JAMB Government 2010 Question 49

Question 49

League of Nations and United Nations

The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the

  1. A.General Assembly in plenary session
  2. B.Security Council acting alone
  3. C.Permanent members of the Security Council on the recommendation of the General Assembly
  4. D.General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
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Answer: D (General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.)

Explanation

The Security Council recommends a candidate and the General Assembly appoints him or her.