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Section : A

Qstn #1
Which organisation was the predecessor of the UNO?
Ans : The League of Nations set-up in the year 1920 after the First World War was the predecessor of the UNO.

Qstn #2
State one reason behind the establishment of the United Nations.
Ans : Realisation of the fact that another war of a greater scale would possibly bring about complete destruction of the world and wipe out human civilization. It became a matter of concern all over the world. The establishment of the UNO was the answer for such a hope to preserve world peace.

Qstn #3
When was the term 'United Nations' used for the first time?
Ans : 1st January 1942.

Qstn #4
Name the first international organisation, which was set-up with an objective to put an end to wars. When was such an organisation established?
Ans : United Nations was the first organization which was set up to put an end. To wars on, 24th October 1945.

Qstn #5
When is the UN day celebrated?
Ans : On 24th October UN day is celebrated.

Qstn #6
What do you understand by the abbreviation UNO? When was it formed and where?
Ans : UNO stands for United Nations Organisation. It was formed on 24th October 1945 at San Francisco.

Qstn #7
When was the United Nations formed? On which date the 'UN Day' is celebrated?
Ans : United Nations was formed on the 24th October 1945. The "UN Day" is celebrated on the 24th October.

Qstn #8
When did the United Nations officially come into existence?
Ans : 24th October 1945.

Qstn #9
Where was the European office of the UNO located?
Ans : The United Nations Organisation has its European office in Geneva, Switzerland.

Qstn #10
Where is the headquarter of United Nations located?
Ans : The headquarter of united Nations is located in New York City (USA).

Qstn #11
Where does the Security Council have its headquarters?
Ans : The Security Council has its headquarters at New York, USA.

Qstn #12
Name the official languages of the United Nations.
Ans : English, French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese.

Qstn #13
When was the UN Flag adopted?
Ans : The United Nations Flag was adopted on 20 October 1947.