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Arrange the following Conventions in the chronological order of their coming into force.
A. The Biological Weapons Convention
B. The Chemical Weapons Convention
C. The Conventional Weapons Convention
D. The Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
A, C, B, D

Ordering Conventions by Entry into Force

This question requires arranging four significant international conventions based on the dates they legally came into effect (came into force). Understanding the timeline of these arms control treaties is crucial for grasping international security developments.

Convention Details and Entry into Force Dates

Convention Abbreviation Entry into Force
The Biological Weapons Convention BWC March 26, 1975
The Conventional Weapons Convention CCW December 2, 1983
The Chemical Weapons Convention CWC April 29, 1997
The Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines Ottawa Convention March 1, 1999

Determining the Chronological Sequence

By comparing the entry into force dates, we can establish the correct chronological order:

  • 1st: The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) - March 26, 1975
  • 2nd: The Conventional Weapons Convention (CCW) - December 2, 1983
  • 3rd: The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) - April 29, 1997
  • 4th: The Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines - March 1, 1999

Matching the Order to the Options

The determined chronological order is BWC, CCW, CWC, Ottawa Convention. This sequence corresponds to the letters A, C, B, D.

Therefore, the correct option is the one listing the order as A, C, B, D.

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Important Questions from Public International Law

  1. "International law is the body of rules and principles of action which are binding upon civilised states in their relations with one another". This definition is attributed to whom of the following?
  2. Which of the following is a landmark case on the importance of 'nationality'?
  3. Which of the following decisions are related to extradition:
    A. Savarkar case
    B. Abu Salem case
    C. Castioni, re case
    D. Meunier, re case
    E. Paquete Habana case
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  4. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
    LIST-I MaximLIST-II Meaning
    A. Erga OmnesI. Relation to all
    B. Jus CogensII. Peremptory norm
    C. Pacta Sunt ServandaIII. Agreements are to be respected
    D. Rebus Sic StantibusIV. Essential circumstances remain unchanged

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  5. Estrada doctrine dealing with recognition of States and Government is primarily related to which country?
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