Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

The First World War encouraged the world to invest in an international organisation to deal with conflict. Many believed that such an organisation would help the world avoid war. As a result, the League of Nations was born. However, despite its initial success, it could not prevent the Second World War (1939-45). Many more people died and were wounded in this war than ever before. The UN was founded as a successor to the League of Nations.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a- The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration released by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Clement Atlee.
b- The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration released in 1941.

Options:

Only statement a is correct.

Only statement b is correct.

Both statements are correct.

Neither of them is correct.

Correct Answer:

Only statement b is correct.

Explanation:

The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration released by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on August 14, 1941, following a meeting of the two heads of government in Newfoundland.