Solution of Chapter 6. International Organisations (Contemporary World Politics Book)

Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the veto power.

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

b. It’s a kind of negative power.

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

d. One veto can stall a Security Council resolution.

Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the way the UN functions.

(a) All security and peace related issues are dealt with in the Security Council.

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

(c) Having consensus among the five permanent members on security issues is vital for its implementation.

(d) 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?

(a) Nuclear capability

(b) It has been a member of the UN since its inception

(c) It is located in Asia

(d) India’s growing economic power and stable political system

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

(a) The UN Committee on Disarmament

(b) International Atomic Energy Agency

(c) UN International Safeguard Committee

(d) None of the above

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

(a) General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs

(b) General Arrangement on Trade and Tariffs

(c) World Health Organisation

(d) UN Development Programme

Fill in the blanks.

(a) The prime objective of the UN is _______________

(b) The highest functionary of the UN is called____________

(c) The UN Security Council has _____ permanent and _____non permanent members.

(d) ___________ is the present UN Secretary-General.

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

1. Economic and Social Council

2. International Court of Justice

3. International Atomic Energy Agency

4. Security Council

5. UN High Commission for Refugees

6. World Trade Organisation

7. International Monetary Fund

8. General Assembly

9. World Health Organisation

10. Secretariat

A. Oversees the global financial system

B. Preservation of international peace and security

C. Looks into the economic and social welfare of the member countries

D. Safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology

E. Resolves disputes between and among member countries

F. Provides shelter and medical help during emergencies

G. Debates and discusses global issues

H. Administration and coordination of UN affairs

I. Providing good health for all

J. Facilitates free trade among member countries

What are the functions of the 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.