Which five countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States
- Step 1: The five permanent members were the main victors of the Second World War.
- Step 2: Each has a veto over substantive resolutions.
Answer
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Why not the others: Germany, Japan, India, Brazil and Canada: these countries are not permanent members. Italy, Spain, China, Russia and the United States: Italy and Spain are not permanent members. France, Germany, the UK, the USA and India: Germany and India are not permanent members.
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