Question

Which organ of the United Nations has five permanent members?

• A. General Assembly
• B. Security Council
• C. Secretariat
• D. Economic and Social Council
• A. America
• B. Russia
• C. China
• D. France
• A. 1962
• B. 1963
• C. 1964
• D. 1965
• A. The Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities.
• B. The Security Council's decisions reflect only western values and interests and are dominated by a few powers.
• C. The Security Council lacks equitable representation.
• D. The Security Council has a large army to establish peace.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the most important organs of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security. The Security Council has:

• Five permanent members: United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom.
• Ten non-permanent members: Elected for two-year terms by the UN General Assembly.

The five permanent members also have the veto power, which allows them to block any substantive resolution of the Security Council. Step 1: {\color{red}Identify the UN organ mentioned in the question.
The organ that has five permanent members is the Security Council. Step 2: {\color{red}Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is Security Council.

Answer 2

Concept:
The United Nations (UN) is funded by contributions from its member countries. These contributions are based on factors such as the economic strength and capacity of each country.

• The United States of America contributes the largest share to the UN budget.
• Countries with stronger economies contribute more, while developing countries contribute less.

Step 1: {\color{red}Understanding UN funding.
The UN budget is supported by member states based on their financial capacity. Step 2: {\color{red}Identifying the largest contributor.
Among the given options, the United States contributes the most. Step 3: {\color{red}Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is America.

Answer 3

Concept:
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) originally had 6 non-permanent members. To improve representation of newly independent countries from Asia and Africa, the UN General Assembly decided to increase the number of non-permanent members. Step 1: {\color{red}Understanding the reform.
In 1963, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to expand the Security Council. Step 2: {\color{red}Result of the reform.
The number of non-permanent members increased from 6 to 10. Step 3: {\color{red}Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is 1963.

Answer 4

Concept:
There have been several proposals for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) because many countries believe that its current structure does not represent modern global political realities.

• The Security Council is often criticized for lacking equitable representation.
• Its decisions are sometimes seen as dominated by a few powerful countries.
• Many countries from Asia, Africa and South America demand greater representation.

However, the Security Council does not have its own standing army. It depends on member countries to provide forces for peacekeeping missions. Step 1: {\color{red}Analyze the statements.
Statements (A), (B) and (C) describe common criticisms regarding the need for reform. Step 2: {\color{red}Identify the incorrect statement.
Statement (D) is incorrect because the Security Council does not possess a permanent army. Step 3: {\color{red}Conclusion.
Therefore, the statement that is NOT correct is option (D).