Question

Which article of UN charter defines the purpose of the United Nations?
A) article 10
B) article 3
C) article 1
D) article 5

Answer 1

Hint: The United Nations is an organization formed by many countries among which 5 countries are non-replaceable. This organization protects nations and their people. It works to develop friendly relations among nations, maintain world peace and security, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.

Complete solution:
As soon as World War II ended, the UN was established with the aim of preventing future wars, succeeding the ineffective League of Nations.

Objectives:
- Maintain Peacekeeping and security- UN sends peacekeepers to regions where armed conflict has recently ceased or paused to enforce the terms of peace agreements.
- Human rights protection- UN promotes and encourages respect for human rights and try to provide fundamental freedoms for all without any distinction like race, sex, language, or religion.
- Economic development and humanitarian assistance- It includes eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and empower women, improve maternal health, combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.

Number of articles:
On June 26, it was signed. The Charter consists of a preamble and 19 chapters which are further divided into 111 articles. This pact is used by the U.N. to bring universal peace among mankind and security, promote social progress and better standards of life, strengthen international law, and promote the expansion of human rights.
Article 1 of the UN charter defines the purpose of the United Nations.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
Although the UN aims for universal peace according to Article 51 of the UN Charter, it provides the right of countries to engage in self-defence, including collective self-defence, against an armed attack (including cyber-attacks).