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  • A. It reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small
  • B. It makes no explicit reference, but mentions that peace and security are linked with individual rights
  • C. The UN Charter says that human rights are universal and that all members must respect them fully or action will be taken by the Security Council
  • D. None of the options given are correct

Explanation: The UN Charter's preamble explicitly reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights, human dignity, and the equal rights of men and women and…

Correct answer: It reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small
  • A. The principal Organ of UNO
  • B. An ordinary of UNO
  • C. A check on the Security Council
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, consisting of all UN member states.

Correct answer: The principal Organ of UNO
  • A. USA
  • B. Canada
  • C. France
  • D. Australia

Explanation: The European Court of Human Rights is based in Strasbourg, France. It operates under the Council of Europe, not the European Union.

Correct answer: France
  • A. Mrs Vijay Lakshmi pandit
  • B. Trygve Lie
  • C. Kofi Annan
  • D. U. Thant

Explanation: Trygve Lie of Norway became the first UN Secretary-General in 1946 and served until 1952.

Correct answer: Trygve Lie
  • A. Specialized agency of the UN
  • B. Principal Organ of the UN
  • C. NGO for setting disputes between various States
  • D. None of theseExplore Global Grants

Explanation: The Security Council is one of the six principal organs established by the UN Charter.

Correct answer: Principal Organ of the UN
  • A. 10th September 2002
  • B. 11th September 2002
  • C. 12th September 2002
  • D. 13th September 2002

Explanation: Switzerland joined the United Nations on 10 September 2002 after its membership was approved in a national referendum.

Correct answer: 10th September 2002
  • A. October 24, 1945
  • B. September 25, 1945
  • C. September 30, 1945
  • D. September 10, 1945

Explanation: The UN Charter entered into force on 24 October 1945, the date commemorated annually as United Nations Day.

Correct answer: October 24, 1945
  • A. 1941
  • B. 1942
  • C. 1943
  • D. 1944

Explanation: The name United Nations was first used formally in the 1942 Declaration by United Nations, signed by the Allied powers during the Second…

Correct answer: 1942
  • A. USA
  • B. France
  • C. UK
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The United States participated in creating the League of Nations but never joined it because the US Senate rejected ratification of the…

Correct answer: USA
  • A. Elected by the Security council
  • B. elected by the General Assembly and the Security council
  • C. Appointed by Secretary General in consultation with the five permanent members of the Security Council
  • D. None of these

Explanation: ICJ judges are elected independently and concurrently by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council, with an absolute majority…

Correct answer: elected by the General Assembly and the Security council
  • A. 15th September 2002
  • B. 19th September 2002
  • C. 14th September 2002
  • D. 27th September 2002

Explanation: East Timor, officially Timor-Leste, was admitted to the United Nations on 27 September 2002, becoming its 191st member at that time.

Correct answer: 27th September 2002
  • A. 10th September 2006
  • B. 10th September 2006
  • C. 28th June 2006
  • D. 15th November 2006

Explanation: Montenegro was admitted to the United Nations on 28 June 2006 after becoming independent from its union with Serbia.

Correct answer: 28th June 2006
  • A. September 24
  • B. August 24
  • C. October 24
  • D. November 24

Explanation: United Nations Day is observed on 24 October, marking the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.

Correct answer: October 24
  • A. 30 September, 1947
  • B. 20 August, 1947
  • C. 31 December, 1948
  • D. 30 September, 1948

Explanation: Pakistan joined the United Nations on 30 September 1947, shortly after gaining independence.

Correct answer: 30 September, 1947
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6Standardized & Admissions Tests

Explanation: The UN Charter establishes six principal organs: the General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, ICJ and Secretariat.

Correct answer: 6Standardized & Admissions Tests

1156. The ICJ is:

  • A. Principal organ of the UNO
  • B. Specialized agency of the UNO
  • C. Independent body with its own charter
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The International Court of Justice is one of the six principal organs created by the UN Charter.

Correct answer: Principal organ of the UNO
  • A. Kosovo
  • B. East Timor
  • C. Montenegro
  • D. Switzerland

Explanation: Montenegro joined the United Nations on 28 June 2006 as its 192nd member, following its independence from Serbia and Montenegro.

Correct answer: Montenegro
  • A. New York
  • B. Paris
  • C. London
  • D. Geneva

Explanation: The UN’s principal headquarters is in New York City, although it also maintains major offices in Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi.

Correct answer: New York
  • A. Sudan
  • B. North Korea
  • C. Iran
  • D. Iraq

Explanation: The UN established the Oil-for-Food Programme in 1995 to allow Iraq to sell limited quantities of oil and purchase humanitarian goods…

Correct answer: Iraq
  • A. When Security Council admits it
  • B. When General Assembly admits it after recommendation Security Council
  • C. When Security Council admits it after the recommendation of the Secretary-General
  • D. None of these

Explanation: UN membership requires a Security Council recommendation followed by a decision of the General Assembly.

Correct answer: When General Assembly admits it after recommendation Security Council