Question

    Consider the following statements with reference to the United Nations Organisation:

    1. In the General Assembly of the UNO, no member-nation has veto power.

    2 In the Security Council, all permanent members must vote in the affirmative if a resolution is to pass.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • All five permanent members have exercised the right of veto at one time or another. • Decisions of the Security Council on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members. • Decisions of the Security Council on all other matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members including the concurring votes of the permanent members

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