WorldHistory Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Who was the first Indian to be appointed a judge in the International Court of Justice?
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5ef30e507c1ec61320b1bc7c- 1Shri R. s. Readerfalse
- 2Mr. B. N. Raofalse
- 3Dr. Nagendra Singhtrue
- 4Mr. B. N. Kirpalfalse
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Answer : 3. "Dr. Nagendra Singh"
Explanation :
Justice Nagendra Singh served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 1985 to 1988. He is one of the four judges from India to have been inducted in the ICJ which is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Q: Whom is the United Nations funded?
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5ef30c69d40ebf3f782f86fe- 1Russiafalse
- 2Switzerlandfalse
- 3Americafalse
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Answer : 4. "member nations"
Explanation :
The United Nations is primarily funded by its member nations. Member states contribute funds to support the regular budget of the United Nations, which covers essential expenses for the organization's operations. Assessments for the regular budget are based on a country's capacity to pay, taking into account its relative wealth and income. Additionally, the UN may receive voluntary contributions for specific programs or initiatives from member nations and other entities. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) Member Nations
Q: When was the San Francisco Conference?
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5ef309a781a47f2e7aec665e- 125 April 1942false
- 225 April 1947false
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Answer : 4. "25 April 1945"
Explanation :
The San Francisco Conference, officially known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization, took place from April 25 to June 26, 1945. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) 25 April 1945
Q: In which conference was the final approval on the constitution of the United Nations?
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5ef30950d40ebf3f782f6e26- 1Moscow Conferencefalse
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- 3Yalta Conferencefalse
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Answer : 2. "San Francisco Conference"
Explanation :
The San Francisco Conference, also known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization, was held in 1945. During this conference, the final approval and adoption of the United Nations Charter occurred. Delegates from various countries gathered in San Francisco to establish the UN, and the charter, which serves as the foundational document of the organization, was signed on June 26, 1945. This marked a significant step in the post-World War II efforts to promote international cooperation, peace, and security.
Q: During World War II, which country officially assisted Germany against Russia while remaining neutral?
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5ef302f7bea49d16b4796886- 1Switzerlandtrue
- 2Swedenfalse
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Answer : 1. "Switzerland"
Explanation :
The San Francisco Conference, held in 1945, was where the United Nations (UN) Charter was negotiated and signed. President Harry S. Truman of the United States gave the inaugural address at this conference, emphasizing the importance of establishing an international organization to promote peace and cooperation after the end of World War II. The UN was subsequently founded, and its charter came into effect on October 24, 1945.
Q: Which place is said to be the Manchester of South India?
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5d7b710d268c0f29d5908f2d- 1Coimbatoretrue
- 2Salemfalse
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Answer : 1. "Coimbatore"
Explanation :
Coimbatore is called the 'Manchester of South India'. The city is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. The city has a major production and economy in the textile industry. The textile industry gives the major production which is surrounded by the cotton fields in neighbouring villages.
Q: Nowadays there is a demand for expansion of membership of which part of the United Nations?
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5ef30ba0d40ebf3f782f825e- 1Council of Justicefalse
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Answer : 3. "Security Council"
Q: Which of the following nations was appointed as the first Chairman of the United Nations Disinvestment Committee?
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5ef30cb7bea49d16b4799f47- 1Japanfalse
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