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What is the tenure of a judge in the International Court of Justice?

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Ten years
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Nine years
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Eight years
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Seven years
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The correct option is B Nine years
The ICJ is the judicial organ of the United Nations. It deals with the settlement of international disputes. It is comprised of 15 judges with each judge having a tenure of nine years. The judges are elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council. The headquarters of the ICJ is located in Hague, Netherlands.

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