The permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations are?

A. Germany, France, Poland, Hungary and China
B. Britain, Japan, Australia, Germany and the United States
C. the United States, Russia, France, Britain and Japan
D. the United States, Russia, France, Britain and China

Correct Answer:

Option D – the United States, Russia, France, Britain and China

Explanation

The permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations are the United States,  Russia, France, Britain and China. These five permanent members are often referred to as the Big Five