Question

'Veto' power in the United Nations is exercised by

• A. Permanent members of the Security Council
• B. Non-permanent members of the Security Council
• C. Members of the General Assembly
• D. Judges of the International Court of Justice

Hint:

The five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council are:

• China

• France

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• United States
Each possesses the veto power.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Veto Power in the United Nations is enjoyed exclusively by the five permanent members (P5) of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Step 1: Recall the Permanent Members.
The five permanent members are:

• China

• France

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• United States
Each of these countries has the power to veto any substantive resolution of the Security Council.

Step 2: Analyse the options.

• Permanent members of the Security Council -- Correct.

• Non-permanent members of the Security Council -- Incorrect.

• Members of the General Assembly -- Incorrect.

• Judges of the International Court of Justice -- Incorrect.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Hence, the veto power is exercised by the \[ \boxed{\text{Permanent members of the Security Council}.} \]