A
3 only
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
1 and 2
Correct answer: (a) 3 only
Explanation
- A
3 only
3 only. A UNGA credentials committee; it reports to the General Assembly. Not a Security Council body; it does not sit March–June–September as a fixed calendar in that way.
- B
1 and 3
1 and 3. Statement 1 is false.
- C
2 and 3
2 and 3. Statement 2 fails.
- D
1 and 2
1 and 2. Both fail.
Summary. Official key is (a) 3 only. The UN Credentials Committee is a General Assembly committee that examines delegates’ credentials and reports to the GA. It is not under the Security Council, and statement 2’s meeting calendar is not keyed.
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