a) Derived solely from treaties between states.
b) An evolving set of guidelines based on custom, treaty laws, and judicial decisions.
c) Based solely on the customs and traditions of states.
d) A fixed set of rules established by the United Nations.
2. Which of the following authors is NOT typically associated with the foundational theories of International Law?
a) Hugo Grotius
b) Emmerich de Vattel
c) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
d) Karl Marx
3. In terms of International Law, the effectiveness and enforcement primarily rely on:
a) The goodwill and cooperation of states.
b) The military power of international organizations.
c) Economic pressures.
d) International public opinion.
4. Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice pertains to:
a) The court's jurisdiction and procedures.
b) The sources of International Law.
c) Humanitarian regulations in armed conflict.
d) Diplomatic immunities and privileges.
5. Which of the following is NOT a primary source of International Law as per Article 38?
a) International conventions
b) International customs
c) Resolutions of international bodies
d) General principles of law recognized by civilized nations
6. Which statement best describes the ‘de jure’ recognition of a state?
a) A state's temporary acknowledgment for specific purposes.
b) A state's formal and official acknowledgment.
c) Recognition based solely on economic relations.
d) Acknowledgment based on the size of the state's population.
7. The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969 provides a framework for:
a) Creation, interpretation, and termination of treaties.
b) Establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations.
c) Regulating international trade agreements.
d) Determining the legal status of territorial waters.
a) Hugo Grotius
b) Emmerich de Vattel
c) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
d) Karl Marx
3. In terms of International Law, the effectiveness and enforcement primarily rely on:
a) The goodwill and cooperation of states.
b) The military power of international organizations.
c) Economic pressures.
d) International public opinion.
4. Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice pertains to:
a) The court's jurisdiction and procedures.
b) The sources of International Law.
c) Humanitarian regulations in armed conflict.
d) Diplomatic immunities and privileges.
5. Which of the following is NOT a primary source of International Law as per Article 38?
a) International conventions
b) International customs
c) Resolutions of international bodies
d) General principles of law recognized by civilized nations
6. Which statement best describes the ‘de jure’ recognition of a state?
a) A state's temporary acknowledgment for specific purposes.
b) A state's formal and official acknowledgment.
c) Recognition based solely on economic relations.
d) Acknowledgment based on the size of the state's population.
7. The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969 provides a framework for:
a) Creation, interpretation, and termination of treaties.
b) Establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations.
c) Regulating international trade agreements.
d) Determining the legal status of territorial waters.
8. Which method involves settling disputes by revisiting the facts and evidences without any interference?
a) Mediation
b) Inquiry
c) Good Offices
d) Conciliation
9. In International Humanitarian Law, a 'Combatant' refers to:
a) Any civilian in a conflict zone.
b) Any person directly participating in hostilities.
c) All non-military personnel in a conflict area.
d) Persons who belong to armed forces but not medical & religious personnel.
10. Before the UN Charter, the use of force by states was regulated by:
a) Treaty of Versailles
b) Geneva Conventions
c) The principle of state sovereignty.
d) League of Nations Covenant
11. Which body is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations?
a) United Nations General Assembly
b) United Nations Security Council
c) International Court of Justice
d) International Criminal Court
12. State Territorial Sovereignty refers to:
a) A state's exclusive economic rights.
b) A state's exclusive rights over its airspace.
c) A state's control over its land, sea, and airspace.
d) A state's diplomatic privileges.
13. State Responsibility in International Law refers to:
a) A state's duties toward its citizens.
b) A state's economic responsibilities.
c) A state's liability for internationally wrongful acts.
d) A state's responsibilities in war.
14. What is the primary purpose of diplomatic envoys?
a) To represent a state's military interests.
b) To represent a state's economic interests.
c) To represent and protect a state's interests and nationals abroad.
d) To regulate treaties.
15. In the event of armed conflicts, Neutrality means:
a) Active participation without taking sides.
b) Total non-involvement and impartiality.
c) Providing economic support to both sides.
d) Mediating the conflict without favor.
16. In International Law, 'State Jurisdiction' primarily refers to:
a) A state's ability to enter treaties.
b) A state's control over its economic assets.
c) A state's right to exercise legal authority within its territory.
d) A state's right to claim overseas territories.
17. Which of the following best describes 'Succession to Rights and Obligations' in International Law?
a) A state's inherent rights upon its establishment.
b) The process by which one state replaces another in its rights and duties after territorial or political changes.
c) Transfer of power after a democratic election.
d) A state's rights and duties as it moves from being a colony to independence.
18. The relationship between 'The State and the Individual' in International Law primarily emphasizes:
a) Economic agreements between a state and its citizens.
b) Rights, duties, and protections of individuals within the international framework.
c) A state's military obligations to its citizens.
d) Diplomatic relations between citizens and foreign states.
19. The principle of 'The State and the Economic Interest' predominantly focuses on:
a) Personal financial interests of state leaders.
b) Economic treaties and conventions between states.
c) The role and rights of a state in relation to international economic activities and assets.
d) Domestic economic policies of a state.
20. Which statement about 'War, Armed Conflicts and other Hostilities' is correct?
a) They are governed by domestic laws of involved states.
b) They are primarily resolved through diplomatic channels without international interference.
c) They are subject to rules and customs of International Law, ensuring protection of civilians and combatants no longer taking part in hostilities.
d) They are governed by economic treaties between states.