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The member states of the U.N.O. have delegated the primary responsibility for maintaining world peace and security to the –
Options:
A .  International Court of Justice
B .  Security Council
C .  General Assembly
D .  Economic and Social Council (EcoSoc)
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security.
Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action. Its powers are exercised through United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 at Church House, Westminster, London. The UN Charter is a multilateral treaty. It is the constitutional document that distributes powers and functions among the various UN organs.
It authorizes the Security Council to take action on behalf of the members and to make decisions and recommendations.

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