UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

Which correctly describes the composition of the United Nations Security Council mentioned in the report?

  1. Five permanent members and ten elected members serving two-year terms
  2. Ten permanent members and five elected members serving five-year terms
  3. Five permanent members without veto power and ten elected members
  4. Fifteen permanent members, with no elected category

Answer

Correct Answer

Five permanent members and ten elected members serving two-year terms

Explanation

Option A is correct: the Council has five permanent members and ten members elected for two-year terms. The report identifies China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States as permanent members. Options B, C and D misstate either the numbers, veto arrangement or elected category.

Topics: international institutions, permanent and non-permanent membership, united nations, un security council