Question

Which statement is the best description of ‘Veto Power’?

• A. It is a power of positive voting.
• B. After the end of the Second World War, Veto Power is given only to permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• C. All the temporary members of the UNSC have the right to use Veto Power only for two years.
• D. All the members of the UNSC possess Veto Power.

Hint:

Only the five permanent members (P5) of the UNSC have veto power: USA, UK, Russia, China, and France.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Concept
Veto power refers to the authority that allows a country to block or reject a resolution, even if all other members support it. Step 2: Key fact
In the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), only the five permanent members — USA, UK, Russia, China, and France — possess veto power. Step 3: Evaluate options
(A) Incorrect → Veto is not a positive voting power; it is the power to block decisions. ✘
(B) Correct ✔
(C) Temporary members of the UNSC do not have veto power. ✘
(D) Not all UNSC members possess veto power. ✘ Final Answer:(B)