UN Organs — Set 1
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Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
Correct Answer: A. Security Council
The Security Council is the primary organ tasked with ensuring global peace. It consists of fifteen members, including five permanent ones with veto power. It can authorize military action and impose international sanctions.
Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice located?
Correct Answer: D. The Hague, Netherlands
The International Court of Justice is the only principal UN organ not located in New York. It is situated at the Peace Palace in The Hague. It settles legal disputes submitted by states and gives advisory opinions.
How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
Correct Answer: A. Five
The five permanent members are China, France, Russia, the UK, and the USA. These members are often referred to as the 'P5' group. They hold the power to veto any substantive resolution passed by the council.
Which UN organ serves as the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative body?
Correct Answer: A. General Assembly
The General Assembly includes all 193 member states of the United Nations. Each member state has exactly one vote regardless of its size or wealth. It meets annually for a regular session from September to December.
What is the term of office for the UN Secretary-General?
Correct Answer: D. Five years
The Secretary-General is appointed for a renewable five-year term. The appointment is made by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. This role is described as the world's most impossible job.
Which UN organ suspended its operations in 1994 following the independence of Palau?
Correct Answer: A. Trusteeship Council
The Trusteeship Council was established to supervise the administration of trust territories. It fulfilled its mandate when the last trust territory achieved self-governance. It now meets only as and when required by the UN.
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has how many members elected by the General Assembly?
Correct Answer: D. 54 members
ECOSOC consists of 54 members elected for staggered three-year terms. It coordinates the economic and social work of the UN and its specialized agencies. It serves as the central forum for discussing international economic issues.
Who is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations?
Correct Answer: A. Secretary-General
The Secretary-General leads the Secretariat and acts as the spokesperson for the UN. They symbolize the organization's ideals and speak for the interests of the world's peoples. The Secretariat carries out the day-to-day work of the UN.
What is the total number of judges in the International Court of Justice?
Correct Answer: D. Fifteen
The ICJ is composed of fifteen judges elected to nine-year terms. They are elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council. No two judges may be nationals of the same country.
Which language is NOT an official language of the United Nations?
Correct Answer: A. German
The correct answer is 'German'. The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. These languages are used for all formal meetings and official documents. Working languages for the Secretariat are specifically English and French.