The correct answer is both 1 and 2 . Key Points - The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 . - It is headquartered in New York City. - Originally, there were 11 members of the Security Council: - 5 permanent and 6 non-permanent members. - In 1963, the General Assembly recommended an amendment to the Charter to increase the membership of the Security Council. Hence statement 1 is correct. - The Council is composed of 15 Members at present: - Five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States. - Ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly. Hence statement 2 is correct.
