INSTRUCTIONS FOR CSS MOCK PAPER 2023
* Attempt any 5 questions.* Each question carries equal marks.
* Ensure you provide comprehensive answers, citing relevant sources where necessary.
1. Discuss the historical evolution and emergence of International Law. How did early European authors contribute to its development?
2. Examine the relationship between International Law and State Law, emphasizing the significance of Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.
3. Define the terms 'Personality' and 'Statehood' in the context of International Law. How does Recognition of State and Government differ in International and National Law?
4. Analyze the key principles and provisions of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. Why is it considered a pivotal instrument in the realm of treaty law?
5. Outline the various methods available for the settlement of international disputes. How has the role of the United Nations evolved in this regard?
6. Distinguish between International and Non-International Armed Conflicts. What protections are afforded to ‘Combatant’ and ‘Protected Persons’ under International Humanitarian Law?
7. Evaluate the changes in the legal stance on the use of force before and after the establishment of the UN Charter. What are the key considerations surrounding the right of self-defense in contemporary times?
8. Elucidate on the significance of State Territorial Sovereignty in the modern international system. How does it intersect with issues of State Responsibility and Jurisdiction?