ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Name the following: 

The current ministers in charge of External Affairs.

Choose the correct answer: 

The Vice-President is the Chairperson of the _____________.

State whether the following is true or false:

French is one of the official languages of the UN.

Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:

Why did the UN impose economic sanctions against the South African government?

Answer the following question briefly:

The magnitude and scale of destruction during the Second World War created a great revulsion for war and a passionate yearning for peace. In this context the signing of the Atlantic Charter.

Answer the following question briefly:

The magnitude and scale of destruction during the Second World War created a great revulsion for war and a passionate yearning for peace. In this context the basic rights or the four freedoms guaranteed by the charter.

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The magnitude and scale of destruction during the Second World War created a great revulsion for war and a passionate yearning for peace. In this context the San Francisco Conference and establishment of the United Nations.

Answer the following question briefly:

With reference to the United Nations discuss: The UN flag.

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With reference to the United Nations discuss: Any four objectives of the UN outlined in the Preamble of the UN Charter

Answer the following question briefly:

With reference to the United Nations discuss: The obligations of all nations that follow from these objectives

Answer the following question briefly:

With reference to the organs of the UN, discuss:
Any four significant achievements of the UN.

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

Identify the building. Whose official residence is it now?

This building is the headquarters of an international organization that was established in October 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

Name the organization.

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

How is he or she elected?

This building is the headquarters of an international organization that was established in October 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

Where is the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) organization located?

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

What is his/her term of office?

This building is the headquarters of an international organization that was established in October 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

Mention four important objectives of the United Nations (UN).

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

Mention two powers held by this person with reference to the following:
Financial power

This building is the headquarters of an international organization that was established in October 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

Name three major organs of the United Nation (UN).

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

Mention two powers held by this person with reference to the following:
Judicial Power