Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Which of the following complaints was not reflected in the resolution adopted by the UN in 1992 for the reform of the Security Council?

Options:

The Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities.

The Security Council is focussing on the third world countries, not the advanced nations.

Its decisions reflect only Western values and interests and are dominated by a few powers.

It lacks equitable representation.

Correct Answer:

The Security Council is focussing on the third world countries, not the advanced nations.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - The Security Council is focussing on the third world countries, not the advanced nations.

While the case for reform has widespread support, getting agreement on what to do is difficult. Let us examine the debate over reform of the UN Security Council. In 1992, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution. The resolution reflected three main complaints:

  • The Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities.
  • Its decisions reflect only Western values and interests and are dominated by a few powers.
  • It lacks equitable representation.