Question

Which amongst the following is not a main organ of the United Nations ?

• A. Trusteeship Council
• B. Economic and Social Council
• C. United Nations Secretariat
• D. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945. It has six main organs as its principal components:

• General Assembly
• Security Council
• International Court of Justice
• Secretariat
• Economic and Social Council
• Trusteeship Council

Among the options given:

• Trusteeship Council: This is a main organ of the UN, although its operations are currently suspended.
• Economic and Social Council: This is one of the main organs focusing on economic, social, and environmental issues.
• United Nations Secretariat: This organ is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day work of the UN, led by the Secretary-General.
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): This agency is specialized and not considered one of the main organs of the UN.

Therefore, the option that is not a main organ of the United Nations is:

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)