History & Civics
With reference to the International Court of Justice, answer the following :
(a) Total number of its judges and their tenure.
(b) Its main functions.
Answer
(a) The International Court of Justice consists of 15 judges, each elected from a different country. The judges work for a term of nine years and may be re-elected. The Chief Justice is elected from among them for three years.
(b) The main functions of the International Court of Justice are:
- To settle mutual disputes among different nations by peaceful methods.
- Disputes among the nations regarding treaties or pacts or other legal questions are referred to it for decision.
- ICJ also advises the General Assembly, the Security Council, and other agencies of the U.N.O. on legal matters.
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(a) How many delegates can each country send to the General Assembly?
(b) How are decisions taken in the General Assembly?
(c) Mention any two of its functions.
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(a) The Composition of the Security Council.
(b) Veto power of the Big Five.
(c) Functions of the Security Council.
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(a) The composition of these two organs of the U.N.O.
(b) Their functions.
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(a) Identify the organisation associated with the given emblem.
(b) Mention any three principles of this organisation.
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