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Class 10 Social Science (Political Science) Chapter 11 – International Organizations: The United Nations and Others Complete Question Answers and Exam Solutions (ASSEB / SEBA Assam – English Medium)
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Class 10: Social Science
International Organization-the United Nations Organizationand Others
HSLC English PYQs (2024–2026): Important MCQs with Answers
1. Which of the following is true about the UNO ? {2026}
(i) The UNO is established on the principle of equal sovereignty of all member countries.
(ii) At the time of inception of the UNO, the total number of members of the Economic and Social Council was 15.
(iii) It is the sole duty and responsibility of the member states of the UNO to make the UNO strong.
(iv) The Secretariat is like the heart of the UNO.
(A) (i), (ii)
(B) (i), (ii), (iii)
(C) (i), (iii), (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer: C
2. Which agency of the United Nations is primarily responsible for promoting health initiatives globally ? {2026}
(A) UNICEF
(B) UNESCO
(C) WHO
(D) UNHRC
Answer: C
3. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ? {2026}
(A) NATO : Brussels
(B) ASEAN : Singapore
(C) SAARC : Jakarta
(D) FIFA : Dubai
Answer: A
4. Which of the following statements is/are true in case of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization? {2025}
(i) It is the biggest organ of the UNO.
(ii) It has ten temporary and five permanent members.
(iii) Its main function is to settle the cases filed by the affected member states.
(A) Only (i) is true
(B) (i) and (ii) are true
(C) (ii) and (iii) are true
(D) (i) and (ii) are true
Answer: A
5. Find out the Agencies of the UNO. {2025}
(i) Secretariat
(ii) United Nations Human Rights Commission
(iii) General Assembly
(iv) International Monetary Fund
(A) (iii), (iv)
(B) (ii), (iv)
(C) (i), (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii)
Answer: B
6. Who can be the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission? {2025}
(A) Retired Chief Justice of a High Court
(B) Retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(C) A retired judge of a High Court
(D) A retired judge of the Supreme Court
Answer: B
7. On the recommendation of which one of the following organs of the UNO does the General Assembly appoint the Secretary General? {2024}
(A) International Court of Justice
(B) Economic and Social Council
(C) Trusteeship Council
(D) Security Council
Answer: D
Assam’s Various District Pre‑Board (2025–26) MCQs With Answers
1. On the recommendation of which one of the following organs of the UNO does the General Assembly appoint the Seceretary General : {Bajali}
(A) International Court of Justice.
(B) Economic Social Council.
(C) Trusteeship Council
(D) Security Council
Answer: C
2. Match the following – {Bajali}
The following table:
International Organisations
(a) Commonwealth of Nations
(b) International Football Federation
(c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(d) South – Asian Association for Regional co-operation
Headquarters
(i) Kathmandu
(ii) Jakarta
(iii) London
(iv) Zurich
(A) a – iii, b – iv, d – ii, c – i
(B) d – i, c – ii, b – i, a – i
(C) a – i, b – ii, c – iii, d – iv
(D) c – i, b – ii, a – iii, d – iv
Answer: A
3. The United Nations Headquarter is – {Baksa}
(A) Cuba
(B) Washington
(C) Ecuador
(D) New York city
Answer: D
4. The National Human Right Commission is constituted in India- {Baksa}
(A) On 8th January, 1994
(B) December 18, 1973
(C) October 12, 1993
(D) September 28, 1993
Answer: C
5. Which are the permanent members of the United Nations? {Baksa}
(A) America, Great Britain, France, Russia and China
(B) Great Britain, America, Australia, Cuba and China
(C) Australia, Nedarland, Japan, France and England
(D) Russia, Switzerland, Iraq, Iran and England
Answer: A
6. Choose the correct statements related to the Secretariat. {Baksa}
(i) The Secretariat is like the heart of the UNO.
(ii) The Secretariat consists of three types of members.
(iii) The secretariat executes and implemets all the decisions of UNO.
(iv) The permanent members of the security council appoint the secretary general.
(A) (i), (ii), (iv) are correct and (iii) is incorrect
(B) (i) and (iii) are correct and (ii) and (iv) are incorrect.
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct and (ii) is incorrect.
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) all are correct.
Answer: B
7. Choose the correct options based on the following claim (A) and Reason (R): {Baksa}
Claim (A): Decisions are not taken if a permanent member of the UNO exercises its veto power on an issue.
Reason (R): A permanent member of the UNO has the power of veto.
(A) Both claim (A) and Reason (R) are correct and (R) is correct analysis of (A).
(B) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct. But (R) is not correct analysis of (A).
Answer: A
8. In 1952, which commission was established by the United Nations? {Barpeta}
(A) Human Rights commision
(B) Disarmament commision
(C) Internationl Law commision
(D) Regional commision
Answer: B
9. Choose the correct statements regarding the UN Security Council. {Barpeta}
(i) When the United Nations was formed, there were 3(three) permanent members of the security council
(ii) The permanent members of the security council have the right to exercise ‘Veto’ power
(iii) In 1963, Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations was amended to increase the number of permanent members of five
(iv) The general assembly appoints the Secretary General with the recommendation of the security council
(A) i, ii, iii
(B) i, iii
(C) ii, iv
(D) i, ii, iii, iv
Answer: C
10. What is the primary goal of the United Nation? {Biswanath}
(A) To promote economic growth
(B) To maintain world peace and security.
(C) To protect human rights.
(D) To promote cultural exchange.
Answer: B
11. Which organ of the united Nation can discuss all matters of the united Nations charter? {Biswanath}
(A) General Assembly
(B) Security council
(C) Economic and social council
(D) Trusteeship council
Answer: A
12. A student wants to research world heritage for a school project which international organizations website would be most useful? {Biswanath}
(A) International Labous organization
(B) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
(C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(D) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: B
13. The number of members of the economic and social council of the UN is – {Biswanath}
(A) 51
(B) 53
(C) 52
(D) 54
Answer: D
14. Which of the following is not UN organs? {Biswanath}
(A) General Assembly
(B) Security Council
(C) International court of Laboun Organization.
(D) International court of justice
Answer: C
15. In perspective of International organisations and their Head-quarters, find out the variance. {Bongaigaon}
International organisation Head quarters
(A) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Brussels
(B) International Cricket Council New York
(C) South Asian Association for Kathmandu
Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
(D) United Nations Organisation New York
Answer: B
16. Article 76 of the UN Charter refers to the formation of ______ {Cachar}
(A) General Assembly
(B) Trusteeship Council
(C) International Monetary Fund
(D) World Health Organization
Answer: B
17. Why are human rights the highest form of rights? {Cachar}
(A) Under no condition can any state ignore these rights.
(B) Human rights are available for animals as well.
(C) These rights help to unite people.
(D) These rights are granted to all disabled people only.
Answer: A
18. The failure of the Leage of Nations was directly responsible for ______ {Cachar}
(A) Rise of Mussolini.
(B) World War-II.
(C) Setting up of General Assembly.
(D) Rise of Germany.
Answer: B
19. Which of the statements given below are correct. {Cachar}
(i) The first secretary General of U.N.O. was from Norway.
(ii) 156 nations supported the signing of the CTBT.
(iii) The UNO has six Organs.
(iv) All members of the general assembly has VETO power.
(A) (i) & (ii)
(B) (ii) & (iii)
(C) (iii) & (iv)
(D) (i) & (iii)
Answer: D
20. Assertion (A) : The U.N.O. has successfully preserved world peace since its foundation till date. {Cachar}
Reason (R): The U.S.A. has played a huge role in maintaining world peace by the U.N.O.
(A) Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is incorrect.
(B) Assertion (A) is incorrect but Reason (R) is correct.
(C) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but (R) is not a correctly explanation of (A).
(D) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer: B
21. Which of the following state is the parmanent member of the Security Council? {Dhubri}
(A) Japan
(B) India
(C) Germany
(D) France
Answer: D
22. Choose the correct statements – {Dhubri}
(a) There are 111 Article in UN charter.
(b) Security Council is a important organ of the UNO.
(c) The tenure of Secretary General of UNO is 5 Years.
(d) The member of General Assembly have veto power.
(A) a, b and c
(B) a, b and d
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, c and d
Answer: A
23. Where is the head office of SAARC? {Dhubri}
(A) Jakarta
(B) Kathmandu
(C) Dubai
(D) Singapore
Answer: B
24. The present Secretary General of UNO is – {Goalpara}
(A) Tryvelaldan Lee
(B) Antonio Guterres
(C) U. Thant
(D) Kurt Waldheim
Answer: B
25. The number of Articles in the UN charter is – {Goalpara}
(A) 109
(B) 102
(C) 111
(D) 112
Answer: C
26. Suppose there is a conflict between India and Bangladesh over the issue of foreign immigration, which of the following bodies do you think can best resolve this dispute? {Goalpara}
(A) General Assembly
(B) Security Council
(C) International Court of Justice
(D)All of the above
Answer: C
27. Read the following statements and answer the following question: {Hailakandi}
Assertion (A): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) can give legal advice to the UN organs.
Reason (R): The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the UN and consists of 16 judges.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true, but R is false.
(D) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: C
28. Antonio Guterres currently serves as the Secretary-General of the UN in 2025. Which organ is responsible for his appointment? {Hailakandi}
(A) Appointed by the Security Council alone.
(B) Appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
(C) Elected directly by the citizens of the world.
(D) Appointed by the International Court of Justice.
Answer: B
29. On which date did the General Assembly of the United Nations adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)? {Hailakandi}
(A) October 24, 1945
(B) December 10, 1948
(C) January 26, 1950
(D) December 1, 1993
Answer: B
30. Which of the following are specialized agencies of the UN? {Jorhat}
a) WHO (World Health Organization)
b) UNESCO (United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
C) IMF (International Monetary Fund)
d) WTO (World Trade Organization)
(A) a, b
(B) a, b, c
(C) a, b, d
(D) a, d
Answer: B
31. Match the international organisation with its headquarters. {Jorhat}
Column A (Organisation):
1.North Atlantic Treaty Organization
2.Commonwealth of Nations
3.South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
4.International Cricket Council
Column B (Headquarters):
A. London
B. Brussels
C. Dubai
D. Kathmandu
Options:
(A) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(B) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
(C) 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
(D) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
Answer: C
32. Which of the following correctly represents the full form of CTBT? {Jorhat}
(A) Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
(B) Complete Test Ban Treaty
(C) Controlled Testing of Ballistic Technology.
(D) Convention on Technology and Ballistic Testing.
Answer: A
33. Which of the following is not an objective of the UNO as stated in article 1 of the UN Charter. {Kamrup M}
(A) To maintain international peace and security.
(B) To ensure military dominance of powerful nations
(C) To promote friendly relations among the nations based on equal rights.
(D) To solve economic, soical and cultural problems through international cooperation.
Answer: B
34. Which organisation was formed in accordance with the Article 76 of the UN Charter? {Kamrup M}
(A) General assembly
(B) Security Council
(C) Trustiship council
(D) Economic & Social Council
Answer: C
35. Match the following treaties and initiatives by UNO with their corresponding year. {Kamrup M}
Treaties
(1) Comprehensive Test Ban treaty (CTBT)
(2) Preventive Diplomacy
(3) Sea bed control Treaty
(4) SALT-1
Year
I)1971
ii) 1972
iii) 1996
iv) 2007
(A) 1-(iii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(ii)
(B) 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(i), 4-(ii)
(C) 1-(iv), 2-(ii), 3-(i), 4-(iii)
(D) 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(i), 4-(ii)
Answer: B
36. Where is the headquarter of the International Football Federation located? {Kamrup R}
(A) Jurich
(B) Dubai
(C) Geneva
(D) Kathmandu
Answer: A
37. In India, the chairman of the National human Rights commission should be {Kamrup R}
(A) Chief Justice of the supreme court.
(B) Chief Justice of the high court.
(C) Retired Chief Justice of the supreme court.
(D) Retired Chief Justice of high court.
Answer: C
38. Which is correct for the United Nations? {Kamrup R}
i) Its main goal is world peace and security.
ii) It was officially established on 24 Oct, 1945.
iii) Its secretariat office is located in London.
iv) It has 193 member countries.
(A) Both i and ii are correct
(B) Both i and ii are incorrect
(C) Only i is correct
(D) Only ii is correct
Answer: A
39. UNICEF mainly works for— {Kamrup R}
(A) Refugees
(B) Children
(C) Labourers
(D) Farmers
Answer: B
40. ‘Veto Power’ is held by— {Kamrup R}
(A) All members of general Assembly
(B) Only permanent members of security council.
(C) ECOSOC members
(D) All UN agencies
Answer: B
41. The number of article in the UN charter is- {Kokrajhar}
(A) 113
(B) 112
(C) 110
(D) 111
Answer: D
42. Which among the following is the organs of UNO? {Kokrajhar}
(A) General assembly
(B) Economics and social council
(C) Secretariate
(D) All of the above
Answer: D
43. “World Human Right Diwas” is celebraated on- {Kokrajhar}
(A) 10th December
(B) 10th November
(C) 24th October
(D) 1st December
Answer: A
44. The United Nations has declared as the International Yoga Day- {Kokrajhar}
(A) 21 may
(B) 21 June
(C) 28 June
(D) 21 July
Answer: B
45. The main organ of the United Nations is- {Kokrajhar}
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 5
Answer: B
46. Full form of SAARC is {Nagaon}
(A) South Asian Association for Regional Council.
(B) South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation
(C) South Asian Association for Regional Corporation.
(D) South Asian Administration for Regional Collaboration
Answer: B
47. In India the Chairman of the National Human Right Commission is to be – {Nagaon}
(A) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(B) Retired Chief Justice of High Court
(C) Chief Justice of High Court
(D) Retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Answer: D
48. One permanent member state of the security council is – {Nagaon}
(A) China
(B) Japan
(C) Nepal
(D) India
Answer: A
49. In perspective of International organizations and their Head Quarters, find out the variance – {Nalbari}
(A) Commonwealth of Nations-London
(B) North Atlantic Treaty organisation-Brussels
(C) International Cricket Council-New Delhi
(D) United Nations organization-New York
Answer: (C)
50. On the basis of the following information given in (A) and (R), choose the right option – {Nalbari}
Assertion (A): The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945.
Reason (R): The League of Nations had failed in establishing world peace.
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect
(B) (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Answer: (c)
51. The total number of Non permanent members of the Security Council is – {Nalbari}
(A) 10
(B) 12
(C) 14
(D) 15
Answer: (A)
52. Assertion (A): Despite being a major contribution for set up international peace India has no seat in permanent UN security council. {Sibsagar}
Reason (R): China poses strong block for the dispute of Kashmir between India and Pakistan.
(A) Both A and R is true, and R is correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R is true, But R is not correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true, R is False.
(D) A is false, R is true.
Answer: B
53. Match the following: {Sibsagar}
(a) North Atlantic treaty organization
(b) South Asian Association for Regional cooperation, SAARC
(c) International court of justice
(d) International cricket council
(i) The Hague
(ii) Dubai
(iii) Kathmandu
(iv) Brussels
(A) a – iii, b – ii, c – iv, d – i
(B) a – iv, b – iii, c – i, d – ii
(C) a – ii, b – iii, c – iv, d – i
(D) a – i, b – iv, c – ii, d – iii
Answer: B
54. India set up Human Rights Commission on 12 Oct. 1993. Accordingly: {Sibsagar}
(i) The chairman of the Human Rights Commission should be the retired chief justice of High Courts.
(ii) All the members of the Human Rights Commission are appointed for five years by the Prime Minister.
(A) i is true, ii is false
(B) i is false, ii is true
(C) Both i and ii are true
(D) Both i and ii are false
Answer: D
55. Who can be the president of national human right commission? {Sonitpur}
(A) Retd. chief justice of high court
(B) Retd. Chief justice of supreme court
(C) Retd. Justice of high court
(D) Retd Jatra of supreme court.
Answer: B
56. Match the names of the following international organisations with their headquarters {Sonitpur}
a) UNO
b) ICC
c) FIFA
d) NATO
i) Dubai
ii) New York
iii) Brussels
iv) Zurich
(A) (a) (ii), (b) (i), (c) (iv), (d) (iii)
(B) (a) (i), (b) (ii), (c) (iii), (d) (iv)
(C) (a) (ii), (b) (iv), (c) (i), (d) (iii)
(D) (a) (iv), (b) (iii), (c) (ii), (d) (i)
Answer: A
57. Consider the following statements about international court of justice and choose the correct option. {Sonitpur}
i) The function of the international court is to settle the complaints raised by member states.
ii) The judgement of this court is not binding on the disputing states.
(A) (i) true, (ii) false
(B) (i) false (ii) True
(C) (i) and (ii) both are true
(D) Both are False
Answer: A
58. What is the tenure of secretary general of united nations. {Sonitpur}
(A) Three Years
(B) Four Years
(C) Five Years
(D) Six Years
Answer: C
59. Vote power is exercised in security council by- {Sonitpur}
(A) Secretary General
(B) Non Permanent Member
(C) Permanent Member
(D) Any Member
Answer: C
60. Choose the correct statements about the united nations {Sonitpur}
i) The main aim of the UNO is world peace and security
ii) It was constituted on 24th October, 1945.
iii) Headquarter is situated in London.
iv) It has 193 Member countries.
(A) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(B) (i) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer: A
61. Where is the Head quarter of SAARC? {Sribhumi}
(A) Delhi
(B) Dhaka
(C) Kathmandu
(D) Bangkok
Answer: C
62. Assertion (A) : The five permanent members of the Security Council have veto power. {Sribhumi}
Reason (R) : The temporary members of the Security Council are elected by the General Assembly.
(A) Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true, R is false
(D) A is false, R is true
Answer: B
63. The international court of justice is formed with ____ Judges. {Salmara}
(A) 13
(B) 14
(C) 15
(D) 16
Answer: C
64. Which of the following are objectives of the UNO as stated in Article 1 of the UN charter ? {Salmara}
i. To maintain international peace and security.
ii. The UNO is established on the principal of equal sovereignty of all member countries.
iii. To establish friendship among all countries of the world on the basis of equal rights and self determination.
iv. All the member states shall perform their own duties and responsibilities by obeying the rules as mentioned in the UN charter.
(A) i, ii
(B) i, iii
(C) i, iv
(D) ii, iv
Answer: B
65. Which of the following is the full form of UNESCO. {Salmara}
(A) United Nations Education, Scientific and cultural organization.
(B) United Nations Educational, Scientific and cultural organization.
(C) United Nation Educational, Scientific and cultural organization.
(D) United National Educational, Scientific and cultural organization.
Answer: B
66. Match Column (A) International Events with Column (B) Offices given below – {Udalguri}
Column A:
(a) United Nations – UN
(b) International Cricket Council – ICC
(c) International Federation of Football Association – FIFA
(d) World Economic Forum – WEF
Column B:
(i) Geneva
(ii) Zurich
(iii) New York
(iv) Dubai
(A) a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
(B) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
(C) a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
(D) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Answer: A
67. Which of the following country is not included in the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council? {Udalguri}
(A) America
(B) Germany
(C) France
(D) China
Answer: B
68. In the context of “National Human Rights Commission of India”, which of the following is not true? {Udalguri}
(A) The Chairperson must be a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
(B) A member is a judge or former judge of the Supreme Court.
(C) Two members must be persons with knowledge and experience related to human rights.
(D) The Prime Minister of India.
Answer: D
Probable Multiple Choice Questions with Answers for HSLC 2027
1. When was the United Nations (UN) officially formed?
(A) 24 October 1945
(B) 10 December 1945
(C) 24 October 1946
(D) 1 September 1939
Answer: A
2. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
(A) Paris
(B) Geneva
(C) New York
(D) London
Answer: C
3. How many principal organs does the United Nations have?
(A) Four
(B) Five
(C) Six
(D) Seven
Answer: C
4. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
(A) France
(B) Russia
(C) United States of America
(D) India
Answer: D
5. Which organ of the United Nations is termed as the ‘Parliament’ of the world?
(A) General Assembly
(B) Security Council
(C) Economic and Social Council
(D) Trusteeship Council
Answer: A
6. Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?
(A) Washington D.C.
(B) The Hague
(C) Rome
(D) Vienna
Answer: B
7. Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?
(A) António Guterres
(B) Kofi Annan
(C) Trygve Lie
(D) Ban Ki-moon
Answer: C
8. When is Human Rights Day celebrated globally?
(A) 24 October
(B) 10 December
(C) 5 June
(D) 8 March
Answer: B
9. When was the ‘National Human Rights Commission’ (NHRC) established in India?
(A) 1948
(B) 1966
(C) 1993
(D) 2000
Answer: C
10. Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) located?
(A) Geneva
(B) Paris
(C) New York
(D) Rome
Answer: A
11. For how many years are the non-permanent members of the Security Council elected?
(A) One year
(B) Two years
(C) Three years
(D) Five years
Answer: B
12. How many countries initially signed the UN Charter at the San Francisco Conference?
(A) 45
(B) 50
(C) 51
(D) 54
Answer: C
13. Who has the right to exercise the ‘Veto’ power in the United Nations?
(A) All members of the General Assembly
(B) The permanent members of the Security Council
(C) The judges of the International Court of Justice
(D) The Secretary-General
Answer: B
14. Which of the following is NOT a Specialized Agency of the United Nations?
(A) UNESCO
(B) UNICEF
(C) IMF
(D) General Assembly
Answer: D
15. What was the name of the international organization formed to establish world peace after the First World War?
(A) United Nations
(B) League of Nations
(C) NATO
(D) World Bank
Answer: B
16. What is the full form of CTBT?
(A) Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
(B) Central Treaty of Banning Tests
(C) Common Test Ban Treaty
(D) Comprehensive Trade Ban Treaty
Answer: A
17. What is the current membership strength of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?
(A) 15
(B) 51
(C) 54
(D) 193
Answer: C
18. How many judges are there in the International Court of Justice?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 20
Answer: C
19. When did the UN General Assembly adopt the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ (UDHR)?
(A) 24 October 1945
(B) 10 December 1948
(C) 26 January 1950
(D) 12 October 1993
Answer: B
20. Which organ of the UN has suspended its operations since the independence of Palau in 1994?
(A) Security Council
(B) Economic and Social Council
(C) International Court of Justice
(D) Trusteeship Council
Answer: D
21. Who appoints the Chairperson and the members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India?
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(C) The President of India
(D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: C
22. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
(A) Kofi Annan
(B) Ban Ki-moon
(C) António Guterres
(D) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Answer: C
23. When was the SALT-I treaty signed between the Soviet Union and the United States of America?
(A) 1963
(B) 1968
(C) 1972
(D) 1993
Answer: C
24. In which conference was the UN Charter drafted?
(A) Yalta Conference
(B) San Francisco Conference
(C) London Conference
(D) Paris Conference
Answer: B
25. When did India become a member of the United Nations?
(A) 1945
(B) 1947
(C) 1950
(D) 1990
Answer: A
26. Match Column A with Column B and select the correct option:
Column A (Agency)
(a) WHO
(b) UNESCO
(c) IMF
Column B (Headquarters)
(i) Washington D.C.
(ii) Paris
(iii) Geneva
(A) (a)-iii, (b)-ii, (c)-i
(B) (a)-i, (b)-ii, (c)-iii
(C) (a)-iii, (b)-i, (c)-ii
(D) (a)-ii, (b)-iii, (c)-i
Answer: A
27. Which of the following statements regarding the UN General Assembly is incorrect?
(A) It consists of all the member states of the UN.
(B) Every member state can send a maximum of 5 representatives to the General Assembly.
(C) Every member state has 5 votes in the General Assembly.
(D) It approves the budget of the United Nations.
Answer: C
28. Arrange the following disarmament treaties in chronological order from oldest to newest:
(i) CTBT
(ii) NPT
(iii) SALT-I
(A) (iii) → (ii) → (i)
(B) (ii) → (iii) → (i)
(C) (i) → (ii) → (iii)
(D) (ii) → (i) → (iii)
Answer: B
29. Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer:
(i) The Security Council has 5 permanent and 15 non-permanent member states.
(ii) If any one permanent member uses the ‘Veto’, the resolution in the Security Council gets rejected.
(iii) India has been continuously demanding a permanent seat in the Security Council.
(A) Only (i) and (ii) are correct
(B) Only (ii) and (iii) are correct
(C) Only (i) and (iii) are correct
(D) All (i), (ii), and (iii) are correct
Answer: B
30. Which of the following statements regarding the composition of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is correct?
(A) Its chairperson must be the Prime Minister of India.
(B) Its chairperson must be a former Chief Justice or a former Judge of the Supreme Court.
(C) This commission consists of only two members.
(D) Its members are appointed by the Governor.
Answer: B
31. What was the primary reason for the failure of the League of Nations?
(A) It did not have a headquarters.
(B) The United States of America did not join it, and it had no military power of its own to enforce decisions.
(C) The victorious countries of the First World War did not support it.
(D) It did not have a written constitution.
Answer: B
32. Match Column A with Column B:
Column A
(a) Term of an ICJ judge
(b) Term of an ECOSOC member
(c) Term of a non-permanent Security Council member
Column B
(i) 2 years
(ii) 3 years
(iii) 9 years
(A) (a)-iii, (b)-ii, (c)-i
(B) (a)-i, (b)-ii, (c)-iii
(C) (a)-iii, (b)-i, (c)-ii
(D) (a)-ii, (b)-i, (c)-iii
Answer: A
33. Who appoints the Secretary-General of the United Nations?
(A) The General Assembly independently
(B) The General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council
(C) The International Court of Justice
(D) The President of the United States of America
Answer: B
34. Which of the following is considered the most significant step taken by the United Nations for the protection of human rights globally?
(A) The San Francisco Conference
(B) The adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
(C) The signing of the CTBT
(D) The establishment of the World Bank
Answer: B
35. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the United Nations?
(A) Maintaining international peace and security
(B) Establishing American hegemony over all other nations
(C) Developing friendly relations among nations
(D) Promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
Answer: B
36. Which of the following treaties aimed to completely ban all nuclear weapon test explosions?
(A) NPT
(B) SALT-I
(C) CTBT
(D) START-I
Answer: C
37. Match Column A with Column B:
Column A (Secretary-General)
(a) Trygve Lie
(b) Kofi Annan
(c) António Guterres
Column B (Country)
(i) Portugal
(ii) Norway
(iii) Ghana
(A) (a)-ii, (b)-iii, (c)-i
(B) (a)-iii, (b)-i, (c)-ii
(C) (a)-i, (b)-ii, (c)-iii
(D) (a)-ii, (b)-i, (c)-iii
Answer: A
38. How many articles are there in the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ (UDHR)?
(A) 10
(B) 20
(C) 30
(D) 40
Answer: C
39. Which of the following UN agencies works for the improvement of children’s health, nutrition, and education worldwide?
(A) WHO
(B) UNICEF
(C) UNESCO
(D) FAO
Answer: B
40. What does the use of ‘Veto’ power in the UN Security Council mean?
(A) To support any resolution
(B) The right to reject or override any substantive resolution
(C) To convene a meeting of the General Assembly
(D) To refer a case to the International Court of Justice
Answer: B
41. Assertion (A): The United Nations was formed in 1945.
Reason (R): It was established after the devastation of the Second World War to prevent such wars in the future and to establish global peace.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
42. Assertion (A): The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are granted ‘Veto’ power.
Reason (R): By exercising this power, any one permanent member can reject any substantive decision or resolution of the Council.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
43. Assertion (A): The UN Trusteeship Council is currently inactive.
Reason (R): After the independence of Palau (the last trust territory under it) in 1994, the Council had no remaining functions.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
44. Assertion (A): December 10 is celebrated as ‘Human Rights Day’ every year.
Reason (R): On 10 December 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
45. Assertion (A): India is a permanent member state of the UN Security Council.
Reason (R): India was given permanent membership because it has the largest population in the world.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Answer: D
46. Assertion (A): Disarmament has become an absolute necessity in the present world.
Reason (R): The race for nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction has brought a severe threat to global peace and security.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
47. Assertion (A): The World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
Reason (R): It works for the improvement of the health of people all over the world.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer: C
48. Assertion (A): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) investigates incidents of human rights violations in India.
Reason (R): The chairperson of this commission must be a former Chief Justice or a former Judge of the Supreme Court.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: B
49. Assertion (A): The General Assembly consists of representatives from all member states of the United Nations.
Reason (R): During voting in the General Assembly, every member state can cast 5 votes.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: C
50. Assertion (A): The League of Nations completely failed to prevent the Second World War.
Reason (R): It did not have its own military force, and a powerful country like the USA did not become its member.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: A
HSLC PYQs (2016–2026): Important 2/3 Marks Short Questions
HSLC PYQs (2016–2026): Important 2‑ and 3‑Mark Short Questions
1. Explain the background of the formation of the United Nations Organisation. {2026}
2. How are the permanent members different from the non-permanent members in the UN Security Council? {2025}
3. Mention any four agencies of the UNO. {2022}
4. Briefly discuss the role of the UNO in world peace. {2022}
5. When was UNO established? What is the basic objective? {2020}
6. Describe briefly the structure and functions of the National Human Rights Commission of India. {2020}
7. How is the Secretary-General of the UNO appointed? Who was the first Secretary-General of the UNO? {2019}
8. Give a short description of the Security Council of the U.N.O. {2019}
9. Write a note on the National Human Rights Commission of India. {2018}
10. When did the General Assembly of the UNO adopt the Human Rights Declaration? What is the main objective of the Human Rights Declaration? {2017}
11. Write the power and function of the General Assembly of UNO. {2016}
District Pre Board (2025–26): Important 2 Marks Short Questions
1. When was UNO established? What is its basic objective? {Bongaigaon}
2. When was the “Protection of Human Rights Act” enacted? What is the main role of this act? Write briefly. {Darrang}
3. How many states are members of the UNO at present? Where is the Headquarters of the UNO situated? {Goalpara}
4. Read the description and answer the questions that follow. {Hailakandi}
A resolution was proposed in the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on a country violating international peace. Four permanent members supported the resolution, but one permanent member voted against it. As a result, the resolution was not passed.
Questions:
(i) Why was the resolution not adopted despite majority support?
(ii) Name the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
5. Write the names of the two agencies related to the UNO. {Jorhat}
6. Write two objectives of UNO. {Kamrup M}
7. What is meant by Human Rights? {Kokrajhar}
8. In the context of the recent Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas war that have emerged in the world, to what extent has the United Nation been successful in achieving its objective of establishing world peace? Give your comment. {Sibsagar}
9. Write names of two treaties which were signed on Disarmament. {Sribhumi}
10. Write the names of two Treaties which were Signed on Disarmament. {Salmara}
District Pre Board (2025–26): Important 3 Marks Long Questions
11. When was UNO established? Write two principles of UNO. {Bajali}
12. Write the difference between: League of Nations and United Nations Organisations. {Kokrajhar}
13. After the failure of the world’s first international organization “League of Nations”, the Second World War broke out in 1939. What is the name of the international organization formed as a result of the horrors of the Second World War? Do you think the birth of this organization has been able to save the world from the horrors of another world war? Give reasons. {Morigaon}
14. “In the matter of maintaining world peace, the role of the United Nations has certainly been hopeful and positive.” Write down your views in this regard. {Nalbari}
15. What is “Veto Power”? Discuss the formation of the United Nations Security Council. {Udalguri}
District Pre Board (2025–26): Important 4 Marks Long Questions
16. Two countries bring their border dispute to the UN instead of fighting a war. Which UN organ will discuss the issue and why is this organ suitable for peaceful settlement? {Kamrup R}
17. Discuss the objectives of the formation of the United Nations and its principles. {Majuli}
Some Important Most Probable 2 Marks Questions for HSLC 2027
1. Write two main objectives of establishing the United Nations.
2. Name any two specialized agencies of the United Nations.
3. What is meant by ‘Veto’ power?
4. Write the names of the five permanent member states of the UN Security Council.
5. What do you understand by Disarmament?
6. On which dates are ‘UN Day’ and ‘Human Rights Day’ celebrated?
7. Mention any two principles stated in the UN Charter.
8. What is the primary function of the International Court of Justice?
9. Write the full forms of CTBT and NPT.
10. Why was the ‘League of Nations’ formed after the First World War?
Some Important Most Probable 3 Mark Questions for HSLC 2027
11. Mention three main reasons for the failure of the ‘League of Nations’.
12. Briefly explain the composition of the UN Security Council.
13. Mention three important objectives or functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India.
14. Write a short note on the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ (UDHR).
15. How does the UN General Assembly conduct its functions? Write briefly.
16. Mention three steps or treaties undertaken by the UN for global disarmament.
17. What is the difference between the ‘Principal Organs’ and ‘Specialized Agencies’ of the UN? Explain.
18. Write a short note on the composition and functions of the ‘Economic and Social Council’ (ECOSOC).
19. Describe the composition process of the International Court of Justice (number of judges, tenure, etc.).
20. Describe any three major principles enshrined in the UN Charter.
Some Important Most Probable 4 Mark Questions for HSLC 2027
21. Discuss the role of the UN in maintaining world peace and security. Has the UN been completely successful in its objective?
22. Explain in detail the composition, powers, and functions of the UN Security Council.
23. What are human rights? Discuss the steps taken by the UN to protect human rights across the globe.
24. Describe the composition, powers, and functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India.
25. What is the importance of disarmament in the present world? Write about a few important treaties signed for the purpose of disarmament.
26. Write the names and primary functions of four major specialized agencies of the UN (e.g., WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF, etc.).
27. What is the ‘Secretariat’ of the UN? How is its Chief Executive Officer appointed, and what is his role? Describe.
28. Provide a comparative discussion between the League of Nations and the United Nations. Why has the UN succeeded whereas the League of Nations failed?
29. Provide your opinion on the relevance and effectiveness of the UN in the context of contemporary global conflicts (e.g., Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East conflict).
30. Describe the historical background of the formation of the UN and the various steps taken for its establishment.
