Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

The right of self-defence can be invoked by a state when

  1. it is attacked by the armed forces of another state
  2. it has reason to believe than an attack is imminent
  3. a civilian aircraft registered in that state is shot down by another state
  4. it has evidence of the effect that another state aids, recruits, trains and sends terrorists and mercenaries on a significant scale across the border into the territory of the former

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 4

  4. 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The right of self-defence can be invoked by a state when it is attacked by the armed forces of another state and it has evidence of the effect that another state aids, recruits, trains and sends terrorists and mercenaries on a significant scale across the border into the territory of the former.

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