Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding “International Court of Justice”?
1.It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
2.It is seated at the Peace Palace, Hague, Netherlands.
3.It is the only principal organ of UN to be not located in New York.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It is also called the “World Court”.

  • It is seated at the Peace Palace, Hague, Netherlands. It is the only principal organ of UN to be not located in New York.
  • It settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions to the UN and its specialized agencies.
  • It hears cases related to war crimes, illegal state interference, ethnic cleansing, and other issues.
  • It is composed of 15 judges elected to 9-year terms of office by the UNGA and the Security Council.

Source: FORUMIAS

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