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The International Court of Justice has its headquarters in _________.

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Prague
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Geneva
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New York
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Hague
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Solution

The correct option is D Hague
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has its headquarters at the Hague, Netherlands, being the only UN organ with its headquarters outside the USA. The ICJ consists of 15 judges, selected by the General Assembly and the Security Council. Each judge has to serve for a tenure of 9 years. The ICJ can help resolve disputes only if a nation approaches it. Its judges also interpret the international laws. ICJ advises different organs of the UN on legal issues.

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