FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2013
INTERNATIONAL LAW
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
(PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
PART-I ((MCQs) (COMPULSORY)
Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Circle on the OMR Answer Sheet. (20×1=20)
(ii) Answers given anywhere, other than OMR Answer Sheet, shall not be considered.
PART-II
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q.No.2. As a law based on common consent of states, international law should have more binding authority and less moral considerations . Discuss. (20)
Q.No.3. Define the term NEUTRALITY and explain the rights and duties of a neutral state. (20)
Q.No.4. Keeping in view the powers of the security council what suggestions can you give for improving its structure as a dominant body within UN . (20)
Q.No.5. TERRORISM has become an international phenomenon – how far are you satisfied with international legal controls of such criminal conduct . (20)
Q.No.6. What is STATE SUCCESSION ? What is the scope of treaty continuity or treaty obligations in case of extinction of a state? (20)
Q.No.7. Territory is essential part of a state – examine the statement in view of modes of acquisition and loss of state territory. (20)
Q.No.8. Considering the practice of leading states how far is it true to say that international Law and municipal law are two distinct but coordinate legal systems. (20)