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WAEC Government 1996 Question 60

Question 60

League of Nations and United Nations

The most significant achievement of the United Nations Organisation (UNO) since its formation is the

  1. A.prevention of another world war
  2. B.settlement of the Middle East crisis
  3. C.enlargement of its membership
  4. D.appointment of an African as the head of the International Court of Justice
  5. E.Prevention of cold war between the Western and the Eastern power blocs.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (prevention of another world war)

Explanation

The UN's main purpose was to prevent another world war, and none has occurred since 1945. It did not settle the Middle East crisis or prevent the Cold War.