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)

  4. The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) is considered to be the most successful peacekeeping operation in history.

What is the most controversial peacekeeping operation in history?

  1. The United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM)

  2. The United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR)

  3. The United Nations Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR)

  4. The United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM) is considered to be the most controversial peacekeeping operation in history.

What are the lessons learned from peacekeeping operations?

  1. The importance of consent of the parties, impartiality, and non-use of force

  2. The importance of clear mandates, adequate resources, and strong political support

  3. The importance of exit strategies, post-conflict peacebuilding, and sustainable development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lessons learned from peacekeeping operations include the importance of consent of the parties, impartiality, and non-use of force; the importance of clear mandates, adequate resources, and strong political support; and the importance of exit strategies, post-conflict peacebuilding, and sustainable development.

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