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Q · International OrganisationsMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements about the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is correct? 1. It consists of 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. 2. India has never been a permanent member but has been elected as a non-permanent member multiple times. 3. Permanent members have veto power. Select the correct answer:
TopicInternational Organisations
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
From TestChapter Test 1 (Chapter Test)
Test Duration30 min
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The UNSC has 5 permanent (P₅) and 10 non-permanent members elected for 2 years. India is not a permanent member but has been elected 8 times as a non-permanent member. Only permanent members hold veto powers.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3