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India's role on the international stage was moulded by history rather than by the pomp and circumstances of war. As a separate entity of the British empire, India became a founder member of the League of Nations in the same Way as Australia and Canada, and thus acquired a somewhat unique international status long before independence. During the days of the League when India's interests were affected, such as in matters of trade or the position of Indians overseas, the Indian delegation did not hesitate to make known its independent position, for what it was worth. Some Indian delegates were. In demand for chairing meetings riddled with contention and controversy, because of their reputation for impartiality and talent for mediation. These were the small beginnings of India's later entry into the United Nations in 1945, again as a founder member before independence. The drafting of Chapter IX and X of the UN Charter, which deal with international social and economic cooperation, was entrusted to a group that was presided over by an Indian. It is important, however, to bear in mind that fact that the Government of independent India had no part in the drafting of the UN Charter, although in accepted the obligations contained therein. The UN was primarily the creation of three powers-The USA, UK and Russia. The size, population, resources and potential of India lent it the weight of a medium power in the functioning of the United Nations. The fact that India was among the first nations to liberate itself from the imperialist domination through non-violent means. Endowed it with a moral obligation to work in and outside the UN for the independence of nations still under colonial rule. India has served on the Security Council for 10 years or 5 terms, on the Trusteeship Council for 12 years or 4 terms and on the Economic and Social Council for 21 years or 7 terms.
1. The title below that best expresses the ideas of the passage is:
a. India's role at the United Nations
b. India and Her Neighbours
c. India's International Prestige
d. British Colonial Expansion
Answer: a
2. Through a part of the British Empire, India enjoyed great prestige at the League in as much as Indian delegates were in demand for chairing meeting to consider controversial issues. It was because: (l) Indian delegates were well known. For their impartiality (II). Indian delegates had talent for mediation (III). India was considered a power to reckon with:
a. I and III are correct
b. I and II are correct
c. I and III are correct
d. only I is correct
Answer: b
3. Which articles of the UN Charter deal with International, Social and Economic Co-operation?
a. Articles IX and X
b. Articles ~I and XII
c. Articles VIII and XIII
d. Articles VI and VII
Answer: a
4. Which of the following countries does not find any coverage in the passage?
a. The USA
b. Britain
c. The Russia
d. Sri Lanka
Answer: d
India's role on the international stage was moulded by history rather than by the pomp and circumstances of war. As a separate entity of the British empire, India became a founder member of the League of Nations in the same Way as Australia and Canada, and thus acquired a somewhat unique international status long before independence. During the days of the League when India's interests were affected, such as in matters of trade or the position of Indians overseas, the Indian delegation did not hesitate to make known its independent position, for what it was worth. Some Indian delegates were. In demand for chairing meetings riddled with contention and controversy, because of their reputation for impartiality and talent for mediation. These were the small beginnings of India's later entry into the United Nations in 1945, again as a founder member before independence. The drafting of Chapter IX and X of the UN Charter, which deal with international social and economic cooperation, was entrusted to a group that was presided over by an Indian. It is important, however, to bear in mind that fact that the Government of independent India had no part in the drafting of the UN Charter, although in accepted the obligations contained therein. The UN was primarily the creation of three powers-The USA, UK and Russia. The size, population, resources and potential of India lent it the weight of a medium power in the functioning of the United Nations. The fact that India was among the first nations to liberate itself from the imperialist domination through non-violent means. Endowed it with a moral obligation to work in and outside the UN for the independence of nations still under colonial rule. India has served on the Security Council for 10 years or 5 terms, on the Trusteeship Council for 12 years or 4 terms and on the Economic and Social Council for 21 years or 7 terms.1. The title below that best expresses the ideas of the passage is:
a. India's role at the United Nations
b. India and Her Neighbours
c. India's International Prestige
d. British Colonial Expansion
Answer: a
2. Through a part of the British Empire, India enjoyed great prestige at the League in as much as Indian delegates were in demand for chairing meeting to consider controversial issues. It was because: (l) Indian delegates were well known. For their impartiality (II). Indian delegates had talent for mediation (III). India was considered a power to reckon with:
a. I and III are correct
b. I and II are correct
c. I and III are correct
d. only I is correct
Answer: b
3. Which articles of the UN Charter deal with International, Social and Economic Co-operation?
a. Articles IX and X
b. Articles ~I and XII
c. Articles VIII and XIII
d. Articles VI and VII
Answer: a
4. Which of the following countries does not find any coverage in the passage?
a. The USA
b. Britain
c. The Russia
d. Sri Lanka
Answer: d
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