Public International law solved MCQs for Lawyers
1. __________ is considered to be the father of International Law:
A. Hugo Grotius
B. Openheim
C. Suarez
D. Pufendorf
2. When was the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations adopted?
A. 1821
B. 1887
C. 1960
D. 1961
3. When was the International court of justice established?
A. 1910
B. 1945
C. 1955
D. 1965
4. On what condition, a state has the right to use force?
A. Armed attack
B. To obtain raw materials
C. To ensure the protection of human rights
D. None of the above
5. Foreign warships have ___________:
A. Are not allowed to navigate in the Territorial waters
B. The right of innocent passage in the Territorial waters
C. The right of free passage in the territorial waters
D. All of the above
6. A state has the right to exploit on the continental shelf:
A. Both Living and non-Living resources
B. Living resources
C. Non-Living resources
D. Both B & C
7. What does the principle of rebus sic stantibus means?
A. There is not a crime without Law
B. A State cannot use force
C. A treaty must be adhered to faithfully
D. A fundamental change of circumstances
8. A diplomatic agent is immune from local jurisdiction:
A. Criminal cases
B. In cases involving personal property
C. In all cases
D. None of the above
9. Extradition is normally granted:
A. In criminal cases
B. In civil cases
C. In all cases
D. None of the above
10. What is the term of Judges of the International court of justice?
A. 1 year
B. 9 years
C. 5 years
D. 8 years
11. Harmon Doctrine means:
A. A State has absolute right over the water resources of an international river within its own territory
B. A State has the right to use power to protect its nationals
C. A State cannot interfere in the internal affairs of other states
D. A State is not bound to recognize a government installed by a foreign power
12. A State enjoys immunity from the jurisdiction of foreign jurisdiction of foreign courts:
A. Public Cases
B. Private cases
C. All cases
D. None of the above
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