History & Civics
Which of the following statements are true about the UN?
P. The main purpose is to maintain international peace at all costs.
Q. The UN aims to develop friendly relations among nations.
R. All the organs of the UN are located at Paris.
S. The expenditure of the UN is met by contributions from member States.
- P and Q
- Q and R
- R and S
- Q and S
Answer
Q and S
Reason — The UN aims to develop friendly relations among nations (Q), and its expenditure is met by contributions from member States (S). Statement P is incorrect as the UN seeks to maintain peace through collective measures and peaceful means, not at all costs. Statement R is incorrect as all the organs of the UN are based in New York, USA, except the International Court of Justice which is located at The Hague in Netherlands.
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the new objectives set by the UN?
- Disarmament
- Decolonisation
- Disintegration
- Development
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the United Nations?
- To respect the sovereign equality of all its members
- All members should settle their international disputes by peaceful means
- The UN shall intervene in the domestic (internal) affairs of the state
- Members should give the UN every assistance in any action it takes.
Name the main body of the UN.
- The General Assembly
- The Trusteeship Council
- The International Court of Justice
- The Security Council
Which Principal organ is the executive body of the UN?
- The General Assembly
- The Trusteeship Council
- The International Court of Justice
- The Security Council