Political Science · India's Foreign Policy
UGC NET Nov 2017 Political Science
Consider the following statements with regard to the Security Council.
- 1. India became a member of the Security Council seven times.
- 2. Japan became a member of the Security Council eleven times.
- 3. It appoints the non-permanent members.
- 4. It appoints the Secretary General.
A1 and 2 ✓ Correct
B2 and 3
C3 and 4
D4 and 1
Correct answer: (A) 1 and 2 — Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is 1 and 2.
Explanation
★Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is 1 and 2.
★By 2017 India had served as a non-permanent member of the Security Council seven times, validating statement 1.
★Japan has been elected to the Security Council a record eleven times, validating statement 2.
★Statement 3 is wrong because the non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly, not the Security Council.
★Statement 4 is wrong because the Secretary General is appointed by the General Assembly on the Security Council's recommendation.
★Ten non-permanent members serve two-year terms, elected by the General Assembly.
★India later won an eighth term for 2021-22, continuing its push for permanent membership.
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