UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 59
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements :
- The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
- Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
- Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation: The UN General Assembly can grant permanent observer status to non-member States and intergovernmental organisations; such observers may maintain missions at UN headquarters.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. True / qualifies - The General Assembly may grant observer status to non-member States such as the Holy See.
2. True / qualifies - Intergovernmental organisations may be granted observer participation by the Assembly.
3. True / qualifies - Permanent observers may maintain official offices/missions at UN headquarters, subject to UN arrangements.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits 3 even though Permanent observers may maintain official offices/missions at UN headquarters, subject to UN arrangements.
B. Incorrect-omits 1 even though The General Assembly may grant observer status to non-member States such as the Holy See.
C. Incorrect-omits 2 even though Intergovernmental organisations may be granted observer participation by the Assembly.
D. Correct-selects exactly the correct statements/items identified above.