Question 15. Match the principal organs and agencies of the UN with their functions. 1. Economic and Social Council (a) Overseas the global financial system 2. International Court of Justice (b) Preservation of International peace and security 3. International Atomic Energy Agency (c) Look into the economic and social welfare of the member countries 4. Security Council (d) Safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology 5. UN High Commission for Refugees (e) Resolve disputes between and among member countries 6. World Trade Organisation (f) Provide shelter and medical help during emergencies 7. International Monetary Fund (g) Debates and discusses global issues 8. General Assembly (h) Administration and Coordination of UN affairs 9. World Health Organisation (i) Providing good health for all 10. Secretariat (j) Facilitates free trade among member countries Answer
Explanation 1. Economic and Social Council --> c. Looks into the economic and social welfare of member countries Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which came into existence in 1945, is the central platform for discussing social and economic issues like education, environment, etc. The ECOSOC coordinates the work of the UN specialised agencies. A large number of NGOs are also associated with the ECOSOC. 2. International Court of Justice --> e. Resolves disputes between and among member countries Established in the year 1945, the International Court of Justice has 15 judges and is the principal judicial organ of the UN. It is responsible for resolving disputes in accordance with the international law, and deals with cases submitted by the nation states by lending them legal advice. 3. International Atomic Energy Agency --> d. Safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology
