The Contemporary World-4(a)

Question 1

When did the United Nations Organi- sation officially come into existence ?

Answer 1

24th October, 1915.

Question 2

When and where was the UN Charter
signed?

Answer 2

It was signed on June 26, 1945 at San Francisco.

Question 3

Where are the headquarters of the UN located?

Answer 3

At New York, in the USA.

Question 4

Name the official languages of the United Nations.

Answer 4

Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and English

Question 5

Mention the colour and design of the UN flag.

Answer 5

The flag is light blue in colour and consists of UN emblem in white and in its centre is the polar map of the world embraced by twin olive branches

Question 6

When was the flag of the UN adopted?

Answer 6

On 20th October, 1947.

Question 7

Name the country that didn’t attend the UN Conference of International Organisation and yet is the original member of the United Nations.

Answer 7

Poland in netherland.

Question 8

How many countries signed the UN Charter on June 26, 1945 ?

Answer 8

Fifty

Question 9

Give any two principles contained in the Atlantic Charter

Answer 9

*One should have the right to frame one’s own constitution and system of government

*To promote cooperation among the nations in order to make economic progress and maintain peace and security in the world

Question 10

Mention any two objectives of the United Nations.
Or
State the most important reason for the formation of the UNO.

Answer 10

(i) To maintain peace and security in the world with the cooperation of all the nations

(ii)To safeguard human rights and provide justice to all

Question 11

Write any two principles of the United Nations

Answer 11

*The United Nations shall not intervene in the domestic i.e internal affairs of any state.
*The principle of the sovereign equality of all its members.

Question 12

Name the executive body of the UN.

Answer 12

Security Council.

Question 13

What is the main function of the UN Security Council?

Answer 13

To maintain international peace and security.

Question 14

Mention any one important peace keeping operation of the UNO.

Answer 14

Korea conflict.

Question 15

How are non-permanent members of the Security Council elected?

Answer 15

The ten non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by the General Assembly by two-thirds majority for a two year term.

Question 16

Name the five permanent members of the Security Council.

Answer 16

China, Russia, USA, Great Britain and France.

Question 17

Mention any two electoral functions of the Security Council.

Answer 17

(i)The Secretary General of the UN is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council

(ii) It may also participate in the election of the Judges of the International Court of Justice

Question 18

Give two main functions of the UN General Assembly.

Answer 18

*It considers and approves the budget of the United Nations.
*It appoints the Secretary-General upon the recommendation of the Security Council.

Question 19

Name the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

Answer 19

International Court of Justice.

Question 20

Where is the permanent session of the International Court of Justice held?

Or

Where is the permanent head-quarters of the International Court of Justice located?

Answer 20

The Hague (Holland)

Question 21

What is the term of office of the judges of International Court of Justice?

Answer 21

Nine years.

Question 22

How many judges are there in the international court of Justice?

Answer 22

15 judges.

Question 23

Veto Power is enjoyed by the five permanent members of the United Nations. What is this power?

Answer 23

A negative vote by a permanent member of a Security Council is called a veto power

Question 24

What is the advisory role of the International Court of Justice ?

Answer 24

It gives an advisory opinion in the legal matter to the Security Council and the General Assembly on their request.

Question 25

Who appoints the Secretary General of the UNO?

Answer 25

General Assembly.

Question 26

Who is the chief administrative officer of the UN?

Answer 26

The Secretary General.

Question 27

What is the main function of the Secretary General ?

Answer 27

He puts into practice the decisions taken br the organs of the UNO

Question 28

Name the official and working language
of the UNO.

Answer 28

French and English.

Question 29

Name any four organs of the UNO.

Answer 29

I) The General Assembly.

ii) The Security Council.

iii)The International Court of Justice.

iv) The Secretariat.

Question 30

Mention one way in which the General Assembly ensures International peace and security.

Answer 30

Under the Uniting for Peace’ resolution adopted by the General Assembly in 1950, the assembly is empowered to take action if the Security Council because of lack of unanimity of its permanent members, fails to exercise its primary responsibility for the maintenance of International peace and security

Question 31

A decision on an important matter is to be taken by the Security Council. One of the permanent members is absent and all other have voted in favour of the decision. Can the decision be implemented?

Answer 31

Yes, the decision will be implemented because bence from voting by a permanent member does not amount to a negative vote.

Question 32

Name the nations which made the announcement called the London
Declaration.

Answer 32

Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

Question 33

Who enunciated the principles which came to be known as the Atlantic Charter?

Answer 33

The British Prime Minister Mr. Winston Churchill and the US President Mr D. Roosevelt

Question 34

By whom was the name United Nations devised?

Answer 34

By the President of the USA.
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 35

How are the judges of the International Court of Justice appointed?

Answer 35

The Judge of the International Court of Justice are elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council voting independently.