UN History and Organs

What is the UN ?

• I don't know

• UNO is a bad organization and it makes countries fight against each other a lot .

• UNO is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations

• Both b and c

Which organization was there before the UN and when was it formed ?

• The organization before the UN was UNICEF and was formed in 1867

• The organization before the UN was WHO and was formed in 1977

• There was no organization before the UN

• The organization before the UN was the League of Nations and it was formed in 1919 .

The League of Nations failed to prevent the second World War

• Maybe

• True

• Never

• The League of Nations did prevent the second world war

Where are the headquarters of the UN?

• The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City .

• The UN is headquartered at London

• The UN is headquartered at India

• None of the above

On 24th October 1945, 51

countries, founding members signed the UN Charter in San Francisco, USA to form the United Nations Organisation

• False

• True

How many countries are members of the UN today ?

• 90

• 247

• 193

• 3820

How many organs were there before and how many are there now ?

• 7

• 6

• 25

• 5

What is an organ ?

• An organ is a type of brain muscle and is present in only space .

• There is no such thing as an organ

• A monster from Greek mythology is known as an organ and it means violence

• The individualized institutions through which the UN conducts its activities are called organs of the UN.

What is the meanings of the organs - International Court of Justice, Secretariat and General Assembly

• International Court of Justice settles the international disputes . It advises on the UN on international law and legal matters . Its headquarters are in Hague - Netherlands

• Secretariat carries out the day to day work of the UN . It is headed by the Secretary General .It looks after programs and policies laid down by other organs of the UN .

• The General Assembly is the main organ of the UN . It largely directs the work of the UN . It has representatives from all member states .

It is responsible for international peace and security.It has 15 members.5 of them;Russia,China,France,UK,USA are permanent members.10 are elected for a 2 year term.Which organ is this ?

• Trusteeship Council

• Security Council

• Economic and Social Council

• Both a and c