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Which of the following are the core functions of the United Nations multidimensional peace keeping operations?

1. Stabilization

2. Peace consolidation

3. To extend support to a losing State in a war.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1,2 and 3 B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1 and 2 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Peacekeeping is flexible and over the past two decades has been deployed in many configurations. There are currently 14 UN peacekeeping operations deployed on four continents.Today's multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; support the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law.

UN Peacekeeping operations assist in moving state out of conflict towards peace but doesn’t assist a losing state in war.

 

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The longest railway line in the world connects _________

A) New York and Seattle B) Leningrad and Vladivostok
C) Trivandrum and Guwahati D) Perth and Sydney
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Leningrad and Vladivostok

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Which leader of British Labour Party was recently elected the first Muslim Mayor of London?

A) Sadiq Khan B) Ataullah Khan
C) Firdauz Zaidi D) Karim Shaikh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sadiq Khan

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Which country is constructing a DNA sequencing platform to store ethnic data of about 80 million people?

A) India B) United States of America
C) China D) Indonesia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) China

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Guzzle

A) Carouse B) Starve
C) Imbibe D) Quaff
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Starve

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt

A) Sanction B) Flatter
C) Compliment D) Sarcasm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sarcasm

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Boast

A) Avoid B) Change
C) Rely D) Pride
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pride

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Quiescent

A) Dull B) Questionable
C) Bright D) Alive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dull

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