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International Organizations

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

Complete topic list for International Organizations in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in International Organizations

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1. Why International Organisations Matter

  • International organisations help states solve problems that no single country can handle alone.
  • They provide a forum for dialogue, negotiation, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
  • They support cooperation on issues such as disease control, global warming, development, and humanitarian relief.
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2. The United Nations: Origin and Purpose

  • The UN was founded as a successor to the League of Nations in 1945 immediately after the Second World War.
  • The League of Nations failed to prevent the Second World War.
  • The UN Charter was signed by 51 nations; Poland signed later on October 15, making 51 original founding members.
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3. Principal Organs of the UN

  • The UN system has six principal organs: General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat, Economic and Social Council, and Trusteeship Council.
  • The General Assembly has representatives of all 193 member states, with one vote each.
  • Major decisions in the General Assembly require a two-thirds majority; other decisions need a simple majority.
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4. Security Council: Structure, Veto, and Reform

  • The Security Council has 15 members: five permanent and ten non-permanent.
  • The five permanent members are the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China.
  • They were selected because they were the most powerful states immediately after the Second World War and were the victors in the War.

Key Concepts

Central concept: International Organizations and the United Nations system in contemporary world politics

Why international organizations are neededUnited NationsUN principal organsSecurity CouncilUN reformIndia and UN reformsUN in a unipolar worldOther international organizations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in International Organizations for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science?
International Organizations covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in International Organizations — Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 34 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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