Solution-Class 9-Political Science-Chapter-4-The United Nations(UN)-Maharashtra Board

(c) Germany

(a) UNICEF

(b) 193

Statement is True.

Reasons : The General Assembly is comprised of all member countries. In the General Assembly sessions, which take place every year from September to December, they meet to discuss important issues and make policy decisions on global issues.

Statement is False.

Reasons :

• All member nations have equal standing in the General Assembly.
• All countries, rich or poor, large or small, are in the same position.
• Every member state has the right to participate in debate and vote on General Assembly resolutions.

Statement is False.

Reasons :

• China is a permanent member of the Security Council, with the veto power.
• Any decision requires the approval of all five permanent members and four non-permanent members.
• When China exercises its veto, i.e. casts a negative vote, no decision can be made.

Statement is True.

Reasons :

• Prior to the establishment of the United Nations, India participated in various conferences.
• India has actively participated in United Nations discussions on decolonization and disarmament.
• India was the first country to raise the issue of racism at the United Nations in 1946.
• India has led the discussion on the problems of developing and underdeveloped countries.
• India has always participated in United Nations peacekeeping operations.
• India has made significant efforts to resolve international conflicts peacefully.

• The five permanent members of the Security Council have been granted veto power.
• It means that if a permanent member exercises his or her veto power, the Security Council cannot act.
• According to the procedure, the Security Council can make a decision with the approval of all five permanent members and four non-permanent members.

• The United Nations Children's Fund, or UNICEF, is a United Nations-affiliated organisation.
• It works to ensure that children have access to nutritious food and health care.
• Several workshops were held in India to identify solutions to infant and child malnutrition.

• The League of Nations that was established after the First World War did not succeed in preventing the second world war.
• However, after the use of the nuclear weapon; in the Second World War and destruction caused by it, the idea that such destructive wars should be stopped took roots.
• It was felt that it was the collective responsibility of all nations to preserve peace.

• The United Nations' peacekeeping mission consists of creating favourable conditions for the establishment of permanent peace in conflict-torn areas.
• The peacekeeping forces assist these areas in moving toward peace.
• Security is provided in conflict-affected areas while assistance is extended to restore peace.
• Peacekeeping is one of the tasks assigned to the United Nations in order to protect and foster global peace.

The objectives of the United Nations are as follows :

• To take all necessary measures for establishing international peace.
• To establish friendly relations among the nations.
• To enhance international security by solving international disputes.
• To safeguard and foster human rights and freedom.
• (5)To enhance economic cooperation at the international level.

(i) 1941-Atlantic Charter

(ii) 1944 -Discussions on the formation of the United Nations

(iii) 1945 – (i) Charter of the United Nations was drafted at San Francisco. (ii) Establishment of the United Nations