UGC NET Law Unit 3 PYQs, Important Questions with Answers

UGC NET Law Unit 3 covers Public International Law, including sources and subjects of international law, UN Charter provisions, recognition of states and governments, extradition, law of treaties, and the International Court of Justice. This unit regularly contributes conceptual, matching, chronological, and doctrine-based questions in the examination.

Questions are frequently asked about sources of international law under Article 38 of the ICJ Statute, UN Charter chapters and articles, doctrines of recognition, extradition principles, Vienna Convention on Law of Treaties, and ICJ composition and quorum.

Since many questions require identification of correct provisions, case laws, and doctrines, practicing Previous Year Questions (PYQs) is essential for scoring well.

What Does the UGC NET Law Unit 3 PYQ Session Cover?

This session focuses on important concepts repeatedly asked in previous examinations. Key areas covered include:

• Sources of International Law

• Article 38 of the ICJ Statute

• UN Charter — Chapters and Key Articles

• Pacific Settlement of Disputes

• Recognition of States and Governments

• De Facto and De Jure Recognition

• Estrada, Tobar, Stimson, and Betancourt Doctrines

• Extradition — Dual Criminality and Specialty

• Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

• International Humanitarian Law

• Martens Clause and Hors de Combat

• ICJ — Composition, Quorum, and Jurisdiction

• Naturalist Theory of International Law

• Non-Intervention Principle under UN Charter

Important PYQs for UGC NET Law Unit 3

These important Previous Year Questions cover concepts that are frequently asked in UGC NET Law examinations.

Q1. Which of the following chapters of the United Nations Charter deals with pacific settlement of disputes?

• (A) Chapter VI

• (B) Chapter VII

• (C) Chapter III

• (D) Chapter II

Q2. Which of the following provisions of the Statute of International Court of Justice lists "General Principles of Law Recognized by Civilised States" as the third source of International law?

• (A) Article 38 (a)

• (B) Para (A) (c) of Article 38

• (C) Article 38 (b)

• (D) Para (C) (c) of Article 38

Q3. Which of the following statements are NOT correct?

• A. In the Hague Conference of 1930, a convention on the conflict of Nationality law was signed and adopted.

• B. Nottebohm case is related to "statelessness".

• C. On 7th November 1967, the General Assembly of the U.N adopted the declaration on elimination of discrimination against women.

• D. The Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, 1961 came into force on December 13, 1965.

• E. The Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons was adopted on 6th June 1960.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) A, C, E only

• (B) B, D, E only

• (C) B, C, D only

• (D) A, B, C only

Q4. The responsibilities of Economic and Social Council regarding improvement and protection of human rights is laid down under which Article of U.N Charter?

• A. Article 62(B)

• B. Article 68

• C. Article 76(c)

• D. Article 96

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) A only

• (B) B only

• (C) C only

• (D) D only

Q5. The "ESTRADA DOCTRINE" was propounded by ESTRADA, who was:

• (A) The Foreign Minister of Spain

• (B) The Foreign Minister of France

• (C) The Foreign Minister of Mexico

• (D) The Foreign Minister of Malta

Q6.

• A. The preamble of the UN Charter says: "We the peoples, of the United Nations"

• B. The preamble of the UN Charter says: "We the people of the United Nations"

• C. Maintenance of international peace and security is the primary responsibility of the Security Council

• D. Maintenance of International Peace and Security is the primary responsibility of the General Assembly

• E. Maintenance of International Peace and Security is the primary responsibility of the International Court of Justice.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (A) B and C only

• (B) A and C only

• (C) A and D only

• (D) B and E only

Q7. "International Law or the Law of the Nations is the name of the body of rules which according to the usual definition regulate the conduct of states in their intercourse with one another," who said it?

• (A) Oppenheim

• (B) Lauterpacht

• (C) Brierly

• (D) Kelsen

Q8. Indicate the chronological order in which the following cases were decided:

• A. Fisheries jurisdiction (merit) case

• B. Island of Palmas Arbitration case

• C. Nuremberg judgement

• D. Right of Passage over Indian Territory Case

• E. SS Lotus case

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) B, E, C, D, A

• (B) B, C, D, E, A

• (C) E, B, C, D, A

• (D) E, C, D, B, A

Q9. Which of the following group of articles of The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties deals with the 'formation of reservation'?

• (A) Articles 10–14

• (B) Articles 15–18

• (C) Articles 19–23

• (D) Articles 5–8

Q10. "States only are subjects of International Law." This statement is associated with which theory?

• (A) Fictional Theory

• (B) Functional Theory

• (C) Realist Theory

• (D) Will Theory

Preparation Tips for UGC NET Law Unit 3

Public International Law is one of the most conceptually rich sections of UGC NET Law. Candidates can improve preparation by focusing on the following:

• Memorise Article 38 of the ICJ Statute — all four sources in correct order.

• Learn all chapters and key articles of the UN Charter thoroughly.

• Study de facto and de jure recognition along with their differences.

• Know all recognition doctrines — Estrada, Tobar, Stimson, and Betancourt.

• Revise extradition principles — dual criminality and specialty — with case laws.

• Study Vienna Convention on Law of Treaties article groupings.

• Practise chronological ordering of important case laws with their years.

• Revise ICJ composition (15 judges), term (9 years), and quorum (9 judges).

• Focus on naturalist, positivist, realist, and functional theories of international law.

• Solve PYQs regularly to identify repeated concepts and improve accuracy.

Consistent revision and PYQ practice can significantly improve performance in Unit 3 and strengthen overall UGC NET Law preparation.