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Which below given statements is / are true in regard to International Court of justice –ICJ and International Criminal Court- ICC?

1) ICJ is a civil court, where as ICC is a criminal court.

2) Headquarters of ICJ is a Hague and ICC is in New York.

3) ICJ is official court of U.N, commonly known as ‘’World court’’, whereas ICC is independent, not governed by UN.

2 and 3 only

1 only

1 and 3 only

1,2 and 3

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Explanation:

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America).
The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies.
The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. It is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ.
The International Criminal Court is headquartered at Hague. hence statement 2 is incorrect.