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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 148

With reference to UN peacekeeping operations, consider the following: 1. UN peacekeepers may use force only for self-defence. 2. A peacekeeping mission can be withdrawn only by a UN Security Council resolution. 3. The USA is the largest budget contributor to UN peacekeeping. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 2 and 3 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1 and 2 only
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (A) 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Peacekeepers may use force in self-defence and defence of the mandate; the UNSC mandates and ends missions; the US pays the largest share (~27%).

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: force may also be used in defence of the mandate, so 1 is wrong.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: statement 1 is too narrow.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: statement 1 is wrong; 3 is correct.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.