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Q68 (NDA-I/2021) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings › United Nations system Answer Verified

Which of the following statements about the non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations is/are correct? 1. Their total number is now 10, but was originally only 6. 2. They are elected for a term of two years only. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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The United Nations Security Council originally consisted of 11 members, including 6 non-permanent members [1]. In 1965, an amendment to the UN Charter came into effect, expanding the total membership to 15 by increasing the number of non-permanent seats from 6 to 10 [1]. This expansion was intended to make the Council more representative of the growing UN membership, particularly developing nations [1]. Regarding their tenure, non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for a fixed term of two years [2]. According to the UN Charter, a retiring member is not eligible for immediate re-election to ensure rotation among member states [2]. Currently, five non-permanent members are elected each year to maintain continuity within the Council. Therefore, both statements regarding the historical expansion of seats and the two-year term duration are correct.

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  1. [1] Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > India and the UN Reforms > p. 57
  2. [2] Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > Ideas for the Teacher > p. 54
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