Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Which of the following two members has Veto Power in the United Nations?

Options:

United States of America and Norway

France and Japan

United Kingdom and France

United States of America and Germany

Correct Answer:

United Kingdom and France

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - United Kingdom and France

These five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have Veto Power:
1. United States of America
2. United Kingdom 
3. Russia
4. France
5. China

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.