NCERT solutions for पोलिटिकल साइंस कॉनटेंपोरॅरी वर्ल्ड पॉलिटिक्स [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा १२ chapter 4 - International Organisations [Latest edition]

That’s what they say about the parliament too - a talking shop. Does it mean that we need talking shops?

Make a list of issues or problems (other than the ones mentioned in the text) that cannot be handled by any one country and require an international organisation.

Cold War or no Cold War, one reform is needed above all. Only democratic leaders should be allowed to represent their countries in the UN. How can they allow dictators to speak in the name of the people of their country?

Search for at least one news item about the activities of each of the UN agencies mentioned on this page.

STEPS

• Divide the class into six groups. Each group is to follow one of the six criteria (or more if there are more suggestions) listed here for permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
• Each group is to make its own list of the permanent members based on its given criterion (e.g. the group working on the 'population' criterion will find out the which are five most populous countries).
• Each group can make a presentation of their recommended list and reasons why their criterion should be accepted.

Ideas for the Teacher

• Allow the students to opt for the group whose criterion they themselves favour.
• Compare all the lists and see how many names are common and how often India features.
• Keep some time for an open ended discussion on which criterion should be adopted.

Find out about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan since 2003 has attracted empty promises by the International Community. How do you think the UN can intervene in situations like this? Would that require a change in its jurisdiction?

Do we want to oppose the bossism of the big five or do we want to join them and become another boss?

What happens if the UN invites someone to New York but the US does not issue a visa?

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the veto power:

Only the permanent members of the Security Council possess the veto power.

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the veto power:

It’s a kind of negative power.

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the veto power:

The Secretary General uses this power when not satisfied with any decision.

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the veto power:

One veto can stall a Security Council resolution.

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the way the UN functions:

All security and peace related issues are dealt within the Security Council.

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the way the UN functions:

Humanitarian policies are implemented by the main organs and specialised agencies spread across the globe.

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the way the UN functions:

Having consensus among five permanent members on security issues is vital for its implementation. 

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the way the UN functions:

The members of the General Assembly are automatically the members of all other principal organs and specialised agencies of the UN.

Which among the following would give more weightage to India’s proposal for permanent membership in the Security Council?

The UN agency concerned with the safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology is ______

WTO is serving as the successor to which of the following organisations. 

Fill in the blank:

The prime objective of the UN is __________________________ .

Fill in the blanks:

The highest functionary of the UN is called_________________ .

Fill in the blank:

The UN Security Council has _____ permanent and_____nonpermanent members.

______ is the present UN Secretary-General.

Match the principal organs and agencies of the UN with their functions:

What are the functions of Security Council? 

As a citizen of India, how would you support India’s candidature for the permanent membership of the Security Council? Justify your proposal. 

Critically evaluate the difficulties involved in implementing the suggested reforms to reconstruct the UN.

Though the UN has failed in preventing wars and related miseries, nations prefer its continuation. What makes the UN an indispensable organisation?

‘Reforming the UN means restructuring of the Security Council’. Do you agree with this statement? Give arguments for or against this position.