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Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows :
We should keep in mind that the membership of the UN Security Council was expanded from 11 to 15 in 1965. But there was no change in the number of permanent numbers. Since then, the size of the Council has remained stationary. The fact remains that the overwhelming majority of the UN General Assembly members now are developing countries. Therefore, India argues that they should also have a role in shaping the decisions in the Secuirty Council which affect them.
India supports an increase in the number of both permanent and non-permanent members. Its representative have argued that the activities of the Security Council have greatly expanded in the past few years. The success of the Security Council's actions depends upon the political support of the international community . Any plan restructuring of the Security Council should, therefore, be broad -based. For example the Security Council should have more developing countries in it.
Not surprisingly, India itself also wishes to be a permanent member in a restructured UN.

Question: 1

When was the membership of the UN Security Council expanded from 11 to 15?

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  • 1950
  • 1955
  • 1965
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The Correct Option is C

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The membership of the UN Security Council was expanded from 11 to 15 in 1965.
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Question: 2

What is India's position on restructuring of the Security Council?

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  • It opposes any restructuring.
  • It supports an increase in the number of both permanent and non-permanent members.
  • It supports a decrease in the number of permanent members.
  • It supports a decrease in the number of non-permanent members.
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The Correct Option is B

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India supports an increase in both permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council.
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Question: 3

Any plan for restructuring of the Security Council should be:

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  • Limited to a few countries
  • Focus on developed countries
  • Focus on permanent members
  • Broad-based
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The Correct Option is D

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India advocates for a broad-based restructuring of the Security Council to include more developing countries.
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Question: 4

How many permanent members are there in the Security Council?

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  • 3
  • 5
  • 8
  • 10
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The Correct Option is B

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The UN Security Council has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Question: 5

Which of the following country wishes to be a permanent member in the UN?

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  • India
  • China
  • US
  • France
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The Correct Option is A

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India has expressed its desire to become a permanent member of a restructured UN Security Council to better represent developing nations in global decision-making.
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