Question

Which among the following statements provide incorrect information about the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

• A. It is the judicial organ of the UN.
• B. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
• C. It comprises of 15 judges selected by the General Assembly and the Security Council.
• D. Each judge of the ICJ serves for a tenure of nine years.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

The ICJ is headquartered in Hague, Netherlands. It comprises of 15 judges that are selected by the General Assembly and the Security Council. Each judge of the ICJ serves for a tenure of nine years. It is the judicial organ of the UN. The ICJ can help resolve disputes only if the nation approaches the body. The ICJ also interprets international laws and advises different organs of the UN on legal issues.