Question 1

Q1: Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the veto power. a. Only the permanent members of the Security Council possess the...

Accepted Answer

a. Correct. The text explicitly states that the veto power is held by the five permanent members of the Security Council (the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China). b. Correct. The veto is described as a "negative vote." It is the power to block a resolution from passing, rat...

Question 2

Q2: Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the way the UN functions. a. All security and peace related issues are dealt with...

Accepted Answer

a. Correct. The text states that issues of war, peace, and differences between member states are discussed in the Security Council (as well as the General Assembly). The Security Council has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. b. Correct. The chapter mentions...

Question 3

Q3: Which among the following would give more weightage to India's proposal for permanent membership in the Security Council? a. Nuclear capability b. It...

Accepted Answer

d. India's growing economic power and stable political system. According to the chapter, India's claim to a permanent seat is justified by several factors. The text highlights that "The country's economic emergence on the world stage is another factor that perhaps justifies India's claim to a perman...

Question 4

Q4: The UN agency concerned with the safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology is: a. The UN Committee on Disarmament b. International Atomic Energy A...

Accepted Answer

b. International Atomic Energy Agency The chapter provides a specific description of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It states that the IAEA "seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes." It also mentions that IAEA teams inspect nuc...

Question 5

Q5: WTO is serving as the successor to which of the following organisations a. General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs b. General Arrangement on Trade and...

Accepted Answer

a. General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs The text explicitly states this in the section describing the World Trade Organisation (WTO). It says, "This organisation was set up in 1995 as the successor to the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) created after the Second World War."

Question 6

Q6: Fill in the blanks. a. The prime objective of the UN is ______ b. The highest functionary of the UN is called ______ c. The UN Security Council has __...

Accepted Answer

a. The prime objective of the UN is to prevent international conflict and to facilitate cooperation among states. b. The highest functionary of the UN is called the Secretary-General. c. The UN Security Council has five permanent and ten non-permanent members. d. António Guterres is the present UN S...

Question 7

Q7: Match the principal organs and agencies of the UN with their functions: 1. Economic and Social Council 2. International Court of Justice 3. Internatio...

Accepted Answer

The functions for each organ and agency, based on the chapter content, are as follows: 1.  Economic and Social Council - Deals with social and economic issues and facilitates cooperation among states on these matters. 2.  International Court of Justice - Settles legal disputes between states (Princi...

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