Consider the following statements regarding International Court of Justice ICJ 1 The ICJ is the...........

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Consider the following statements regarding International Court of Justice (ICJ)-

1. The ICJ is the principal judicial body of the United Nations.

2. It was established in 1946 to replace the Permanent Court of International Justice.

3. The ICJ is composed of 10 judges elected to nine-year terms of office.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Choose the correct answer using the codes below-

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1 Only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

The ICJ is the principal judicial body of the United Nations.

It was established in 1946 to replace the Permanent Court of International Justice, the ICJ mainly operates under the statute of its predecessor, which is included in the UN Charter.

Its primary function is:

To settle legal disputes submitted by States in accordance with established international laws, and
To act as an advisory board on issues submitted to it by authorized international organizations.

The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.