Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the veto power:

A.

Only the permanent members of the Security Council possess the veto power.

B.

It’s a kind of negative power.

C.

The Secretary-General uses this power when not satisfied with any decision.

D.

One veto can stall a Security Council resolution.

Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the way the UN functions:

A.

All security and peace related issues are dealt with in the Security Council.

B.

Humanitarian policies are implemented by the main organs and specialised agencies spread across the globe.

C.

Having consensus among the five permanent members on security issues is vital for its implementation.

D.

The members of the General Assembly are automatically the members of all other principal organs and specialised agencies of the UN.

Which among the following would give more weightage to India’s proposal for permanent membership in the Security Council ?

• Nuclear capability
• It has been a member of the UN since its inception
• It is located in Asia
• India’s growing economic power and stable political system.

The UN agency concerned with the safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology is:

• The UN Committee on Disarmament
• International Atomic Energy Agency
• UN International Safeguard Committee
• None of the above.