Question

Choose the correct answers from the following alternatives given.
The prime responsibility of maintaining international peace and security is on the Security Council. It consists of 15 members, each of which has one vote. There are 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. The non-permanent members are elected by General Assembly for a term of ____________.

• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 3 years
• D. 5 years

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 years

2 years.

The non-permanent members are elected for a tenure of every 2 years. It comprises 5 permanent members also which include China, France, Russia, UK, USA. The General Assembly is the main deliberative, bureaucratic and representative organ of the United Nations.