NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Political Science International Organisations
NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Political Science International Organisations
NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Political Science International Organisations is designed and prepared by the best teachers across India. All the important topics are covered in the exercises and each answer comes with a detailed explanation to help students understand concepts better. These NCERT solutions play a crucial role in your preparation for all exams conducted by the CBSE, including the JEE.
NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED
1. Who is present Secretary General of the United Nations?Ans. Ban-Ki-Moon from South Korea.
2. Name any two member states of the European Union who are permanent members of the UN Security Council.Ans. Britain and France
3. What is the main objective of the United Nations?Ans. To prevent international conflict and to facilitate cooperation among states.
4. Mention any two agencies of the United Nations.Ans. 1. International Monetary Fund.
2. World Health Organisation.
Ans. Amnesty International is an NGO, which was established to campaign for protection of human rights all over the world. Its objective is to promote respect for all the human beings and human rights in the universal declaration of Human Rights.
Ans. Five permanent member countries i.e France, Russia, UK, the US, China got veto power because they have been emerged as industrialised developed countries to stall any decision.
6. Mention any two advantages of having international organisation in the world?Ans. 1. To help countries in the matters of conflicts and differences.
2. To make the countries cooperate and create better living conditions for humanity.
Ans. 1. To maintain international peace and security.
2. To facilitate cooperation among member countries by avoiding conflicts and war.
Ans. 1. To draw global media's attention to human rights abuses.
2. To help in building international coalitions like the campaigns to ban land-mines, to stop the use of child soldier, and to establish international criminal court.
Ans. Following reforms are required in the UN:
1. Reform of the organisation's structures and processes.
2. A review of the issues that fall within the jurisdiction of the organisation.
3. Reforms are required due to certain limitations to the UN i.e. only five members on permanent basis in the UN Security Council and their veto power, dominance of few powerful countries etc.
Ans. In 1992, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, which reflected three main complaints:
1. The UN Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities.
2. Its decisions reflect only western values and interests and are dominated by a few7 powers.
3. It lacks equitable representation. Considering above mentioned demands for restructuring of the UN on 01 January 1997, the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan initiated an enquiry into how the UN should be reformed.
Ans. The veto power is a negative vote to stall any decision by five permanent members of UN Security Council. Sometimes the moves have been made to modify this but it is presumed to have a danger to lose interest by great powers, and without their support and involvement such organisation would become ineffective.