All MCQs for Competitive Exams

4591

When hearing a case, the quorum required for the ICJ to function is:

A

Five Judges.

B

Nine Judges.

C

Thirteen Judges.

D

All 15 Judges must be present.

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4592

The President and Vice-President of the ICJ are elected by the Judges of the Court for a term of:

A

One year.

B

Three years.

C

Five years.

D

Nine years (coinciding with the Judge's term).

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4593

The judgments of the ICJ are rendered by:

A

Simple majority of the Judges present.

B

Unanimous vote of all 15 Judges.

C

Majority vote, with the vote of the President or the Judge *ad hoc* carrying more weight.

D

Majority vote, with the President casting a deciding vote if there is a tie.

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4594

What is the key difference between the ICJ and the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

A

The ICJ is older than the ICC.

B

The ICJ deals with disputes between States; the ICC deals with prosecuting individuals for international crimes.

C

The ICC is based in The Hague; the ICJ is based in New York.

D

The ICC is a UN organ; the ICJ is independent.

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4595

The ICJ primarily deals with disputes concerning which areas of international law?

A

International criminal law and genocide.

B

State responsibility, border disputes, treaty interpretation, and territorial sovereignty.

C

Economic regulation and trade tariffs.

D

Intellectual property rights and patent disputes.

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4596

The official languages of the International Court of Justice are:

A

English and Spanish.

B

English and French.

C

All six official languages of the UN.

D

German and French.

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4597

When a State party to a contentious case does not have a Judge of its nationality on the bench, it may choose a person to sit as a Judge *ad hoc*. This function is primarily to:

A

Act as an advocate for the State's legal position.

B

Ensure that the Court fully considers the State's perspective and legal culture.

C

Veto the final judgment if it is unfavorable.

D

Manage the State's legal expenses.

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4598

The **Optional Clause** (Article 36(2) of the ICJ Statute) allows States to recognize the compulsory jurisdiction of the Court on the basis of:

A

A temporary bilateral agreement for one case only.

B

A unilateral declaration made in advance, accepting jurisdiction generally over similar declarations by other States.

C

A joint request by the UN General Assembly and Security Council.

D

A special resolution passed by the ICJ itself.

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4599

Judges on the ICJ bench cannot be of the same nationality. They are elected for a term of:

A

Five years.

B

Nine years.

C

Ten years.

D

Life.

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4600

Which UN organ is responsible for enforcing ICJ judgments, if the losing party fails to comply?

A

The UN General Assembly

B

The UN Security Council

C

The International Criminal Court (ICC)

D

The International Law Commission

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