Morning Star solutions for Total History and Civics [English] Class 10 ICSE chapter 13 - United Nations [Latest edition]

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the establishment of the United Nations?

Which of the following was NOT a purpose of the United Nations?

Which of the following is NOT part of the new objectives set by the UN?

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the United Nations?

Which of the following statements are true about the UN?

P: The main purpose is to maintain international peace at all costs.

Q: The UN aims to develop friendly relations among nations.

R: All the organs of the UN are located at Paris.

S: The expenditure of the UN is met by contributions from member States.

Name the main body of the UN.

Which Principal organ is the executive body of the UN?

Which of the following describes the flag of the UN?

Which of the following is NOT a part of Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The United Nations Organisation (UNO) was established on October 24, 1945.

(II) The bitter experience of two World Wars within a span of 25 years made the world leaders realise the need for having an organisation to maintain peace in the world.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The League of Nations and the United Nations were established to prevent wars and to maintain peace in the world.

(II) Both the League of Nations and the United Nations were formed after the First World War.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I): Disarm, decolonise and develop are the three objectives of the UN.

(II): The Security Council’s primary responsibility is the maintenance of international peace and security.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) Human Rights are the basic freedoms that should be enjoyed by every human being.

(II) Much of the UN’s work is based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the UN.

(II) The General Assembly elects the non-permanent members of the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The Security Council’s five permanent members have the veto power.

(II) If a permanent member abstains from voting, it does not amount to a veto.

Read the excerpt given below and answer the questions that follow:

With reference to the above headline in the Daily Mail dated June, 1945, which incident is being referred to and what was its final outcome?

Why did world leaders decide to set up a world organisation to maintain peace?

When was the term ‘United Nations’ used for the first time?

Where was the UN established?

Mention any two main aims of the United Nations.

Which day is celebrated as the UN Day every year?

Where the headquarter of United Nations located?

Who can become the member of U. N. O.?

Who appoints the Secretary General of the United Nations?

Who is the present Secretary-General of the UN?

Name the principal organs of the United Nations.

What can the General Assembly do if the Security Council fails to act in a case where there appears to be a threat to peace?

Name the five permanent members of the security council.

Where is the permanent headquarters of the International Court of Justice located?

What is the importance of the International Court of Justice?

The United Nations, its specialised agencies and staff have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 12 times. These include Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold (1961) and Kofi Annan (2001). With reference to the functioning of the United Nations, briefly answer the following:

1. State the objectives of the UN.
2. Mention the principles of the UN for its members.
3. State any four functions of the UN.

With reference to the General Assembly, explain the following:

1. Composition of the General Assembly.
2. Its role in the promotion of international cooperation.
3. Any four of its functions.

The Security Council is the most important and effective organ of the UN. In this context describe.

1. Composition of the Security Council.
2. Veto power.
3. Four of its functions.

With reference to the International Court of Justice, explain the following:

1. Its Composition.
2. Its Compulsory Jurisdiction.
3. Its Advisory Jurisdiction.

With reference to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, answer the following questions:

1. Why was it necessary to bring about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
2. What is the importance of Articles 1 and 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
3. Give three reasons for the importance of Human Rights today.

Study the given picture and answer the questions:

1. Identify the organisation associated with the emblem. Mention any three principles of this organisation.
2. Where is the headquarters of this organisation located? Which is the main deliberative organ of this organisation? State any three of its functions.
3. Name the principal judicial organ of this organisation and explain its composition.

Study the picture and answer the following questions:

1. What does the picture depict? How is it a violation of Human Rights?
2. Give three examples of Human Rights violation which children are subjected to.
3. What role does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights play in protecting Human Rights?

Do you think the UN has justified the role for which it was established in 1945, considering the recent wars between Ukraine and Russia and Iran and Israel? Give reasons to support your answer.

Do you think that in the changed global scenario, the Security Council should add more permanent members? Give reasons to support your answer.