UN Organs — Set 6

Correct Answer: B. Security Council

• **Security Council** = This UN organ has the power to impose economic sanctions on a country. • **15 members** — the Council comprises five permanent members and ten non-permanent members who authorize such measures. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: General Assembly: This body makes recommendations but cannot impose binding sanctions; Secretariat: This organ performs administrative duties; ICJ: This court settles legal disputes between states.

Correct Answer: B. Olive branches

• **Olive branches** = The official flag of the United Nations features this symbol representing peace. • **Two branches** — these frame a map of the world on the flag, symbolizing global peace. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dove: Although a common symbol of peace, it is not on the UN flag; White flag: This is a universal symbol of truce or surrender; Lotus: This flower is a symbol in many cultures but not for the UN flag.

Correct Answer: C. Both Security Council and General Assembly

• **Both Security Council and General Assembly** = These two UN organs are responsible for admitting new members to the United Nations. • **Two-thirds majority** — this is required in the General Assembly for admission, after a recommendation by the Security Council. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Security Council only: The General Assembly's approval is also necessary; General Assembly only: The Security Council's recommendation is a prerequisite; Secretariat: This organ handles administration, not membership admission.

Correct Answer: A. One

• **One** = Each member state has this many votes in the General Assembly. • **193 member states** — all of these have an equal vote in the General Assembly, adhering to the principle of 'one nation, one vote'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Based on population: Voting is not proportional to population; Based on wealth: Voting is not proportional to wealth; Based on size: Voting is not proportional to geographical size.

Correct Answer: C. Economic and Social Council

• **Economic and Social Council** = This UN organ provides a platform for NGOs to consult with the UN. • **4,000+ organizations** — ECOSOC grants 'Consultative Status' to thousands of NGOs worldwide, allowing their participation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Security Council: This body focuses on peace and security, not NGO consultation; General Assembly: While NGOs may observe, ECOSOC is the primary formal entry point for consultation; ICJ: This court settles legal disputes, not NGO engagement.

Correct Answer: B. Permanent Court of International Justice

• **Permanent Court of International Justice** = The International Court of Justice is the successor to this previous court. • **1945** — the ICJ was established in this year to replace its predecessor, which operated under the League of Nations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nuremberg Trials: These were ad hoc military tribunals for war crimes, not a standing international court; European Court of Human Rights: This court is a regional body for human rights, not a global court for states; League of Nations Court: This term is a general description, but 'Permanent Court of International Justice' is the specific name.

Correct Answer: B. Secretariat

• **Secretariat** = This UN organ is responsible for the protection and management of the UN's staff and buildings. • **Tens of thousands of staff** — the Secretariat employs UN staff globally, managing their welfare and facilities worldwide. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Security Council: This body focuses on peace and security; ECOSOC: This body coordinates economic and social work; Trusteeship Council: This body is currently inactive.

Correct Answer: B. Security Council

• **Security Council** = The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of this body. • **Five permanent members** — these members hold veto power, significantly influencing the recommendation for the Secretary-General. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: International Court of Justice: This body settles legal disputes; Economic and Social Council: This body coordinates economic and social work; World Bank: This is a specialized agency, not a principal UN organ involved in this appointment.

Correct Answer: A. Sustainable development

• **Sustainable development** = This is a major goal of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). • **2030 Agenda** — ECOSOC plays a key role in implementing this agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on global well-being. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Starting wars: The UN's primary goal is to prevent wars; Arresting dictators: While supporting justice, this is not ECOSOC's direct primary goal; Creating a global army: The UN has peacekeeping forces, but a global army is not a goal.

Correct Answer: B. League of Nations

• **League of Nations** = The United Nations was established to replace this failed international organization. • **1945** — the UN was established in this year, designed to be a more robust and effective successor to prevent future global conflicts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Warsaw Pact: This was a Cold War-era military alliance of communist states; North Atlantic Treaty Organization: This is a post-WWII military alliance of Western countries; European Union: This is a modern economic and political union of European states.