Ch – 13 The United Nations
Word meanings
Devastation - destruction
Dismantled - take apart
Escalate - to cause something
Eradication - removal
Charter - a document that defines the rights and responsibilities of an organization
Judicial - related to court and justice
Famine - extremes scarcity of food
True/False
1. False
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True
Fill ups
1. New York, USA
2. 193
3. WHO
4. 51, 24Oct1945
5. Security council and ICJ
Question Answers
1. The UN was established after the destruction caused by the Second World War. Its primary purpose was
to promote international peace, security, and friendly relations among the nations.
2. The primary function of the UN General Assembly is to serve as a meeting place for member states to
discuss, debate, and make decisions on international issues. Each member nation has one vote to accept
or deny the decision taken here.
3. Anganwadis are important in India as these centres train mothers in child care and also look after the
small children of poor parents.
4. UNESCO focuses on improving education all over the world. UNESCO fellowships help students to go and
study in different countries and gain new knowledge.
5. The five permanent members of the security council are - USA, UK, China, France and Russia.
Extra questions.
Q1. How did the formation of United Nations take place?
• The formation of the UN took place after World War II to prevent future conflicts.
• It was officially established on 24th Oct 1945, when 51 countries signed the UN charter at the San Francisco,
California.
• The idea was based on promoting peace, security, and international cooperation replacing the failed
League of Nations.
Q2. What are the major purposes of the United Nations?
Ans2. {Book pg no 105, write any 3 points}
Q3. What is the Security Council responsible for?
Ans 3. {Book pg no. 106}
Q4. What is the main function of International court of Justice (ICJ) ?
• ICJ is the chief judicial organ of the UN. It is situated in Hauge, Netherlands.
• It solves the disputes among the member nations and addresses complaints from them in case of violation
of international law.
• It has 15 judges elected for a term of 9 years.
Q5. What are the key responsibilities of Economic and Social Council?
• It works towards the removal of poverty, illiteracy, sickness etc. from the world.
• It also looks at the issues related to human rights, environment and trade.
• It has 54 members elected by GA for a period of 3 years.
Q6. Who is Secretary-General of the UN?
Ans6. Secretary-General is the head of Secretariat. He is assisted by the UN staff. The Secretary General is
elected by GA for a term of 5 years.
Q7. Write a short note on the following :-
1. UNICEF
2. WHO
3. FAO
4. UNESCO
Ans7.
1) The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) help mothers and children
affected by war. It works towards the rights, education and health of children through its centres all
over the world.
2) The World Health Organization (WHO) works to promote the health of every human being and keep
the world safe from diseases. It sends its team of doctors to help in the time of crisis.
3) The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) promote improved farming methods and provide food
security for all. It distributes food to the countries where there is scarcity of food.
4) {Same as answer 4 of Q/A}
Q8. Mention the achievements of the UN.
• The UN has been successful in resolving disputes between member nations in several cases.
• It has been involved in peacekeeping operations in Iran, Iraq, Congo etc.
• UN peacekeeping operations were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988.
Q9. What role does India play in the UN?
• India has been actively participating in the activities and programs of the UN
• India's armed forces have been a part of UN peacekeeping forces.
• Smt. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the 8th president of GA.
• Indian experts have worked for various UN agencies.
