UPSC Law Optional, Paper I and II

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UPSC Law Optional Public International Law previous year questions 226-253 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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2005Paper IQ7(b)Section B

Question 226

The 1972 Stockholm "Declaration on Human Environment" and "Action Plan on Human Environment" create a new relation ship of rights and obligations between developed and developing countries. Explain.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2005, Paper I, Q7(b), source page 16.

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2005Paper IQ8(a)Section B

Question 227

Critically examine the provisions of the United Nations Charter which enables the United Nations to perform its primary role of peace-keeping. Does the Charter require any reform in this respect?

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2005, Paper I, Q8(a), source page 17.

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2005Paper IQ8(b)Section B

Question 228

What do you understand by state succession? To what extent does succession take place to (a) the treaty rights and obligations, and (b) contractual obligations of the extinct state? Explain.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2005, Paper I, Q8(b), source page 17.

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2004Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 229

The controversy whether International law is law or not is meaningless because, in fact, it is law and is generally obeyed." Highlight the views of prominent writers about the above statement.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 13.

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2004Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 230

The General Assembly has become more powerful than the Security Council of the United Nations." Do you agree with this view? Give reasons.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 13.

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2004Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 231

Explain the forcible methods of settlement of international disputes.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 13.

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2004Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 232

Explain the scope of the concept of freedom of the High Seas and discuss also the legality of nuclear tests in the areas of High Sea.

Jurisdiction, Territory and Sea

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 13.

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2004Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 233

Discuss the principles on which the extradition of a fugitive offender is based. Is a state liable to extradite an offender, who has been accused of a political murder in a neighbouring state? Give reasons.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 13.

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2004Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 234

Explain'Jus cogens'. Examine critically the Articles on 'Jus cogens' in the Vienna Convention.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 13.

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2004Paper IQ7(a)Section B

Question 235

The Law of Sea Convention 1982, does not bestow on landlocked states any definite right of transit." Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons.

Jurisdiction, Territory and Sea

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q7(a), source page 13.

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2004Paper IQ7(b)Section B

Question 236

Assess the contribution of the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development (W. S. S. D.-August, 2002) and New Delhi 8th Conference of the Parties (C. O. P.-8 October, 2002) in combating climate change.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q7(b), source page 13.

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2004Paper IQ8(a)Section B

Question 237

Discuss the jurisdiction of International Court of Justice. Who will decide as to whether the Court has jurisdiction or not?

Jurisdiction, Territory and Sea

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q8(a), source page 14.

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2004Paper IQ8(b)Section B

Question 238

The granting of recognition to a new state is not constitutive but a declaratory act." Do you agree with this view? Discuss the theories of recognition and state which theory is correct in your view.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2004, Paper I, Q8(b), source page 14.

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2003Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 239

Discuss the position of "individual" in international law.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 240

Explain Recognition of a State and Recognition of a Government.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 241

The term 'general principles of law recognised by civilized nation' is very wide and vague". Comment in the context of Article 38(i)(c) of the Statute of the ICJ.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 242

The relationship between International Law and Municipal Law is one of co ordination and interdependence". Discuss.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 243

The principle 'Pacta sunt servanda' has long been recognised as a fundamental principle of International Law, which makes the treaty binding upon the parties to it, and must be performed by them in good faith (Vienna Convention). Explain.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 244

Explain the juridical basis of claim of a coastal state over the continental shelf in the light of North Sea Continental shelf cases decision.

Jurisdiction, Territory and Sea

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ7(a)Section B

Question 245

Discuss the concept of 'sustainable development' highlighting contents of the Rio Declaration [UNCED] relating to protection of human environment.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q7(a), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ7(b)Section B

Question 246

Comment on the 'Legality of use or threat of atomic and nuclear weapons.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q7(b), source page 11.

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2003Paper IQ8(a)Section B

Question 247

Self-defence.

Self-DefenceInternational Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q8(a), source page 34.

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2003Paper IQ8(b)Section B

Question 248

State sponsored terrorism.

State Sponsored TerrorismInternational Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q8(b), source page 34.

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2003Paper IQ8(c)Section B

Question 249

WTO and TRIPS.

WTOTRIPSInternational Trade Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2003, Paper I, Q8(c), source page 34.

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2002Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 250

If we examine the 'opinions' on the definition of International Law, we are inclined to ask: 'What is so international in the so-called International Law?'- Analyse.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2002, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 8.

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2002Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 251

Discuss State responsibility in respect of the act of multinational corporations on the basis of the Bhopal Gas Leak case.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2002, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 8.

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2002Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 252

'The legal regime of the Continental Shelf has undergone profound changes.' What is the present concept of Continental Shelf?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2002, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 8.

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2002Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 253

What steps, within the framework of International Law do you suggest India should take to eliminate state sponsored cross-border terrorism?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2002, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 8.

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What this archive covers

The 1972 Stockholm "Declaration on Human Environment" and "Action Plan on Human Environment" create a new relation ship of rights and obligations between developed and developing countries. Explain.

Critically examine the provisions of the United Nations Charter which enables the United Nations to perform its primary role of peace-keeping. Does the Charter require any reform in this respect?

What do you understand by state succession? To what extent does succession take place to (a) the treaty rights and obligations, and (b) contractual obligations of the extinct state? Explain.

The controversy whether International law is law or not is meaningless because, in fact, it is law and is generally obeyed." Highlight the views of prominent writers about the above statement.

The General Assembly has become more powerful than the Security Council of the United Nations." Do you agree with this view? Give reasons.

Explain the forcible methods of settlement of international disputes.

Explain the scope of the concept of freedom of the High Seas and discuss also the legality of nuclear tests in the areas of High Sea.

Discuss the principles on which the extradition of a fugitive offender is based. Is a state liable to extradite an offender, who has been accused of a political murder in a neighbouring state? Give reasons.

Explain'Jus cogens'. Examine critically the Articles on 'Jus cogens' in the Vienna Convention.

The Law of Sea Convention 1982, does not bestow on landlocked states any definite right of transit." Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons.

Assess the contribution of the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development (W. S. S. D.-August, 2002) and New Delhi 8th Conference of the Parties (C. O. P.-8 October, 2002) in combating climate change.

Discuss the jurisdiction of International Court of Justice. Who will decide as to whether the Court has jurisdiction or not?

The granting of recognition to a new state is not constitutive but a declaratory act." Do you agree with this view? Discuss the theories of recognition and state which theory is correct in your view.

Discuss the position of "individual" in international law.

Explain Recognition of a State and Recognition of a Government.

The term 'general principles of law recognised by civilized nation' is very wide and vague". Comment in the context of Article 38(i)(c) of the Statute of the ICJ.

The relationship between International Law and Municipal Law is one of co ordination and interdependence". Discuss.

The principle 'Pacta sunt servanda' has long been recognised as a fundamental principle of International Law, which makes the treaty binding upon the parties to it, and must be performed by them in good faith (Vienna Convention). Explain.

Explain the juridical basis of claim of a coastal state over the continental shelf in the light of North Sea Continental shelf cases decision.

Discuss the concept of 'sustainable development' highlighting contents of the Rio Declaration [UNCED] relating to protection of human environment.

Comment on the 'Legality of use or threat of atomic and nuclear weapons.

Self-defence.

State sponsored terrorism.

WTO and TRIPS.

If we examine the 'opinions' on the definition of International Law, we are inclined to ask: 'What is so international in the so-called International Law?'- Analyse.

Discuss State responsibility in respect of the act of multinational corporations on the basis of the Bhopal Gas Leak case.

'The legal regime of the Continental Shelf has undergone profound changes.' What is the present concept of Continental Shelf?

What steps, within the framework of International Law do you suggest India should take to eliminate state sponsored cross-border terrorism?

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