UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 73
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation) | List II (Period of Operation) |
|---|---|
| A. UNMIL | 1. 2007 – 2010 |
| B. MINURCAT | 2. 2002 – 2005 |
| C. MINUSTAH | 3. 2003 – 2018 |
| D. UNMISET | 4. 2004 – 2017 |
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The mission-date matches are UNMIL 2003–2018, MINURCAT 2007–2010, MINUSTAH 2004–2017 and UNMISET 2002–2005.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - UNMIL matches 3 and UNMISET 2, but MINURCAT and MINUSTAH are switched.
B: Correct - Correct: A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 maps every UN mission to its operational period.
C: Incorrect - UNMIL was not 2002–2005, and UNMISET did not run 2003–2018.
D: Incorrect - The assigned periods for UNMIL, MINURCAT and MINUSTAH do not fit their mandates.