UN Security Council and Pakistan’s Participation MCQs

1. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 20

2. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
(A) United States
(B) United Kingdom
(C) Germany
(D) China

3. How many non-permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 20

4. For how long is a non-permanent member elected to the UN Security Council?
(A) 1 year
(B) 2 years
(C) 3 years
(D) 4 years

5. How many times has Pakistan been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council?
(A) 3 times
(B) 5 times
(C) 7 times
(D) 9 times

6. When was Pakistan last elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council?
(A) 2003-2004
(B) 2012-2013
(C) 2016-2017
(D) 2020-2021

7. Which UN Security Council body has the power to impose sanctions?
(A) General Assembly
(B) Economic and Social Council
(C) Security Council
(D) International Court of Justice

8. Which UN Security Council resolution called for a plebiscite in Kashmir?
(A) Resolution 37
(B) Resolution 47
(C) Resolution 62
(D) Resolution 80

9. Which country holds the power to veto resolutions in the UN Security Council?
(A) All 193 UN members
(B) Only the 10 non-permanent members
(C) The 5 permanent members
(D) The UN Secretary-General

10. How is Pakistan’s participation in the UN Security Council significant?
(A) It represents the interests of developing nations
(B) It promotes nuclear disarmament
(C) It leads all UN peacekeeping missions
(D) It has a permanent seat in the Council

11. Which of the following countries has never been a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council?
(A) India
(B) Pakistan
(C) Japan
(D) Nepal

12. How often are elections held for non-permanent members of the UN Security Council?
(A) Every year
(B) Every two years
(C) Every five years
(D) Every ten years

13. Which of the following UN Security Council decisions was opposed by Pakistan?
(A) The invasion of Iraq in 2003
(B) The Kyoto Protocol
(C) The Paris Climate Agreement
(D) The formation of the European Union

14. What role has Pakistan played in UN peacekeeping missions?
(A) It has been one of the largest troop contributors
(B) It has only sent financial aid
(C) It has not participated in UN peacekeeping
(D) It has provided only logistical support

15. Which of the following is a function of the UN Security Council?
(A) Electing the UN Secretary-General
(B) Resolving international trade disputes
(C) Maintaining international peace and security
(D) Conducting humanitarian aid programs

16. In which year did Pakistan first become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council?
(A) 1947
(B) 1952
(C) 1967
(D) 1973

17. How many votes are required for a resolution to pass in the UN Security Council without a veto?
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) 9
(D) 15

18. Which of the following is NOT a UN Security Council permanent member’s power?
(A) The ability to veto any resolution
(B) The ability to appoint the UN Secretary-General
(C) The ability to impose sanctions
(D) The ability to authorize military interventions

19. How does Pakistan advocate for Kashmir at the UN Security Council?
(A) By introducing new resolutions
(B) By lobbying non-permanent members
(C) By seeking support from allied nations
(D) All of the above

20. What is the main challenge Pakistan faces in gaining a permanent seat on the UN Security Council?
(A) Economic instability
(B) Opposition from existing permanent members
(C) Lack of military power
(D) No diplomatic alliances