Which one of the following is not correct in respect of India’s election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a Non-Permanent Member?
[amp_mcq option1=”There are 10 Non-Permanent Members in the UNSC.” option2=”India has already served in the UNSC as a Non-Permanent Member for seven terms in the past.” option3=”India had lost to Pakistan in an earlier election to this position.” option4=”India has recently been elected for this position unanimously.” correct=”option4″]
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
Statement B is correct (depending on the timeframe, but broadly true): India has served multiple terms (8 terms as of the 2021-22 term) as a non-permanent member. Stating 7 terms was correct prior to its most recent term.
Statement C is correct: India lost to Pakistan in the election for a non-permanent seat in the 1975-76 term.
Statement D is incorrect: While India has recently been elected to the UNSC for the 2021-22 term with overwhelming support (184 votes out of 192 members present and voting), it was not a unanimous election in the sense of 100% votes cast. Elections for non-permanent seats often involve contests or formal voting even if the candidate is endorsed by their regional group.