International Law MCQs 1991

Which one is correct?
A. International law imposes duty on states to recognize a state
B. Recognition of state is a matter of legal duty
C. The political independence of a state is independent of recognition
D. The existence of a state depends on recognition

Which one is correct?
A. A Coastal state can exercise Jurisdiction on any crime on the board of a foreign vessel passing through the territorial sea
B. A Coastal state may arrest or divert a foreign vessel passing through its territory
C. A Coastal state can exercise jurisdiction on a foreign vessel if the consequences of the crime extend beyond the vessel
D. A state has absolute jurisdiction over a foreign vessel in its territorial water

Which one is correct?
A. Retorsion is a legal act
B. Retorsion is legal act but deliberately unfriendly
C. Retorsion is limited to retaliation
D. Retorsion is a discourteous act

Which one is correct?
A. A state has the legal right to go to water
B. A state can wage war only in self-defense
C. War in all circumstances is prohibited by International Law
D. A State can go to war to redress the wrong done to its nationals