Explain with reasons whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The United Nations General Assembly is a platform to discuss global problems.

2. The status of all the member nations of the United Nations is not equal.

3. A resolution can be passed even if China exercises its veto power.

4. India has played a major role in the work of the United Nations.

1. True

UNGA discusses issues like environment, disarmament etc. The members take important decisions and come up with important policies of global concern.

2. False.

All nations of Un have same status. There is no discrimination based on geographical location or economy etc.

3. False.

For the resolution to be passed there must be assent of all the permanent members. Even if a single nation uses veto then it adds a negative vote and hinders the resolution from being passed.

4. True.

India has participated in bringing issues like decolonization, disarmament, racial segregation on the United Nations platform. India was the first country to raise the question of racism in the United Nations.