Everything Political by Devashish Saroha: 25 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based on Bloom’s Taxonomy for the topic International Organisations from Grade 12 Political Science:

1. Remembering (Knowledge-Based Questions)

Which international organization was established after World War II to maintain global peace?
a) League of Nations
b) United Nations (UN)
c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
d) BRICS
How many permanent members are there in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
a) 10
b) 5
c) 15
d) 7
Which of the following is a global financial institution that provides loans to countries for development projects?
a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) North-South Dialogue
d) Greenpeace
Which international organization was formed in 1949 as a military alliance against the Soviet Union?
a) NATO
b) Warsaw Pact
c) SAARC
d) ASEAN
Which organization promotes free trade and settles disputes among member countries?
a) International Labour Organization (ILO)
b) World Health Organization (WHO)
c) World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) Amnesty International

Why was the League of Nations replaced by the United Nations?
a) The League of Nations was ineffective in preventing World War II
b) The United Nations focused only on economic development
c) The League of Nations was only for European countries
d) The League of Nations did not include military alliances
What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
a) To promote military cooperation
b) To provide emergency financial assistance to countries
c) To regulate oil prices
d) To prevent nuclear war
How does the World Health Organization (WHO) contribute to global governance?
a) By formulating international laws
b) By resolving military conflicts
c) By monitoring and managing global health crises
d) By promoting industrialization
Which of the following best describes the role of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?
a) It is the main policy-making body where all members have equal representation
b) It controls military operations of the UN
c) It is responsible for international trade agreements
d) It supervises global elections
Why was the Bretton Woods System established after World War II?
a) To regulate international economic relations
b) To create a new world military order
c) To promote nuclear disarmament
d) To monitor climate change policies

If a country is struggling with a severe financial crisis, which international organization should it seek help from?
a) UNESCO
b) IMF
c) NATO
d) Greenpeace
How would a developing country benefit from the World Bank?
a) By receiving financial assistance for infrastructure projects
b) By increasing its military strength
c) By reducing its exports
d) By imposing trade restrictions
What role does the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) play in addressing climate change?
a) Imposes military sanctions on polluting countries
b) Monitors and promotes global environmental policies
c) Focuses only on national security
d) Reduces the power of developing countries
What would happen if the WTO did not exist?
a) Trade disputes between countries would increase
b) The world would move towards free trade automatically
c) Economic globalization would expand without rules
d) International trade would completely stop
How would the United Nations respond if two member countries went to war?
a) Impose sanctions and call for diplomatic negotiations
b) Declare war on both countries
c) Support the more powerful nation
d) Withdraw all UN peacekeeping forces

How does the presence of veto power in the UNSC impact global decision-making?
a) It allows powerful countries to control international decisions
b) It ensures equal representation of all countries
c) It prevents all forms of international conflict
d) It weakens the role of smaller nations
What are the major criticisms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
a) It imposes strict conditions that often harm developing countries
b) It only provides financial aid to developed nations
c) It does not engage in global economic matters
d) It only focuses on military funding
Why do some countries demand reform in the UN Security Council (UNSC)?
a) To make it more representative of modern global politics
b) To reduce the power of the UN
c) To create a new global currency
d) To merge with NATO
How does the North-South Divide affect international organizations?
a) It creates economic inequalities in global decision-making
b) It promotes military conflicts in Asia
c) It strengthens the role of NATO
d) It focuses on cultural exchange programs
Why has the role of regional organizations like ASEAN and EU increased in global politics?
a) They strengthen regional economies and political stability
b) They focus only on military alliances
c) They work under the direct control of the UN
d) They are dependent on the U.S.

Should India be given a permanent seat in the UN Security Council?
a) Yes, because of its growing global influence and democratic values
b) No, because it does not have nuclear weapons
c) No, because the UNSC should remain unchanged
d) Yes, but only if the U.S. supports it
Is the WTO fair to all member countries?
a) No, because developed nations have more influence
b) Yes, because all members follow the same rules
c) No, because it focuses only on military trade
d) Yes, because it promotes free trade
Do international organizations play a role in maintaining global peace?
a) Yes, through diplomacy, sanctions, and peacekeeping missions
b) No, because wars continue to happen
c) Yes, but only in Europe
d) No, because they focus only on trade

If you were designing a new international organization for the 21st century, what key features would you include?
a) Fair representation, conflict resolution, and sustainable development policies
b) Only military alliances
c) Exclusion of developing nations
d) Focus on cultural exchange programs
How can the United Nations be reformed to be more effective in global governance?
a) Expanding UNSC membership, removing veto power, and improving financial transparency
b) Eliminating all peacekeeping operations
c) Reducing the number of General Assembly members
d) Abandoning international treaties