MEA-SWAYAM Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which principal organ of the United Nations has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security?

Accepted Answer

UN Security Council

Question 2

How many permanent members currently sit on the UN Security Council?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 3

Under Article 99 of the UN Charter, what distinctive authority does the Secretary-General possess?

Accepted Answer

The authority to bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which may threaten international peace and security

Question 4

If a permanent member of the Security Council abstains on a draft resolution concerning a substantive matter, what is the usual consequence?

Accepted Answer

The resolution may still pass if it receives the required number of affirmative votes and no permanent member votes against

Question 5

Under the UN Charter, which voting rule generally applies for substantive decisions in the Security Council?

Accepted Answer

Nine affirmative votes including the concurring votes of the permanent members in practice, meaning no veto by a permanent member

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