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By 2011, the UN had 193 member states. These included almost all independent states. In the UN General Assembly, all members have one vote each. In the UN Security Council, there are five permanent members. These are: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France and China. These states were selected as permanent members as they were the most powerful immediately after the Second World War. The Present Secretary-General is Antonio Guterres. He is the ninth Secretary General of the UN. The UN's objective is to prevent international conflict and to facilitate cooperation among states.

Which country is not the permanent member of the Security Council?

India

The correct answer is Option 3 - India

India is not a permanent member of the Security Council.

Per passage:

By 2011, the UN had 193 member states. These included almost all independent states. In the UN General Assembly, all members have one vote each. In the UN Security Council, there are five permanent members. These are: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France and China. These states were selected as permanent members as they were the most powerful immediately after the Second World War.