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UPSC Law Optional Public International Law previous year questions 57-84 of 282, arranged for doctrine revision, case-law planning, and answer writing.

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sources, treaties, State responsibility, recognition, jurisdiction, the United Nations, use of force, law of the sea, and human rights.

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2019Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 57

International Law is the vanishing point of Jurisprudence." Explain.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 58

What do you mean by State-Recognition? What are the legal effects of recognition? Differentiate between de-facto and de-jure recognition.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 59

What are the rules of International Law governing the lawful use of force by the States in the exercise of their inherent right of self-defence?

Use of Force and Peaceful Settlement

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 60

What is the difference between International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law?

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ5(e)Section B

Question 61

Discuss in brief, the various modes of peaceful settlement of international disputes. Do you think that these modes of settlement are effective or is any other mode required in the present scenario?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q5(e), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 62

What are the various theories prevalent for deciding the relationship between International Law and Domestic Law? How do the National Courts in India apply the International Law?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 63

Briefly explain the following: (i) Doctrine of Innocent Passage (ii) Exclusive Economic Zone and the rights of other States thereto.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ6(c)Section B

Question 64

The effectiveness of the International Criminal Court depends on the degree of co-operation provided by the States. This co-operation concerns not only the State-party to the International Criminal Court but also the non-party State." Discuss.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q6(c), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ7(a)Section B

Question 65

What do you understand by territorial jurisdiction of States? Do you agree with the view that Right to Seek Asylum is firmly established under International Human Rights Law? If so, substantiate your answer with reasons.

Jurisdiction, Territory and SeaHuman Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q7(a), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ7(b)Section B

Question 66

Examine the extent and limits to which a treaty can confer rights and impose obligations on the third State which is not party to the treaty.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q7(b), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ7(c)Section B

Question 67

United Nations is designated as the foremost forum to address the issues that transcend the national boundaries, which cannot be resolved by a country alone." In the light of this statement, discuss the functions of the General Assembly.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q7(c), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ8(a)Section B

Question 68

Write critical notes on the following: (i) International efforts towards protection and improvement of human environment (ii) State-sponsored terrorism.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q8(a), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ8(b)Section B

Question 69

Discuss the main provisions of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). Also explain the reasons why India has not signed this treaty.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q8(b), source page 120.

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2019Paper IQ8(c)Section B

Question 70

Explain the historical evolution, objectives and main principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2019, Paper I, Q8(c), source page 120.

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2018Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 71

Explain the distinctions between traditional and modern definitions of international law. Critically examine the growing scope and importance of international law in the present context. 10.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 72

Where Extradition begins Asylum ends. "Critically examine the above statement with special reference to extraditable persons and extradition crimes. 10.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 73

It is generally viewed that "Rights and Duties are correlative". However, the International Human Rights Movement has developed more as rights-oriented than duties-oriented. Why has this happened? Explain with the help of various International Human Rights instruments. Can you think of a "Human Duty Movement" instead of a "Human Rights Movement"?

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 74

Define "International Treaty" and explain the growing importance of treaties in Modern International Law. Can a multilateral treaty be terminated? If so, on what grounds? Explain.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ5(e)Section B

Question 75

Do you agree with the statement that "globalization is a necessary evil"? Critically examine the implications of the reform process undertaken by the IMF and IBRD by way of structural adjustment programmes and policies on developing countries, with special reference to India.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q5(e), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 76

Continental Shelf was regarded as the natural prolongation of the land mass of the coastal state." Critically examine the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf with the help of relevant case law of the International Court of Justice (ICI). 20.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 77

Define International Dispute. Explain the difference between peaceful settlement of disputes and compulsive settlement of disputes. Critcally examine the growing importance of ADR methods in International Dispute settlement. 15.

Use of Force and Peaceful Settlement

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ6(c)Section B

Question 78

Membership of the Security Council is not democratic mainly because of its power. In view of that, the U. N Security Council should be expanded and should given more membership to other countries reflecting the demographic composition of the community of nations." Explain.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q6(c), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ8(a)Section B

Question 79

International law is primarily concerned with Rights, Duties and Interests of States." Critically examine the statement with reference to the place of Individuals and Non-State entitles in International law. 20.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q8(a), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ8(b)Section B

Question 80

Do you agree with the statement that "Beginning with the Stockholm Declaration of 1972, there has been an increased reliance upon non-binding international instruments dealing with environment"? Why has this trend developed and have these instruments been more useful than treaties? Explain. 15?

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q8(b), source page 108.

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2018Paper IQ8(c)Section B

Question 81

It is generally viewed that "What the U. N. did in the 20th century for maintenance of peace and security, the W. T. O is going to play the same role on economic and trade relations in 21st century." Discuss the above statement in view of the changing notion of political sovereignty to economic sovereignty of State. 15.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2018, Paper I, Q8(c), source page 108.

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2017Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 82

What are the theories relating to relationship between International Law and Municipal Law? Elaborate.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 83

What are the factors that govern the recognition of insurgency and belligerency?

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 84

Does the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have the competence to determine its own jurisdiction? Discuss with case law.

United Nations and Global InstitutionsJurisdiction, Territory and Sea

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 103.

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What this archive covers

International Law is the vanishing point of Jurisprudence." Explain.

What do you mean by State-Recognition? What are the legal effects of recognition? Differentiate between de-facto and de-jure recognition.

What are the rules of International Law governing the lawful use of force by the States in the exercise of their inherent right of self-defence?

What is the difference between International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law?

Discuss in brief, the various modes of peaceful settlement of international disputes. Do you think that these modes of settlement are effective or is any other mode required in the present scenario?

What are the various theories prevalent for deciding the relationship between International Law and Domestic Law? How do the National Courts in India apply the International Law?

Briefly explain the following: (i) Doctrine of Innocent Passage (ii) Exclusive Economic Zone and the rights of other States thereto.

The effectiveness of the International Criminal Court depends on the degree of co-operation provided by the States. This co-operation concerns not only the State-party to the International Criminal Court but also the non-party State." Discuss.

What do you understand by territorial jurisdiction of States? Do you agree with the view that Right to Seek Asylum is firmly established under International Human Rights Law? If so, substantiate your answer with reasons.

Examine the extent and limits to which a treaty can confer rights and impose obligations on the third State which is not party to the treaty.

United Nations is designated as the foremost forum to address the issues that transcend the national boundaries, which cannot be resolved by a country alone." In the light of this statement, discuss the functions of the General Assembly.

Write critical notes on the following: (i) International efforts towards protection and improvement of human environment (ii) State-sponsored terrorism.

Discuss the main provisions of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). Also explain the reasons why India has not signed this treaty.

Explain the historical evolution, objectives and main principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Explain the distinctions between traditional and modern definitions of international law. Critically examine the growing scope and importance of international law in the present context. 10.

Where Extradition begins Asylum ends. "Critically examine the above statement with special reference to extraditable persons and extradition crimes. 10.

Define "International Treaty" and explain the growing importance of treaties in Modern International Law. Can a multilateral treaty be terminated? If so, on what grounds? Explain.

Do you agree with the statement that "globalization is a necessary evil"? Critically examine the implications of the reform process undertaken by the IMF and IBRD by way of structural adjustment programmes and policies on developing countries, with special reference to India.

Continental Shelf was regarded as the natural prolongation of the land mass of the coastal state." Critically examine the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf with the help of relevant case law of the International Court of Justice (ICI). 20.

Define International Dispute. Explain the difference between peaceful settlement of disputes and compulsive settlement of disputes. Critcally examine the growing importance of ADR methods in International Dispute settlement. 15.

Membership of the Security Council is not democratic mainly because of its power. In view of that, the U. N Security Council should be expanded and should given more membership to other countries reflecting the demographic composition of the community of nations." Explain.

International law is primarily concerned with Rights, Duties and Interests of States." Critically examine the statement with reference to the place of Individuals and Non-State entitles in International law. 20.

Do you agree with the statement that "Beginning with the Stockholm Declaration of 1972, there has been an increased reliance upon non-binding international instruments dealing with environment"? Why has this trend developed and have these instruments been more useful than treaties? Explain. 15?

What are the theories relating to relationship between International Law and Municipal Law? Elaborate.

What are the factors that govern the recognition of insurgency and belligerency?

Does the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have the competence to determine its own jurisdiction? Discuss with case law.

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