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International law governs the legal frameworks, treaties, and conventions regulating relations between nations. This collection covers human rights, humanitarian interventions, diplomatic immunity, and refugee protections. These questions are highly relevant for UPSC, State PSC, and specialized law entrance examinations.

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International Law Questions

Multiple choice

What are the elements of the crime of genocide?

  1. The intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group.

  2. The killing of members of the group.

  3. The causing of serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group.

  4. The deliberate infliction of conditions of life calculated to bring about the physical destruction of the group in whole or in part.

  5. All of the above.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The crime of genocide is defined as the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, by killing members of the group, causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group, deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about the physical destruction of the group in whole or in part, or imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group.

Multiple choice

Which international legal instrument specifically addresses the rights of asylum seekers in the digital age?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

  2. The Refugee Convention.

  3. The Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  4. None of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Currently, there is no specific international legal instrument that solely addresses the rights of asylum seekers in the digital age.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a protected person under international humanitarian law?

  1. Wounded and sick combatants

  2. Shipwrecked persons

  3. Civilians taking no active part in hostilities

  4. Prisoners of war
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Civilians taking no active part in hostilities are not protected persons under international humanitarian law.

Multiple choice

What is the primary purpose of the principle of distinction in international humanitarian law?

  1. To distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. To distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. To distinguish between lawful and unlawful targets

  4. To distinguish between friendly and enemy forces
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The primary purpose of the principle of distinction in international humanitarian law is to distinguish between military and civilian objects.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a protected object under international humanitarian law?

  1. Hospitals and other medical facilities

  2. Schools and universities

  3. Places of worship

  4. Military objectives
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Military objectives are not protected objects under international humanitarian law.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the harm caused to civilians must be proportional to the military advantage gained

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be proportional to the military objective

  3. The principle that the attack must be proportional to the threat posed by the target

  4. The principle that the use of force must be proportional to the necessity of the situation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law is the principle that the harm caused to civilians must be proportional to the military advantage gained.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of necessity in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the use of force is only justified if it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be necessary to achieve the military objective

  3. The principle that the attack must be necessary to protect civilians

  4. The principle that the use of force must be necessary to prevent a greater harm
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Explanation

The principle of necessity in international humanitarian law is the principle that the use of force is only justified if it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of humanity in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the suffering of civilians must be minimized

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be humane

  3. The principle that the attack must be humane

  4. The principle that the use of force must be humane
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Explanation

The principle of humanity in international humanitarian law is the principle that the suffering of civilians must be minimized.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of chivalry in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that combatants must treat each other with respect

  2. The principle that combatants must not engage in unnecessary violence

  3. The principle that combatants must not attack each other treacherously

  4. The principle that combatants must not use weapons that cause unnecessary suffering
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Explanation

The principle of chivalry in international humanitarian law is the principle that combatants must treat each other with respect.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of non-discrimination in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that all persons are equal before the law

  2. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same protection under international humanitarian law

  3. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same treatment under international humanitarian law

  4. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same rights under international humanitarian law
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of non-discrimination in international humanitarian law is the principle that all persons are entitled to the same protection under international humanitarian law.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the harm caused to civilians must be proportional to the military advantage gained

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be proportional to the military objective

  3. The principle that the attack must be proportional to the threat posed by the target

  4. The principle that the use of force must be proportional to the necessity of the situation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law is the principle that the harm caused to civilians must be proportional to the military advantage gained.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of necessity in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the use of force is only justified if it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be necessary to achieve the military objective

  3. The principle that the attack must be necessary to protect civilians

  4. The principle that the use of force must be necessary to prevent a greater harm
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of necessity in international humanitarian law is the principle that the use of force is only justified if it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of humanity in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the suffering of civilians must be minimized

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be humane

  3. The principle that the attack must be humane

  4. The principle that the use of force must be humane
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Explanation

The principle of humanity in international humanitarian law is the principle that the suffering of civilians must be minimized.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of chivalry in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that combatants must treat each other with respect

  2. The principle that combatants must not engage in unnecessary violence

  3. The principle that combatants must not attack each other treacherously

  4. The principle that combatants must not use weapons that cause unnecessary suffering
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of chivalry in international humanitarian law is the principle that combatants must treat each other with respect.

Multiple choice

What is the principle of good faith in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use deception to gain a military advantage

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use perfidy to gain a military advantage

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use treachery to gain a military advantage
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of good faith in international humanitarian law is the principle that parties to a conflict must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.