FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2015
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) Candidate must write Q.No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q.No. in the Q.Paper.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
Q.2. What is the relationship between Positive Law Theory, Natural Law Theory and International Law? How these theories contributed in the evolution of International Law? (20)
Q.3. Explain the sources of International Law in the light of Article 38(1) of the Statute of International Court of Justice. (20)
Q.4. What is the difference between immunities and privileges of diplomats? What is its place in International Law? How it affects the functions and responsibilities of the diplomats? (20
Q.5. “Treaties are known by a variety of differing names, ranging from conventions, international agreements, pacts, general acts, and charters through to statutes, declarations and conventions.’ Discuss in the light of laws of its formation, interpretation and termination. (20)
Q.6. What is the role of state recognition in the commencement of existence of a state? What are the rules that govern the issues that arise out of a state ceasing to exist? (20)
Q.7. Explain the rules which govern how an insurgency movement can become a subject of International Law. (20)
Q.8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following cases, discussing brief facts and important points of law: (20)
(a) Corfu Channel Case; (b) The Rainbow Warrior Case; (c) The Nottebohm Case.