International Law MCQs 2017
Dive into the definitive collection of International Law MCQs from the CSS 2017 exam. This curated set is an essential resource for students preparing for competitive exams, law graduates, and anyone seeking to test their knowledge of core public international law principles. The questions comprehensively cover the structure and function of key international institutions, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and its composition, the UN Security Council’s role as a principal organ, and the historical expansion of the UN with Switzerland’s membership. Further explore foundational concepts like state recognition (de facto vs. de jure), the rights of land-locked states under the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and important doctrines such as Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) treatment in trade law. Test your understanding of critical legal instruments like the European Convention on Human Rights and historical milestones from the Treaty of Paris to the coining of the term “United Nations.” This practice set is meticulously designed to sharpen your exam preparation and deepen your grasp of global governance and international legal frameworks.
In procedural matters, the decisions of the Security Council are made by an affirmative vote of any:
A. 5 members
B. 9 members
C. 15 members
D. None of these
Extradition is normally granted:
A. In all cases
B. In criminal cases
C. In civil cases
D. None of these
The term of judges of the International Court of Justice is:
A. Three years
B. Five years
C. Six years
D. Nine years
What is contraband?
A. All narcotics
B. Articles banned by a Government
C. All smuggled goods
D. None of these
Which treaty ended the Seven Years' War of 1756-1763 (also called the French and Indian War)?
A. Treaty of Shackamaxon
B. Treaty of Hopewell
C. Treaty of Paris
D. Treaty of Ancon
Statute of the International Court of Justice was drawn up by:
A. London Declaration in 1941
B. Moscow & Teheran Conference in 1943
C. San Francisco Conference in 1945
D. None of these
According to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the contiguous zone may not extend beyond:
A. 12 nautical miles
B. 18 nautical miles
C. 24 nautical miles
D. None of these
According to The Floating Island Theory, a Floating Island is:
A. An island within 3 nautical miles from the coast of a country
B. An island on the high seas, which is not the territory of any particular state
C. A ship bearing the national flag of a state
D. None of these
The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was:
A. Mrs Vijay Lakshmi Pandit
B. Trygve Lie
C. Kofi Annan
D. U Thant
Which of the following countries was expelled from the UNO when it did not accept the name as suggested by the UNO?
A. Indonesia
B. South Africa
C. Southern Rhodesia
D. Germany