Summative Assessment - UN 2

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Subject: History (United Nations)

Total Marks: 10
Grade: 7(E)
Name: Marshia Hasnath Zara Roll: E713 Date: 29/04/20
A.Read the given passage to answer the following questions:

The United Nations (called the UN for short) is an international organization made up of 193
countries and was founded in 1945. It is a place where its members can present issues and express their
views to find areas of agreement and to solve world problems together. The United Nations addresses
issues related to peace and security, climate change, development, human rights, disarmament, health
emergencies, food production, and much more. The U.N. consists of six bodies.
Founded in 1945, the U.N. first represented 50 countries that met in San Francisco at the United
Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter. Representatives
from the Soviet Union, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States had previously met in 1944 in
preparation for the charter, which was signed on June 26, 1945. The U.N. became officially into existence
on October 24, 1945, which is also celebrated as United Nations Day each year.
The main body of the U.N. is the General Assembly where each of the 193 countries are represented.
There is also the Security Council, which primary responsibility is related to peace and security
throughout the world. It has 15 members, 5 of which are permanent, and encourages all parties in a
dispute to settle it by peaceful means. The council can impose sanctions or authorize use of force in some
cases.
There is the Economic and Social Council which has 54 members and they discuss and provide
recommendations related to economic, social, and environmental issues. The Trusteeship
Council provides international supervision for 11 Trust territories, areas in the world in 1945 that were
in the process of preparing to be self-governing and independent. The territories reached those goals, and
the council now exists on an as-needed basis.
The International Court of Justice is the main judicial organ of the U.N. and its seat is located at the
Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the only body located outside the U.N.'s main headquarters
in New York City. Their role is to settle legal disputes and give advice and opinions on legal questions
referred to it.
Finally, the Secretariat comprises the Secretary-General and thousands of international staff
members who carry out the daily work of the United Nations mandated by the General Assembly and the
other main bodies of the U.N. The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer and is
appointed by the General Assembly every five years. The staff of the U.N is recruited throughout the
world, and work in stations and peacekeeping missions around the globe. At times, serving for the cause
of peace in a sometimes-violent world, there have been hundreds of U.N. workers who have given their
lives in service.
During 70 plus years of existence of the United Nations, the U.N., its specialized agencies, funds,
programs, and staff have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize eleven times. The Peace Prize is given to
the person or persons that have done the most for peace in the world. Winners of the U.N. have included
Albert Gore, presidential candidate during the 2000 U.S. election, U.N. peacekeeping forces, UNICEF
(United Nations Children's' Fund), and several others.
1.Why was United Nations established? How many member countries did the UNO have on its
formation year? (1)
Ans: The United Nations (UN) is an organization between countries established on 24 October 1945 to
promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations followingWorld War
II and to prevent another conflict.
They had 51 member countries on its formation year.
2.How many times and after how many years U.N and its specialized agencies have been awarded the
Nobel Prize? (1)
Ans: In 70 years, UN and its specialized agencies have been awarded the Nobel Prize 11 times.
3.Which significant global issues are addressed in United Nations? (1)
Ans: The significant global issues :
a) Ageing
b) Agriculture
c) AIDS
d) Atomic energy.
4.Where is the International Court of Justice located? (1)
Ans: The International Court of Justice is located in The Hague (Netherlands).
5. Which organization of the United Nations oversees environmental issues? (1)
Ans: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the organization of the United
Nations which oversees environmental issues.
6. Do you think adequate endeavors have been taken by the United Nations specialized agency WHO
regarding pandemic disease ‘Coronavirus’? Justify your answer. (2)
Ans: Yes, adequate endeavors have been taken by the United Nations specialized agency
WHO regarding pandemic disease ‘Coronavirus’ because, WHO has been in full response mode since
they were notified of the first cases. And they have called every day for countries to take urgent and
aggressive action. I think they have rung the alarm bell loud and clear.
7. What three changes you want to bring in the world as global citizen to ensure peace and to face up the
imminent global challenges? (3)
Ans: Foster Global Citizenship. The world faces global challenges, which require global solutions.
These interconnected global challenges call for far-reaching changes in how we think and act for.
Education must be transformative and bring shared values to life. We owe it to them, and our
Children, to provide it.

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Subject: History (United Nations)

A.Read the given passage to answer the following questions:

They had 51 member countries on its formation year.

Nobel Prize? (1)

3.Which significant global issues are addressed in United Nations? (1)

Ans: The significant global issues :

Ans: The International Court of Justice is located in The Hague (Netherlands).

5. Which organization of the United Nations oversees environmental issues? (1)

Nations which oversees environmental issues.

regarding pandemic disease ‘Coronavirus’? Justify your answer. (2)

imminent global challenges? (3)

Children, to provide it.

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