Question 8 of 13intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching10 marks

Match the principal organs and agencies of the UN with their functions:

Correct Answer

(1) c

(2) e

(3) d

(4) b

(5) f

(6) j

(7) a

(8) g

(9) i

(10) h

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 7 | (Page Page 17-18)
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Explanation

The matches are determined by the specific mandates of the UN organs and agencies listed in the text. The Security Council is explicitly linked to peace and security in the text. Other matches are derived from the names and classifications provided in the context (e.g., World Health Organisation deals with health, International Monetary Fund with the financial system).

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Match the Security Council (4) with its function. The context states 'All security and peace related issues are dealt with in the Security Council', matching with (b) Preservation of international peace and security.

  2. Step 2: Match the Economic and Social Council (1) based on its name, linking it to (c) Looks into the economic and social welfare of the member countries.

  3. Step 3: Match International Atomic Energy Agency (3) based on its name 'Atomic Energy', linking it to (d) Safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology.

  4. Step 4: Match UN High Commission for Refugees (5) based on 'Refugees', linking it to (f) Provides shelter and medical help during emergencies.

  5. Step 5: Match World Trade Organisation (6) based on 'Trade', linking it to (j) Facilitates free trade among member countries.

  6. Step 6: Match International Monetary Fund (7) based on 'Monetary', linking it to (a) Oversees the global financial system.

  7. Step 7: Match World Health Organisation (9) based on 'Health', linking it to (i) Providing good health for all.

  8. Step 8: Match remaining organs by elimination/name recognition: International Court of Justice (2) resolves disputes (e); General Assembly (8) debates global issues (g); Secretariat (10) handles administration (h).

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