History & Civics
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the establishment of the United Nations?
- Disastrous World Wars
- Division of the World into Three Blocs
- Stockpiling of Destructive weapons
- Fear of the Third World War
Answer
Division of the World into Three Blocs
Reason — After the Second World War the world was divided into two power blocs—one led by the USA and the other by the erstwhile USSR. Therefore, "Division of the World into Three Blocs" was not a reason for the establishment of the United Nations.
Related Questions
Which of the following was NOT a purpose of the United Nations?
- To develop friendly relations among nations
- To achieve national cooperation in solving problems
- To maintain international peace and security
- To be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations
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.
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