Which of the following is not an aim of the United Nations?
- To prevent war
- To promote free trade✓
- To promote international security
- To promote peace
Answer: B — To promote free trade
The UN was set up after the Second World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security. There are 15 members on the UN Security Council, which recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace. The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council.
About this question
This is a free practice question from the The UK and International Institutions topic in the Government & Law of the UK chapter. Questions about the bodies the UK belongs to and works through, and what membership of each one means. Keep the different organisations and their purposes clearly separated.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.