Vidyalelo
General Knowledge · Q421

Practice

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 421

Q421

The term of office of the UN Secretary-General is

A.
three years
B.
four years
C.
five years
Answer
D.
six years

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The term of office of the UN Secretary-General is five years, with a possibility to be re-appointed for a second five year term. In accordance with Article 97 of the Charter, the appointment is made by the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the Security Council.