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UNSC membership (2011 term): Which set lists the five non-permanent members elected for the two-year term beginning 1 January 2011? Consider the General Assembly elections held in October 2010. Choose the correct combination.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: India, Germany, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa

Explanation:


Given
Non-permanent UNSC members for the term 1 Jan 2011 – 31 Dec 2012.


Concept/Approach
The UN General Assembly elected the following for the 2011–12 term in Oct 2010: India, Germany, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa.


Why others are wrong

  • Option B lists 2010–11 members, not the new 2011–12 cohort.
  • Option C corresponds to the 2013–14 cohort.
  • Option D corresponds to the 2012–13 cohort.


Final Answer
India, Germany, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa

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