Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET December 2015 Political Science
Which of the following statements are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Under Article 3 of the Charter, states that attended the San Francisco Conference of June 1945 and those that signed the United Nations Declaration of 1 January 1942 became original members.
- 2. Switzerland became a member of the United Nations in 2003.
- 3. The regular session of the General Assembly commences in September and usually runs to the end of the year.
- 4. The retiring members of the Economic and Social Council are eligible for immediate re-election.
A1, 2, 3 & 4
B1, 2 & 3
C1, 2 & 4
D1, 3 & 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 3 & 4 — The correct statements are 1, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 3 and 4.
★Statement 1 is true, as Article 3 defines the original members of the UN.
★Statement 3 is true, since the General Assembly's regular session opens in September.
★Statement 4 is true, as retiring ECOSOC members may be re-elected at once.
★Statement 2 is false, because Switzerland joined the UN in 2002, not 2003.
★Switzerland's late entry followed a national referendum approving membership.
★So all statements except the date for Switzerland are correct.
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