NDA2021General AbilityGeneral StudiesActual
Which of the following statements about the nonpermanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations is/are correct? 1. Their total number is now 10 , but was originally only 6 . 2. They are elected for a term of two years only. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Options
- AI only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
C. Both 1 and 2
Step-by-step solution
The ten elected or non-permanent members have a tenure of two years. At present, the non-permanent members are Estonia, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam. Non-permanent members of the Security Council, however, do not have veto rights