What is the primary function of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary function of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
A. To settle legal disputes between states
B. To provide economic aid
C. To regulate trade
D. To prosecute individuals for war crimes
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The ICJ, located in The Hague, settles legal disputes between sovereign states.

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Practice More International Organizations Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a principal organ of the United Nations?
A. UNESCO
B. UNICEF
C. UNDP
D. Trusteeship Council

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The six principal organs include the Trusteeship Council (suspended but still existing), General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, ICJ, and Secretariat.

Question #2
The 'WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)' is:
A. Part of the TRIPS agreement
B. Applicable only to developing countries
C. A plurilateral agreement for interested members
D. Mandatory for all WTO members

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The GPA is a plurilateral agreement within the WTO framework, not binding on all members.

Question #3
The 'Almaty Programme of Action' was adopted by the UN to address the needs of:
A. Small island developing states
B. Least developed countries
C. Landlocked developing countries
D. Post-conflict countries

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Almaty Programme of Action (2003) focused on the special needs of landlocked developing countries.