THE UNITED NATIONS
TEST YOURSELF
1. The United Nations was founded after …
(b) World War I
2. The name United Nations was first used by …
(b) US President Franklin D Roosevelt
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. The League of Nations was formed after.
(a) World War I
2. The UN Charter was signed on …
(d) 26th January 1945
3. What did the people learn after World War I?
(a)futility of war
(b)wars brings about loss of lives and suffering
(c)disputes should be settled peacefully to avoid wars
(d) all of these
B. Fill in the blanks
1. The UN Charter was signed by (50) member countries.
2. The UN General Assembly is like a (world parliament).
3. The UN Security Council has (5) permanent members.
4. (Trusteeship Council) is not functional anymore. It was formed to look after
11 regions that were not independent.
5. The (Secretary-General) is the head of the UN Secretariat.
C. Write the full forms
1. ICJ – International Court of Justice
2. UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
3. UNICEF – United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
4. WHO – World Health Organization
5. FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization
6. UN– United Nations
D. Name of the following
1. Headquarter of UNESCO – Paris, France.
2. Headquarter of WHO – Geneva, Switzerland.
3. Headquarter of ICJ (International Court of Justice) – The Hague,
Netherlands.
E. Write a short note on the following.
1. The UN Secretariat – administrative organ that carries out the day-to-day
work of the UN, headed by the Secretary-General.
2. The International Court of Justice – principal judicial organ that settles
legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions.
[Link] (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) is a UN
agency focused on promoting children’s rights, providing humanitarian aid, and
supporting development programs for children and mothers worldwide. It works
in areas like health, education, nutrition, and emergency relief.
[Link] – promotes international collaboration in education, science,
culture, and communication.
F. Answer the following questions.
Q1. Name the main bodies of the UN.
Ans. Main bodies of the UN – General Assembly, Security Council, Economic
and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and
Secretariat.
Q2. What are the aims and objectives of the UN?
Ans. Aims & objectives of the UN
– to maintain international peace & security, develop friendly relations among
nations
- achieve international cooperation in solving economic, social, cultural, or
humanitarian problems, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.
Q3. What is the role of the Economic and Social Council?
Ans. 1. Closes the gap between rich and poor countries.
2. Provides direct funds to needy countries.
3. Encourages rich nations to assist poor ones.
4. Aims to improve health and education conditions.
5. Works to control population issues in various countries.
Role of the Economic and Social Council – coordinates economic, social, and
related work of the UN and its specialised agencies; promotes higher living
standards, full employment, and economic & social progress.
Q4. What do you know about WHO?
Ans. 1. WHO provides healthcare facilities on an international level and runs
global campaigns against diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and AIDS.
2. WHO focuses on spreading awareness to prevent diseases that kill millions.
3. WHO encourages community healthcare and equips health workers with
expert equipment and new drugs.
4. WHO is aided by its headquarters in Geneva and expert advice on health
matters.