Multiple choice

Which of the following statements in regard to the functioning of the UN General Assembly is not correct?

  1. The Secretary-General is elected by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Secretary-Council.

  2. A two-thirds majority is needed to pass resolutions on all important questions.

  3. The use of veto power in the General Assembly is confined to the countries who are permanent members

  4. The General Assembly votes on admission of new members approved by the Security Council & can also expel or suspend member-countries.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There is no veto power in the UN General Assembly. All member states have one vote, and resolutions are passed by simple or two-thirds majorities depending on the importance of the issue.

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