The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the UN. Consider the following statements and choose the Incorrect one/s:1. The Court is composed of 15 Judges, who are elected for terms of office for five years by the UNGA2. The Courts role is to settle disputes in accordance with international law and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.3. The Court is permanently in session at New York, USA.

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The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the UN. Consider the following statements and choose the Incorrect one/s:1. The Court is composed of 15 Judges, who are elected for terms of office for five years by the UNGA2. The Court’s role is to settle disputes in accordance with international law and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.3. The Court is permanently in session at New York, USA.

A	1 and 2 only
B	2 and 3 only
C	1 and 3 only
D	All of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Correct Answer is All questions before it are decided by a majority of judges present. One of the six main organs of the United Nations is the International Court of Justice(ICJ). In accordance with international law, it resolves disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on international legal issues.

Detailed explanation-2: -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).

Detailed explanation-3: -International Court of Justice This main body of the UN settles legal disputes submitted to it by States in accordance with international law. It also gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it from authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.

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