This question was straightforward and fairly popular among the
candidates. Unfortunately, majority of them could not mention enough
points to score the maximum marks obtainable. Some other weak
candidates merely stumbled on few points or mixed the requirements of
the question entirely. Candidates were expected to describe the
composition of the General Assembly as being comprise all member
States.
Each has five representatives in the Assembly. The overall performance
of candidates in this question was average. Some of the points
candidates left out in their responses to the (b) part included:
(i)it deliberates on issues affecting World Peace and Security;
(ii)it discusses and approves the annual budget of UNO;
(iii)It approves the appointment of the Secretary-General of UNO;
(iv)it receives and considers reports from other organs and specialized agencies of UNO;
(v)it admits new members into UNO;
(vi)it reviews issues that relate to the functions and powers of the other Organs of the Organization;
(vii)it amends the Charter of UNO;
(viii)it elects non-permanent members of the Security Council of UNO, etc.