Comprehension Passage

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India has voted in favour of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on the mental health of UN peacekeepers. India's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, said, "Mental health is an essential component of holistic health, and we are cognizant of the difficult and demanding environments in which the UN peace operations personnel work. Therefore, the medical care and well-being of UN personnel deserve the collective and close attention of all member states." The resolution unanimously passed by the UN Security Council recognizes the need to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and psychosocial support for UN peace operations personnel. The draft text also encourages troop-and-police-contributing countries, member states, and the UN Secretariat to provide such support to UN peace operations personnel before, during, and after their deployment and can impose several types of sanctions to maintain international peace and security.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN) and is charged with ensuring international peace and security. The 15-member UN Security Council seeks to address threats to international security. The Secretary-General is also responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the UN and for implementing the decisions of the Security Council, the General Assembly, and other UN bodies. It has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council is empowered to make decisions that member states must carry out, including the establishment of peacekeeping operations. 

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following can be inferred?

  1. The UNSC has the power to impose sanctions and authorize the use of force.
  2. The UNSC focuses on helping countries develop their own global solutions.
  3. The UNSC is also responsible for the selection and appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. 

1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3

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