Textbook Solutions: The United Nations | Be an Explorer 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

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A. Tick (✔) the correct option to complete the sentence.

1. The First World War was fought between _____.
(a) 1905-10
(b) 1912-15
(c) 1914-18
(d) 1939-45
Ans: (c)

2. The Second World War was fought between _____.
(a) 1914-18
(b) 1920-25
(c) 1930-35
(d) 1939-45
Ans: (d)

3. The headquarters of the UN is at _____.
(a) New York
(b) Rome
(c) Washington DC
(d) London
Ans: (a)

4. _____ was the first Indian elected as the President of the UN General Assembly.
(a) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
(d) Indira Gandhi
Ans: (c)

5. _____ is the present Secretary General of the UN.
(a) Shashi Tharoor
(b) Ban Ki-moon
(c) SM Krishna
(d) Antonio Guterres
Ans: (d)

6. The International Court of Justice is located at _____.
(a) Washington DC
(b) The Hague
(c) Rome
(d) Geneva
Ans: (b)

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. The _____ of Nations was established In 1920.
Ans: League

2. _____, Italy and Japan were called Axis Powers.
Ans: Germany

3. _____ countries are members of the United Nations.
Ans: 193

4. The _____ is the most powerful organ of the UN.
Ans: Security Council

5. The _____ is the executive branch of the UN.
Ans: Secretariat

C. Write (T) for true statements and (F) for false statements.

1. The League of Nations failed to maintain peace.
Ans: T

2. Olive branches are a symbol of war.
Ans: F

3. The UN has its own peacekeeping force.
Ans: T

4. ILO was also one of the organs of the League of Nations.
Ans: F

5. Five permanent members of the Security Council have 'veto power'.
Ans: T

6. FAO is one of the most important organs of the UN.
Ans: F

D. Match the columns A and B.

Ans:

Writing Zone

Answer the following questions. 

1. Name the institution/organisation that was established in 1920. Did it succeed in its aim?
Ans: The institution/organisation established in 1920 was the League of Nations. It did not succeed in its aim to maintain peace, as it failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War.

2. What are the objectives of the UN? Describe the United Nation's flag.
Ans: The objectives of the UN include maintaining peace and security, promoting friendly relations among nations, removing poverty and unemployment, promoting respect for human rights, and improving living standards. The UN flag has a world map surrounded by olive branches on a light blue background, symbolizing peace.

3. Name the six organs of the UN.
Ans: The six organs of the UN are:

• General Assembly
• Security Council
• Economic and Social Council
• Trusteeship Council
• International Court of Justice
• Secretariat

4. What is the function of the Security Council?
Ans: The main function of the Security Council is to maintain peace in the world. It does this by discussing and addressing matters of global importance, and its decisions are final and binding on all member countries.

5. What is 'veto power'? How many countries have this power in the UN?
Ans: 'Veto power' is a special power held by the five permanent members (USA, UK, Russia, China, and France) of the UN Security Council. If any of these members cast a negative vote (veto) on a resolution, it cannot be implemented, even if all other members vote in favor.

6. What does the International Court of Justice do? Where is its headquarters?
Ans: The International Court of Justice deals with international legal matters and settles disputes between different countries. Its headquarters is located at The Hague, Netherlands.

7. Name any four specialized agencies of the UN.
Ans: Four specialized agencies of the UN are:

• WHO (World Health Organisation)
• FAO (Food and Agricultural Organisation)
• UNESCO (UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation)
• UNICEF (UN International Children's Emergency Fund)