Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET November 2021 Political Science
Given below are two statements. In light of the statements, choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
- Statement I: Issues of peace and security are decided by a two-thirds majority, including the five permanent members, by the UN Security Council.
- Statement II: The UN Security Council represents all regions of the world in an adequate manner.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are false ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are true
CStatement I is false, but Statement II is true
DStatement I is true, but Statement II is false
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are false — Both statements are false.
Explanation
★Both statements are false.
★Statement I is false, because substantive decisions need nine of fifteen votes, not a two-thirds majority.
★Those nine votes must include the concurring votes of the five permanent members.
★So the decision rule is a qualified majority with the veto, not two-thirds.
★Statement II is false, since the Council does not represent all regions adequately.
★Africa and Latin America have no permanent seat on the Council.
★This very lack of balanced representation is the main argument for reform.
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