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What was the primary reason for the formation of the United Nations?

To provide humanitarian aid to rural areas
To advocate for environmental issues globally
To respond to the devastating effects of the Second World War (correct)
To promote economic development in India

In what year did India join the United Nations?

1945 (correct)
1960
1947
1950

What is the approximate number of United Nations agencies operating in India?

30
10
25 (correct)
50

What percentage of Indians lives in poverty?

1 in 5 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the ways diseases can spread in India?

Through contaminated water, poor sanitation, and lack of prevention education and healthcare access (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major environmental challenges facing India?

Challenging the country's diverse ecosystems and ability to sustain its population (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the United Nations' interventions in India?

To help India meet its challenging social issues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in India?

Prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in India?

Increasing crop yields for farmers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key area of focus for the World Health Organization (WHO) in India?

Disease prevention and vaccine distribution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in India?

Addressing environmental challenges such as climate change (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in India?

Reducing poverty through sustainable development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) in India?

Reducing urban poverty while maintaining a healthy environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in India?

Ensuring children, mothers, and pregnant women have proper nutrition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of the World Food Programme (WFP) in India?

Ensuring food resources are distributed efficiently (A) Signup and view all the answers

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