Detailed Explanation:

Answer: Option 1 — 3 only

The United Nations Credentials Committee is a committee of the UN General Assembly, not the Security Council. It is appointed at the beginning of each regular session (not in specific months like March, June, September). Only Statement 3 is correct as the Committee examines credentials of Member State representatives and reports to the General Assembly for approval.

❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Credentials Committee is set up by the UN General Assembly on the proposal of its President, not by the Security Council.

❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: The Committee is appointed at the beginning of each regular session of the General Assembly (typically in September), not in March, June, and September throughout the year.

✅ Statement 3 – Correct: The Committee examines credentials of representatives of all UN Member States (submitted by Head of State/Government or Foreign Minister) and reports to the General Assembly for approval as per Rule 27 and 28 of the Rules of Procedure.

📝 Short Notes: UN Credentials Committee

• Nature: A committee of the UN General Assembly, consisting of 9 members appointed on the President's proposal
• Appointment: Established at the beginning of each regular session of the General Assembly
• Mandate: Examines credentials of representatives of Member States and reports to the General Assembly (Rule 28)
• Credential Submission: Credentials are submitted to the Secretary-General by the Head of State/Government or Foreign Minister (Rule 27)
• Function: Ensures proper representation of Member States at the General Assembly by verifying diplomatic credentials
• Significance: Can become politically contentious when there are competing claims to represent a state (e.g., Myanmar after 2021 coup, Afghanistan after Taliban takeover)