India and the U.N. - 2 Class 5 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

(i) Which year did India become a member of the United Nations?

(a) 1950
(b) 1945
(c) 1965
(d) 1971

(ii) The headquarters of the United Nations is situated in:
(a) New York City
(b) Geneva
(c) London
(d) Paris

(iii) How many main organs does the United Nations have?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 7

(iv) The United Nations was established after which major event?
(a) World War I
(b) Cold War
(c) World War II
(d) The Great Depression

(v) Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
(a) General Assembly
(b) International Court of Justice
(c) Secretariat
(d) Security Council

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The United Nations is an international organization that promotes ________________ and cooperation among countries.

(ii) India became a member of the United Nations in the year ________________.

(iii) The main headquarters of the United Nations is located in ________________.

(iv) The United Nations has ________ main organs that work together to achieve its goals.

(v) The United Nations was founded after World War ________________ to prevent such conflicts in the future.

(vi) The General Assembly is one of the main organs of the United Nations and all member countries have ________________ in it.

(vii) The Security Council is responsible for maintaining ________________ and security in the world.

(viii) The Secretary-General is the head of the ________________ branch of the United Nations.

(ix) The United Nations promotes human rights and works towards improving the living standards of people through its ________________ programs.

(x) The United Nations celebrates an annual day called "United Nations Day" on ________________.

Q3: True and False

(i) India joined the United Nations in 1945. (True/False)

(ii) The General Assembly is the main body responsible for making and enforcing laws. (True/False)

(iii) The United Nations was formed to prevent future conflicts and promote cooperation among nations. (True/False)

(iv) The Security Council has 10 non-permanent members and 5 permanent members. (True/False)

(v) The Secretary-General of the United Nations is a political leader of a member country. (True/False)

Q4: Match the Following

Q5: Short Answer Questions

(i) What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

(ii) Name any two organs of the United Nations and briefly explain their roles.

(iii) Why is the Security Council important in the United Nations?

(iv) How does the General Assembly promote international cooperation?

(v) Explain the role of the Secretary-General in the United Nations.

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