Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Read the passage and answer the question:

We also find that the UN is generally regarded as the most important international organisation in today’s world. In the eyes of many people all over the world, it is indispensable and represents the great hope of humanity for peace and progress.

Who was the second Secretary-General of the UN?

Options:

Dag Hammarskjold

Kofi A. Annan

Trygve Lie

Ban Ki-moon

Correct Answer:

Dag Hammarskjold

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Dag Hammarskjold

Dag Hammarskjold-  the UN’s second Secretary-General.

Dag Hammarskjöld (1953-1961) Sweden; Economist and lawyer; worked for resolving the Suez Canal dispute and the decolonisation of Africa; awarded Nobel Peace Prize posthumously in 1961 for his efforts to settle the Congo crisis; Soviet Union and France criticised his role in Africa.