Which one of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council ?

(a) France

(b) China

(c) Japan

(d) United Kingdom

Answer : C

Explanation:

The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.The Security Council takes the lead in determining the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression. It calls upon the parties to a dispute to settle it by peaceful means and recommends methods of adjustment or terms of settlement. In some cases, the Security Council can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.

Five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly (with end of term year)