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Question
Which one of the following is not a principal organ of the United Nations?
Options
Security Council
World Bank
International Court of Justice
General Assembly
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Solution
World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank is not one of the main UN agencies. It is a global financial organization that offers grants and loans to nations for development initiatives. It functions independently under the World Bank Group, although having close ties to the UN.
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| 2. International Court of Justice | (b) Preservation of international peace and security. |
| 3. International Atomic Energy Agency | (c) Looks into the economic and social welfare of the member countries. |
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| 9. World Health Organisation | (i) Providing good health for all. |
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