Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
Period: September 2003 – March 2018
Established by SC Resolution 1509 (2003) after President Charles Taylor’s resignation. Supported the ceasefire agreement, peace process, and security reform following Liberia’s Second Civil War. One of the longest-running UN peacekeeping missions. India was a major troop contributor.
Period: September 2007 – December 2010
Established to protect civilians, promote human rights and rule of law in eastern Chad and NE Central African Republic. Closed at Chad government’s request, which pledged full responsibility for civilian protection.
Period: June 2004 – October 2017
Established after the February 2004 armed conflict in Haiti. Took over from Multinational Interim Force (MIF). Supported constitutional political process and stability. Remained active through the 2010 earthquake response. Succeeded by MINUJUSTH (2017).
Period: May 2002 – May 2005
Established on 20 May 2002 — the day East Timor became independent from Indonesia — as the successor to UNTAET. Provided assistance until operational responsibilities were fully devolved to local Timorese authorities. Successfully completed its mandate in May 2005.
List I — UN Peacekeeping Operation
AUNMIL
BMINURCAT
CMINUSTAH
DUNMISET
List II — Period of Operation
12007 – 2010
22002 – 2005
32003 – 2018
42004 – 2017
Code:
| Option | A | B | C | D |
| (a) | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| (b) ✓ | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| (c) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| (d) | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
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
Each Mission — Period and Country Confirmed from Official UN Source
A — UNMIL
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3 · 2003–2018
United Nations Mission in Liberia
Country: LiberiaPeriod: September 2003 – March 2018
Established by SC Resolution 1509 (2003) after President Charles Taylor’s resignation. Supported the ceasefire agreement, peace process, and security reform following Liberia’s Second Civil War. One of the longest-running UN peacekeeping missions. India was a major troop contributor.
B — MINURCAT
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1 · 2007–2010
United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad
Countries: Chad + Central African RepublicPeriod: September 2007 – December 2010
Established to protect civilians, promote human rights and rule of law in eastern Chad and NE Central African Republic. Closed at Chad government’s request, which pledged full responsibility for civilian protection.
C — MINUSTAH
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4 · 2004–2017
United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti
Country: HaitiPeriod: June 2004 – October 2017
Established after the February 2004 armed conflict in Haiti. Took over from Multinational Interim Force (MIF). Supported constitutional political process and stability. Remained active through the 2010 earthquake response. Succeeded by MINUJUSTH (2017).
D — UNMISET
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2 · 2002–2005
United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor
Country: East Timor (Timor-Leste)Period: May 2002 – May 2005
Established on 20 May 2002 — the day East Timor became independent from Indonesia — as the successor to UNTAET. Provided assistance until operational responsibilities were fully devolved to local Timorese authorities. Successfully completed its mandate in May 2005.
All Four Missions — Complete Reference
| Mission | Full Name | Country | Period | List II |
| A. UNMIL | UN Mission in Liberia | Liberia | Sep 2003 – Mar 2018 | 3 ✓ |
| B. MINURCAT | UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad | Chad + CAR | Sep 2007 – Dec 2010 | 1 ✓ |
| C. MINUSTAH | UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti | Haiti | Jun 2004 – Oct 2017 | 4 ✓ |
| D. UNMISET | UN Mission of Support in East Timor | East Timor / Timor-Leste | May 2002 – May 2005 | 2 ✓ |
Memory Trick
🧠 Four Missions — Country and Period in One Shot
UNMIL = Liberia, 2003–2018 (longest): UN-MIL = MILlion people in LIberia. Established after Charles Taylor’s exit. 15 years — the longest mission in this list. India contributed significantly.
MINURCAT = Chad + CAR, 2007–2010 (shortest): MINU-R-CAT = R = République du Tchad (Chad) + CAT = Central African Territory. Only 3 years — shortest of the four. Closed at Chad’s own request.
MINUSTAH = Haiti, 2004–2017: MINU-STAH = STABilisation HAiti. 13 years including the 2010 earthquake. Succeeded by MINUJUSTH. Started just after Haiti’s February 2004 crisis.
UNMISET = East Timor, 2002–2005: UN-MI-SET = MISSion of Support in East Timor. Started exactly on the day Timor-Leste became independent (20 May 2002). Three years of transition support. Succeeded by UNMIT (2006–2012).
