Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation) | List II (Period of Operation) A. UNMIL | 1. 2007 – 2010 B. MINURCAT | 2. 2002 – 2005 C. MINUSTAH | 3. 2003 – 2018 D. UNMISET | 4. 2004 – 2017

Correct Option The correct option is B. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 [as per provisional answerkey] Explanation United Nations Peacekeeping operations are established by the Security Council to help countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. Each mission is governed by a specific mandate and timeframe based on the geopolitical requirements of the host nation. - A. UNMIL (United Nations Mission in Liberia): Established in September 2003 to monitor the ceasefire agreement in Liberia following the Second Liberian Civil War. The mission officially concluded its mandate in March 2018. (Matches with 3) - B. MINURCAT (United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad): Established in 2007 to address the security challenges resulting from the Darfur conflict spilling over into eastern Chad and the northeastern Central African Republic. The mission completed its mandate in December 2010. (Matches with 1) - C. MINUSTAH (United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti): Established in 2004 following the departure of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to restore stability. The mission was succeeded by a smaller police-focused mission (MINUJUSTH) in October 2017. (Matches with 4) - D. UNMISET (United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor): Established in May 2002 to provide assistance to the newly independent East Timor until all operational responsibilities were fully devolved to the East Timor authorities. The mission ended in May 2005. (Matches with 2) Key Takeaway: UN Peacekeeping missions are temporary interventions with specific start and end dates determined by the achievement of mandate objectives or the transition to successor missions.

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

List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation)	List II (Period of Operation)
A. UNMIL	1. 2007 – 2010
B. MINURCAT	2. 2002 – 2005
C. MINUSTAH	3. 2003 – 2018
D. UNMISET	4. 2004 – 2017

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Verified 2 Aug 2026.

Options

AA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
BA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
CA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
DA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

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Solution

Correct Option

The correct option is B. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

[as per provisional answerkey]

Explanation

United Nations Peacekeeping operations are established by the Security Council to help countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. Each mission is governed by a specific mandate and timeframe based on the geopolitical requirements of the host nation.

A. UNMIL (United Nations Mission in Liberia): Established in September 2003 to monitor the ceasefire agreement in Liberia following the Second Liberian Civil War. The mission officially concluded its mandate in March 2018. (Matches with 3)
B. MINURCAT (United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad): Established in 2007 to address the security challenges resulting from the Darfur conflict spilling over into eastern Chad and the northeastern Central African Republic. The mission completed its mandate in December 2010. (Matches with 1)
C. MINUSTAH (United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti): Established in 2004 following the departure of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to restore stability. The mission was succeeded by a smaller police-focused mission (MINUJUSTH) in October 2017. (Matches with 4)
D. UNMISET (United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor): Established in May 2002 to provide assistance to the newly independent East Timor until all operational responsibilities were fully devolved to the East Timor authorities. The mission ended in May 2005. (Matches with 2)

Key Takeaway: UN Peacekeeping missions are temporary interventions with specific start and end dates determined by the achievement of mandate objectives or the transition to successor missions.

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Correct Option

The correct option is B. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

[as per provisional answerkey]

Explanation

A. UNMIL (United Nations Mission in Liberia): Established in September 2003 to monitor the ceasefire agreement in Liberia following the Second Liberian Civil War. The mission officially concluded its mandate in March 2018. (Matches with 3)
B. MINURCAT (United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad): Established in 2007 to address the security challenges resulting from the Darfur conflict spilling over into eastern Chad and the northeastern Central African Republic. The mission completed its mandate in December 2010. (Matches with 1)
C. MINUSTAH (United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti): Established in 2004 following the departure of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to restore stability. The mission was succeeded by a smaller police-focused mission (MINUJUSTH) in October 2017. (Matches with 4)
D. UNMISET (United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor): Established in May 2002 to provide assistance to the newly independent East Timor until all operational responsibilities were fully devolved to the East Timor authorities. The mission ended in May 2005. (Matches with 2)

Key Takeaway: UN Peacekeeping missions are temporary interventions with specific start and end dates determined by the achievement of mandate objectives or the transition to successor missions.