Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Answer questions from the passage below:

The UN was founded as a successor to the League of Nations. The UN's objective is to prevent international conflict and to facilitate cooperation among states. Two basic kinds of reforms are faced by the UN: reform of the organization's structures and processes; and a review of the issues that fall within the jurisdiction of the organization.

One of India's major concerns has been the composition of the Security Council, which has remained largely static while the UN General Assembly membership has expanded considerably. It argues that an expanded Council, with more representation, will enjoy greater support in the world community. The membership of the UN Security Council was expanded from 11 to 15 in 1965. But there is no change in the number of permanent members.

Not surprisingly, India itself wishes to be a permanent member of a restructured UN. India is the world's largest democracy. India has participated in virtually all the initiatives of the UN. Its role in the UN's peacekeeping efforts is a long and substantial one.

Which among the following statement is correct about the Security Council?

Options:

The composition of permanent members in Security Council has been expanding ever since its inception.

There is no change in the number of permanent members in the Security Council

Reform of the Security Council is not a major concern for India.

The size of the Security Council has not been stationary.

Correct Answer:

There is no change in the number of permanent members in the Security Council

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → There is no change in the number of permanent members in the Security Council

The passage explicitly states, "The membership of the UN Security Council was expanded from 11 to 15 in 1965. But there is no change in the number of permanent members." This directly supports the second option and refutes the first one.