Question

The prime responsibility of maintaining international peace and security is on the Security Council consisting of $15$ members, out of which $5$ are permanent members and $10$ non-permanent members. The non-permanent members of Security Council are elected by General Assembly for term of ________.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$2$ years

The Security Council consists of five permanent members (China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America) and 10 non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years.

Hence, B is the correct option.