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Which of the following statements is/are among the purposes of the United Nations as enshrined in Article 1 of the UN Charter? I. To maintain international peace and security. II. To develop…

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Which of the following statements is/are among the purposes of the United Nations as enshrined in Article 1 of the UN Charter?
I. To maintain international peace and security.
II. To develop friendly relations among countries.
III. To enjoin that all members refrain from threat or use of force.
IV. To be a center for harmonising the actions of states.
  1. I, II and III
  2. I, II and IV
  3. II, III and IV
  4. I, II, III and IV

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - I, II and IV
Article 1 of the UN Charter lists the purposes: maintaining international peace and security (I), developing friendly relations among nations (II), international co-operation, and being a centre for harmonising the actions of nations (IV). Refraining from the threat or use of force (III) is a principle in Art 2(4), not a purpose. So I, II and IV.

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