Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Which of the following is incorrect in reference to the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council?

Options:

They are elected in a manner so that they represent all continents of the world.

They do not have Veto power.

A country can be re-elected immediately after completing a term of two years.

The non-permanent members serve for only two years at a time and give way after that period to newly elected members.

Correct Answer:

A country can be re-elected immediately after completing a term of two years.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - A country can be re-elected immediately after completing a term of two years.

Option 1- They are elected in a manner so that they represent all continents of the world. (CORRECT)
Option 2- They do not have Veto power. (CORRECT)
Option 3- A country can be re-elected immediately after completing a term of two years. (INCORRECT)
Option 4- The non-permanent members serve for only two years at a time and give way after that period to newly elected members.

In the Security Council, there are five permanent members and ten non-permanent members. The Charter gave the permanent members a privileged position to bring about stability in the world after the Second World War. The main privileges of the five permanent members are permanency and the veto power. The non-permanent members serve for only two years at a time and give way after that period to newly elected members. A country cannot be re-elected immediately after completing a term of two years. The non- permanent members are elected in a manner so that they represent all continents of the world.