Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET July 2016 Political Science
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Economic and Social Council of the UN? Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. The Council has 54 members.
- 2. The Council holds several short sessions, preparatory meetings and panel discussions with civil society through the year.
- 3. It holds a three-week substantive session in July.
- 4. Voting in the Council is by simple majority, each member having one vote.
A1, 2 & 3
B2, 3 & 4
C1, 2 & 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 3 & 4
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 & 4 — The correct statements are 1, 2 and 4.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2 and 4.
★ECOSOC has 54 members, so statement 1 is true.
★It holds many short sessions and panels with civil society, so statement 2 is true.
★Voting is by simple majority with one vote per member, so statement 4 is true.
★Statement 3 is false, since its main substantive session in July runs about four weeks, not three.
★ECOSOC coordinates the economic, social and environmental work of the UN system.
★It also links many specialised agencies and functional commissions.
★ECOSOC's structure and rules are a standard topic in UN studies.
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