Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the way the UN functions.
All security and peace related issues are dealt with in the Security Council.
Correct. The Security Council is the primary organ responsible for dealing with security and peace related issues, as it handles peace and security missions and has the authority to make binding decisions.
Humanitarian policies are implemented by the main organs and specialised agencies spread across the globe.
Correct. Humanitarian policies are implemented by the main organs and specialised agencies spread across the globe, which handle development and humanitarian work including health, education, environment, population control, human rights, gender and social justice.
Having consensus among the five permanent members on security issues is vital for its implementation.
Correct. Having consensus among the five permanent members on security issues is vital for its implementation because each permanent member possesses the veto power, and one veto can stall a Security Council resolution.
The members of the General Assembly are automatically the members of all other principal organs and specialised agencies of the UN.
Wrong. The members of the General Assembly are not automatically the members of all other principal organs and specialised agencies of the UN. Different organs have different membership requirements, as seen in the Security Council which has limited membership.
Explanation
This question tests understanding of UN structure and functioning. Statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct based on the context which establishes the Security Council's role in peace and security, the existence of specialised agencies for humanitarian work, and the veto power mechanism requiring P5 consensus. Statement (d) is wrong because membership of principal organs like the Security Council is separate from General Assembly membership, as indicated by the reform debates about equitable representation.