International Organizations Quiz

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What is the primary function of the General Assembly according to the text?

To pass the annual budget of the United Nations Council
To coordinate the economic and social policies of the United Nations
To choose the United Nations Secretary General and the judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in consultation with the Security Council
To elect the non-permanent members of the Security Council (correct)

What is the main objective of the Economic and Social Council according to the text?

To pass the annual budget of the United Nations Council
To call international conferences on global problems
To elect the United Nations Secretary General and the judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
To coordinate the economic and social policies of the United Nations (correct)

How are the members of the Economic and Social Council selected according to the text?

They are selected by the General Assembly and the Security Council (correct)
They are selected by the Security Council
They are selected by the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
They are selected by the members of the Economic and Social Council

What is one of the key functions of the United Nations Secretary General according to the text?

To call international conferences on global problems like climate change, human rights, disarmament, etc. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the International Court of Justice located according to the text?

The Hague, Netherlands (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the International Court of Justice according to the text?

To initiate discussions at the global level on issues like poverty, unemployment, economic and social inequality and suggest policies to tackle these problems (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the official languages of the United Nations?

German (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many permanent members are there in the Security Council of the United Nations?

5 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following agencies is NOT mentioned in the text as one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations?

World Trade Organization (WTO) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the General Assembly of the United Nations?

It serves as a platform for representatives of member nations to discuss and make policy decisions on issues of global importance. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are decisions made in the General Assembly of the United Nations?

By a majority vote of all member nations (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where are the headquarters of the United Nations located?

New York, United States (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of India's peacekeeping efforts as mentioned in the text?

Creating favorable conditions for permanent peace (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is pivotal in conducting workshops in India to address the issue of malnutrition among children?

UNICEF (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do peacekeeping forces play in conflict-ridden areas according to the text?

Ensure security and help progress towards peace (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which country is mentioned as not being a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

America (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of United Nations Peacekeeping activities according to the text?

Create conditions for lasting peace in conflict areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important goals mentioned in the text?

Reduce infant mortality rate (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the United Nations aim to settle international conflicts based on the text?

By appointing an arbitrator to solve disputes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common threat to human security mentioned in the text?

Terrorism (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has India made considerable progress with in achieving the millennium development goals according to the text?

UNICEF and UNESCO (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of cooperation does the United Nations aim to increase based on the text?

Cooperation in fighting diseases like AIDS and malaria (D) Signup and view all the answers

What actions does the United Nations take to restore normalcy in strife-torn areas according to the text?

Creating awareness about human rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the developed nations regarding the undeveloped territories after World War II?

To assist in the economic development and eventual independence of the territories (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization works towards providing nutritious food and healthcare to children worldwide?

UNICEF (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Millennium Development Goals adopted by the United Nations member nations in 2000?

To set targets for reducing poverty, hunger, and improving access to education and healthcare (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Trusteeship Council's work?

Overseeing the development and eventual independence of trust territories (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization within the United Nations promotes international cooperation in the fields of education, science, and culture?

UNESCO (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the current status of the Trusteeship Council?

The Trusteeship Council has been dissolved due to the completion of its mandate (A) Signup and view all the answers