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Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

A step-by-step study plan for Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation, ICSE Class 10 History & Civics: what to learn first, what to practise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: United Nations Special Agencies: Basic Idea, UNICEF, WHO.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 40 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Special agencies work in economic, social, cultural, and scientific fields.
  • They were created to support the development of backward countries.
  • They aim to make life peaceful and prosperous.
  • UNICEF is a UN special agency for child welfare.
  • It was created in 1946.
  • Its programme was extended in 1950 to all developing countries.
  • WHO is a UN special agency for health.
  • It came into existence on April 7, 1948.
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

UNICEF is the same as WHO because both work for health and children.

UNICEF headquarters is in Geneva and WHO headquarters is in New York.

WHO was founded in 1946 along with UNICEF.

Memory Tips

UN Special Agencies work in economic, social, cultural and scientific spheres

UNICEF stands for United Nations Children's Fund

UNICEF was created in 1946 for emergency needs of children in post-war Europe and China

UNICEF programme was extended in 1950 to children of all developing countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation include United Nations Special Agencies: Basic Idea, UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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