UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 96 of 96

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on UN Peacekeeping Missions Periods

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation)

A. UNMIL

B. MINURCAT

C. MINUSTAH

D. UNMISET

List II (Period of Operation)

1. 2007-2010

2. 2002-2005

3. 2003-2018

4. 2004-2017

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  2. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  3. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  4. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
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Answer: B. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

UNMIL (United Nations Mission in Liberia) operated from 2003 to 2018 after being established following the Liberian Civil War. Hence A pairs with 3.

MINURCAT (United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad) functioned from 2007 to 2010 to address regional instability and humanitarian concerns in Chad and the Central African Republic. Hence B pairs with 1.

MINUSTAH (United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti) operated from 2004 to 2017 to help stabilize Haiti after political unrest. Hence C pairs with 4.

UNMISET (United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor) operated from 2002 to 2005 after East Timor's transition to independence. Hence D pairs with 2.

The correct sequence is A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2, so the answer is Option (b).

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