WTO is serving as the successor to which of the following organisations

(a) General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs

(b) General Arrangement on Trade and Tariffs

(c) World Health Organisation

(d) UN Development Programme

Which among the following would give more weightage to India’s proposal for permanent membership in the Security Council?

(a) Nuclear capability

(b) It has been a member of the UN since its inception

(c) It is located in Asia

(d) India’s growing economic power and stable political system

The UN agency concerned with the safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology is:

(a) The UN Committee on Disarmament

(b) International Atomic Energy Agency

(c) UN International Safeguard Committee

(d) None of the above

Fill in the blanks.

(a) The prime objective of the UN is _______________

(b) The highest functionary of the UN is called____________

(c) The UN Security Council has _____ permanent and _____non permanent members.

(d) ___________ is the present UN Secretary-General.

Match the principal organs and agencies of the UN with their functions:

1. Economic and Social Council

2. International Court of Justice

3. International Atomic Energy Agency

4. Security Council

5. UN High Commission for Refugees

6. World Trade Organisation

7. International Monetary Fund

8. General Assembly

9. World Health Organisation

10. Secretariat

A. Oversees the global financial system

B. Preservation of international peace and security

C. Looks into the economic and social welfare of the member countries

D. Safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology

E. Resolves disputes between and among member countries

F. Provides shelter and medical help during emergencies

G. Debates and discusses global issues

H. Administration and coordination of UN affairs

I. Providing good health for all

J. Facilitates free trade among member countries