United Nations NDA Questions

United Nations MCQ Questions

13.
The UN Charter also identifies international cooperation in solving global problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character, and promoting respect for:
A.
Only the interests of Security Council members
B.
Human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion
C.
Only the interests of powerful nations
D.
Only trade agreements
ANSWER :
B. Human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion
14.
One of the core principles underlying the functioning of the United Nations, as stated in the Charter, is that the Organisation is based on the:
A.
Total abolition of national sovereignty
B.
Exclusive rule by the founding members
C.
Sovereign equality of all its member states
D.
Superiority of the most powerful nations over all others
ANSWER :
C. Sovereign equality of all its member states
15.
The UN Charter obliges all member states to settle their international disputes by:
A.
Peaceful means, in a manner that does not endanger international peace, security and justice
B.
Complete withdrawal from diplomatic relations
C.
Force and military confrontation
D.
Unilateral economic sanctions only
ANSWER :
A. Peaceful means, in a manner that does not endanger international peace, security and justice
16.
Under the UN Charter, member states are generally required to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, except in cases of:
A.
Trade negotiations
B.
Self-defence or actions specifically authorised by the Security Council
C.
Religious disagreements
D.
Any dispute whatsoever, regardless of circumstances
ANSWER :
B. Self-defence or actions specifically authorised by the Security Council
17.
According to Article 2(7) of the UN Charter, the United Nations is generally not authorised to intervene in matters that are essentially within the:
A.
Jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice exclusively
B.
Jurisdiction of the Security Council alone
C.
Jurisdiction of regional organisations only
D.
Domestic jurisdiction of any state, subject to certain exceptions such as enforcement action
ANSWER :
D. Domestic jurisdiction of any state, subject to certain exceptions such as enforcement action
18.
The United Nations Charter establishes how many principal organs to carry out the functions of the Organisation?
A.
Six
B.
Eight
C.
Four
D.
Five
ANSWER :
A. Six