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is to contribute towards global peace and security.
1. The purpose of
2. The headquarters of UNICEF is located in
3. Representatives of over
4. The ILO was formed as a part of the Treaty of
5. FAO was founded in 1945 on the initiative of
states adopted the constitution of WHO in 1946.
countries.
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Mark Questions
Question 1 : State the most important reason for the formation of the UNO.
Answer : The main reason for the formation of the UNO is to maintain world peace and to secure the world from another war.
Question 2 : Where is the permanent headquarter of the International Court of Justice located?
Answer : The headquarter of the International Court of Justice is located at the Hague in Netherlands.
Question 3 : State one way in which the UNICEF raises funds.
Answer : UNICEF raises funds from selling greeting cards and through various fund raising campaigns.
Question 4 : What it meant by the term ‘Veto Power’ which is enjoyed by the permanent members of the UN?
Answer : It is a negative vote with reference to any matter. No matter can be referred or passed, if any member uses the veto power.
Question 5 : When did the United Nations officially come into existence?
Answer : On 24th October, 1945, the United Nations formally came into existence.
Question 6 : Give one of the functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Answer : The General Assembly elects the judges of the International Court of Justice along with the Security Council.
Question 7 : WHO is a specialized UN agency devoted to a specific cause. What is this cause?
Answer : World Health Organisation is an agency working towards achieving the highest level of health for all the people.
Question 8 : Give the expanded form of UNESCO.
Answer : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
Question 9 : Name the principal judicial organ of the UN.
Answer : International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of