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JAMB Government 1982 Question 49

Question 49

League of Nations and United Nations

The primary function of the Economic and Social Council of the UN is to

  1. A.improve the social relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union
  2. B.maintain world peace and security
  3. C.assist in the development of member states
  4. D.lift customs barriers between petroleum producing and non-petroleum producing countries
  5. E.encourage trade between Third World and European countries
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (assist in the development of member states)

Explanation

ECOSOC coordinates the UN's economic and social work, which aims to raise living standards and promote development in member states.