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. Additional Information The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United Nations, including the Security Council. It gives primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened. According to the Charter, the United Nations has four purposes: To maintain international peace and security To develop friendly relations among nations To cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations