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.
General Knowledge
World Organisations
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AIndia, Germany, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa
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BJapan, Nigeria, Brazil, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Lebanon
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CArgentina, Australia, Luxembourg, Rwanda, Republic of Korea
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DAzerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, Togo
Answer
Correct Answer: India, Germany, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa
Explanation
GivenNon-permanent UNSC members for the term 1 Jan 2011 – 31 Dec 2012.
Concept/ApproachThe 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 AnswerIndia, Germany, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa