The correct answer is: A. 1960
The Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is charged with maintaining international peace and security. The Security Council has 15 members, five of which are permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 of which are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms.
The Security Council’s membership was increased from 11 to 15 in 1960, following the admission of 18 new members to the United Nations in 1960. The increase in membership was intended to make the Security Council more representative of the world’s nations.
The following are the four options in the question:
- A. 1960: The Security Council’s membership was increased from 11 to 15 in 1960, following the admission of 18 new members to the United Nations in 1960. The increase in membership was intended to make the Security Council more representative of the world’s nations.
- B. 1965: The Security Council’s membership remained at 11 members from 1945 to 1965.
- C. 1972: The Security Council’s membership remained at 15 members from 1965 to 1972.
- D. 1975: The Security Council’s membership remained at 15 members from 1972 to 1975.