In the given question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct answer.

Assertion: India favours the decision of the United Nations to not expand the strength of the Security Council.

Reason: India argues that an expanded Council, with more representation, will enjoy greater support in the world community.

The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.

The correct answer is Option 3- The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.

Assertion: India favours the decision of the United Nations to not expand the strength of the Security Council. (INCORRECT)

Reason: India argues that an expanded Council, with more representation, will enjoy greater support in the world community. (CORRECT)

India has supported the restructuring of the UN on several grounds. It believes that a strengthened and revitalised UN is desirable in a changing world. India also supports an enhanced role for the UN in promoting development and cooperation among states. India believes that development should be central to the UN’s agenda as it is a vital precondition for the maintenance of international peace and security. One of India’s major concerns has been the composition of the Security Council, which has remained largely static while the UN General Assembly member- ship has expanded considerably. India considers thatthis has harmed the representative character of the Security Council. It also argues that an expanded Council, with more representation, will enjoy greater support in the world community.