The correct answer is: B. 1 and 2 only
The first United Nations peacekeeping force was sent to the Middle East in 1948 to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The force, known as the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), is still in operation today.
The UN Security Council is responsible for authorizing the deployment of peacekeeping forces. The Council is made up of 15 members, five of which are permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States). The other 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms.
The first women peacekeepers were deployed by India to Liberia in 2003. Since then, women have been deployed to peacekeeping missions in all regions of the world.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option 1: The first peacekeeping force was sent to Egypt. This is correct. The first UN peacekeeping force was sent to the Middle East in 1948 to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The force, known as the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), is still in operation today.
- Option 2: Peacekeeping force is accountable to the Security Council. This is correct. The UN Security Council is responsible for authorizing the deployment of peacekeeping forces. The Council is made up of 15 members, five of which are permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States). The other 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms.
- Option 3: First women peacekeeping force was sent by India to Liberia. This is correct. The first women peacekeepers were deployed by India to Liberia in 2003. Since then, women have been deployed to peacekeeping missions in all regions of the world.
Option 4 is incorrect because it includes Option 3, which is correct. Option 5 is incorrect because it includes Option 2, which is correct.