Class 5 SST Question Answers - The United Nations

Q1: What was the main reason for the creation of the League of Nations after the First World War?
Ans: The main reason for the creation of the League of Nations after the First World War was to bring peace to the world and prevent another war from happening.

Q2: Who played a key role in the formation of the League of Nations?
Ans: The President of the United States of America, Woodrow Wilson, played a key role in the formation of the League of Nations.

Q3: When was the United Nations charter signed, and when was the United Nations Organisation formed?
Ans: The United Nations charter was signed on June 26, 1945, and the United Nations Organisation was formed on October 24, 1945.

Q4: Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
Ans: The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York, USA.

Q5: Who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations?
Ans: Trygve Lie of Norway was elected as the first Secretary General of the United Nations.

Q6: What is the main objective of the United Nations?
Ans: The main objective of the United Nations is to promote and maintain international peace and security among all countries.

Q7: When was the Declaration of Human Rights adopted, and why is it important?
Ans: The Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on December 10, 1948. It is important because it lists the rights that all people should have, and it is celebrated as Human Rights Day all over the world.

Q8: How many member countries are there in the United Nations today?
Ans: At present, there are 193 member countries in the United Nations.

Q9: Name three major organs of the United Nations and briefly describe their functions.
Ans: Three major organs of the United Nations are:

• General Assembly: It is like the parliament of the UN, where representatives of all member countries discuss matters.
• Security Council: It is responsible for maintaining and restoring international peace and security.
• Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC): It coordinates economic and social work of the UN and works on issues like human rights and education.

Q10: Can you name three special agencies of the United Nations and briefly describe what they do?
Ans: Three special agencies of the United Nations are:

• UNICEF: It works for the welfare of children.
• WHO (World Health Organisation): It works to improve the health of people and combat diseases.
• FAO (Food and Agricultural Organisation): It helps in eradicating poverty and hunger, with its main aim being 'Freedom from Hunger.'