1. Choose the right option and rewrite the sentence.
(1) This country is not a permanent member of United Nations Security Council –
(a) America (b) Russia (c) Germany (d) China
Ans. Germany
(2) This international organization conducts workshops in India on remedial measures to tackle the problem of malnutrition among children –
(a) UNICEF (b) UNESCO (c) Trusteeship Council (d) Redcross
Ans. UNICEF
(3) The number of members of the United Nations –
(a) 190 (b) 193 (c) 198 (d) 199
Ans. 193
2. Explain with reasons whether the following statements are true or false.
(1) The United Nations General Assembly is a platform to discuss global problems.
Ans. True.
Reason:
(1) Every year the General Assembly meets in its session. During the session, the General Assembly discusses important issues like environment, disarmament, etc. (2) The significance of the General Assembly lies in it being a platform for representatives of member nations to come together and discuss and make policy decisions on issues of global importance.
(2) The status of all the member nations of the United Nations is not equal.
Ans. False.
(1) The status of all the member nations of the United Nations is equal. (2) The position and status of all the countries, whether they are rich or poor, big or small, is the same. (3) There is no discrimination among nations based on geographical size, economic or military power.
(3) A resolution can be passed even if China exercises its veto power.
Ans. False.
(1) China is one of the five permanent members of the UN and the permanent members have veto power. (2) If even one of the five permanent members uses it’s veto i.e. gives a negative vote, the decision cannot be taken.
(4) India has played a major role in the work of the United Nations.
Ans. True.
(1) India had participated in the different Conferences that were held before the establishment of the United Nations. (2) India has participated in bringing issues like decolonisation, disarmament, racial segregation on the United Nations platform. (3) In 1946, India was the first country to raise the question of racism in the United Nations. (4) India has always sent her troops to participate in the United Nations peacekeeping forces.
3. Explain the following concepts.
(1) Veto
Ans.
(1) Veto refers to a negative vote. (2) America, Russia, England, France and China are permanent members of the Security Council. They have the veto power. (3) For any decision to be taken, the assent of all five permanent members and four non-permanent members is necessary. (4) If even one of the five permanent member uses his veto i.e. gives a negative vote, the decision cannot be taken.
(2) UNICEF
Ans.
(1) UNICEF is an affiliated organisation of the United Nations. (2) It works towards making nutritious food and health care available to children. (3) Several workshops were organised in India to find out measures to overcome malnutrition among babies and children.
4. Answer the following questions in brief.
(1) Write the reasons for the establishment of the United Nations.
Ans.
(1) After the First World War life and property were destroyed on a large scale. As a result, the League of Nations was established after the First World War to maintain peace in the world. (2) But It did not succeed in preventing the Second World War. (3) After the use of the nuclear weapons in the Second World War, the idea took root that such destructive wars should be stopped and that it is the collective responsibility of all nations to do so. (4) Hence, The United Nations was established after the Second World War to instill this understanding among all nations and to maintain world peace.
(2) What is the role of the Peacekeeping Forces of the United Nations.
Ans.
(1) The peacekeeping activity of the United Nations involves creating appropriate circumstances favourable for bringing about permanent peace in strife-torn areas. (2) The peacekeeping forces help these areas to progress towards peace. (3) In conflict ridden areas, security is provided and at the same time, help is extended for establishing peace. (4) The United Nations takes up peacekeeping as one of the tasks for safeguarding and fostering peace in the world.
(3) Write the objectives of the United Nations.
Ans. Following are the objectives of the United Nations:
(1) The United Nations takes up all necessary measures for establishing international peace. (2) To establish friendly relations among nations. (3) To enhance international security by solving international disputes. (4) To safeguard and foster human rights and freedom. (5) Along with these, the United Nations also aim at enhancing economic cooperation at the international level.
5. Do as directed.
(1) Complete the following chart giving information about the organs of the United Nations.
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https://myelitetutors.blogspot.com/2021/01/do-as-directed-complete-following-chart.html
(2) Show the chronology of the establishment of the United Nations.
Ans.
https://myelitetutors.blogspot.com/2021/01/show-chronology-of-establishment-of.html
(3) Complete the following tree diagram about the United Nations.
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https://myelitetutors.blogspot.com/2021/01/do-as-directed-complete-following-tree.html