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Questions Related to political science

MNCs have penetrated to the developing and under-developed countries as a result of globalisation.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MNCs have penetrated to the developing and under-developed countries as a result of globalization.

Which of the following UN organisation can be considered as UN's legislature?

  1. Security Council

  2. The Trusteeship Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. General Assembly


Correct Option: D

The organs of United Nations have their ________ organization and _______ functions.

  1. similar, distinct

  2. common, common

  3. separate, common

  4. separate, distinct


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is not a permanent member, of UN Security Council?

  1. China

  2. France

  3. Japan

  4. Russia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members: China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The other 10 are elected by the General Assembly on the basis of geographical representation for two-year terms. So Japan is not a permanent member of UN Security Council.

Which country is not included in the five permanent members of the security council of the United Nations ? 

  1. England

  2. France

  3. China

  4. India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Belgium, Dominician Republic, Indonesia, Germany and South Africa have begun to assume responsibility as non-permanent members of UN security council. India is not included in the list.

Option (D) is answer.

Which of the following is the judicial organ of the UNO ?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Secretariat

  4. International Court of Justice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s main judicial organ. Presiding over the ICJ, or “World Court”, are 15 judges, each from a different nation, elected by the General Assembly and Security Council. The Court settles legal disputes between nations only and not between individuals, in accordance with international law. If a country does not wish to take part in a proceeding it does not have to do so, unless required by special treaty provisions. Once a country accepts the Court's jurisdiction, it must comply with its decision.

Consider the following statements-
(a)  The UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries.
(b)  The World Bank gives loans to the individuals for the monetary help.
(c)  The UN secretary General is the chief administrative officer of UN.
(d)  The UN is only responsible for maintaining international law.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a), (b) and (c)

  2. (a) and (c)

  3. (b) and (d)

  4. (b), (c) and (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The World Bank gives loans to different countries for capital projects. The UN is not only responsible for maintaining international law but also responsible for keeping international peace and security. So only statements (a) and (c) are correct.

Which of the following is the legislative organ of the UNO ? 

  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Economic and Social Council

  4. Trusteeship Council


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations and includes all its Members. It may discuss any matter arising under the UN Charter and make recommendations to UN Members (except on disputes or situations which are being considered by the Security Council). In the Assembly, each nation, large or small, has one vote and important decisions are taken by a two-thirds majority vote.

The main reasons for growing unemployment is____.

  1. massive computerization

  2. rapid population growth

  3. illiteracy

  4. defective education policy


Correct Option: B