world organisations section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

weden was admitted into the United Nations Organization in 1946; Switzerland in 2002; and both Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey in 1945.

The United States recognizes 195 countries, 193 of which are part of the United Nations. The two countries that are not UN members are Vatican City (Holy See) and Palestine. Both are considered non-member states of the United Nations, allow them to participate as permanent observers of the General Assembly, and are provided access to UN documents.

Permanent observers of the United Nations often join the United Nations eventually as full members. This happens when member states recognize their independence and their governments and economies are stable enough to support the initiatives set forth by the UN.

Answer: (c)

At the U.N.’s founding in 1946, the five permanent members of the Security Council were the French Fourth Republic, the Republic of China, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the Soviet Union.

Under Article 27 of the UN Charter, Security Council decisions on all substantive matters require the affirmative votes of nine members. A negative vote or veto, also known as the rule of “great power unanimity”, by a permanent member prevents the adoption of a proposal.

Answer: (a)

India was among the 17 founding fathers who took part in the 1944 Bretton Woods conference which conceived the idea of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) – commonly known as the “World Bank”.

The Bank’s New Delhi office, established in 1957, is the oldest continuously functioning World Bank country office. India, together with 184 other countries, owns the World Bank which is a cooperative of member nations.

All member countries are represented on the Bank’s Board, which holds the ultimate decision making power at the Bank.

Answer: (b)

Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the second oldest international organization worldwide. The organization fulfils an advisory, mediating and liaison role, and provides technical assistance where needed.

It sets the rules for international mail exchanges and makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail, parcel and financial services volumes and improves the quality of service for customers.

Answer: (b)

As per the United Nations Charter, the organization and its members, in pursuit of the Purposes stated in Article 1, shall act in accordance with seven principles. The charter was signed in San Francisco, US, on 26 June 1945. It entered into force on 24 October 1945.

Answer: (d)

There are 5 veto-wielding permanent members in the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States— based on the great powers that were the victors of World War II.